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Amazon introduces Kindle Owners' Lending Library for Prime members
- Amazon has added a new feature to their Prime membership known as the Kindle Owners Lending Library. As the name suggests, Kindle owners can digitally check out one book per month completely free of charge with no due dates.
Amazon ramps up Kindle Fire production, worries investors
- Amazon is boosting production of the Kindle Fire tablet ahead of its November 15 release. During the company's latest financial results announcement, founder and CEO Jeff Bezos said pre-orders have exceeded expectations and thus they are increasing capacity and building…
A closer look at Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet
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Amazon is consolidating its web services around the hardware device, not unlike what Apple has done building an ecosystem, and once again something other third parties have had a great deal of trouble replicating, even Google.
Amazon to hold press event on September 28, tablet unveiling likely
- Amazon could be set to release their anticipated tablet or a new Kindle as early as September 28. The company sent out invites to select media today, inviting them to attend a press conference scheduled for next Wednesday.
Weekend tech reading: 7" Amazon Kindle Tablet coming for $250
- Amazon's Kindle Tablet is very real. I've seen it, played with it It's called simply the "Amazon Kindle". But it’s not like any Kindle you've seen before. It displays content in full color. It has a 7-inch capacitive touch screen. And…
Amazon introduces cheaper, ad-supported Kindle 3G
- Following the launch of its ad-supported Kindle three months ago, Amazon has now made the same move with the Kindle 3G. The Amazon Kindle 3G with Special Offers is identical to the Kindle 3G, but it will cost you $139…
First independently published author sells over 1 million Kindle books
- John Locke of Louisville, Kentucky has become the first independently published author to sell over 1 million paid copies in the Kindle Store. He is the eight author to do so, and has joined Stieg Larsson, James Patterson, Nora Roberts,…
Amazon: Kindle books now outselling print books
- Amazon began selling hardcover and paperback books in July 1995. Twelve years later in November 2007, Amazon introduced the Kindle and began selling Kindle books.
Amazon updates Kindle for Android to work on tablets
- Amazon has updated Kindle for Android, bringing new features and adding support for tablet computers running Android 3.0 (codenamed Honeycomb). The latest version of Kindle for Android includes an integrated immersive shopping experience tailored for tablets, a new layout for…
Amazon announces Library Lending for Kindle devices, Kindle apps
- Amazon today announced Kindle Library Lending, a new feature that will allow Kindle customers to borrow Kindle books from over 11,000 libraries in the US. Kindle Library Lending will be available later this year for all generations of Kindle devices…
Amazon introduces cheaper, ad-supported Kindle
- Amazon is making its popular Kindle e-reader more affordable for anyone to enjoy as long as they can put up with the occasional advertisement. The hardware is identical to the standard $139 model, but the new Kindle with "Special Offers"…
Audible audio books now available on Kindle via Wi-Fi
- Kindle users can now browse, buy, and download audio books from Audible.com. You'll need to be connected to Wi-Fi to actually download anything, but the good news is that users can do everything directly from the device. Already purchased Audible…
Amazon enables Kindle e-book lending in the US
- Avid Kindle users will be pleased to hear that Amazon has finally flipped the switch for e-book loans in the US. Eligible books can be loaned once for 14 days, and the borrower doesn't have to own Kindle hardware, they…
Amazon launches Kindle for the Web
- Continuing to expand upon its Kindle platform, Amazon today announced launch of “Kindle for the Web,” a new service that will allow users to sample e-books directly through their browsers with no download required. The concept is not all that…
Amazon destroys Apple's iPad in new Kindle ad
- Amazon is not going to let Apple's iPad steal all the thunder away from its Kindle. The online retail has decided to demonstrate how its electronic reader is better than the competition simply by pointing out the differences in screen…
Amazon overhauls Kindle, adds $139 Wi-Fi model
- Facing increased competition, Amazon has revamped its Kindle e-reader, making improvements all around and adding a cheaper Wi-Fi-only model. The new device is 21% smaller with the same 6-inch reading area, 15% lighter (8.7 ounces), 20% faster at page turns…
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