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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2025: The library in your hand
I was maybe one of the early adopters to the Kindle, having got one well before the product was even launched in India. My fascination with a Kindle is the fact that it gives you access to literally all the books in the world, in one way or the other. As an 80s kid who had to walk to a library for the next set of comics and books to consume, this is still a superpower I could not have imagined possible while growing up. The latest Kindle Paperwhite plays on this unlimited access while trying to take the reading experience to a whole new level. The new Kindle Paperwhite is a bit thinner than the last Kindle I reviewed but has no real change in design. It is now easier to set up as you can use the Kindle app on the phone to find the new Kindle and link it to your account. Amazon is pushing its new frustration-free setup across all devices and it worked like a breeze on the Kindle too. You don't have to go through the awkwardness of entering your account ID and password on the e-paper display anymore. Once set up, you have access to all the books you have purchased so far, suggestions based on your past reading habits as well as books that are available for free thanks to your Prime membership. I no longer have a Kindle Unlimited subscription, so this proved a saviour. One of my biggest frustrations with Kindle devices over the years — the inability to buy books easily from the device itself — has been solved to a large extent. I could tap the store button on the homepage, select a book, and pay directly with Amazon UPI. Approve the payment on your UPI app on the phone and you are done. The reading experience too has evolved. I felt the pages flip faster and without any ghosting on the next page as is often seen on some ebook readers. The backlighting is also quite bright and was able to keep me occupied at night with no lights in the room — for those who don't know, the original Kindles did not have backlighting and it came as a feature after a few generations. This warm light can also be adjusted to your preference and this ensures that when you want to doze off after a few pages, you are not struggling as you would after doing the same on a smartphone. I could not help but realise how a Kindle keeps you focussed on what you are consuming, unlike the smartphone which takes you on a Reels trip with every notification. I also felt that the Kindle has evolved into a device that is more relevant to students and researchers. As I read Wendy Doninger's On Hinduism, a version that has been adapted for the Indian audience, I could see all the highlights and bookmarks others had added to the book. You can see the popular highlights on the books and get to that segment in one tap. The Go-To tab lets you skim through a book by listing all the chapters on top of the page you are on. Plus, you can see the book's progress and now also show time on top of the page so that you don't lose track. Like before, you can mail yourself PDF and e-book files that can then be consumed on the Kindle. Also, there is a browser on which you can open websites like and read articles like you would on a phone or tablet. As expected, this browser has limited capabilities, and you cannot load videos or animations — also; there is no speaker on the Kindle. But I loved how you can bookmark pages here and come back to them when you are maybe on a flight. I have over the past couple of years felt that the Kindle is not as popular as it used to be. Even I don't use mine as much as I used to before thanks to the smartphone. I use Audible more now, listening to books as I go for my daily walks than sitting down to read like before. Also, there is always the Kindle app on the phone and iPad to turn to. But with this review, I realised how the Kindle might find new ground thanks to how distracting our smartphones have become. Buy the Kindle if you love reading or have to read for a living. You will find all the knowledge in the world as well as all the focus you can muster. Nandagopal Rajan writes on technology, gadgets and everything related. He has worked with the India Today Group and Hindustan Times. He is an alumnus of Calicut University and Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal. ... Read More
NBC Sports
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
It's a free, signed Son of Mine weekend
It's been a few weeks since I offered up a free copy of Son of Mine. Now that things are slowing down, I'll be offering up freebies more often. Which allows me to remind you that you can get all three books — Father of Mine, Son of Mine, and On Our Way Home — for a mere 99 cents in ebook format on Amazon. The print editions are available, too. But not for 99 cents. For Kindle Unlimited members, all ebooks are free. (As of this posting, 271,676 pages have been read.) All three are objectively good (in my inherently subjective opinion). And more are on the way, mainly because I've been spending 2-3 hours per night, 5-6 nights per week, for nearly five years blowing off steam by escaping to made-up worlds with made-up people and figuring out their made-up interactions (they're usually arguing, scheming, and periodically killing). The third book in the Father of Mine series will arrive, sooner than later. Audio versions of all books are definitely coming; we're just waiting for the final paperwork from the company that bought the rights. From the logjam on unfinished manuscripts, the current focus is a last major edit to a story that reimagines the aftermath of the mass escape from the West Virginia State Penitentiary in November 1979. There's also a cautionary tale about the intersection of gambling and pro sports that is 95 percent finished. Along the way, an idea inspired by intense fear of The Exorcist, fascination with the slowly-building tension that suddenly explodes into cartoonishly graphic violence in Tarantino films, and a past life of fumbling around in a courtroom became a short story that scared the shit out of me as the words flowed. (After the last line was written, I didn't sleep right for a week.) They're all coming, in time. For now, get a free, signed, personalized copy of Son of Mine. Three are up for grabs over the next three days, or so. To enter, send an email to florio@ with this subject line: '5/17/25 Book Giveaway.' No purchase is required. No purchase will be rejected, either.
