Last week Amazon released another software update for Kindles, version 5.13.1, and once again the Kindle Paperwhite 3, which Amazon refers to as the Kindle Paperwhite 7th generation, was mysteriously left out. At this point it appears that Amazon has stopped updating the Kindle Paperwhite 3 altogether. They would most certainly update it if there […]
Archives for July 2020
Kindles: Device Content Management Launched on MYCD Page
Over at Amazon there’s a Manage Your Content and Devices page that lists all your Kindle ebooks and Kindle devices, among other things, and I noticed some changes today while visiting the page. The first thing I noticed is there’s now a column that lists the number of devices that each books is downloaded to. […]
3 Different Kindle Homescreens – Which is Your Favorite?
One unique aspect with Kindle ebook readers is the fact that there are three different homescreen views to choose from (shown above), but most Kindle users probably stick with the default option because it’s not very obvious there are alternatives. One thing I’ve always disliked about Kindles is how everything is buried behind multiple levels […]
New Hisense Q5 Tablet with Eye-Friendly RLCD Display Now Available (Video)
Hisense recently released a new tablet called the Hisense Q5 with a different type of display technology that is meant to be easier on the eyes. Instead of a typical backlit LCD display, the Hisense Q5 has a reflective LCD display called RLCD. It has no lighting or color so it’s somewhat similar to E […]
Best Kindle Alternatives in 2020
Just because Kindles are the most popular dedicated reading devices doesn’t mean they are the best. It’s hard to argue with their overall set of features and the convenience of Amazon’s reading ecosystem, but there are alternatives to Kindles that are great for reading ebooks and other forms of digital content as well. Some people […]
New Kindle Software Update 5.13.1 Released
Amazon tends to release Kindle software updates every two or three months, and it’s that time once again. A new round of software updates are now being pushed to all Kindles dating back to the Kindle Voyage from 2014, except it appears that Amazon is no longer updating the Kindle Paperwhite 3, which has not […]
10 Free Kindle eBooks and Kindle Deals – July 4th
Here’s a list of 10 free highly-rated Kindle ebooks and Kindle-related deals for the holiday weekend. Amazon still has the Kids Kindle bundle, which can also be used as a regular Kindle for adults, on sale for $79 and Kindle Unlimited subscriptions are still available at up to 40% off. Please note the free Kindle […]
Kobo Clara HD on Sale Again – Nice Kindle Alternative
The 6-inch Kobo Clara HD is sale for under $100 again but it’s not on sale from Kobo. Walmart recently got some more Kobo ebook readers in stock, and now they’ve got the Kobo Clara HD marked down to $99.96 with free 2-day shipping. It’s not being advertised as a sale but the regular price […]