Over the last two decades, Amazon has grown from an online bookstore into one of the largest tech brands on the planet. No longer just dealing in paperbacks and printing runs, Amazon now sell everything from TVs to wholefoods to clothing. And a huge part of their business model hinges on Amazon Prime. You may have heard of it. It’s a subscription service that incentivizes and rewards shopping through Amazon. Prime Members get access to exclusive deals and bonus perks, like access to Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service. If you’re considering signing up for Amazon Prime in Australia, here’s everything you need to know before you pull the trigger. How is Amazon Prime different in Australia? Martyn Williams In the US, Amazon Prime has an enormous presence. However, the logistical and infrastructure realities involved mean that what Australian Amazon Prime members get for their subscription fee is slightly different to what American Amazon Prime members do. For one, the amount of items on Amazon US that are covered by the free and fast shipping bonuses that your Prime subscription gets you is much larger than those on Amazon’s Australian storefront. Expedited deliveries are also a lot faster for US-based Amazon Prime members. In select cities, Amazon offers delivery times of as little as one hour. It’s frighteningly fast. Amazon Prime members in the US also get access to free audiobooks via Audible Channels, the ability to shop using their voice... Continue reading at 'PC World'
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What do you think of Barnes & Noble's plans surrounding the future of the Tattered Cover? Continue reading at Book Riot
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“Examine Every Atom”: The Capacious Career of Poet, Editor, and Critic T. R. Hummer, by Chard deNiord Interviews [email protected] Wed, 07/31/2024 - 08:31 Right photo by formulanone / FlickrT. R. Hummer, as he is known professionally but Terry to... Continue reading at World Literature Today
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There’s really no better way to read on vacation (or any other time, for that matter) than with a Kindle Paperwhite. This device offers a near-identical reading experience to paper books, except you don’t have to lug around your massive TBR stack anymore. If you don’t have an e-reader... Continue reading at PC World
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip series has always tempted me more than the Z Fold. Maybe it’s the flip-phone nostalgia taking hold; maybe it's the fact that I don’t want to watch video inside a square; maybe it's simply the Z Flip’s more palatable price. The Z Flip series has launched in tandem with... Continue reading at Engadget
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Last week, shortly after the announcement that JD Vance would be joining the Republican ticket, I was working my bookstore gig at The Golden Notebook when a woman came in and asked me if we had any copies of Hillbilly Elegy. I took a glance at the inventory, told her we did not, and started to […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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Ever heard of “reading yoga”? You know, figuring out the best way to position yourself while holding your e-reader so you don’t end up with a crick in your neck? A big problem, especially as you get older. But no longer a problem when you have a remote page turner! Just prop your Kindle... Continue reading at PC World
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The Amazon Prime Day sale ends tonight, but don't think that all opportunities to save have come and gone. In typical Amazon fashion, most of the best Prime Day deals on day one of the sale remain the best offers now on day two — if they didn't sell out already, that is. Thankfully, many of the... Continue reading at Engadget
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Amazon Prime Day 2024 will be over in a few hours, but there's still time to save on some of our favorite gadgets. As to be expected, the best Prime Day deals from day one of the sale remain the best offers now on day two — if they didn't sell out already, that is. We haven't seen a ton of sold... Continue reading at Engadget
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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
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Amazon’s Prime Day wraps up today! I’ve collected the best Prime Day sales on Chromebooks, with deals on both budget and premium machines. In addition to finding you the best Chromebook deals on Amazon, I’ve also reviewed Chromebook discounts from rival retailers like Target, Newegg,... Continue reading at PC World
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If you’re on your computer for school or work, you want a good keyboard. If you do a lot of PC gaming, you want a good keyboard. If you just like keyboards, you—wait for it—also want a good keyboard. And odds are pretty good that you’d also like a good deal on one. I’ve scoured the web for... Continue reading at PC World
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Amazon Prime Day 2024 sales have hit their final stretch—so if you’ve been holding off on shopping for a new drive, now’s the time to act. Many SSDs, HDDs, and external storage from popular manufacturers are still at low or all-time low prices, with capacities ranging from 512GB all the... Continue reading at PC World
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Amazon’s Prime Day sales event is here, and there are tons of great deals to be found on chargers and power banks. This year, Prime Day runs from July 16 through July 17, and includes some great bargains. So, whether you’re looking to snag a travel-friendly pocket charger or upgrade to a... Continue reading at PC World
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If you’re looking to save some dough on a computer display, it’s a great time to hunt for monitor deals thanks to Amazon’s Prime Day and competing sales events from other retailers. I’ve scoured the web for the best deals on the best screens. PCWorld constantly reviews the latest... Continue reading at PC World
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Ergonomics are important for your health, but standing desks and comfortable office chairs can feel like expensive luxuries. At least, they typically do. But during Amazon Prime Day 2024, you can sometimes snag big discounts on wildly popular desk and chair models. That’s true this... Continue reading at PC World
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Amazon’s Prime Day sales event is here, and there are tons of great deals on desktop PCs. This year, Prime Day will run from July 16 through July 17, and includes solid discounts on everything from gaming PCs to all-in-ones to traditional desktop computers. Deals can be found not just... Continue reading at PC World
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Always Here Bookstore, a pop-up in Portland, Ore., aims to be a literary oasis for queer, trans, Latinx, and neurodivergent people of all ages. While they search for a bricks-and-mortar home, co-owners Rafael Hart and John Hart want Always Here to be a go-to source for books with LGBTQ authors... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Amazon Prime Day 2024 has brought a bunch of solid tech deals on some of our favorite gadgets. The annual shopping event is a great time for Prime members to put that subscription to work and actually get some good deals on gadgets including tablets, earbuds, robot vacuum cleaners and more. This... Continue reading at Engadget
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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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Ereaders make it easy to take an entire library of books with you, and E Ink screens tend to be easier on your eyes than a tablet’s LED display. Amazon Kindles are easily the most popular ereader on the market — but they don’t go on sale often. Now that Amazon’s (twice) yearly Prime Day sale has... Continue reading at Engadget
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