Tag: E-reader
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All-New Kindle 6-Inch E-Reader is 11% Thinner and 16% Lighter
Amazon has launched an all-new Kindle building on its classic e-reader format but packing it into a more compact, lightweight model. The new Kindle is 11% thinner and 16% lighter than its predecessor at 9.1mm and 161 grams but comes with the same size 6-inch e-paper 167ppi touchscreen display, which boosts no glare and can…
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Kindle Update Brings Layout Options and New Exclusive Font
Amazon has updated its Kindle software to include some new typography and layout tweaks. One of the latest additions means that more Kindle owners can now enjoy a brand new and exclusive font called Bookerly. Bookerly was specifically designed for the popular Amazon e-reader and was previously introduced with the 2015 Kindle Paperwhite released last month.…
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New Kindle Paperwhite Rewrites the Book on E-Readers
Despite the wide availability of high power tablets that can pretty much handle any task you throw at them, people are still keen on buying dedicated e-readers – or so Amazon believes. Therefore they’ve just announced a brand new 6-inch Kindle Paperwhite with a bright high resolution display. The new Kindle Paperwhite is fanciest model…
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Kindle First Offers Free Monthly Books on Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime has announced that it will be giving away a free Kindle book every month for subscribers in a scheme called Kindle First – and the good news is even if you don’t pay for the Prime service you can still grab a selection of books from just 99p. Amazon publishing editors will pick…
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Kindle Voyage E-Reader Leaks Via Amazon Germany
The next generation of Kindle e-reader has been officially/unofficially announced and will introduce a new touch technology to turn pages. A leak of information by tablet maker Amazon itself, through the retailer’s own German website gave away some sparse details about the next Kindle product which we now know will be called Kindle Voyage. Before…
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Leak Reveals Nook Simple Touch Update Will Bring Web Browser and Email
Barnes & Noble unofficially announces new features coming to the budget-friendly Nook Simple Touch range on June 1st.
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Kobo launches Aura HD e-reader to rival Kindle range
Will the new model give the Kindle Paperwhite a run for its money?
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Lightweight Kindle (4th Generation) Now Available for Only £69 on Tesco Direct
Amazon is discounting it’s earlier Kindle range to make way for a new range including Kindle Paperwhite, Fire 2 and Fire HD..
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Newcastle Hotel Replaces Holy Bible with “Kindle Equivalent” E-Readers
Traditional bed-side read the Gideon’s Bible has been replaced by “Kindle equivalent” e-reader gadgets at a hotel in Newcastle. The four star “boutique” Hotel Indigo is believed to be the first in the world to herald new age tech in delivering the Old Testament to its guests and the good book is pre-loaded onto e-reader…
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UPDATE: Microsoft Could Announce Xbox-Connected Barnes & Noble Tablet Today
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Microsoft confirmed a big announcement last week which will take place later today (11:30pm BST) and Gadget Helpline speculated on what many believed to be the reveal of the rumoured own-branded Windows 8 tablet (our article can be read again after the image below). However, now the general speculation has turned towards Microsoft’s investment in…
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UPDATE: Microsoft Could Announce Xbox-Connected Barnes & Noble Tablet Today
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Microsoft confirmed a big announcement last week which will take place later today (11:30pm BST) and Gadget Helpline speculated on what many believed to be the reveal of the rumoured own-branded Windows 8 tablet (our article can be read again after the image below). However, now the general speculation has turned towards Microsoft’s investment in…
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IFA 2011: Sony Reader Wi-Fi (PRS-T1) Unveiled With Special Harry Potter Edition
We’ve got some great news for Harry Potter fans, as Sony has just announced a brand new Wi-Fi eReader that will be available in a special limited edition Harry Potter version. The limited edition Harry Potter eReader will come with a voucher that gives fans a free download of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,…