One of the most annoying things about Kindles is the fact that Amazon insists on placing advertisements on the homescreen and on the lockscreen. You can pay an extra $20 to get rid of the ads so it’s not really a big deal, but the fact that Kindles come with advertisements at all is kind […]
Kindle for PC Supports Text to Speech and Screen Readers
Amazon has issued a few updates to their Kindle for PC program for Windows computers this year to add some additional accessibility features, among other things. Kindle for PC can now be used to read ebooks aloud using text-to-speech, and it also supports screen reader programs for additional navigation and voiceover features. The latest Kindle […]
Onyx Boox Max Carta on Sale; Sony DPT-RP1 Finally In Stock
In a battle between two 13.3-inch ereaders with E Ink Carta displays, the Onyx Boox Max Carta and Sony DPT-RP1 are currently selling for the same price (except the Max can be had for even less). The Max Carta has been going for $750 lately (and it still is on Amazon) but Banggood has it […]
Amazon Will Most Likely NOT Release a Larger Kindle
At this point it’s pretty clear that the Kindle Oasis is being phased out. Several Amazon websites have stopped selling it altogether over the past few weeks and now ten of the twelve model variations are unavailable from Amazon’s main website as well. So the big question is does this mean the Kindle Oasis is […]
Kindle eReaders and Fire Tablets on Sale Again, Kindle Books Too
Amazon is running another sale on Kindle ereaders and Fire tablets this week. Kindles are $20 off, including the entry-level Kindle, the Kindle Paperwhite, the Kids Kindle bundle, and Kindle Voyage. The bundles are $20 off as well. The Kindle Oasis is the only one not on sale, and it looks like it’s on the […]
Onyx Boox Monte Cristo with 300ppi Carta Screen and Android 4.2
A company called Ectaco that used to be known for selling Jetbook ebook readers has recently started selling various Onyx Boox ereaders on Amazon. The odd thing about it is they’re selling the versions that are generally sold in Russia. For the most part they’re the same exact devices sold elsewhere but instead of having […]
Paperlike Pro E Ink Monitor Mirroring iPhone and iPad Displays (Video)
Dasung recently released a 2nd generation version of their 13.3-inch E Ink monitor, the Paperlike Pro. Generally the Dasung Paperlike is thought of as a secondary monitor for a laptop or computer, but the 2nd gen model can also be used to mirror iPhone and iPad displays as well. The Paperlike Pro is the first […]
80% Off Select Kindle eTextbooks Today Only (August 17)
There’s a big sale on digital textbooks today for one of Amazon’s main Deals of the Day. The Kindle eTextbooks are up to 80% off, and the deal includes nearly 150 titles so it’s bigger than a typical sale. Note that a Kindle isn’t required to read Kindle textbooks; you can use a Kindle app […]