Today Amazon announced plans to add new Alexa voice features to the Fire TV, including the ability to launch apps, control video playback, search local businesses and restaurants, and more. At the bottom of the new features list is an interesting Kindle-related addition, especially considering the fact that Amazon just released a new Kindle Audio […]
Kindle Oasis Covers and Cases List – What’s the Point?
A number of cases and covers for the Kindle Oasis are starting to crop up online from third-party manufacturers. Considering the fact that the Kindle Oasis comes with its own special charging cover, one with a built-in battery designed specifically for the Kindle Oasis, you have to wonder what’s the point of these third-party covers? […]
10 Free Kindle Books and Kindle Deals – May 15
It’s time for another weekly roundup of 10 free highly-rated Kindle ebooks for your Sunday. Please note that the free Kindle ebooks listed below are free as of May 15th, 2016. Most of these titles are free for a limited time only and will expire in a few days before going back to the regular […]
New Videos of 13.3-inch E Ink Monitor Dasung Paperlike
The first 13.3-inch E Ink monitor, the Dasung Paperlike, has reappeared on YouTube in a couple of new videos posted by Dasung Tech. The video description makes mention of it being the “latest” Dasung Paperlike display, so hopefully that means they were able to work out some of the issues with the earlier version. The […]
How to Make Your Own Kindle Audio Adapter for Under $2
Earlier this week Amazon released a new Kindle Audio Adapter that is designed to bring text-to-speech and VoiceView, an accessibility tool for the blind and visually impaired, to Kindle ereaders. The adapter essentially comes free with a Kindle Paperwhite 3 bundle after a $20 credit. The Kindle Audio Adapter can also be purchased separately for […]
Kindle Audio Adapter Now Available to Purchase Separately
Yesterday Amazon introduced a new Kindle Paperwhite bundle with a Kindle Audio Adapter accessory that can be used to listen to text-to-speech and read screen content aloud for the visually impaired. Amazon has already started selling the Kindle Audio Adapter separately for $19.99. It’s in stock and shipping now. Currently the description says that it […]
Kindle Oasis Review and Video Walkthrough
Review Date: May 2016 – Review unit purchased from Amazon Overview The Kindle Oasis is Amazon’s 8th generation Kindle. It was released on April 27th, 2016. It is being marketed as a premium ereader, and it brings some significant changes to the Kindle line with its unique asymmetrical, tapered design. The Kindle Oasis is the […]
New Kindle Audio Adapter Adds Text-to-Speech to Kindles
Amazon has developed a new solution for people that want to have text-to-speech on their Kindle ereader. Amazon just introduced a new Kindle Paperwhite bundle that comes with a Kindle Audio Adapter that plugs into the Kindle’s USB port to listen to text-to-speech through a set of connected headphones or speakers. It’s being marketed as […]