It’s time for another roundup of 10 free Kindle ebooks for the weekend, along with a few Kindle deals. Amazon is running a Summer Reading Sweepstakes promotion through the end of July where you can win a Kindle Oasis simply by reading. See the promo page for more details. Since there is no Prime Day […]
Why Did Amazon Drop “Special Offers” Terminology from Kindles?
Amazon recently changed how they refer to lockscreen advertisements and banner ads that appear on some Kindle e-readers. Now Kindles with advertisements are labeled as “Ad-Supported”. Amazon calls these ads Special Offers, so Kindles that had them were called Kindles with Special Offers, which was a bit more ambiguous. But now all current Kindles are […]
Have You Seen the Unusual Kobo Nia Cover?
Yesterday Kobo officially unveiled their latest ebook reader, the Kobo Nia, and while there isn’t a single thing “new” about it other than the name, it does have a very unusual cover. In fact the cover is the most interesting thing about the Kobo Nia, and at $19.99 it’s actually reasonably priced for a change. […]
New Kobo Nia eBook Reader Released, But Nobody Should Buy It
Kobo has officially announced the upcoming release of a new entry-level ebook reader called the Kobo Nia that will be available starting July 21st. The Kobo Nia has a 6-inch E Ink Carta screen with a resolution of 1024 × 758 (212 ppi). It has a frontlight too, but unlike other Kobos, it does not […]
New Software Update Version 2.3.1 Released for Onyx eReaders
Onyx has released a new firmware update for their current lineup of Boox devices, including the Max3, the Note2, the Nova2 and the Poke2. Other models will get the update in a few weeks. The new 2.3.1 software update adds some new features and fixes a number of bugs. Among the changes is the ability […]
Bundle Deals on Onyx Boox eReaders and Notepads
Onyx recently added some bundle package deals for their lineup of Android-powered ebook readers and E Ink tablets on Amazon. The bundle packages vary but most come with a cover and a package of replacement stylus tips. Some add a screen protector and a stylus tether. Onyx’s Boox bundles can be found on their Amazon […]
Why Has Amazon Stopped Updating the Kindle Paperwhite 3?
Last week Amazon released another software update for Kindles, version 5.13.1, and once again the Kindle Paperwhite 3, which Amazon refers to as the Kindle Paperwhite 7th generation, was mysteriously left out. At this point it appears that Amazon has stopped updating the Kindle Paperwhite 3 altogether. They would most certainly update it if there […]
Kindles: Device Content Management Launched on MYCD Page
Over at Amazon there’s a Manage Your Content and Devices page that lists all your Kindle ebooks and Kindle devices, among other things, and I noticed some changes today while visiting the page. The first thing I noticed is there’s now a column that lists the number of devices that each books is downloaded to. […]