The latest Amazon Fire HD 8, updated last month and starting at $100, is a modest refresh, offering more RAM, a nominally upgraded camera and some new AI features. The general sales pitch, however, remains the same: You get a just-competent tablet for the essentials at a dirt-cheap (and often-discounted) price, and in exchange, Amazon gets to plant another appliance for its own apps and services in your home. Nothing about this update drastically changes that agreement, but after using the tablet for the past month (and after using older Fire tablets for years prior), it may be time to demand more from Amazon’s end of the bargain. It’s definitely a cheap tablet Physically, the new Fire HD 8 is nearly identical to the last one. It is, without a doubt, A Budget Tablet — it’s nowhere near premium, but it doesn’t feel distractingly cheap either. At just under eight inches tall and 0.37 inches thick, it’s small enough for most kids to operate without much struggle and most adults to carry with one hand. If you care more about your tablet’s travel-friendliness than its virtues as a miniature TV, this size should be fine. The whole thing is lightweight at 0.74 pounds, so it’s not an anchor in your bag. Its textured plastic frame is somewhat slippery but altogether sturdy, with no creaking or flexing. Its gently rounded edges dig comfortably into your palms. There are fairly thick bezels around the display, but I’ve never minded those on a tablet — they give your thumbs a... Continue reading at 'Engadget'
[ Engadget | 2024-11-15 14:19:25 UTC ]
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We knew Amazon would revive its Prime Big Deal Days sale event this fall, but we didn’t know the exact dates until today. The online retailer announced that the sale event will return this year on October 8 and 9, giving us all the more reason to call it October Prime Day as we have done in... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-09-17 05:03:56 UTC ]
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This week, Devindra and Cherlynn dive into Engadget's reviews on Google's Pixel 9 and 9 Pro phones. Are they really a step up from last year's devices? And how do they compare to Samsung's latest? Also, we chat about a few stories from Gamescom 2024, including Microsoft's Indiana Jones game... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-08-23 11:30:03 UTC ]
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Check out what 'PW' had to say about the books on the former president's much-anticipated annual summer reading list. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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What do you think about these YA paperback cover redesigns? That, plus this week's YA book news. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-08-08 15:15:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's shopping holiday is the best time to buy some of the brand's devices that we love. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2024-07-17 11:10:44 UTC ]
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Amazon's shopping holiday is the best time to buy some of the brand's devices that we love. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2024-07-16 23:55:58 UTC ]
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Amazon’s Prime Day sales event is nearly upon us, but you can already find some great early deals ahead of the official kickoff on July 16 (and running through July 17). Luckily for tech enthusiasts, discounts are available across a range of popular categories, from laptop and desktop... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2024-07-12 17:26:52 UTC ]
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Looking for a bargain on your next tablet? You’re in luck because there are some great Prime Day deals going on, even now in the early days before the main event starts. We’re already seeing iPads on sale for more than $100 off and Amazon Fire tablets at downright massive discounts.... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2024-07-12 10:00:00 UTC ]
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Read your way into the excellent new YA books in hardcover and paperback hitting shelves this week. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-07-08 15:30:00 UTC ]
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Bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe sells a new souther epic to Morrow, Hillary Clinton’s new memoir goes to Simon & Schuster, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Prime Day 2024 is almost here, so it’s a good time to start thinking about the things you’ll want to look for once the deal wave hits. Everything from gadgets to clothes to household necessities will be on sale during the event, and if you’re a subscriber, you’ll have access to all of the... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-06-23 14:31:27 UTC ]
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Amazon Prime Day 2024 will be here soon, which means Prime members will have a ton of sales and deals to sift through during a brief period next month. Prime Day deals typically do not discriminate: everything from clothing to shoes to household essentials can be discounted, and that includes... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-06-21 17:00:37 UTC ]
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Amazon Prime Day 2024 is coming soon, and if history is any indication, it will bring a swath of discounts on everything from gadgets to clothes to household necessities. If you’re a Prime member, you’ll have access to all of the Amazon Prime Day deals, which is great in theory, but it will... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-06-20 15:00:37 UTC ]
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This year’s Amazon Prime Day is coming soon, so it’s a good time to start thinking about the things you’ll want to look for once the deal wave hits. Everything from gadgets to clothes to household necessities will be on sale during the event, and if you’re a Prime member, you’ll have access to... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-06-18 16:00:37 UTC ]
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The bestselling books of the week, a look at states that have banned book bans, and more from Book Riot's news coverage. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-06-15 15:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Prime Day 2024 will be here soon, which means Prime members will have a ton of sales and deals to sift through during a brief period next month. Prime Day deals typically do not discriminate: everything from clothing to shoes to household essentials can be discounted, and that includes... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-06-14 16:00:36 UTC ]
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Meddling gods and magic drama in New Orleans, a fresh spin on Jane Eyre, a Dollywood romance, and more of today's best YA book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-06-08 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Prime Day 2024 is coming soon, now's the time to start thinking about the things you’ll want to look for once the deals arrive. Everything from gadgets to clothes to household necessities will be on sale during the shopping event, and if you’re a Prime member, you’ll have access to all of... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-06-02 14:27:19 UTC ]
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