Worried that your Kindle might fall into the pool and get damaged?  Worried that your kids will splash water on your Kindle at the beach?  Want to read in the shower?  Worry no more! The MEdge Guardian is now available, and guarantees that your Kindle won’t get harmed by water, even if you drop...

Apple has announced their new tablet computer today called the “iPad” at a press conference, and are making reference that it’s got e-Reader capabilities built in. Should the Kindle be worried?  Initially I’d say no, since the price point for Apple’s device is reportedly...

According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple has been in negotiations with book publishers regarding its rumored tablet device. Specifically, Apple has been discussing pricing models, which could affect e-books industry-wide. After all, Apple set the standard price for a single song download at 99 cents...

I received an email from Amazon Customer Service explaining how to properly use the Official Amazon Kindle Cover. This is probably in response to the class action lawsuit started last year over the official case allegedly causing screens to break when opened backwards. I thought it might be useful to...

In a press release on their site yesterday, Amazon announced that they are opening the Kindle platform to developers. A limited beta will start next month (click here to sign up to be notified) that will allow software developers to create what Amazon is calling “active content.” Their example...

For folks that use the social networking/micro-blogging service Twitter, you can now follow the official Amazon Kindle Twitter account at @KindleReads. As expected, they post news about the Kindle, plus tips on new Kindle books. There are also plenty of authors on Twitter, and you can follow me at kindlenewsCJ. If...

Looks like yesterday’s rumors were true – Amazon is now offering preorders on the Kindle DX with Global Wireless. The device has the same specs as the original Kindle DX, but also has global wireless capability. It is priced at $489 and will begin shipping on January 19th. Click here to...

While the Kindle DX isn’t yet available with global wireless, it looks like a global version is on the way shortly. Engadget has a screenshot of an Amazon page with a dead link that reads “Kindle DX Now with Global Wireless.” Hopefully that means an announcement from Amazon will come...

There is a fascinating article from a recent Newsweek about how the surge in tech products like Kindles, iPhones, and BlackBerrys has been great for the professional hand modeling business. The article says, In the world of commercial modeling, there’s always been a niche for the handsome-handed:...