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Ever Wanted To Hear A Kindle Read The Kama Sutra? Now You Can (Maybe NSFW)

4:51PM Nick Broughall | The sad truth is that you’ve never experienced Vatsyayana’s Kama Sutra until you’ve had it read to you by the Kindle’s text-to-speech option. You’re welcome…
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Why Are Books Disappearing From The Kindle Store?

10:45AM Nick Broughall | I’m really enjoying the Kindle. But since writing my review, I have come across something that’s a bit frustrating: Books seem to be disappearing from the store. More »
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Amazon Kindle International Edition Review

11:33AM Nick Broughall | The original Kindle from Amazon launched in the US back in November 2007. Now, almost two years later, the online retailing giant has launched an international version for over 100 different countries, including Australia. I’ve been playing with one for almost a week now, and as much as I love it, there are a few things you should know before you buy one… More »
Software

Mac Getting A Kindle App, Just Like Windows

8:02AM Adam Frucci | Windows isn’t the only operating system getting a Kindle app; Amazon has just announced that they’re prepping a Kindle app for Macs as well, allowing you to read your Kindle purchases right on your computer. Taste the excitement! [Silicon Alley Insider]
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Weekend Gadgets: It’s All About The Kindle

4:45PM Nick Broughall | In the craziness that was Microsoft’s Windows 7 launch yesterday, I received a little delivery. As I tore open the box marked ‘Amazon’ with excitement, I was trying my best to contain my excitement. As the Kindle appeared, resplendent in its shiny cream plastic and brushed aluminium back, I allowed myself a grin, because I’ve been waiting for this frickin thing for too long. More »
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Amazon Drops The International Kindle Price By $US20

7:51AM Sean Fallon | Amazon has responded to the release of Barnes and Noble’s nook eReader by price matching their International Kindle down to $US259. Eh, I’m not reading eBooks overseas. I still want a Nook. [NYT]
Software

Every Win 7 Tablet Is a Multitouch Colour Kindle (With This App)

2:25AM Matt Buchanan | Nook better watch it. One of the “surprises” at the Windows 7 keynote: a multitouch Kindle app for Windows 7 from Amazon. Ebook reading with pinch text zooming, and yes, colour photos. Looks great. More »
Software

Windows 7 Amazon Preorders Beat Even Harry Potter

11:56PM Mark Wilson | The old record for Amazon UK preorders was held by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The new record goes to Windows 7. More »
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8 Reasons You Can Finally Love eBook Readers (Thanks To Nook)

11:30AM Dan Nosowitz | I’m an avid reader, studied literature in school, and nerd out over tech, yet past eBook readers have left me cold. The Nook is the first reader I really want, and I won’t be alone. Here’s why. More »
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Barnes & Noble Compares Nook To Kindle 2: Biased But Fair

6:44AM Wilson Rothman | Though Barnes & Noble has pulled down its Nook site until the official product launch, we’ve got all the info plus a few extras, like this spec comparison chart of Nook and Kindle 2: More »