Jailbreaking an Amazon Kindle device allows you to access files and settings that are normally protected, load third-party apps and lock screen wallpapers, and make other changes. But Amazon doesn’t make it easy to jailbreak its devices, and every time a new method for jailbreaking Kindles is revealed, it’s only a matter of time before […]
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Compare Kindle specs: Amazon Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Oasis
The Amazon Kindle devices are some of the most popular eBook readers with electronic paper displays due to ease of use, tight integration with the world’s most popular eBook store, and probably most importantly, their relatively affordable price tags. Starting prices range from $100 for an entry-level Kindle to $350 for a Kindle Scribe with […]
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The new Amazon Kindle has a better screen, more storage… and higher price tag
Amazon is updating its entry-level Kindle for the first time since 2019, and the new model brings some major updates… and a small price hike. The 2022 Amazon Kindle has a higher-resolution display, more storage, and a USB-C port. It’s up for pre-order now and ships October 12, 2022. Prices start at $100 for the […]
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Daily Deals (9-07-2022)
Amazon’s Fire tablets are some of the cheapest tablets with half-decent displays and performance… but you know what’s even cheaper? A refurbished, previous-gen model. Right now Woot is selling refurbished Amazon Kindle and Fire products for $15 and up. While I wouldn’t necessarily recommend opting for some of the oldest models, the 2018 Kindle Paperwhite, […]
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Amazon stops selling apps and games for older Kindles
Once upon a time you could play Scrabble, do crossword puzzles, and run other third-party apps and games on Amazon Kindle eReaders. But Amazon stopped offering the feature in 2014 when the company launched the Kindle Voyage. Every new model since then has lacked support for so-called “Kindle Active Content.” Still, if you had an […]
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Amazon’s entry-level gets a front light (and a price hike, now starts at $90)
Amazon has been selling Kindle eReaders with adjustable front lights for years, but for the most part the feature has been limited to the company’s mid-range and high-end models. Now Amazon has updated the entry-level Kindle with a new model that features a front light. It’s the first sub-$100 Kindle to have the feature. But […]
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Daily Deals (7-24-2018)
Amazon’s Kindle eReaders sell for $80 when they’re not on sale… but they go on sale all the time, so if you’re patient you usually don’t have to wait long to score a deal. During Amazon Prime Day a few weeks ago, for example, Amazon was selling the latest Kindle for $50, the latest Kindle […]
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Deals of the Day (12-04-2017)
Didn’t get a chance to pick up a smart speaker on Black Friday or Cyber Monday? No worries. Google is offering deep discounts on its speakers until the end of December. You can pick up a Google Home Mini for $29 or a Google Home for $79 until December 31st. And if you’d prefer a […]
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Amazon’s Kindle and Fire tablet Black Friday prices now live (starting at $50)
Amazon isn’t waiting for Black Friday to put some of its tablets, eReaders, and other devices on sale. The company’s Fire HD 10 tablet is on sale for $100 starting today, which is $50 off the usual price for this full HD tablet with a quad-core processor. The Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite are both $30 […]
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Amazon knocks $30 or more off some Kindle, Alexa products (deals)
Amazon is running a sale on a bunch of its hardware products for the next week. The Amazon Tap portable Bluetooth speaker is also $30 off its usual price this week. And if you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can also save $30 to $50 off the list price of select Kindle eReaders. Here’s a […]