About every three years Amazon releases a new Kindle Paperwhite model, and it doesn’t matter how much they increase the price or how infrequently they put it on sale, it always remains at the top of the list of best selling Kindles. Right now the Kindle Paperwhite currently holds 6 out of the top 10 […]
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It’s No Longer Possible to Borrow Library eBooks Directly on Kindles
A few days ago I tried to borrow an ebook from the public library using the web browser on my Kindle Scribe, which I’ve done successfully many times in the past, but now it doesn’t work. Something has changed. It’s no longer possible to borrow ebooks on Kindles through OverDrive without using a second device […]
Amazon Already Broke BookFab’s Kindle DRM Removal Software
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 […]
Kindle Rewards Program Now Open for All US Accounts
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 […]
BookFab Kindle Converter Removes DRM From Kindle eBooks
The company behind DVDFab has released a new product that can remove the DRM protection from purchased Kindle ebooks and convert them to EPUB format for compatibility with ereaders and reading apps outside of Amazon’s control. The software is called BookFab Kindle Converter, and it isn’t cheap. A 1-month license costs $39.99, a 1-year license […]
$19 Premium Leather Case for Kindle Paperwhite – Brief Review
If you don’t mind buying slightly used products, Amazon’s official premium leather cover for the 12th generation Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Colorsoft is really cheap right now, especially the ruby color. The regular price of the premium leather cover is $64.99 at Amazon when purchased new, but currently it can be had for as little […]
Amazon Closing Android Loophole That Allows Backing Up Kindle eBooks
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 […]
Mother’s Day Sale on Kindles and Kindle Bundles – Full List
If you’re looking for a Mother’s Day gift or if you just want to buy a Kindle at a discount, Amazon has a bunch of Kindles on sale right now. At first glance, you might think that the basic Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite are being left out of this sale (again), but their bundle packages […]