Yesterday Oyster announced on their blog that they will be closing the doors on their ebook subscription service after just 2 years of being in business. Oyster’s explanation is rather vague and ambiguous; the post reads more like a plug for reading on mobile phones than a business closure statement. Giving customers an honest explanation […]
10 Free Kindle eBooks – September 18th
Below is a list of ten free Kindle ebooks with a bunch of positive reviews, along with a list of a few ongoing Kindle book deals. If you happened to order one of the new Fire tablets that Amazon announced yesterday, you can get these free ebooks now and they will be on your Fire […]
First Look at Kindle Word Runner, New Speed Reading Feature (Video)
Yesterday Amazon announced a new lineup of Fire tablets for 2015. One of the changes with this year’s tablets is an updated user interface and updated software. The new software version is called Fire OS 5 “Bellini”; it’s based on Android 5.1 Lollipop. One of the new features that it adds to Fire tablets is […]
New 8-inch and 10-inch Fire HD Tablets
Amazon’s new tablet line for 2015 adds tablets with different screen sizes to the Fire tablet family with new 8-inch and 10-inch models. They also add memory card slots, which is a big change from the way Amazon used to do things. The Fire HD 8 starts at $149 and the Fire HD 10 starts […]
Amazon Introduces New Fire Kids Edition Tablet for $99
Among Amazon’s lineup of new Fire tablets for 2015 is a redesigned Kids Edition Fire tablet for $99. Last year Amazon first started offering a model specifically for Kids. It sold for $149, so they were able to cut back the price considerably with this new one. The Kids Edition Tablet is the same exact […]
New $49 Kindle Fire Tablet With Expandable Memory Announced
Amazon is on a press release issuing spree today. They’ve announced a new lineup of Fire tablets for 2015 that includes an entry-level device for only $49. It’s the least expensive Kindle Fire tablet released, undercutting last year’s Fire HD 6 by $50. Plus it’s a 7-inch tablet instead of 6, and it even has […]
Treasure Island is Free eBook and Audiobook Pair for Kindle
I’ve got some good news for those of you that miss getting the free ebook and audiobook pair from Amazon each month. They’ve finally updated the Whispersync for Voice page to add a new title as the free promo after six months of offering the same ebook and audiobook combo (The Blue Fairy Book, which […]
Kobo Glo HD vs Kobo Touch 2.0 Comparison Review (Video)
Ever since I got a Kobo Touch 2.0 to review, it has really made me question the evolution of ebook readers. It’s amazing how an electronic gadget in a world of constantly evolving technology can remain virtually unchanged for over 4 years. Somehow this is par for the course when it comes to dedicated E […]