Amazon along with publisher Penguin Random House and several authors of the likes of Lee Child and John Grisham have been awarded damages amounting to $7.8 million against e-book pirates based in Ukraine, TorrentFreak reported. Specifically, charges were framed against Ukrainian nationals Rodion Vynnychenko and Artem Besshapochny who have been accused of selling pirated copies … [Read more...] about Amazon, authors Lee Child & John Grisham and publisher win $7.8 million in damages against eBook pirates
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eBook formats that the Amazon Kindle supports
There is no dearth of e-book formats and e-readers out there though not all e-readers support all e-book formats. Take for instance the Kindle which supports the majority of e-Book formats but not all. Those that the e-reader does not support can be converted into a format that it is able to read.The AZW format The primary format that the Kindle is perhaps most comfortable … [Read more...] about eBook formats that the Amazon Kindle supports
Amazon forced to remove ratings, reviews of Chinese president’s book
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s book, The Governance of China is in the news but for all the wrong reasons. For according to a Reuters report on this, Amazon removed all feedback on the book after being nudged by the government there to do so. This happened two years ago so that the book isn't accompanied by any reviews, comments, or ratings on the Amazon China page.Amazon … [Read more...] about Amazon forced to remove ratings, reviews of Chinese president’s book
Amazon now offering the Kindle Paperwhite Kids for just $120
Amazon launched the all new Kindle Paperwhite Kids together with the rest of the Paperwhite series just this October but is already offering a nice $40 discount on the same. This has brought the price down to just $119.99 for the kid specific Paperwhite model which otherwise is priced at $159.99 during other times.The all new Kindle Paperwhite is one of the best e-reader … [Read more...] about Amazon now offering the Kindle Paperwhite Kids for just $120
Amazon Kindle Unlimited discounted to $4.99 for a four-month subscription
Amazon is offering a substantial discount on Kindle Unlimited so that a four-month subscription to the above service is now available for just $4.99. The same at other times would have cost $40 though Amazon offers a month-long free trial to anyone who'd like to try out the service before becoming a paid member. The above offer is applicable to new and returning … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Unlimited discounted to $4.99 for a four-month subscription
Tablet demand stronger than pre-pandemic days, chip shortage plays spoilsport
Tablet shipments witnessed a 10 percent decline the world over in the third quarter compared to the same period a year ago, research by Strategy Analytics revealed. The slump however has not been due to a lack in demand but is being attributed to the global chip shortage as well as other supply chain constraints owing to the pandemic.That said, Apple and Lenovo managed to … [Read more...] about Tablet demand stronger than pre-pandemic days, chip shortage plays spoilsport
Amazon Kindle discounted to a paltry $60
The standard Kindle eReader device is down to just $60 now. This makes for one of the most affordable eReader devices one can have. Usually priced in the vicinity of $90, the $30 discount has brought the price closer to the lowest it has ever been when it sold for just $55 apiece during the Prime Day sale earlier in June.The above price applies to the 8 GB ad-supported … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle discounted to a paltry $60
Can the Apple iPad Mini 6 be a good ebook reader?
The iPad Mini 6 is inarguably one of the best things - apart from the iPhone 13 - that Apple launched during its spring event. With an A15 Bionic chip, the new iPad Mini 6 is a powerhouse of a device that belies its small proportions. Couple to that its brilliant display and all-day battery life, and you have one of the best tablets for reading books, playing games, watching … [Read more...] about Can the Apple iPad Mini 6 be a good ebook reader?
New wall-mountable Echo, soundbar, wearables among devices Amazon may launch on Sept. 28
Amazon has a hardware event planned on September 28 though here is a glimpse of what could be on offer on the said date. According to a Bloomberg report on this, a larger 15-inch Echo device that can be mounted on a wall or placed on a stand will likely be announced at the forthcoming event. This apart, new wearable devices and a TV soundbar too are expected to be announced, as … [Read more...] about New wall-mountable Echo, soundbar, wearables among devices Amazon may launch on Sept. 28
Kindle Paperwhite Kids takes reading to new levels
It has just been days that Amazon launched its all-new 11th gen Kindle Paperwhite series. That comprised of the standard Kindle Paperwhite and the more up-market Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. The range also included the Kindle Paperwhite Kids which is interesting considering that this is the first time that Amazon has chosen to launch a Paperwhite model dedicated to … [Read more...] about Kindle Paperwhite Kids takes reading to new levels
Audible Premium Plus and Amazon Music Unlimited for three months completely free
There are three months of free Amazon Music Unlimited and Audible Premium Plus subscription for the taking, which no doubt is one of the best things that music buffs or book worms will like to have. As freep reported, all of this entails a monthly saving of $22.94 provided one opted for both the services at the same time. The Amazon Music Unlimited comes for $7.99 for Amazon … [Read more...] about Audible Premium Plus and Amazon Music Unlimited for three months completely free
Amazon will launch Kindle updates aimed at enhancing user-navigation
Amazon said they are in the process of introducing a new software update for its Kindle line of eReaders aimed at enhancing the user experience. The said update is targeted at the 8th generation or later Kindle models or the 7th generation or later Kindle Paperwhite models. Plus, there is going to be an update available for the Kindle Oasis device as well.Among the changes … [Read more...] about Amazon will launch Kindle updates aimed at enhancing user-navigation
Audible launches Plus Catalogue in Australia offering thousands of audiobooks for free
Audible's platter comprising of audiobooks and podcasts just got enhanced with the launch of the new Plus Catalogue that makes available more than 11,000 Audible originals, audiobooks, and podcasts to members at no extra cost. The new content set includes bestsellers and hidden gems to almost everything else that are likely to appeal to the members. As PC Mag reported, the Plus … [Read more...] about Audible launches Plus Catalogue in Australia offering thousands of audiobooks for free
