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Amazon Ends Support for Older Kindles, Driving Some to Jailbreaks
technology9 days ago

Amazon Ends Support for Older Kindles, Driving Some to Jailbreaks

Amazon is ending official support for pre-2013 Kindles and 2012-era Kindle Fire tablets, meaning no new Kindle Store purchases or firmware updates for these devices, though downloaded ebooks remain readable and USB sideloading continues. Some owners are jailbreaking or unlocking firmware to add features or run alternative software, but this may violate Amazon’s terms and carry risks of bricking. DRM considerations persist, and alternatives include donating or recycling old devices and seeking DRM-free ebooks.

via Slashdot|
#amazon#drm#ebooks
Black Library's new app bundles Warhammer ebooks and audiobooks with exclusive freebies
technology2 months ago

Black Library's new app bundles Warhammer ebooks and audiobooks with exclusive freebies

Warhammer launches the Black Library app, unifying ebooks and audiobooks in one place and enabling purchases to transfer from BlackLibrary.com by August 31; it includes an eReader and audiobook player, supports linking your MyWarhammer account (iOS/Android/Web), and offers 2,000+ titles (English, with French/German where available) with in‑app purchases. Early testers who use the app before 10:00 UK time on April 20 can claim eight free stories: Avenging Son, Mark of Faith, Sanguinius: The Great Angel, Dominion, Ciaphas Cain: The Anthology, Darkoath, The Return of Nagash, and Realmslayer: The Gotrek Gurnisson audio drama. Download from Google Play and the Apple Store; video guides and customer support help with linking accounts.

via Warhammer Community|
#app#audiobooks#black-library
"Maximize 'Stuff Your Kindle Day' with Free Ebooks, Thrillers, and Fantasy Adventures"
entertainment2 years ago

"Maximize 'Stuff Your Kindle Day' with Free Ebooks, Thrillers, and Fantasy Adventures"

Stuff Your E-Reader Day allows readers to download thousands of free romance ebooks from various retailers, including Amazon, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble. The event, organized by Romance Bookworms, offers a wide range of genres and tropes to choose from. While popular titles may not be available, it's an opportunity to discover new authors and explore different genres. The event is separate from Kindle Unlimited and allows readers to own the books they download for free. Book recommendations include friends-to-lovers, small-town romance, dark romance, and hockey romance.

via WIRED|
#book-recommendations#ebooks#entertainment
Sending Non-Amazon Books and Documents to Your Kindle: A Comprehensive Guide
technology2 years ago

Sending Non-Amazon Books and Documents to Your Kindle: A Comprehensive Guide

Amazon's Send to Kindle service has made it easier to send non-Amazon books to your Kindle or Kindle app. Users can go to Amazon's Send to Kindle page, drag and drop their file or select it from their device, and choose to add it to their library or save it locally. The file can then be sent to one or more registered Kindle devices or devices with Kindle apps. Alternative methods, such as sending via email, are also available.

via The Verge|
#amazon#ebooks#file-transfer
OverDrive ebook app to shut down on May 1st, leaving users to switch to Libby.
technology3 years ago

OverDrive ebook app to shut down on May 1st, leaving users to switch to Libby.

OverDrive, the library ebook app, will shut down on May 1st and users will need to switch to Libby, a newer app from the same company. OverDrive's desktop versions will still be accessible, but the company won't provide new downloads. The move is to focus development on Libby and make it easier for libraries to promote their digital content. OverDrive is helping libraries transition to Libby with an online resource kit. The accelerated digital transition due to covid has put pressure on libraries and OverDrive, and Libby is now one of the few free ways to read and listen to books.

via The Verge|
#digital-transition#ebooks#libby