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A Kindle Loaded With eBooks is Heavier than a Regular Kindle
Think digital information isn’t a physical element? Think again. Berkeley professor John D. Kubiatowicz has proven that a Kindle loaded with digital content actually weighs more than an empty Kindle. Continue reading
Amazon Announces New Kindle E-Readers, Will Start at $79
Amazon’s press event wasn’t just about the Kindle Fire. Also unveiled were a new generation of Kindle e-readers, as well as the “Kindle Touch”. Continue reading
Amazon Press Conference Will Officially Reveal Kindle Tablet
Next Wednesday, Amazon.com will be holding their long-awaited press conference. According to most sources, this is going to be the “official” release announcement for Amazon’s Kindle Tablet PC Continue reading
Amazon May Now Offer “Book Rental” Library System
Amazon is currently in negotiations with book publishers, trying to work out the details for a “book rental” program. Unlike the library, renting books from Amazon would cost money. Continue reading
New Amazon Tablet Details Leaked — Specs, Price and More
New details about Amazon’s tablet PC have been leaked, and they’re actually from a credible source. Continue reading
Amazon Finally Taking Action Against ‘Spam’ Books
Amazon is finally making a visible effort to cut down on the fake, illegally re-published and spam books that are flooding their digital marketplace. Continue reading
Amazon will Compete With iPad, Announces Touchscreen Tablet for October
Amazon’s new touchscreen tablet PC will be released this October. Let the Apple vs. Amazon battle begin! Continue reading
E-bestsellers: Times list goes digital
The New York Times bestseller list not only measures book sales, it also sells books; millions of readers make selections based on what they find there. Starting early next year, the New York Times Company will try to bring that clout to bear on the electronic books market. Continue reading
Wikipedia Mobile: Wikipedia Launches Mobile Optimized Site
It might have taken them nearly a decade to do so, but the most popular knowledge hub on the net, Wikipedia, has finally launched their official mobile optimized site. The newly launched mobile adaptation is supposed to be optimized for all “fully-featured” smartphones, including the Palm Pre, iPhone, Kindle and Android platforms. So far both English and German are supported, but there are more to come. I’ve heard that visiting Wikipedia on the Palm Pre automatically redirects you to the... Continue reading
