Amazon has issued a new firmware update for the Kindle Touch, version 5.1.2. It doesn’t bring any cool new features but it does close a glaring security hole in the Kindle Touch’s web browser. It turns out the Kindle’s “Experimental” web browser, as Amazon calls it, was indeed the experiment of hackers who discovered an […]
A List of Deals and Discount Codes – 7/22/12
My inbox keeps getting bombarded with various promotions so I guess it’s time for another sales and deals post. There are some discount codes for ebooks from Kobo, Sony, and eBooks.com plus some digital magazines from Zinio. I also threw in some ebook reader and tablet deals for today as well. Barnes and Noble is […]
Review: Icarus Excel 9.7″ E Ink eBook Reader
It’s been a long time since I had the chance to review a large ebook reader with a 9.7″ screen. Ever since tablets have risen to prominence, E Ink ebook readers have been on the decline, especially expensive models with larger screens. It was fun to test out something different for a change. So here […]
40 Tips and Tricks for Google Nexus 7 Tablet
Below is a list of forty tips, tricks, and shortcuts for the Google Nexus 7 tablet, from basic getting started tips for the beginner to hacks and ROMs for advanced users. Feel free to add your own tips in the comments section too! The Basics – Getting Started 1. Nexus 7 Guidebook – The Nexus […]
Roundup of Sales and Deals for eReaders and Tablets; Plus Kobo Discount Codes
Below is a list of deals on ereaders and tablets as of today, July 17th. But first, here are some discount codes that can be used for ebooks from Kobo.com. Following that there are some for eBooks.com and CengageBrain. Kobo Discount Codes 80% off Backstage Pass with code olivia80 Older codes still active for Kobo […]
Asus Transformer Infinity TF700 Now Available
Asus’s new high resolution Transformer Infinity TF700 tablet has started showing up from various retailers, including Office Depot, B&H, TigerDirect, and Amazon. There are four different variations available, with two color options, champagne and gray, and two memory options, 32GB and 64GB. The 32GB model sells for $499 and the 64GB costs $599. And of […]
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on Kindle Fire Review and How To (Video)
For this review I’m going to show Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on the Kindle Fire and outline everything you need to know to install Android 4.1 on your Kindle Fire. Since Google released the source code for Android 4.1 last week, Android developers have been working hard to get Google’s latest mobile operating system up […]
Idolian Tablet Cover with USB Keyboard Review
Earlier in the week I posted a review of the $89 Android 4.0 IdolPad Plus tablet. Along with it I received a cover from Idolian with a mini keyboard built-in. I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks now and have determined that it’s a pretty handy accessory to have with a tablet. I’ll […]