Today Comixology updated their apps for Android and iOS to add support for Kindle comics purchased with an Amazon account. Amazon bought Comixology early last year, so the fact that they are taking steps to merge accounts isn’t a big surprise, similar to what Amazon has done with Audible and their audiobooks. It should be […]
Sony’s 13.3-inch DPT-S1 PDF Reader Now Sells From B&H
Awhile back Sony stopped selling their specialized $799 E Ink PDF Reader from their website. The device is still listed but the description says that it’s only available from select partners. The only partner listed is B&H Photo Video, so that appears to be the only place to buy the DPT-S1 now, aside from the […]
Here’s How to Suggest New Kindle Features to Amazon
Not a lot of people know about it, but there’s a simple way for anyone to suggest new Kindle features, so if you want a Kindle with a bigger screen or you want some new layout options you can tell Amazon what you think. Amazon has a dedicated feedback channel for all things related to […]
Install Cyanogenmod 12.1 ROM on $50 Fire Tablet (Video)
The developers at the XDA forums have put together a working Cyanogenmod 12.1 ROM for the 5th gen Fire Tablet (the $49 model). Basically the ROM replaces the existing custom operating system created by Amazon and replaces it with an open-source operating system based on Android 5.1 Lollipop that looks and operates a lot more […]
10 Free Kindle eBooks and Kindle Cyber Monday Deals
It’s time for another weekly roundup of 10 free Kindle ebooks. Getting some stuff for free is a nice way to balance all the holiday spending. Amazon is also running a bunch of sales today for Cyber Monday. They are offering the biggest Kindle Daily Deal of the year, with up to 85% off over […]
MJS 7″ Android 5.1 Tablet for $35 at Best Buy
This past week Amazon had their entry-level Fire tablet on sale for $35, but they sold out and now the price went back up to the regular $50. That deal is gone, but Best Buy has a new very similar tablet on sale for $35. It’s the MJS 7-inch tablet. Like the 2015 Fire, the […]
34 Free Kindle eBooks and Kindle Book Deals for Cyber Monday
Amazon has started rolling out their “Cyber Monday” sales now that Black Friday is over. Today only they are offering up to 80% off select mysteries from best-selling authors Jeffrey Archer and Janet Evanovich. All titles are $1.99 – $2.99. Amazon is also running a Holiday Deals promotion on over 1,000 Kindle ebooks that are […]
O’Reilly Cyber Monday Sale on eBooks and Videos
O’Reilly Media’s annual Cyber Monday promotion is ongoing from now until December 1st at 5:00 am Pacific Time. O’Reilly specializes in technical books. Their catalog of 7,000+ ebooks and videos are 50% off during this Cyber Monday weekend sale. Orders over $100 save 60%. All of O’Reilly’s products are DRM-free, plus you get free lifetime […]