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Audible unites ebooks & audiobooks with Read & Listen

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Audible's new Read & Listen mode syncs audiobooks with highlighted eBooks, debuting in the US before rolling out to the UK and Australia.
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Hands-on Review: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition

Wed, 11th May 2022
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In almost every respect it works like a book, apart from the fact that it weighs next to nothing, fits in my hand perfectly, and is soothing on my eyes.
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The Kindle is back, and it's basically a submarine now

Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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Amazon's new Kindle Oasis dives into waterproof reading, with a high-res screen and weeks-long battery, made for bath to poolside page-turning.
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Travel tips: The gadgets that I take on my overseas jaunts

Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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Navigating modern air travel's dual ease and hassle, these versatile gadgets can lighten your load and elevate your overseas adventures.
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Super small, super light Kindle launched

Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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The Kindle Oasis, Amazon's newest e-reader, is the thinnest and lightest version to date, weighing in at just $449.
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Educators can create their own textbooks, thanks to Kindle

Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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The Textbook Creator helps teachers covert PDFs of textbooks and other education resources into Kindle books and interactive content.
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The apps I can't live without...

Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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Discover the essential apps one journalist simply can't live without, from Facebook to Spotify, proving indispensable for daily life.
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What's hot in Kindle...

Mon, 10th Feb 2014
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My Kindle was the best thing that ever happened to me. Now while that may seem sad to some people, here's some e-book must-reads this summer.
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Android App of the Week - Kindle for Android

Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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Kindle for Android is the perfect stopgap if you're still waiting for an actual Kindle, offering books, magazines, and a built-in dictionary on your phone.
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Tablets closing the gap on laptop market

Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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Tablets surge as they chase down laptops in sales, with forecasts predicting a nearly fourfold rise by 2016, GBI Research reports.
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App of the Week: Kindle

Wed, 14th Mar 2012
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From skeptic to fan, the Kindle app transforms reading on small screens, proving indispensable for busy commutes and avid readers alike.
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One in five US adults owns a tablet: report

Tue, 24th Jan 2012
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Nearly 20% of US adults now own tablet PCs like iPads or Kindle Fires, a sharp rise from 10% last December, hints at festive boom.
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¼ million Kindle Fires ordered

Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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Amazon's Kindle Fire ignites the market with 250,000 pre-orders in 5 days, challenging the iPad with basics at a lower price.
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Apple Subscriptions spark Federal anti-trust interest - Updated

Fri, 18th Feb 2011
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New rules mean publishers - such as Amazon - can no longer provide in-app links to websites where users can buy content.
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Digital downloads more popular than hardcopy books - Amazon

Tue, 20th Jul 2010
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Amazon.com has announced that sales of e-books compatible with its digital reader Kindle, have outstripped book sales in recent months.