Back in 1995, printing company Quad/Graphics didn’t let its employees in Saratoga, New York, access the internet. But that didn’t stop the workers from figuring out a way to get online during business hours. The employees dialed long distance — that was a thing back then — to a free dial-up internet service called Libraries …
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Public libraries are so awesome. (Thanks, Ben Franklin!) They let you borrow not only physical books, but also digital content like e-books, audiobooks and — surprise, surprise! — digital magazines. It’s true: Many libraries have partnered with RBdigital (formerly Zinio for Libraries) to offer electronic ‘zines you can check out and read on a variety of devices. I was already …
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There’s good news and bad news about the “all-new” Kindle, the next iteration of Amazon’s entry-level e-reader. First, the good: It now has a self-illuminated screen. The bad? It costs $90 (£70, $AU139), or $10 more than the previous model, the Kindle 2016. Set to ship on April 10 and available for preorder today, the new Kindle comes in black …
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When Amazon released its Kindle Paperwhite 2018 e-reader, it added a few features already found in its high-end Kindle Oasis, including a waterproof design and Bluetooth audio for streaming audiobooks. While the Oasis has a larger 7-inch screen, the two e-readers have similar features but very different prices. The Oasis sells for $250 in the US, while the Paperwhite costs …
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It’s a trend few were expecting as the decade comes to a close: Sales of print books are on the rise, and independent bookstores are having a bit of a renaissance. But some of us still can’t get enough of our e-books: Bring your whole personal library with you in one tiny device — with the ability to read in …
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Back in January, when Super Bowl TV deals were coming fast and furious, I shared this Insignia TV at the then-colossal price of $150. Today, it’s even colossal-er. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Best Buy has the Insignia 39-inch 1080p Fire TV Edition for $129.99. That’s the lowest price to date and a full $40 below the Black …
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Amazon has been offering big e-book discounts since at least Black Friday, but today’s Cyber Monday deals are better and bigger than ever. Amazon now has hundreds of e-books on sale. I’ve updated my list of notable titles below, but you can cut to the chase by going straight to Amazon’s Kindle Daily Deals section: See 300+ e-book deals at …
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Barnes & Noble is offering a new Nook tablet. The bookseller said Monday the Nook 10.1″ has a bigger display than any of its previous models and can be used for reading, taking photos and sending emails. The tablet — with a 10.1-inch display — is available for preorder now for $130 and will come out Nov. 14. Another view of …
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Some data experts will tell you that data loss is not a question of if, but a question of when. At some point, your hard drive will fail or get infected by a virus (or, worse, ransomware). Or you’re going to update your phone and discover that all your contacts or photos are gone. (Cough, iOS, cough.) Whether or not …
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If you’re looking for a change from the pileup of those Amazon packages of books that you keep ordering but haven’t yet read, try a different strategy: Check out some e-books and audiobooks from your local library via your phone. It’s much easier than it used to be. Libby is the much cuter and friendlier younger sister app of OverDrive, …
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