Amazon has quietly introduced ebook lending—no press release, no big announcement, just a brief blurb on the official Kindle Forum. Before you get too excited and uncork your favorite bottle of champagne, Amazon’s ebook lending uses the same system as Barnes and Noble uses for the Nook, so it’s not nearly as cool as it […]
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Electronic Arts Kindle Games 50% Off
Amazon is running a promotion until January 2nd for five popular Kindle Games by Electronic Arts. The games include Monopoly, Scrabble, Texas Hold’em, Solitaire, and Sudoku. These games work on Kindle devices and not Kindle apps. After discounts, Monopoly and Scrabble cost $2.49 each and the other three games cost $1.99 each. The Monopoly game […]
Cruz Reader T301 by Velocity Micro – Kindle Tablet in Disguise
Velocity Micro has quietly introduced a new 7″ Cruz Reader Tablet. And get this: unlike the previous Cruz Reader that connects with the Borders ebook store, this new one ships with the Kindle app as the main ebook provider of choice. While you can get the Kindle for Android app on virtually any app-friendly Android […]
Amazon Updates Kindle for Android App
Amazon has updated their Kindle for Android app to support Kindle newspaper and magazine delivery, making it the first major ebook app to offer periodicals on the Android platform. Android users can now choose to buy a single issue or monthly subscription of 100+ Kindle newspapers and magazines available in the Kindle Store. Other updates […]
The Kindle’s First Interactive eBook – Dusk World
Amazon released a new interactive ebook a couple of days ago, the first of its kind, called Dusk World. It’s a blend between a choose your own adventure book, a comic book, and in some strange way a little like a role-playing game.
Seven New Games for the Kindle
Several new Kindle Games have been added to the Kindle Store in recent weeks. Most cost $1.99 to $3.99, but this first one is free. Here are the product descriptions from Amazon:
The Best Wireless eReader for Newspaper Subscriptions
I decided to do a test between the Kindle 3, Kobo WiFi, and Sony Daily Edition to compare which offered the best newspaper reading experience. I subscribed to the New York Times on all three devices and here’s the results.
Texas Hold’em and Panda Poet: New Kindle Games
A few new Kindle Games have been added to the Kindle Store in recent weeks, with two more added this week: Texas Hold’em from Electronic Arts and Panda Poet from Spry Fox. Texas Hold’em sells for $3.99 and Panda Poet is selling for $2.99. Here are their descriptions: EA Texas Hold’em (Play the Popular Poker […]