Reporting about Amazon’s future plan about robotic voice-assistant Alexa , WSJ on Tuesday noted that the e-commerce giant is secretly working on a “tablet-like computer screen”. Continue reading “Amazon is developing a “tablet-like” device that you can talk to?”
Amazon is back with an all new Kindle which is dubbed as Oasis. The eighth generation Kindle was launched in India earlier this month for a hefty price of Rs. 23,999 for the WiFi variant and Rs. 27,999 for the WiFi and 3G variant. The design shift from Amazon’s Paperwhite to Voyage was noticeable but not game changing. However, this time Amazon has given Oasis a major overhaul in terms of design and aesthetics. Along with a brand new design, does the flagship e-reader offer any new features? We have got our hands on the Kindle Oasis. Let’s see if it is worth the price tag in this review.
Amazon introduced its most affordable Fire tablet last year for $49.99. Today it has added magenta, blue, and tangerine colors for the tablet and has also added a 16GB version for $69.99. Other specifications are the same that includes a 7-inch (1024 × 600 pixels) WSVGA IPS screen, is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and runs on new Fire OS 5 ‘Bellini’ based on Android Lollipop. Continue reading “Amazon’s affordable 7-inch Fire tablet gets 3 new colors, 16GB version”
Amazon introduced Kindle Oasis, its 8th generation eReader with a leather charging cover last week. We got our hands on the device, here we have the unboxing of the WiFi + 3G variant.
Amazon has launched Subscribe and Save store in India that offers discounts on products along with free delivery. Users can order household items with the new subscription program. Continue reading “Amazon Subscribe and Save store goes live in India”
Amazon just announced Kindle Oasis, the company’s flagship Kindle eReader. The 8th generation of e-ink Kindle has the same 6-inch display at 300 PPI pixel density seen in Kindle Voyage, but this has a redesigned built-in front light with 60% more LEDs that makes it the brightest Kindle display ever. The ultrathin flush 0.13” display with 200 micron backplane has new cylindrical diffractive patterns to increase the consistency and range of screen brightness for improved reading in all types of lighting.
Continue reading “Kindle Oasis with dedicated page turn buttons, leather charging cover announced for Rs. 23999”
Just yesterday, it was reported that the next gen Kindle could be called as Kindle Oasis. Today, a new leak is giving out details about the specification, design and cover for the new Kindle Oasis. Continue reading “Kindle Oasis with rechargeable battery cover leaked”
Just last week, Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos revealed that the company will finally introduce the next-generation high-end Kindle eReader next week. Now, more information about the name and features of the e-reader have surfaced. Continue reading “Waterproof Kindle Oasis expected to launch this week”
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has announced that the company will finally introduce the next-generation high-end Kindle eReader next week. It will be successor to the Kindle Voyage that was introduced back in September 2014. The Voyage was launched in India in March last year starting at Rs. 16,499. Continue reading “Amazon to announce Kindle Voyage successor next week”
Amazon is said to be looking forward to acquire a stake in HERE digital mapping company, that was acquired by three German carmakers – Audi, BMW and Mercedes for Euro 2.8 billion ($3.1 billion) last year. Continue reading “Amazon reportedly eyes a stake in HERE maps”
It looks like Apple is pulling away from Amazon and joining hands with Google for its Cloud business. According to a latest report from CRN, Apple has signed a deal with Google Cloud Platform for iCloud and other cloud-based Apple services.
Continue reading “Apple reportedly inks a deal with Google Cloud Platform for its iCloud services”
Amazon has filed for a patent application that would allow users to take a selfie or video of themselves to pay for items. Filed in October last year, the technology identifies a person and authenticates payment with their photo instead of using passwords.
Continue reading “Amazon files for a patent that lets you make payment via selfie”
It looks like Amazon India is the latest entrant in the effervescent digital wallet market. The e-commerce giant is gearing up to launch its own digital wallet in the country by Q2 2016, according to a latest report from the Times of India. The news comes only days after its rival Flipkart launched the Flipkart Money Wallet.
Continue reading “Amazon India eyeing to launch a digital wallet in Q2, 2016”
After the successful Echo virtual assistant that was introduced back in 2014, the company has introduced its successor, Amazon Tap in the form of a portable speaker and Echo Dot, which is a tiny disk. The Amazon Tap has dual stereo speakers with Dolby processing that promises crisp vocals, extended bass response, and 360° omni-directional audio. It also has a built-in battery that promises up to 9 hours of continuous playback. Continue reading “Amazon Tap and Echo Dot Alexa-enabled devices introduced”
It looks like Amazon is trying to get back into the smartphone business after its Fire phone failed to gain any traction. A new report from The Information has stated that Amazon is looking forward to team up with Android OEMs to integrate its services into devices.
Continue reading “Amazon eyeing to team up with Android OEMs to integrate its services”
