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Daily Links: Paying for news with your privacy
Think you’re reading the news for free? New research shows you’re likely paying with your privacy (The Conversation) – Yes, I have been stalked by a pair of shoes – and a piece or two of furniture as...
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Throwback Thursday: The Kindle, Generation One
Next week will be the 8th anniversary of the first generation Kindle. There has been a lot of discussion lately about how both the e-book market and the market for e-readers has changed. I thought it...
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Happy 8th Birthday Kindle!
On November 19, 2007, Amazon released the first Kindle. It came in a book like case, and included a charger and a plain black faux leather cover. It had a unusual look that reminded me of something I...
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Finds and Deals: Kindles, Fires and Victorian mysteries
Finds and Deals for Sunday, December 13, 2015: In Sunday’s Kindle Daily Deals offers a selection of books for just $1.99 each. Included are several titles by James Patterson as well as 9 books in Anne...
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What’s Your Old Kindle Worth? (Updated)
Amazon has a promotion going on encouraging you to trade in your old Kindle. It sounds pretty simple. You answer a few questions about your Kindle’s condition to get a trade in quote. Then, print the...
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Device Deals: Kindle, Fire, Nook and Kobo
How about an e-reader for Valentine’s Day? Kindle, Nook and Kobo are all having special deals on devices just in time for gift-giving. Amazon: Until February 13, 2016, Amazon has all most of their...
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Update Your Kindle… or else!
If you have a older, pre-2012 Kindle that you haven’t updated recently, Amazon is letting customers know that it’s time to do something about that. This morning, I received an email from Amazon...
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Daily Links and Deals: The psychological tricks Amazon’s Kindle plays on you
Daily Links for Saturday, March 12, 2016: Publishing Heavyweights Petition White House, Congress To End Cuba Book Embargo (NPR) – The idea that we are withholding books from Cuba is shocking to me…....
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Are you being nagged to update your Kindle?
A few weeks ago, I posted about a notice I got from Amazon to update my older e-ink Kindles. Amazon was quite clearthat the update needed to to be done by March 22 in order to continue accessing...
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Amazon nags via snail mail, too….
In today’s snail mail: They are postcards sent to my husband and me reminding us that our kindles need a critical update. Postcards? From Amazon? The irony: I tried to update one of my older e-ink...
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Amazon called to say “update”
I’ve been talking a lot here on the blog about the critical update Amazon has been rolling out for the older Kindles. I’ve talked about the e-mails (here), the Web messages (here), the snail mail...
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New Kindle Oasis official
Amazon has officially announced its new Kindle Oasis. The device will cost $289.99, includes the special leather battery charging cover and will begin shipping on April 27, 2016. Now, for the details....
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Daily Deals for Saturday May 7, 2016
In Today’s Deals for Saturday May 7, 2016: Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes five books in J. R. Rain’s Vampire for Hire series. In Today’s Deals, Amazon is still offering-ink Kindles...
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Last Minute Mother’s Day Ebook Gifts
Happy Mother’s Day! If you still need an last minute e-book gift for your mom, here’s a few ideas: Send an ebook as a gift Has mom been talking about a new book she just can’t wait to read? Amazon,...
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Daily Links and Deals – Why Amazon is the king of innovation: Kindle’s clout
Today, a look at the Kindle’s role in making Amazon the most innovative tech company. Also, how the Chromebook with Android might be an unbeatable combination, a different look at fair use, and stories...
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Sunday Daily Deals: Amazon Tap, Fire TV and Tablets on Sale
Today, lots of books and devices on sale; Get 20$ off the Amazon Tap and various model Fire Tablets. You can also get $15 the Fire TV and several bundles. Deals of the Day for Sunday, June 12, 2016:...
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Daily Links and Deals: Which Font Should I Use On My Kindle?
Today, a look at fonts on the Kindle and which one you should use for reading. Also, a new Google app brings museums to your Android phone, a look at why Chromebooks are not a replacement for your...
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Daily Links and Deals: 10 Tricks to Make Yourself a Kindle Master
Today, some tips to take using your Kindle to the next level. Also, SMS as a tool for two factor authentication may soon be a thing of the past, a look at the digital coupon divide and Nexus phones get...
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Sunday Daily Deals: Amazon Tap, Kindle, Paperwhite deals
Deals of the Day for Sunday, August 12, 2016: Amazon’s selection of Kindle Daily Deals includes over 20 top-rated Kindle books priced at up to 75% off. In Today’s Deals, save up to 45% on Osprey...
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Daily Links and Deals: Can Google Translate Help Translate a Classic Novel?
Today, a look at using Google Translate on something as complex as a novel. Also, some Kindle users are having an issue with Windows 10, Scribd has made some changes to address discovery issues and...
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