A couple weeks ago Amazon updated the software on Kindle ereaders for the sole purpose of adding the option to use a new bold font called Amazon Ember Bold. Lots of people have been calling for bolder fonts on Kindles for years so it was nice (and surprising) to see Amazon finally add the option. […]
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Kindle and Fire Tablet Sales and Deals Roundup
As expected, Amazon has started offering discounts on Kindles and Fire tablets again now that we’re just two weeks away from Christmas. They also have some Kindle ebooks on sale for up to 80% off today only as one of the main deals of the day. Kindle Unlimited subscriptions remain 25% off for one year […]
Prime Reading Now Includes Free Audiobooks Too
When Amazon first launched Prime Reading back in October for Prime members it did not include access to any audiobooks, but now that has changed. Amazon recently added a few dozen books with Audible narration to the Prime Reading catalog. Here’s the list of audiobooks in Prime Reading. Anyone with Amazon Prime can get access […]
10 Free Kindle eBooks and Interesting Daily Deals – 12/5
It’s time for another roundup of 10 free highly-rated Kindle ebooks to start off the week. Amazon also has some unique daily deals today, including a Fire tablet plus Amazon Tap bundle that together is cheaper than Black Friday prices. Plus Woot has the Fire HD 6 for $29 refurbished. That won’t last long… Amazon […]
Big Sale on Kindle Books for Kids Today Only, Plus Kids Kindle Bundle and Amazon Rapids
Amazon is running another one-day sale on Kindle books as part of their Gold Box Deals of the Day. Plus they are taking 50% off subscriptions to Amazon Rapids, thier new app with original short stories for kids. The Kindle for Kids bundle is also on sale today to complete the theme. It’s only $10 […]
Kindle Fire HDX 7 Making a Comeback?
Lately Amazon has been selling their older 7-inch Kindle Fire HDX tablet (never mind, now it’s gone again). It was originally released back in 2013 when Amazon still called their tablets Kindles. It’s a 3rd generation model; now they’re up to sixth gen with the latest Fire HD 8. It’s kind of strange for Amazon […]
New Amazon Ember Bold Font Added to Kindles with 5.8.7 Update
It’s finally happened. After years of complaints from customers, myself included, Amazon has finally added a bold font to Kindle ereaders. Amazon has started rolling out a new software update for Kindles to add the new Amazon Ember Bold font choice. The new software version is 5.8.7, and the new font is the only change […]
16GB Fire HD 6 $55; Some Kindles and Fires Now Sold Out
Amazon’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals have ended for Kindle ereaders and Fire tablets, but similar sales will likely return a couple weeks before Christmas. While the main sales are over, Amazon does have one remaining good deal for a Fire tablet. It’s last year’s model but it has current Fire OS 5 software […]