I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: There’s something weird going on with the entry-level Kindle. It seems like every time Amazon puts Kindles on sale the entry-level model becomes instantly unavailable for several weeks. At some point you’d think they would get enough to keep up with demand. They don’t seem to […]
How to Add Wireless Charging to Kindle eReaders
I saw a post on Reddit the other day about how someone added wireless charging to their Kindle Paperwhite and I thought it was a pretty interesting workaround. It doesn’t require any technical work and only costs a few bucks. Looking over some of the reviews at Amazon this is something that has worked for […]
Kindle eReaders on Sale for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is coming up on February 14th, and as you would expect Amazon has their Kindle ereaders on sale for the holiday. This is the first Kindle sale since December (except the 20% off when buying 2 offer, but the sale prices are a better deal). Both the entry-level Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite are […]
Is Amazon Going to Make Kindle Challenges a Regular Thing?
Last month through January Amazon held the first ever Kindle Challenge where participants could complete various Kindle-related goals and tasks to earn a $5 ebook credit (or just bragging rights for some folks). I was curious to see if they’d have a new Kindle Challenge for February or if it was just going to be […]
Kobo eReaders on Sale Starting at $79
Valentine’s Day is coming up next month so Kobo has a couple of their ebook readers on sale for the holiday. The 6-inch Kobo Nia is marked down to $79 from the regular price of $99, and the Kobo Libra H2O is $149, down from the usual price of $169. Both are available directly from […]
Video Review of New 10″ Boyue Likebook P10 eReader
Boyue recently released a new budget 10-inch ereader called the Likebook P10, and some early video reviews have started to turn up on YouTube. The P10 is an unusual device because it has a different screen than all the other 10-inch ereaders on the market. Most have 10.3-inch E Ink screens with 227ppi, but the […]
KindleDrip Reveals Potential Kindle Security Issue
Over the years there have been dozens of different jailbreaking methods and various hacks for Kindles, and every time Amazon closes one loophole someone discovers a new way to hack a Kindle’s software. A good example of this recently came to light with something called KindleDrip. A researcher discovered three vulnerabilities in Kindle software that […]
How to Return Kindle eBooks Purchased from Amazon for a Refund
One of the nice things about Amazon is they make returning items easy, and their customer-friendly return policy extends to Kindle ebooks as well. In most cases you can easily return a purchased Kindle book from Amazon for a full refund as long as it’s done within seven days of the purchase date. You don’t […]