The Big Prime Day sale has just ended, and Amazon had several Kindle Paperwhites and entry-level Kindle e-readers in a few markets. Now that the event is over, there aren't any Kindles available to buy anywhere. The main Amazon website in Canada is sold out, and so are all their distributors, such as Best Buy, Target and Walmart. In the US, the Kindle is also hard to find; the … [Read more...] about The Amazon Kindle is nowhere to be found
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Amazon has massive deals on Kindle e-readers for Big Prime Day Sale
Amazon is currently running its Big Prime Day two-day sale. They currently have dedicated e-readers available, but Prime Membership is not required. It looks like Amazon is dumping all their remaining stock for old e-readers to make way for new models soon. You can purchase the Kindle Paperwhite Kids for $114.99, a $50 savings. The regular Kindle Paperwhite is on sale, too, … [Read more...] about Amazon has massive deals on Kindle e-readers for Big Prime Day Sale
Base Kindle is not to be found anywhere. Is a new Kindle coming?
Here is a development that is further fuelling speculation of a new Kindle device being in the making. The base Kindle device that was launched in 2022 is currently marked 'Out of Stock' on Amazon and this is applicable to almost all the major e-reader markets around the world. Interestingly, the Kid's version of the Kindle continues to be available in the very same markets … [Read more...] about Base Kindle is not to be found anywhere. Is a new Kindle coming?
The Future of E-books: Direct Publishing
The first e-reader was released in November 2007, and despite its original hefty price tag of $399 ($600 in 2024), it sold out in a few hours. It is said that imitation is the greatest form of flattery. Kindle should be proud as many new brands and models have surfaced since their first model was introduced. Statica.com estimates that 1.1 billion dollars is generated from … [Read more...] about The Future of E-books: Direct Publishing
Amazon Kindle Bugs Fixed with a New Software Update?
Today, Amazon released an update for the 10th and 11th-generation Kindle e-readers. This includes the basic Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Paperwhite Signature Edition, but the Scribe did not get an update today. The 5.16.21 software update states that it solves bugs and software enhancements, which is par the course. Amazon hardly ever discloses what they have fixed, but … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Bugs Fixed with a New Software Update?
The Amazon Kindle is in a state of decline
The Amazon Kindle used to be one of the best e-readers in the world, with rock-solid stability. Things in 2024 are the opposite; various firmware updates have resulted in nothing but trouble. With the firmware 5.16.10.0.1, things have been going downhill fast. The reading progress bar system has changed, and the fonts are too small to read, and it takes a while to show up. … [Read more...] about The Amazon Kindle is in a state of decline
Amazon Kindle Sales are nonexistent in 2024
Last year, Amazon Kindle sales saw deep discounts for Prime Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and various other holidays. The Kindle Paperwhite series often saw a $40 discount, the Signature Edition had a $65 savings, while the Basic Kindle was usually available for $40 off. The Kindle Scribe was slashed yearly, with over $100 in savings. In 2024, things are pretty different. … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Sales are nonexistent in 2024
Amazon Kindle has revised your reading lists
Amazon has released a new software update for the 10th and 11th Generation Kindle e-readers, including the Kindle Scribe. The 5.16.10.0.1 update primarily applies to the reading lists. Your Reading Lists is now Your Lists. Your Lists now show the books you saved from your Amazon lists. To find your samples, use the Samples filter in your Library. Amazon has also added … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle has revised your reading lists
Will all e-readers in 2025 have color e-paper?
Colour e-paper has finally hit its stride. After years of smaller companies adopting this technology in e-readers and e-notebooks, Rakuten Kobo was the most prominent brand to go all in earlier this year. Will Amazon and Barnes and Noble finally adopt colour e-paper in 2025? Is the future of digital reading colour e-paper? It was a novelty when the original Amazon Kindle … [Read more...] about Will all e-readers in 2025 have color e-paper?
Amazon Kindle e-readers and Fire Tablets on Sale for Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day is here, and there are plenty of deals on Amazon Kindle e-readers and Fire Tablets. Prime Day typically has the best savings of the year, which are more pronounced than Black Friday. If you are looking for a current-generation e-reader, now is the time. E-readers: Save up to 31% on Kindle Scribe: Kindle Scribe is the first Kindle designed for both … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle e-readers and Fire Tablets on Sale for Prime Day