Here lately a number of people have been asking about the battery life on the new Kindle Oasis 2, but I’m not quite sure what the answer is, even after several weeks of using the device. My problem is I have too many ereaders in use at the same time to get an accurate feel […]
New Update Adds Audible Support to Kindle and 1st Gen Oasis
Amazon has started rolling out a software update for Kindles to add some new features. Both the current entry-level Kindle (8th generation) and the 1st gen Kindle Oasis now support Audible audiobooks, just like the new Kindle Oasis 2. You can listen to audiobooks using Bluetooth headphones or speakers (so it turns out the 1st […]
Another Video Review of the Onyx Boox Max 2
The Onyx Boox Max 2 recently went up for pre-order, and now another (lengthy) video review has turned up on YouTube. The Max 2 is a 13.3-inch E Ink ereader that doubles as a secondary monitor thanks to the addition of an HDMI port. The device runs Android 6.0 and features a dual-touch touchscreen (Wacom […]
Kindle eBook Readers and Fire Tablets On Sale Again
Yesterday’s $19 Fire sale (pardon the pun) on the previous generation Fire tablet has already sold out, but today Amazon put some Kindles, Fires and other Amazon devices on sale for the next week. The prices aren’t quite as low as they were for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, except the Fire 7 and HD […]
16GB 7-inch Fire Tablet Deal for $19 – Previous Gen, Refurbished
If you’re looking for a really cheap tablet as a gift or just something to use occasionally around the house, there’s currently a deal over at Amazon on what is one of the cheapest tablets ever. Woot is selling the previous generation 7-inch Fire tablet for $19.99 with free shipping. It’s certified refurbished. The previous […]
10 Free Kindle eBooks and Some Kindle Deals
It’s time for another collection of 10 free highly-rated Kindle ebooks to start off the weekend. Amazon also has some Kindle-related content on sale, along with some bestselling DC comics, and Kindle Unlimited subscriptions are 30% off for 1 year. Please note that the free Kindle books listed below are free as of December 8th, […]
A Closer Look at ClearInk Color ePaper (Video)
A new color epaper technology called ClearInk is getting set to take off in the near future (hopefully). We first saw ClearInk this past summer and now there’s another video with a closer look at ClearInk prototypes. The technology is similar to E Ink’s low power sunlight readable displays, but ClearInk is capable of displaying […]
13.3-inch Onyx Boox Max 2 Pre-Orders and Videos
The Onyx Boox Max 2 is getting released this month. A few videos have been uploaded to YouTube from people that have already gotten the device. Like the previous Max Carta model, the 2nd gen Max has a 13.3-inch E Ink Carta screen with a resolution of 2200 x 1650. It’s a flexible plastic-based screen […]