Online shopper orders Kindle but receives patient’s tumor sample instead
In what must be one of the oddest mix-ups for an online shopper to date, Brit James Potten was shocked to discover that inside his delivered package wasn't the eBook reader he was expecting, but instead a human tumor sample.
Amazon’s Fire HD 8 Reader’s Edition bundles Kindle Unlimited and a leather cover for $250
If you want a more versatile tablet that still makes reading a priority, take a look at Amazon's latest Reader's Edition for the Fire HD 8.
Seattle Is America’s Best Read City According To Amazon
If your ideal day includes curling up with a good book, you might want to consider a move to Seattle, America's most well-read city.
Valentine’s Day is all about flowers, chocolates, and cheap Amazon tablets
Amazon is spreading some love for Valentine's Day by discounting several of its ebook readers and tablets.
New iOS Kindle app opens up buffet of Kindle Unlimited books
Amazon updated its Kindle app for iOS with Kindle Unlimited book browsing, Goodreads recommendations, and more.
Amazon launches high-end Voyage ebook reader, plus refreshed Kindle
Amazon launched two new e-readers Wednesday night. The high-end $199 Voyage device is the company's thinnest and features a new way to turn pages. Meanwhile, its refreshed Kindle comes with a 20 percent faster processor, 4GB of storage, and a $79 price tag.
Samsung offers free ebooks through new Galaxy-only Kindle app (Updated)
Samsung and Amazon have signed a deal to release a dedicated Kindle book store app for owners of the Galaxy S5 and other Galaxy devices, which offers the chance to download 12 books for free in the first year.
Amazon reportedly preparing to launch $300 Android gaming console
Amazon is reportedly working on a new gaming system for the living room that will use a Snapdragon processor, utilize an Android operating device, and cost around $300.
Amazon reportedly prepping new high-res Kindle Paperwhite
Less than three months after launching the second iteration of its Paperwhite e-reader, Amazon is reportedly already prepping the next version, complete with a high-res display, ambient light sensor, and plenty more besides.
Brick-and-mortar book stores tell Amazon, ‘We don’t need your stinkin’ Kindles’
This week Amazon announced a program that will allow indie bookstores to sell Kindles and get a cut of ebook profits. Indie booksellers took one look, laughed, and rode away with their collective middle finger in the air.
Is there any reason to own paper books beside showing off? Not really
It's official: Ebooks are superior to paper books – and that's coming from someone who loves paper books.
Kindle MatchBook alternatives: Are there other ways to digitize your physical books?
The Kindle MatchBook program will give you free or cheap e-book versions of physical books bought through Amazon. But what about all those other books you have taking up space? There are options, but few of them are strictly legal...
Professor builds LEGO robot that strips DRM from Kindle books
Definitely a creative way to circumvent DRM restrictions, a professor built a robotic LEGO device in order to automatically take pictures of book pages.
5 reasons to liberate your ebooks from their DRM prison
Protect ebooks you paid for from the whims of Amazon, Google & any other bookseller who wants to control where & how many times you can access them
Apple e-book fallout: What it means for your wallet
Apple's loss in court over a major e-book price fixing conspiracy may be a win for you. Here's why.
Amazon buys Samsung’s Liquavista display subsidiary, hints of possible new Kindle tech
Amazon confirms it has taken over Liquavista from Samsung. Liquavista, which makes electrowetting displays, could develop new screens for future Kindles.
Australian bookseller bribes readers to give up their Kindles
One Australian bookseller has decided to fight back against Amazon, offering a monthly promotion where people can trade their Kindles in for 50 AUD.
Amazon snaps up book recommendation site Goodreads
Amazon announced Thursday it’s set to acquire book recommendation site Goodreads, a San Francisco-based outfit started seven years ago that now supports an online community of 16 million book lovers.
