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Amazon Kindle Owners’ Lending Library gets Euro launch this month

, Oct 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

Amazon has confirmed that the UK, France, and Germany are next in line for the Kindle Owners' Lending Library system, with the ebook loan program set to launch later in October. The scheme, which launched in the US back in November, and offers subscribers to Amazon Prime a range of books they can borrow on their Kindle. Up to one book per month can be borrowed, with no limit on how long it can be kept. Read The Full Story

FCC approves Kindle Fire HD

, Oct 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Amazon unveiled the Kindle Fire HD last month as its new high-end tablet offering. That unveiling took place before the FCC had approved the Kindle Fire HD packing 4G technology for sale within the United States. Amazon had previously promised to send people who pre-ordered the 4G version of the tablet an e-mail to confirm their order when the tablet was approved by the FCC. Read The Full Story

Amazon files patent for online haggling system

, Oct 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Haggling is a common form of buying and selling goods all across the world, and it's almost a given at yard sales and flea markets. However, the online shopping sector has no haggling whatsoever -- you either pay the price the seller lists or don't buy it. That might change, though, because Amazon filed a patent for an online haggling system of their own. Read The Full Story

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite can now be jailbroken

, Oct 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you happened to get your hands on a Kindle Paperwhite before they eventually sold out, you're definitely one of the lucky ones. You also might be happy to know that a jailbreak was discovered for the device, so if you're feeling adventurous and enjoy taking risks, this might be something that you're interested in. Read The Full Story

3M Streaming Projector teams with Roku for giant entertainment

, Oct 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

Those of you wishing to go gigantic with your streaming content would be wise to take a peek at the brand new 3M Streaming Projector Powered by Roku. That's the full name, mind you, and that's how you're going to be keying it out if you want to find it - lucky you though, it's an Amazon exclusive. What we've got here is a potential for a 120-inch wide picture streaming from a projector that's able to keep up to 2.5 hours of live in it on a single charge. Read The Full Story

Amazon Cloud Drive adds new sharing features, desktop app for Mac

, Oct 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

Today Amazon announced some new features that its adding to its Cloud Drive service. US users are getting the ability to easily share files with friends and family, as well as a new desktop app for Mac that's available for users in both the US and Europe. Both of these features are available now through Amazon's Could Drive web app. Read The Full Story

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite sold out, backordered 4-6 weeks

, Oct 3rd 2012 Discuss [0]

If you're thinking about springing for one of Amazon's new Kindle Paperwhite ereaders, you're out of luck. The company says they're currently sold out of the new device (both models) and will be on backorder for approximately 4 to 6 weeks. Then again, that gives you plenty of time to think about whether you really want one or not. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: October 1, 2012

, Oct 1st 2012 Discuss [0]

Well look at that: one minute we're in the middle of summer, and then October is suddenly here the next. Let's jump into the Evening Wrap-Up, shall we? Today we heard that Apple may begin sending out invitations to its rumored iPad Mini reveal event on October 10, and we were impressed by the leaked specifications for an upcoming BlackBerry 10 phone called Aristo. The Kindle Paperwhite started shipping to excited readers across the country today, and we found out that the Android remote wipe is still roaming around out there. Read The Full Story

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite ships today in USA

, Oct 1st 2012 Discuss [0]

Today you'll be digging your fingernails into your kneecaps with anticipation all the more readily as Amazon ships their Kindle Paperwhite device to stores across the USA. If you've ordered a unit beforehand, expect your device to be getting to your home either today or within the next couple of days without a doubt. If you're thinking about getting an e-reader in the near future and have been thinking about grabbing a Kindle, now is the time - have a peek at our full Kindle Paperwhite review and check the details. Read The Full Story

B&N makes NOOK Simple Touch GlowLight price cut official

, Oct 1st 2012 Discuss [0]

Barnes & Noble has made the expected NOOK Simple Touch with GlowLight price cut official, rising to the challenge set by Amazon's new Kindle Paperwhite. The NOOK - which, as with Amazon's new ereader, has an illuminated display for nighttime reading - has been cut to a Kindle-matching $119, down twenty bucks from its launch price. However, B&N claims, the bargain doesn't end there. Read The Full Story

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Review

, Sep 30th 2012 Discuss [0]

Amazon’s Kindle Fire has been the star of the show as late, but we can’t forget they have a huge hand in the eReader world. Amazon isn’t ready to leave their bread and butter behind and with that we have the all new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, the first Kindle with a front lit or built-in light for perfect reading anywhere. No longer will night readers have to keep a nearby lamp on and disturb others, or clip on a retro-style light. Does the new Paperwhite deliver on its promise for perfect reading anywhere? Read on to find out.

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Nook GlowLight gets a price cut as Paperwhite launch approaches

, Sep 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

Amazon's impressive new Kindle Paperwhite is set to launch in just a couple of days, but Barnes and Noble has decided that its going to put up a fight. Both Target and Walmart are showing that the price of the Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight has been cut just ahead of the Paperwhite's launch. The new price of the Nook GlowLight? $119, the same price that Amazon has given the basic Paperwhite model. Read The Full Story
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