Full FeedThis year’s hot holiday tech trend: cheap gadgets
With the economy still on a downturn, tech retailers are preparing for the upcoming holiday season by offering a variety of cheap gadgets. With no hot new must have gadget this year and consumers not as willing to snap up pricey gadgets, retailers are hoping that cheap gadgets will have… Continue Reading »
High schools and colleges testing the use of Kindle and iPhones in classrooms
It looks as though it is possible that schools will soon start phasing out traditional textbooks and instead rely on tech products like Kindle and iPhone to provide course materials. A pilot project in Oklahoma City at the Francis Tuttle Technology Center is giving e-readers and smartphones to students as… Continue Reading »
Kennedy memoir not coming to Kindle anytime soon
Kindle owners eager to read the much anticipated memoirs of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy will have a long wait. The publisher of the beloved senator’s memoirs, entitled “True Compass,” issued a statement saying the book’s electronic release was being delayed “indefinitely.” The head of the publishing house Twelve, Jonathan… Continue Reading »
Amazon makes amends to Kindle owners for Orwell debacle
Back in July, Amazon caused quite an uproar when owners of its popular Kindle e-reader discovered that their copies of the George Orwell classics “Nineteen Eighty Four” and Animal Farm had disappeared. Amazon’s explanation was that they had discovered that the publisher offering the books for sale had no right… Continue Reading »
Color e-paper due next year but will the price be right?
Taiwanese firm SiPix Imaging has announced it will ship a small volume of color e-paper in the second half of next year. This puts it far ahead of its rivals. These displays will be used in e-readers to display books, magazines, and newspapers. “Making colored electronic paper displays is our… Continue Reading »
Kindle 2 build cost is $185.49
A new report has revealed that the build cost for Kindle 2, Amazon’s popular e-reader is $185.49. The E Ink screen’s cost makes up most of that at $60. The other major expense is the built in wireless card, which costs almost $40. Before people start screaming that Amazon is… Continue Reading »
Why I didn’t upgrade to the Kindle 2
Amazon’s Kindle 2 debuted last month and readers and gadget lovers alike are snapping it up. This includes many owners of the original Kindle, some of which are starting to regret that decision. Here’s why I am holding on to my Kindle 1! Price It’s selling for $359. In this… Continue Reading »
Amazon introduces Kindle app for iPhone
Amazon has rolled out its Kindle app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The app allows users to read Kindle books on the devices. You can buy the books on your computer and send them to your iPhone or Touch via Wi-Fi, or via the device itself. If you are… Continue Reading »
Hearst unveils plans for wireless e-reader
Hearst Corporation, the publisher of popular magazines such as Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, and Popular Mechanics, has announced it has plans to roll out its own e-reader by the end of the year. Like the popular Kindle, it will be an e-ink device, but with a larger screen more suited… Continue Reading »
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