Tom's Guide
11-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Act fast! 7 last-minute Mother's Day gifts with same-day delivery or in-store pickup
Mother's Day is here and if you're scrambling for a last-minute gift, don't panic. A handful of retailers are offering gifts with same-day delivery or in-store pickup, whereas other items can arrive instantly via e-mail. There's only one catch — you need to act now. That means no more procrastinating. If you're a Prime member, Amazon has the widest number of Mother's Day gifts on sale from $4, with items that can arrive within hours. (Note: Expedited delivery is limited to select cities). Meanwhile, if you live near a Walmart, you can opt for in-store pickup on hundreds of gifts, including flower arrangements. Need some more last-minute inspiration? Check out our Mother's Day gifts guide for more ideas. Kindle Unlimited: 3 months for $0 @ AmazonFor the mom who loves to read, Amazon is offering three months of its Kindle Unlimited service for $0. That's a savings of $35. Treat her to a year or more of the service to keep her from being billed $11.99/month. Kindle Unlimited is a lending library consisting of more than 4 million books. Membership lets you browse and download titles that then sync across all devices linked to your account. Magazine subscriptions and thousands of audiobooks are also included. Flowers: from $5 @ WalmartWalmart has a wide collection of flowers and bouquets that can be delivered same-day or picked up instantly at your local Walmart store. It's the biggest Mother's Day flower sale I've ever seen from Walmart with options for all budgets. Flowers and treats: gifts from $39 @ Harry & David20% off! Harry & David has a wide range of Mother's Day flowers and treats on sale from $39 via coupon code "20XFLWS". The sale includes flower arrangements, gourmet chocolate-covered strawberries, cheesecake bundles, and more. Even better, they're all eligible for same-day delivery. Flowers and bouquets: from $45 @ FTDIt happens to the best of us. If you need a gift that has to arrive ASAP, FTD has multiple flower arrangements that arrive same-day. Deals start from $45 and the flowers can arrive in a matter of hours. Just make sure to place your order ASAP. Atlas Coffee subscription: from $55 @ AtlasAn Atlas Coffee subscription is a must for the mom who loves coffee. She'll receive three bags every three months with single blend coffees from around the world including countries like Costa Rica, El Salvador, Peru, and Kenya. The coffee is roasted here in the States and then shipped to you. All subscriptions are now on sale from $55. Gift cards: 20% off @ AmazonMom has been cooking for you since the beginning of time. Now it's time to return the favor — but not by cooking for her. Instead, treat her to her favorite eats. Amazon has a huge sale on gift cards with deals on cards from Uber Eats, H&M, DoorDash, Bath & Body Works, Yankee Candle, and more. Gift card sales are rare at Amazon, so stock up while you can. Disney Plus Duo: from $25 @ DisneyKeep mom entertained throughout the entire year with a subscription to Disney Plus. Depending on the plan you opt for, she'll have access to content from Disney and Hulu. That includes access to shows from National Geographic, Pixar, Disney, and more. Better yet, this gift arrives instantly and can be used immediately. That alone is worth the cost.
Daily Mirror
11-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
All the household gadgets that actually do save you money
MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry reveals the best household gadgets that are worth investing in to save more money in the long-term It's important to save money whenever you can in life, no matter whether you're scrimping at the end of each month or living in luxury. Having a financial buffer is important, but so is enjoying life! That's why, sometimes, it is worth spending a little bit more to get a gadget that makes your life easier or more enjoyable in some way. And it's even better when those gadgets can save you cash in the long-term! E-Reader (and a library card) For any avid reader, books are a necessity. But they take up a lot of space and can also cost a lot of money for each one. E-readers are perfect for people who read a lot of books, especially if they do so on a commute or while travelling. You can store hundreds (usually thousands) of books on one small device with a long battery life, rather than lugging physical books around at great cost for each one. E-Books are generally cheaper than physical books, especially if you choose a subscription service such as Kindle Unlimited or Kobo Plus, which let you access a huge catalogue of e-books for a set fee each month. But you can also get them for free! Libraries now use apps like Libby, Hoopla, and BorrowBox and some e-readers integrate with them. Load up your library card and borrow e-books just like you would physical books. This is also a great way to support authors, as they can still collect a royalty payment for library books – it doesn't cost you anything, but they get a small amount for their work. Get the best deals and tips from Mirror Money WHATSAPP GROUP: Get money news and top deals straight to your phone by joining our Money WhatsApp group here. