Physical books vs Kindle e-reader, which do you think allows for faster reading? A woman decided to put this long-standing debate to test to find out for herself which let her read faster. According to TheMirror, Emily chose Daisy Haites by Jessa Hastings – the second instalment in the Magnolia Parks series, as her test … Read more
Amazon announced that it is cutting around 100 jobs in its devices and services division, a move the retail giant said reflects efforts to streamline its corporate workforce. Among the affected are those working with the Alexa voice assistant as well as the Kindle range of e-reader devices. “As part of our ongoing work to … Read more
Amazon had a huge Mother’s Day sale just days ago. While that has since been rolled back, the company is now offering some nice discounts on its kid specific e-reader devices. There is the new Kindle Paperwhite Kids and the Kindle Kids which is now offered for 22 percent and 19 percent less, respectively. The … Read more
For parents looking to encourage reading while keeping screen time productive, Amazon offers two great Kindle options designed specifically for kids, now at discounted prices. The Kindle Paperwhite Kids, usually $179.99, is now available for $139.99, matching its lowest recorded price. A step up from the Kindle Kids, this model features a seven-inch, high-contrast display, … Read more
The new Kindle Scribe is now selling for record-low prices, which matches the lowest it has ever sold for. The 64 GB version of the Scribe is down to $365, which is $85 or 19% less than the list price of $450. Back in January, the Kindle Scribe was selling for the exact same price. … Read more
Amazon has made a significant change to its Kindle app for iOS, allowing users to purchase e-books directly from within the app. This comes in response to a recent court decision that restricts Apple from enforcing a 27% commission on purchases made outside of its App Store. The Court Ruling That Changed the Game On … Read more
Amazon has announced that, starting May 26th, 2025, older versions of the Kindle for Android app will no longer support Kindle content downloads. To continue accessing purchased Kindle e-books, users must update their app to the latest version. A Push Toward the Latest Kindle App In February 2025, Amazon removed the ability to download purchased … Read more
Amazon’s Kindle Storyteller Award is making its return for 2025, once again opening the doors to self-published authors in the UK, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland, the company revealed via a blog post. Writers have until August 31st to submit their stories through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) for a chance to win exciting … Read more
Mother’s Day is almost here, and Amazon is celebrating with big savings on its popular Kindle devices. Whether you’re shopping for a thoughtful gift for Mom or just looking to treat yourself, now’s a great time to grab a deal. Amazon has marked down nearly every Kindle in its lineup—from the high-end Kindle Scribe to … Read more
Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition had the potential to be a game-changer, but unfortunately, it fell short. Instead of adding meaningful upgrades, Amazon, as the site The eBook Reader pointed out, chose minor features like a light sensor and wireless charging. While convenient, these additions didn’t address what many users would perhaps actually want: stylus … Read more