Amazon recently announced it’s closing all its operations in Quebec.This move will cut about 1,950 jobs, including 1,700 full-time workers. The company says it’s shifting back to a third-party delivery model, claiming this will save customers money. But labor unions and critics are asking: Is this really about saving money, or is it about getting rid of unionized workers? A … [Read more...] about Why Amazon’s Decision in Quebec Raises Familiar Questions
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AiPaper Mini Now Available to Buy From Amazon For $469
The AiPaper Mini has an 8.2-inch E Ink display and is now available on Amazon for $469. A $70 coupon is also available, lowering the price to slightly less than $400. What makes the AiPaper Mini unique is its screen size, which is 8.2 inches. Its resolution is 1920 x 1440 pixels, translating to a 297 PPI pixel density. Viwoods said the AiPaper Mini comes with the E Ink Carta … [Read more...] about AiPaper Mini Now Available to Buy From Amazon For $469
Download and Transfer to Kindle Not Working For Many Users
Something out of the way is happening at the Amazon camp as far as Kindle books are concerned. Many have reported being unable to download e-books they purchased earlier from Amazon. Download and transferring to Kindle happens to be one of the ways of adding content to the Kindle devices apart from downloading right from within the Kindle devices themselves. As the eBook … [Read more...] about Download and Transfer to Kindle Not Working For Many Users
Here is How You Can Have Two Free e-Books From Amazon This January
Here is your chance to snag up two Kindle books from Amazon for free. The only prerequisite is that you need to be a Prime member. The e-books are available via the Amazon First Reads program which already offers free downloads every month. However, while it usually is a single e-book that is offered for free every month, Amazon is generous enough to offer two e-books this … [Read more...] about Here is How You Can Have Two Free e-Books From Amazon This January
Amazon’s Struggle with Fake Books and Piracy
In late 2023, a book appeared on Amazon that bore an uncanny resemblance to a popular earlier title. Titled Turtles All the Way Down: In Search of Turtle’s Truth in All Vaccination, this new release mimicked the name and cover of the controversial book published one year prior (right image below). But this time, the content took an entirely different stance, leaving readers … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Struggle with Fake Books and Piracy
Panos Panay Hands Out 2024 Kindle Paperwhite From Free Banana Stall
Imagine stopping by a stand doling out free bananas and being provided a brand new latest generation Kindle device instead, completely free. What's more, none other than Panos Panay himself extended the generosity by personally handing out the Kindle devices to the public and company employees who stopped by the banana stand at the Amazon headquarters in Seattle. Panos Panay … [Read more...] about Panos Panay Hands Out 2024 Kindle Paperwhite From Free Banana Stall
Kindle Colorsoft Now Shipping
The Kindle Colorsoft is back after a brief hiatus. Amazon is now shipping the Colorsoft to those who had opted for a replacement device after returning the ones plagued with the yellow light issue. The good thing is that Amazon managed to set things right with Colorsoft just in time for the e-reader to reach users by Christmas. The Kindle Colorsoft was officially launched on … [Read more...] about Kindle Colorsoft Now Shipping
Goodreads Exodus: Virtuous Action or Virtue Signaling?
The Great Goodreads Migration Lately, I’ve been watching the Goodreads-to-StoryGraph migration unfold, and I have to admit—it’s my new guilty pleasure. On the surface, it seems noble: readers leaving behind a clunky, Amazon-owned platform to support an independent one led by a Black woman, Nadia Odunayo. But I'm starting to wonder: are we actually making a difference here, or … [Read more...] about Goodreads Exodus: Virtuous Action or Virtue Signaling?
Can Goodreads Be Redeemed?
Goodreads, once the top online community for book lovers, has become a story of missed opportunities and decline. Since Amazon bought the platform in 2013, it has faced criticism for its outdated design, poor moderation, and growing user frustration. Scandals like the Cait Corrain incident have only added to its problems, leaving both authors and readers unhappy with the … [Read more...] about Can Goodreads Be Redeemed?
Viwoods AiPaper Discounted as Part of Amazon Cyber Monday Deal
Those drawn to the Viwoods AiPaper e-note device but put off by its relatively high price tag may want to consider buying it now. As part of its Cyber Monday deal, Amazon is now providing a nice discount on the AiPaper that has brought its price down to $499. That's 15 percent or $90 less than the $589.99 it sells at other times. The e-note device features a 10.65-inch E Ink … [Read more...] about Viwoods AiPaper Discounted as Part of Amazon Cyber Monday Deal