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This Kindle page-turning remote is all I’m buying for Cyber Monday

This $5 Kindle page-turning remote is all I’m buying for Cyber Monday

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I’ve been looking for any huge Cyber Monday deals that I might have missed. Then I saw it — what may very well be the perfect stocking stuffer in 2025: a remote-controlled Kindle screen-tapping gadget for $4.75 (before tax) at Amazon with the code EJXVDK26 (via Slickdeals). It includes a single-button remote that lets you trigger a tap within the page flipper’s 10-meter range. This makes it possible to hoist your Kindle or tablet to a more ergonomically-friendly location like, say, above your bed with a gooseneck cradle, or maybe rest it in your lap while attached to Mechanism’s great Gaming Pillow. What’s nice about this gadget is that it seems very easy to use — no tech expertise or wireless pairing required. The company claims that its button is silent when pressed, so you won’t wake or disturb anyone else in the room. And with a full charge, the page-turning clip will last up to 20 days if you read two hours daily. The remote control is said to last up to three months …

Amazon’s like-new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is on sale for just 7

Amazon’s like-new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is on sale for just $127

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If you didn’t get around to reading more this year, now’s a great time to start. That’s because Amazon is selling the latest Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition in like-new condition for $126.99 ($53 off), which matches the e-reader’s best price to date. If you haven’t purchased a refurbished product from Amazon before, know that each refurb model is inspected, cleaned, and tested to ensure it’s fully functional; they also come with the same one-year limited warranty as new products. Amazon’s Signature Edition model offers a few upgrades over the standard Paperwhite, which remains our favorite Kindle despite the arrival of the new Kindle Scribe and Kindle Colorsoft. For starters, it supports an optional wireless charging dock, allowing you to easily top it off each night. Even if you forget to charge it, though, it should last for up to 12 weeks on a single charge. The step-up model also features an auto-adjusting front light sensor, ensuring the screen is always at optimal brightness, whether you’re reading indoors or outside. In addition, the Signature Edition features …

Amazon offers AI translation for self-published Kindle books

Amazon offers AI translation for self-published Kindle books

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Amazon is making it easier for self-published authors to release their ebooks in multiple languages with Kindle Translate, a new AI translation tool that launched in beta on Thursday to a limited number of Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) authors. In its early form, it can translate between English and Spanish and from German to English, at no extra cost to authors. Authors can select the languages they want their books translated to, set individual list prices for those translations, and preview them before publication. Amazon states that “all translations are automatically evaluated for accuracy before publication” and specified that there will be a “Kindle Translate” label on ebooks that were translated with the AI tool. According to Amazon, “less than 5% of titles” on its site are available in multiple languages, a stat Kindle Translate is intended to improve. Books translated with the tool will be eligible for KDP Select and Kindle Unlimited. The ebook translation tool arrives a few months after Amazon’s audiobook platform, Audible, began offering a multi-lingual AI narration tool. Disclaimer: We …

Kindle Paperwhite (12th Gen) Review: The E-reader Champ Is Back

Kindle Paperwhite (12th Gen) Review: The E-reader Champ Is Back

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The all-new Kindle Paperwhite is finally here! Launched in the international markets late last year, the 12th-generation Kindle packs a ton of upgrades. This should bring cheer to users in India who were disappointed after the Kindle disappeared from the e-commerce platform Amazon last year. Priced at Rs. 16,999, the new Kindle comes in a single Black colour and is now available on Amazon.in. So, what does the latest Kindle bring to the table? Plenty of upgrades, but some missing features. The company claims that the newest e-reader is the fastest and thinnest Paperwhite to date. Well, that’s not bad for starters, for a model that went off shelves and is finally back after almost a year-long hiatus. Let’s dive into the review, where I will talk about why the latest Kindle Paperwhite is the best Kindle for you in recent years. The all-new Kindle Paperwhite is available on Amazon at Rs. 16,999   Kindle Paperwhite (12th Gen) Design: Familiar looks with improvements Dimensions: 127.5×176.7×7.8mm Weights: 211 grams Waterproofing: IPX8-rated Kindles come on top of …

Amazon’s ad-free Kindle Paperwhite Kids has hit its best price to date

Amazon’s ad-free Kindle Paperwhite Kids has hit its best price to date

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Whether you’re after a distraction-free reading experience or a fun way to keep the kids engaged this summer, the latest Kindle Paperwhite Kids is worth considering. And now, thanks to Amazon’s Mother’s Day promo, you can pick it up at either Amazon or Best Buy starting at just $139.99 ($40 off), which matches the e-reader’s best price to date. Although aimed at children, Amazon’s kid-friendly ebook reader is almost identical to the standard Kindle Paperwhite, which is remains our favorite e-reader for devouring Kindle books. It boasts IPX8 water resistance and the same seven-inch 300ppi display, along with USB-C support and enough space for stowing thousands of digital books. It’s just as snappy as the standard model, too, and Amazon has included a color-temperature-adjustable backlight for nighttime reading. What sets the 16GB Kids model apart are the extras, many of which are great for the whole family. Notably, it’s free of distracting lockscreen ads and comes with a two-year hardware protection plan. You also get expanded parental controls and can choose from one of several …

