Amazon says unit sales of its Fire tablets tripled and sales of its Kindle e-readers nearly quadrupled on Black Friday this year, compared with Black Friday a year ago. The company,… Read More
Amazon customers who are considering a jump onto the Kindle bandwagon can now take one for a spin before they decide to purchase. The company has begun offering its users… Read More
Kindle e-reader users have some new software capabilities to play with, thanks to a new update Amazon released today. The update brings a lot of good news for kids and… Read More
Amazon’s new Kindle Voyage e-reader offers the ability to turn the page by pressing on the bezel. The sensor-based technology is new, but as longtime Kindle users know, this is far from the… Read More
In the world of tablets and smartphones, with notifications and apps competing for your attention at every turn, there’s something to be said for the purity of a dedicated e-reader,… Read More
Some travelers jumped for joy last year when the FAA decided to allow smartphone, tablet and e-reader use during takeoffs and landings. But the Association of Flight Attendants – CWA,… Read More
People who are looking for feedback on their latest writing project now have a way to turn to the wisdom of the crowds. Amazon today announced WriteOn by Kindle, a new… Read More
This morning some Amazon customers woke up to a new homepage design. While the new look is very subtle, the changes say a lot about what products and services it wants to emphasize. For example, high on… Read More
As part of the big update to its Kindle lineup, announced overnight, Amazon is planning a feature for its new Kindle Fire tablets and Kindle e-readers called “Family Library” — letting users… Read More
Not content to sit back while Apple claimed all the headlines today, Amazon announced a quartet of new Kindles in a massive refresh of its tablet and e-reader product lines.… Read More
Leaks on the German and Japan versions of Amazon.com this morning reveal new details about the company’s next-generation Kindle e-reader, named the “Kindle Voyage.” The German site allesebook says it… Read More
Amazon has gone public with new details about its high-profile standoff with book publisher Hachette, confirming that the e-commerce giant is trying to lock in a standard price of $9.99 for e-books — and making… Read More
I’m a big fan of subscription services for media. While there are certain items that I get a ton of value out of owning, I’m perfectly fine paying a… Read More
One of the features that Jeff Bezos showed at Amazon’s Fire phone unveiling last month was “auto-scroll” in the Kindle Reader app — the ability to tilt the phone backward or forward… Read More
Amazon has come under fire in recent months as it continues to fight with book publisher Hachette over e-book pricing, but the company is now getting a show of support from… Read More
Amazon added audiobook integration to its Kindle apps for iOS and Android this morning, further tightening the connection between the Kindle platform and the company’s Audible audiobook subsidiary. The new feature brings Amazon’s “Whispersync for… Read More
Barnes & Noble laid out a new plan for its Nook e-reader business this morning, announcing plans to partner with Samsung on a Nook-branded Galaxy Tab 4 tablet. So what does this… Read More
Yes, it’s true: Suzi LeVine, a former Microsoft and Expedia executive, non-profit leader and new U.S. ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, took the oath of office using a Kindle loaded… Read More
How often do you visit your local public library, in person or online? If you’re a heavy technology user, you’re actually more likely to be engaged with your library and take… Read More
Amazon’s Goodreads social network announced today that users of its service will soon be able to sync their Amazon purchases with their Goodreads account, using its new “Add Your Amazon Books”… Read More
Amazon has started offering 10 percent off its tablet line-up to those belonging to its Prime loyalty program. The limited time offer, which GeekWire noticed today, is providing the discount just… Read More
If you want to see the future of Amazon in education, don’t look to Seattle. Look to Sao Paulo. For months, I’ve wondered what Amazon’s strategy for the Kindle in… Read More
Amazon is producing its own TV shows, developing its own videogames, and on Wednesday, we’ll get an update on its video business. So, it’s notable that Kindle Fire users say that… Read More
If you’ve bought a Kindle book in the past few years, check out your inbox this morning: There may be a nice little surprise from Amazon.com. Thanks to an antitrust settlement with… Read More
Amazon released an update for the first generation Kindle Paperwhite today, which helps put the e-reader on level footing with its newer counterparts. The update brings a number of features… Read More
Barnes & Noble has laid off a number of employees in its Nook division in order to bring its costs in line with “business realities,” according to a statement from… Read More
If you’re in the market for a Kindle, now might be a good time to buy. Amazon is offering up $30 off all versions of its tablet until Saturday at… Read More
LAS VEGAS — Amazon, the company that defined the world of online commerce, is venturing further into the world of physical retail — experimenting with standalone, automated “Kindle Kiosk” vending… Read More
Amazon’s Kindle app for the iPhone and iPad received an update today that added some cool new features for its users. In particular, students who have textbooks from the Kindle… Read More
Amazon has typically seen its Kindle Fire tablet sales spike during the holidays, even more than a typical seasonal increase, and 2013 appears to be no different. Mobile app analytics… Read More