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Coffee machine If you regularly buy takeaway coffee or like to enjoy a freshly ground Colombian roast first thing in the morning, a proper coffee machine will make your day enjoyable. More than that, it could save you a fortune in the long run if it means you give up buying several takeaway coffees each week! Pod machines like Tassimo and Nespresso are convenient but the cost per pod can make them more expensive in the longer term, and it's hard to customise your drink. There are now lots of affordable espresso machines on the market, which give you more control over your coffee choices. Some, like the Morphy Richards compact espresso machine, use both pods and ground coffee so you can make the most of deals on either type to save money on your coffee habit every day! Smart plugs If you're often finding appliances left on overnight that you meant to turn off, or need something to charge only during off-peak energy tariff hours, a smart plug is a godsend. You can set timers to turn appliances on and off at times that suit you, or even operate remotely when you're out of the house – perfect if you're worried that you left your hair straighteners on. Eco shower head If low water pressure is the bane of your shower routine, an eco shower head could make all the difference. They are designed with a narrower entrance to the shower head, which increases pressure. If you've ever pressed your thumb over the end of a garden hose and taken the pressure from lacklustre to 'water fight extraordinaire', it's the same principal. Eco shower heads not only make your shower more enjoyable, but they also mean you could save on water costs overall, especially if you have a water meter. That's because you won't need a ten minute shower just to rinse shampoo out of your hair anymore, as it'll get done in three minutes instead! Over the course of a year, this can save a significant amount of water (and therefore money). Air fryer They were originally touted as a fad, but air fryers are here to stay. People love them because they are convenient and it's easy to make almost anything in them. They'll fit in most kitchens – and can be used by those who might not have access to a kitchen, too. Air fryers are very efficient, cutting cooking time for most things. They use a lot less energy than an oven too, so they'll save a lot of money over time if you use your air fryer more than your oven. They're also handy if you're not a great cook, or have a tendency to get distracted while cooking. The timers on air fryers mean things will cook only for the set time and not burn, unlike pans forgotten on the stove or in the oven. This also makes them safer for people unable to use hobs or ovens to cook independently. Single basket air fryers are ideal for single people, while dual baskets allow for entire meals to be cooked at the same time for up to 6 people in some models. Reusable battery charger If you use a lot of devices with batteries, you could be spending an unnecessary fortune, not to mention causing environmental impact when you dispose of them. Rechargeable batteries are very useful, and mean you'll never run out when you need one! You can charge several batteries at once, and either have a charger that takes the most common sizes you use (such as AA or AAA), or a multi-size charger. Even better, combine with a smart plug to charge on off-peak time to save money. Heated airer Heated airers are perfect for drying clothes faster at a low cost. A tumble dryer costs around £1.50 each hour-long cycle, compared to around 14p for a heated airer. They work even more efficiently if you pair with a small dehumidifier, too. Heated airers make it easy to dry clothes faster but perhaps more importantly, help prevent problems caused by having damp clothes indoors for long periods of time. Constantly hanging damp clothes that take days to dry can induce mould growth, which is hard to spot if it's behind wallpaper or furniture, and can cause health issues. Some subscriptions Not all subscriptions can save you money. But if there is a service type that you use all the time, it can be a great way to save – especially if you share an account with someone else to split costs. Spotify Family, for example, allows several people in the same household on the account, saving a chunk of cash each year. But if you're buying your own individual subscription, remember to check out Spotify gift cards first, because that could save you around £30 on an annual subscription as an annual gift card is £120 compared to £143.88 paid monthly through the app. Readly is another great example of a subscription that could save a lot of cash, if you like reading newspapers and magazines. It costs £12.99 a month, but with magazines around £5 each that means you only need to read one per week to save money. They also currently have a two-month free trial to test it out – and keep an eye out for gift card reductions on annual memberships, too (particularly around Christmas time). Subscribe and Save offers on your regular purchases, such as dog food from specialist suppliers, can be worth subscribing to as well. Just make sure you know the cancellation and pause terms, so if you decide it isn't for you, you can get out of the contract without huge fees. Some of the brands and websites we mention may be, or may have been, a partner of However, we only ever mention brands we believe in and trust, so it never influences who we prioritise and link to.
