Amazon has begun offering its Prime membership as a monthly subscription in addition to the original annual option. This move is a change of pace for the e-retailer who previously offered Amazon Prime as a one-size-fits-all bundle, which includes free two-day shipping, Prime Photos storage, Prime Video, Prime Music, and the Kindle Owners' Lending Library. The change also … [Read more...]
Amazon announces the Kindle Oasis e-reader
Amazon has announced the latest Kindle e-reader. The Kindle Oasis will be released on April 27th for $289.99. It is a black 6-inch reader with WiFi. The Oasis, as rumored ahead of the announcement, is thinner and lighter than previous Kindles. The e-ink extends the battery life compared to a tablet and even though the Oasis included 10 LEDs for lighting the text, the battery … [Read more...]
Kindle E-Readers require update before March 22nd
If you have an older Kindle e-reader, you should check the software version to ensure it is up to date. Without the update, your Kindle will no longer be able to browse the Kindle store or download Kindle books after March 22nd. Kindles with the e-ink display older than 2013 need this update. Device and Year Software Version Your Device Needs Kindle 1st … [Read more...]
Amazon expands Alexa with Amazon Tap and Echo Dot
Amazon has seemingly released the second generation of the Amazon Echo, its voice-controlled cylinder to access the Alexa assistant. Instead of this latest release being an improvement or refresh of the previous generation, the Echo has seemingly been split into two components to expand functionality and reduce price. Amazon Tap The Amazon Tap is priced at $129.99. It is … [Read more...]