Amazon has launched a selection of more than 12,000 Arabic language books on its Kindle store. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon’s Kindle hardware and associated online ebook store have revolutionized the reading experience. While some folks are scared of change, and desperately clutch their paper books, the future is clearly digital. Quite frankly, it’s wasteful to produce paper books. Not to mention, they take up... Continue reading >> [ Source: Betanews | 2018-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Arabic language authors don't get many opportunities in the ebook world, whether it's due to a basic lack of support for the language (which reads right-to-left, is written in cursive and includes pronunciation marks) or the complexities of distribu... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2018-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
If you rely on a Kindle (or Kindle app) for reading, you probably know that it supports not only ebooks, but also PDFs.In fact, if you've done your homework, you also know that your Kindle (or Kindle app) has its own email address, meaning you can send any PDF straight to your device just by... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2018-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
An investigation has reported that thousands of agency workers who make Amazon’s Echo smart speakers and Kindles in China have been hired and paid illegally. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon’s Kindles are among the best ways to read without lugging around physical copies of all your favorite books and magazines, and if you’re looking to try one for yourself, today's your lucky day—our favorite e-reader, the Kindle Paperwhite, is on sale now for $90, its lowest price since... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2018-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
In its second year at Bogotá, the professional program has a class of agents, editors, and translators arriving this week. And in the UK, Amazon will pay a second Kindle Storyteller winner £20,000. The post Industry Notes: Bogotá’s Second Pro Program; Kindle UK’s Second Storyteller Award... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
The question stumped John Daly. Amid the usual first-date conversation at a Washington restaurant 15 months ago, the woman he met online asked what he was passionate about. Daly didn’t have an answer. Nothing in his life matched the rush from plunging headfirst downhill at more than 80 mph in the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2018-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
A decade after the first Kindle, Amazon looks toward disrupting books themselves. Continue reading >> [ Source: Wired | 2017-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
With a larger screen and waterproof design, Amazon's new Kindle Oasis is for well-heeled readers who struggle to put down a good book. Starting at NZ$400, the Oasis has dropped in price but is still the most expensive Kindle by far. In return it steps up to a 7-inch screen, with the extra space... Continue reading >> [ Source: Stuff | 2017-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
On the 10th anniversary of Kindle, VP of Kindle content David Naggar looks back on the development and impact of Amazon's ebook ecosystem on book publishing. The post With Amazon Kindle Now Turning 10, David Naggar Says Content Is Prime appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
The season's anniversaries start taking attention, as China's fair in Shanghai and Seattle's best-known device everywhere trigger news and events. The post Anniversary Notes: Shanghai Children’s Book Fair at 5; Amazon’s Kindle at 10 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon's latest e-reader lets you read underwater, listen to audiobooks with Audible, and download books anywhere over LTE. Continue reading >> [ Source: Wired | 2017-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
The cheapest Kindle is getting the best feature for those who'd rather listen to books than read them. Based on its listing (as found by The Digital Reader), Amazon is rolling out Audible support for the $80 device "in the coming months." The e-retai... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2017-10-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon has launched a new Kindle app designed to encourage more people to read ebooks on their mobile phones. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-10-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
I’m a big fan of e-ink Kindles -- preferring them over real books. If you do a lot of reading, they’re great. However, some people prefer the versatility of an iPad, Android tablet or smartphone, and there's a clear benefit to those. You only need to carry around the one device. Today, Amazon... Continue reading >> [ Source: Betanews | 2017-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon has launched its first waterproof Kindle, the new Kindle Oasis, which will also have Audible built-in and feature a larger, seven-inch display. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
While you can read ebooks on Android tablets and iPad devices, you really shouldn't. These screens can strain your eyes, causing discomfort and creating a negative experience. Not to mention, if you tend to read outdoors, the glare can be unbearable. Instead, an e-ink reader is the best option.... Continue reading >> [ Source: Betanews | 2017-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Fall has just begun, meaning frigid weekends and evenings will be upon us—a.k.a. the perfect time for curling up with a good ebook. If you’re a Prime Member, you can currently grab the ad-supported Wi-Fi-only Kindle Paperwhite for $90. This device is usually $120 and is the same price Amazon... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2017-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
All you need is an internet connection, a library card, and a good e-reader to dive into your next page-turner. Continue reading >> [ Source: Wired | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]