Kindle iOS app update deletes entire libraries, Amazon warns against downloading
The new Amazon Kindle iOS app update accidentally deleted full libraries of some Kindle app users, leaving them outraged. Amazon has since updated the app.
Kobo touts millions of e-reader sales in 2012, despite lack of exposure
You may have never heard of Kobo, but last year it sold millions of e-readers and it plans for yet another successful year of sales and performance on the horizon.
Apple to launch iBookstore in Japan this month, reports say
Apple will reportedly launch its electronic bookstore in Japan this month.
Amazon wins the 2012 holiday season
Amazon's holiday period this year was its most successful to date, with the company not only ranking top of a survey of online retailers' customer service, but sales also reached a new peak with more than 25 million items being sold per day at one point.
The US State Department’s e-reader of choice? The Kindle
It's the PR coup that no-one expected: The US State Department has weighed in on the e-Reader issue by buying $16.5 million worth of them, and judging Apple's iPad to be inferior to the Amazon Kindle Touch.
Amazon makes life a little easier for PC users with Send to Kindle plugin
An easy free download from Amazon now allows PC users to right-click on documents and quickly send them to their online Kindle and Kindle library.
Amazon declares 2011 “best holiday ever” for Kindle
Amazon still won't say how many Kindle units it sells, but says it sold more than a million a week in December, with the Kindle Fire leading the way.
Kindle Fire 6.2.1 update launches, brings Silk browser improvements
With just a few days before many Americans will be ripping off wrapping paper to discover a new Kindle Fire, Amazon rolls out a firmware update in time for the holidays.
One million Kindles are sold each week, says Amazon
Kindle Fire continues to push strong sales of Amazon's tablet and e-reader devices.
Understanding the EU’s antitrust inquiry into Apple’s iBookstore
The European Commission is investigating whether Apple worked with five major publishers to raise e-book prices when it launched iBookstore. Here's why.
The Goldilocks tablet: Why Amazon’s 7-inch Kindle Fire is ‘just right’
Neither too big nor too small, Amazon’s 7-inch Kindle Fire might just be the perfect third device for users who still have to juggle smartphones and notebooks.
Skyrim fans release all in-game books for Kindle, Nook and iOS
While Skyrim continues to top the sales charts for both consoles and PCs, fans of the role-playing game are rolling out various forms of content in support of the game.
Penguin ebooks return to libraries
After pulling its books due to "security concerns," Penguin is resuming letting Kindle owners borrow ebooks from libraries - just not new titles.
IHS: Amazon Kindle Fire costs $201.70 to make
IHS iSuppli reports that Amazon's Kindle Fire ereader/tablet costs the company $201.70 to make and put in a box...meaning Amazon is taking a bit of a loss for very Fire sold.
Opinion: Amazon burns up Apple’s iPad model with the Kindle Fire
Apple knows the real money is in content, not hardware. Now Amazon’s following suit with the Kindle Fire, but where does the battle for consumer eyeballs end?
Amazon gets Siri-ous about mobile, acquires voice technology application Yap
Amazon quietly bought Yap, a voice-to-text company that it could transition into big things for its tablet ecosystem.
Amazon launches the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library
Amazon launched an e-book lending library service on Wednesday. The Kindle Owners’ Lending Library is open to those owning a Kindle e-reader or tablet. Membership of Amazon Prime is also required.
Rewriting the rules: How Amazon could cut e-book prices by cutting out publishers
Amazon is luring authors to abandon publishers and offer books through Amazon directly. Will the move disrupt traditional publishing...or at least lead to cheaper ebooks?
Amazon allows Kindle owners to pay extra to remove advertisements
New owners of the ad-supported Kindle really don't have to pay attention to the saying "caveat emptor". Amazon has created a way to opt out of advertisements on the lower cost Kindle.
Should Amazon buy webOS?
Just as Amazon rolls out its Android-based Kindle Fire tablet, fresh reports are circulating that Amazon might buy HP's webOS. Would that make any sense?