eReaders

Barnes & Noble to launch Nook Tablet for US$249 on November 16th?

Ahead of its launch next week, new details have been leaked about Barnes & Noble’s latest Nook device. While the new Nook Tablet will look very much like the Nook Color, there are a few improvements under the hood. Multimedia, including video, will take on a larger portion of the limelight with bundled Hulu Plus​ and Netflix apps and new […]

7-inch Amazon Kindle tablet to launch in November for US$250?

The rumours about Amazon building a 7-inch Android tablet are completely true, according to TechCrunch who reports having seen and used the device. Its conclusion: “It’s going to be a big deal.” While TechCrunch does not have any pictures, it does have quite a bit of information about it: Processor: Single-core Operating system: Customized version of Android Cellular connectivity: None […]

Future Amazon Kindles to be named after four elements?

A string of new domain name registrations by Amazon may have revealed what its upcoming Kindle devices will be called. Earlier this month, Amazon bought the domain name KindleAir.com (among others). Fusible.com has now found that it bought two additional ones: KindleEarth.com and KindleWater.com. The registered domains suggest that Amazon may name upcoming Kindle devices after the classical four elements […]

Amazon introduces ad-driven Kindle 3G

Amazon yesterday introduced the Kindle 3G with Special Offers. Much like the Kindle with Special Offers it launched in April, the Kindle 3G with Special Offers is US$25 cheaper than the regular Kindle 3G but displays special offers and sponsored screensavers. “Kindle is the bestselling e-reader in the world. It’s been just six weeks since we introduced the new $114 […]