eBooks

Last week I posted about new DRM removal software for Kindle ebooks that was recently released by a company that’s known for releasing decryption software, and it looks like Amazon has already disabled their method of DRM removal. A few folks over at MobileRead claim that they’ve encountered problems getting ebooks to download using the […]

Amazon recently updated the terms of service and the frequently asked questions on their Kindle Rewards page, so it looks like the program might be finally graduating from the “Beta” phase to a full release soon. Amazon first launched the Kindle Rewards program in October of 2022. The way it works is you earn Kindle […]

I saw a post on MobileRead about how Amazon is sending out emails in regards to using older versions of the Kindle for Android app to download purchased Kindle ebooks. Basically, Amazon is going to stop allowing downloads using older versions of their Kindle for Android app starting on May 26th, 2025, so people who […]

Amazon’s ongoing battle against letting people download and backup purchased Kindle ebooks has taken another step in the wrong direction. There are discussions on MobileRead about how newer Kindle ebooks published after April 22nd, 2025 cannot be downloaded using the Kindle for PC 2.4.0 method, thus making it harder to create backups and convert purchased […]

I got an email from Amazon about an upcoming promotion where you can earn double Kindle Points, which isn’t unusual, but this time it runs for 3 days straight, which is unusual. They usually only offer 2x points for one or two days, unless it’s a major sales event like Cyber Monday. I wonder if […]

I received an email from Amazon yesterday about an upcoming change to the Kindle Rewards Beta program, which customers in the US can use to earn points when buying Kindle ebooks that can be redeemed as a credit toward the purchase of future books. Basically, Amazon is making it easier to redeem points. They’re adding […]