WIRED
24-04-2025
- Business
- WIRED
The Best Deals From the Amazon Book Sale
Dust off your 'to be read' piles and charge up your Kindles, because Amazon is back with another big Book Sale. It officially runs from April 23 to 28. You can expect savings on hardcover and paperback books, plus ebooks, audiobooks, Kindle devices, and bookish memberships. There are plenty of picks to browse so far, including children's books, mystery novels, nonfiction and memoirs, and BookTok faves. Now is an especially good time to purchase since you can earn 3x Kindle Points on purchases made now through April 25. You'll find our favorite deals below, like the standout discount on the Kindle Colorsoft for $225 ($55 off). While we don't have any word on Prime Day, last year the Amazon Book Sale fell in between the Big Spring Sale and Prime Day. Since Prime Day usually takes place in mid-July, it feels like a safe assumption that it will be around the corner like in years past. Be sure to check out our many related buying guides, including the Best Kindles, the Best E-Readers, the Best Ebook Subscription Services, the Best Reading Lights, and the Best Kindle Accessories. If you'd rather not shop at Amazon, you can usually find discounted books at Updated April 23, 2025: We've added discounts on the Kindle Colorsoft and a handful of new books. Power up with unlimited access to WIRED . Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year. Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content. Subscribe Today . Early Amazon Book Sale Deals Photograph: Brenda Stolyar The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (7/10, WIRED Review) launched with some issues, which Amazon has since addressed. This Kindle is a little quirky. It finally has color, and it's got a long battery life, waterproofness, and wireless charging, but it doesn't have page-turn buttons, and the display has the refresh lag that plagues all color ebook readers. It's worth noting that this is only the second real discount we've seen on the Kindle Colorsoft since it was released last October, and we haven't seen it go for any lower than it is right now. New subscribers can get in on this deal, which gets you three months of Kindle Unlimited for just $1. Out of the many random subscriptions I pay for, Kindle Unlimited is my favorite (and WIRED reviewer Simon Hill says it's one of his favorite ebook subscription services too). It helped me fall back in love with reading. There are thousands of books to choose from, and you can borrow up to 10 at a time. Usually these trials run for one month, though this promotion does circle back around every so often. Note that this trial will automatically renew at $12 per month, so set a reminder to cancel if you're not interested in subsequent charges. Audible is our favorite subscription service for audiobooks, and this deal lets new subscribers check it out for much less money. You can choose one audiobook every month to keep. (Prime members get two per month with this trial.) There are thousands of podcasts, audiobooks, and Audible Original titles. This trial will automatically renew at $15 per month, so set a reminder to cancel if you're not interested in subsequent charges. Photograph: Amazon This illustrated book features maps and information about 21 different National Parks, from Acadia to Yosemite. There are fun facts about flora and fauna, hidden critters and plants, and more. It's a good one to add to the bedtime story collection. Mushrooms are all the rage, as evinced by our wildly popular guide to mushroom coffee. Satisfy your curiosity and learn something new with this detailed look at the diverse functions of fungi, complete with hundreds of full-color images. This contemporary romance is from the same author who wrote Fourth Wing , the wildly popular fantasy series. There are no dragons in this novel, though. Instead, you'll follow ballerina Allie Rousseau and her complicated love story with rescue swimmer Hudson Ellis. Published 25 years after the original Tipping Point , this book contains a series of stories that re-examine and reframe Gladwell's original take on social engineering and social science. It touches on the United States opioid epidemic, Ivy League schools, and the Covid-19 pandemic. I've been meaning to get into Brandon Sanderson's fantasy worlds, and this box set seems like a good way to pick up a trilogy. There's debate on the proper order to read his Cosmere books, but the author himself recommends reading the series in sequential order, and this box set gets you the first three. What summer is complete without a page-turner fantasy novel? None, I say. I have yet to read this psychological thriller, but a few of the women on the WIRED Reviews team have been raving about it in our group chat. It stars Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer; Verity Crawford, an injured best-selling author; and Jeremy Crawford, Verity's husband, who hires Lowen to finish Verity's books. Oh, and a manuscript full of dark secrets. What could possibly go wrong? (I'd purchase it as part of the sale, but Verity is also available to borrow for free with Kindle Unlimited!) I'm intrigued by this card deck, which is full of ideas for quick and easy meal boards. There are boards for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus cheese boards and dessert boards. There are even boards for vegans. And a build-your-own hot dog board! Absolutely genius. I adore a good grazing board and I feel like half of my meals consist of snack plates. I'm very into the idea of making this process both easier and more inspired. I'll be purchasing this one! This self-help book is constantly algorithmically recommended to me. It contains the original seven habits from 30 years ago, plus fresh takes on them from the author's son, Sean Covey. It has thousands of very positive reviews from people who say the book helped them solve their personal problems, from improving relationships to being more productive. Photograph: Amazon This cookbook has voices from many different chefs and culinary backgrounds. It's a guide to ingredients and seasonings, with information on how to pair them and how to deepen, brighten, and layer your dishes so they always taste as delicious as possible. It has excellent reviews. I'm in my Inglourious Basterds era, and thus going to buy this memoir. It details the story of the author and his survival against overwhelming atrocities, as well as his bravery and resilience afterward. Looking for a beach read? This is it. This cozy, snacky monster romance is both hilarious and full of smut. At 288 pages, you'll fly through it, and luckily there are two more books in the series for all of your popcorn-novel needs.
