Amazon officially released a new Fire HD 10 tablet yesterday on May 26th. Actually they released something like 47 different versions of the Fire HD 10 (I’m not being sarcastic; that’s literally how many different configuration options there are to choose from, and that’s not counting add-ons). I’ve poked fun at Amazon in the past […]
Tablets
Remarkable Update Improves eBook Layout and Adds Pinch Zooming (Video)
A new software update has been released for the Remarkable paper tablet that adds some new features to help improve the readability of PDFs and ePub ebooks. Among the changes with the new 2.6 software update is the added ability to use pinch zooming, which works with PDFs, ePubs and note documents. Once zoomed in […]
New 10″ Nook Tablet Looks Like Another Dud
Barnes and Noble has released a new Nook Tablet that was designed by Lenovo. It’s another low end model like the last Nook Tablet, and it has an even lower resolution screen. The new Nook Tablet is available to order from Barnes and Noble’s website for $129 with free shipping. The low price tells you […]
TCL NXTPAPER – New Alternative Display Technology (Video)
TCL has announced that they’ve developed a new reflective display technology called NXTPAPER that doesn’t require a backlight and aims to rival LCD and E Ink screens. TCL claims their NXTPAPER display technology has 25% higher contrast than E Ink screens, and they are 65% more power efficient than typical LCD screens. The specifics are […]
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 […]
Amazon Releasing 3 New Fire HD 8 Tablets
Today Amazon announced the upcoming release of a new lineup of upgraded Fire HD 8 tablets. There are three different models: the Fire HD 8, the Fire HD 8 Plus, and the Fire HD 8 Kids Edition. All are available for pre-order right now with an expected release date of June 3rd. The main upgrades […]
Amazon’s New Fire HD 10 Tablet Gets Speed Boost and USB-C
Today Amazon announced the upcoming release of a new upgraded Fire HD 10 tablet with a faster processor, longer battery life, and a USB-C port, which was a good idea on their part considering the outrage from some when the Kindle Oasis 3 was released with an old school USB port. Amazon has started accepting […]
Walmart Releases New Budget Tablets to Compete with Amazon’s Fire Tablets
Walmart has released a new lineup of cheap budget tablets under their “Onn” store brand. There’s an 8-inch model for $64 and a 10.1-inch model for $79. They also offer the 10.1-inch model with a detachable keyboard for $99. These new tablets are as much about the ecosystem as the tablets themselves. Much like Amazon’s […]