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Amazon’s New Kindle Colorsoft Is Having Display Issues
Amazon has acknowledged a display discoloration issue affecting some Kindle Colorsoft units. The company is currently offering replacements or refunds for anyone affected. A yellow band has been appearing at the bottom of the Kindle Colorsoft display. It looks like the bottom part of the screen is turning yellow through a gradient. Amazon has responded by adjusting the production processes…
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Amazon’s Like a Dragon works better as a mob drama than a Yakuza adaptation
It was late when I watched the first episode of Amazon Prime Video’s Like a Dragon: Yakuza. I bargained with myself to watch one episode before sleep; three episodes later, I finally went to bed. Let’s get this out of the way: if you’re looking for Like a Dragon to be a faithful representation of the Yakuza video game series,…
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Amazon’s early Black Friday sales on Carhartt start now — 11 deals on jackets, work boots, and more from $7
The weather is starting to cool down, but you don’t have to wait until Black Friday to get all your winter shopping done for less. Amazon is already slashing prices on apparel from Carhartt, a brand that’s developed a cult following for its heavy-duty and surprisingly durable workwear. Right now you can snag big discounts on Carhartt workwear at Amazon,…
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Amazon’s early Black Friday deals are up to 65% off — here’s my favorite power banks and chargers
Early Black Friday deals are already creeping up on us, even with the big day itself still weeks away. If, like me, your trusty power bank or portable charger is one of the gadgets you can’t leave home without, right now you can snag some of our favorite brands on Amazon for a steal as part of the retailer’s early…
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Where to preorder Amazon’s first color Kindle and purchase other new models
Earlier this week, Amazon refreshed its entire Kindle lineup while adding a new color model to the mix. The updated entry-level Kindle ($109.99) and Kindle Paperwhite ($159.99) are available now, while the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition and updated Kindle Scribe will launch on October 30th and December 4th, respectively. We’ve yet to fully test Amazon’s latest e-readers, but we came…
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Amazon’s new Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite are faster and brighter
Amazon introduced updated versions of the Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite on Wednesday, only a few hours after inadvertently leaking them both. The Paperwhite is getting one of its biggest design refreshes ever, with a larger screen that’s completely flush with the bezels of the device, while the entry-level model is getting updated with a pop of color and some speed…
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The 53 best deals under $25 from Amazon’s October Prime Day
Despite how you may feel about the price of groceries, gas, and other essential goods right now, you can actually get quite a bit for under $25. That’s even truer during a major shopping event like Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, which only has a few hours remaining. There are only a few hours left to shop, but we’re continuing…
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Amazon’s Shark Tank-like Buy It Now gets a trailer
Amazon Prime has released a trailer for its spin on the Shark Tank concept: Buy It Now, a JB Smoove-hosted show where people put their product ideas before a panel of investors. The twist is that they’ll also be judged by “The 100,” which Amazon says is an audience of “potential customers” (otherwise known as “people”), and if their products…
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The Verge Guide to Amazon’s October Prime Day event: best deals, tips, and news
For the third year in a row, Amazon is ringing in the fall with a second Prime Day event. This year’s two-day shopping event — dubbed Prime Big Deal Days — will kick off on Tuesday, October 8th, and run through Wednesday, October 9th, giving Amazon Prime subscribers a chance to chip away at their holiday wishlist before Black Friday…
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Amazon’s early Prime Day deals are up to 90% off — here’s my favorite power banks and chargers
You can never go wrong with a handy power bank or charger, especially when your phone’s battery is near empty after downloading an episode of the Rings of Power. I’ve had something similar happen on multiple occasions, so I can’t stress enough how helpful it is for me to have a portable charger or power bank in my backpack. Right…
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