As someone who works in the tech field, I have a lot of gadgets hanging around the house. While I enjoy playing around with my custom-built theremin (yes it’s a real thing) or my embarrassingly decrepit iPhone, there’s one gadget that I always seem to reach for: my Kindle. I’m a voracious reader, always have been, always will be. Not only does my e-reader hold hundreds of books, but it’s also portable and (mostly) distraction-free! It’s my most cherished possession, and it’s something I use on a day-to-day basis. Just consider… Check out PCWorld’s roundup of the best Kindle devices available right now. Oodles and oodles of books Henry Burrell / Foundry Having previously worked in the traditional publishing industry, I know many folks may balk at my positive opinions on electronic books. While I’ll always love a physically tangible book made of paper and other materials (nothing will ever replace that experience), I prefer the electronic variety. I love the convenience of being able to download most books and store them on a single device. I don’t have to lug around heavy hardcovers and injure my shoulder in the process. Plus, from wonderfully weird science fiction titles to YA fantasy adventures, I have hundreds of books at my disposal on a device that weighs roughly 6.3 ounces. You can’t really get much better than that. But why would I deliberately choose my Kindle over my iPhone? After all, the iPhone has its own Kindle app. That said,... Continue reading at 'PC World'
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As the Danish physicist Niels Bohr probably never said, ‘predictions are hard, especially about the future.’ And although the job of authors of science fiction and speculative fiction isn’t to make accurate predictions about what our future lives might look like, but to entertain us by tapping... Continue reading at Interesting Literature
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These hidden gems are all great works of imagination set near and far that you need to add to your TBR ASAP. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-06-15 10:36:00 UTC ]
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You might have found the right Father's Day gift if there's a literary dad in your life. Amazon is selling the basic Kindle e-reader with lock screen ads for $60, or a hefty 33 percent off. You can also buy the Kindle Kids variant for $65 (41 percent off) if the upgraded warranty, child-friendly... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2022-06-14 12:59:26 UTC ]
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Production of Demimonde halted due to dispute between network HBO and directorA blockbuster science fiction series that was to be filmed in Northern Ireland has been cancelled in a dispute between the US television network HBO and the Hollywood director JJ Abrams.Crews that had started... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-06-09 12:00:19 UTC ]
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'We remain committed to our customers in China," an Amazon spokesperson says, although Kindle sales will end June 30, 2023. The post Aspects of Amazon’s Plan to Take the Kindle Off the Chinese Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Amazon said Thursday it will shut down its digital Kindle bookstores in China and stop selling the device to retailers in the country Continue reading at ABC News
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Study is a vital part of any scholastic journey. But not all methods are the same. Some, indeed, are far more effective than others. Want to put yourself in a better position to excel? Then the 2022 Perfect Score Academic Success Master Class Bundle is a must-buy, especially as it’s on sale... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2022-06-01 23:38:22 UTC ]
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Not satisfied with trying to replace “WiFi” with “l’access sans fil à internet” (which didn’t work), l'Académie française set its sights on gaming terms in 2017. It’s now gained traction with the government, and France’s Ministry of Culture has announced it’ll ban terms including "streamer" and... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2022-06-01 11:15:19 UTC ]
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If you use Amazon’s Kindle app on Android, you may have noticed the software doesn't offer the option to buy and rent ebooks or subscribe to the company’s Kindle Unlimited service anymore. Amazon announced the change last month and more recently began notifying customers of the move via email.If... Continue reading at Engadget
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Power beaming sounds like science fiction - but one day it may be as common as receiving a text. Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2022-05-28 02:26:01 UTC ]
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Rethinking old myths and accepted narratives comes with risks, but the results can be thrilling. Continue reading at The New York Times
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Debating between a Kindle Oasis vs. Paperwhite? Let's take a look at which one might be better for your needs.- Danika Ellis Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-05-20 10:39:00 UTC ]
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IT professionals are accustomed to spending too much money to upgrade their skills and land new roles. But, these days, it’s not as necessary. That’s because web-based resources are available that are far more cost-effective—for example, the 2022 CompTIA and AWS Practice Exam E-Book Bundle,... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2022-05-20 08:00:00 UTC ]
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Lingering Micro-USB ports are the bane of consumer electronics. Every time I see an allegedly “new” gadget with one of those fragile, asymmetrical charging tips I cringe. Following in the footsteps of its Kindle e-readers, Amazon is updating its phenomenally popular base model Fire Android... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2022-05-18 14:09:54 UTC ]
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‘The Nine Billion Names of God’ is a short story by the British-born science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008). It was first published in the 1953 anthology Star Science Fiction Stories #1, before being collected in Clarke’s The Other Side of the Sky. A short tale about religion,... Continue reading at Interesting Literature
[ Interesting Literature | 2022-05-16 14:00:02 UTC ]
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The iPod's death has been a long time coming. Somehow, it's already been eight years since Apple discontinued the iconic iPod classic. Nonetheless, the news this week that Apple is discontinuing its last iPod, the touch is significant: This officially marks the official end of a product that set... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2022-05-13 13:00:47 UTC ]
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Kim Stanley Robinson, one of the most acclaimed living science fiction writers, is done with deep space narratives. His focus now is on solving real problems — like climate change. Continue reading at The New York Times
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Susanna Clarke’s ‘Piranesi’ is one great book that’s hard to categorize. What hard-to-classify novels do you enjoy? Continue reading at The Washington Post
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The warnings about political violence in Stephen Marche's latest book are like something out of science fiction. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2022-05-06 16:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon might be feeling the competition in the e-reader market for the first time since…well, ever. Kindle e-readers use their own proprietary Amazon format to display e-books, AZW3, which keeps most users from loading up a bunch of copyright-free books in the most common ePub format. But... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2022-05-03 17:38:37 UTC ]
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