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite With a 7-inch Screen, 16GB of Storage Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite With a 7-inch Screen, 16GB of Storage Launched in India: Price, Specifications

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Amazon on Wednesday launched a refreshed version of the Kindle Paperwhite in India with new features. The e-reader now features a larger 7-inch e-ink screen said to deliver the highest contrast ratio of any Kindle to date. Powered by a dual-core processor, the all-new Kindle Paperwhite can offer up to 25 percent faster page turns without having a negative impact on the battery life. Notably, this model was launched globally in October 2024, alongside the Kindle Scribe, Colorsoft Signature Edition, and the entry-level Kindle; and is now making its way to the Indian market. Kindle Paperwhite Price in India, Availability The all-new Kindle Paperwhite with 16GB of onboard storage is priced in India at Rs. 16,999. It is offered in a single black colourway and can be purchased via the Amazon India website. Customers can also buy cases for the e-book reader in black, Marine Green, and Tulip Pink colour options, priced at Rs. 1,999. Kindle Paperwhite Specifications The Kindle Paperwhite is equipped with a 7-inch e-ink display comprising 12 white LEDs and 13 Amber …

Amazon Is Adding an AI-Powered ‘Recaps’ Feature to Kindle Devices

Amazon Is Adding an AI-Powered ‘Recaps’ Feature to Kindle Devices

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Amazon is adding a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature to Kindle devices that will help users quickly refresh their memory while reading a book series. Announced on Wednesday, the new feature is dubbed Recaps, and it will provide a short AI-generated recap of the books already read in a series to bring the user up to speed before they read the next book. The e-commerce giant is currently rolling out the new feature via an over-the-air (OTA) update in the US. Notably, in November 2024, Amazon added a similar X-Ray Recaps feature to its video streaming platform, Prime Video. Kindle Devices Will Now Provide an AI-Generated Book Recap In a newsroom post, the Seattle-based tech giant detailed the new feature, which is being rolled out to Kindle users in the US. The AI-powered Recaps feature is designed to help those readers who find it difficult to get back into a book series because they do not want to read older books to remember key plot details. This issue particularly occurs when a book series is …

The Kindle Scribe is the cheapest it’s ever been thanks to Amazon’s spring sale

The Kindle Scribe is the cheapest it’s ever been thanks to Amazon’s spring sale

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Overall, the Kindle Scribe offers a far better writing experience than it did when it first made its debut. That’s thanks to a plethora of new AI-powered features Amazon baked into the second-gen model, which are also available to first-gen Scribe owners. Notably, Amazon now lets you write directly on ebook pages and scribble notes in the margins, which makes for a more intuitive note-taking experience. The Scribe can also now summarize any notes you make in the built-in notebook, when connected to the internet, and refine your handwriting. In addition to its new note-taking capabilities, the 10.2-inch Scribe continues to provide an excellent reading experience. The latest model offers thinner bezels and a textured display, but is otherwise almost identical to its predecessor, with a sharp 300ppi display that’s a pleasure to read on. It also retains an adjustable warm light for nighttime reading, which is a feature that many big-screen, note-taking ebook readers lack. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to …

The Kindle Colorsoft is now a far better deal thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

The Kindle Colorsoft is now a far better deal thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

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When we reviewed the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition late last year, one of our biggest gripes was the e-reader’s initial starting price of $279.99. It’s a high price to pay for an ebook reader, particularly given its smaller 7-inch display and lack of stylus support, but those shortcomings are more forgivable now that the ebook reader is on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for an all-time low of $224.99 ($55 off). At its core, the Colorsoft is really just a Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition with a color screen. It’s the first Kindle to utilize E Ink’s color screen technology, which provides more vibrancy than Kobo’s like-minded Libra Colour — even if the 300ppi resolution is halved in color mode. The resulting contrast and color make browsing and reading books (or comics!) more pleasant and engaging, but don’t expect the kind of glossy, high-res images you might get on a dedicated tablet with an OLED or LCD display. That said, the Colorsoft benefits from all the upgrades you’ll find on Amazon’s newer Kindles, as well …

Amazon will stop allowing Kindle book downloads to your PC soon

Amazon will stop allowing Kindle book downloads to your PC soon

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Starting on February 26th, 2025, Amazon is removing a feature from its website allowing you to download purchased books to a computer and then copy them manually to a Kindle over USB. It’s a feature that a lot of Kindle users are probably not aware of, given books can be more easily sent to devices over Wi-Fi, but it’s especially useful for backing up purchases or converting them to other formats compatible with non-Kindle e-readers. There are a few reasons why some Kindle users might miss this feature. It’s useful if you don’t have access to a Wi-Fi network, and although it’s a tedious process since purchased books can only be downloaded one at a time, there’s some peace of mind in knowing you have offline copies of all your books. It doesn’t happen frequently, but as Good e-Reader points out, Amazon has occasionally removed books from its online store and remotely deleted them from Kindles or edited titles and re-uploaded new copies to its e-readers. In 2009, the company removed copies of George Orwell’s …