#e-readers

#e-readers

The most interesting story at this year's CES was just a little tiny bundle of technology. One way to look at Lego's new Smart Brick is as something like a Raspberry Pi, an endlessly remixable gizmo with infinite hacking potential - it can be anything, in the best possible way. Another way to look at it is as a crushing blow to creativity, a new way for things to break or be paywalled, and an affront to everything we love about Lego. Maybe it's both.

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days may bring some great Kindle deals, but if you can't wait, you don't have to. Right now, the Kindle Kids ( Amazon, Best Buy, and Target) and Kindle Colorsoft Kids ( Amazon, Best Buy, and Target) are down to their lowest prices ever, but my favorite deal is on the Kindle Paperwhite Kids, which sits nicely between the two. Normally $179.99, right now it's on sale for $134.99 ($45 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target.

Indie Author Central established Stuff Your E-Reader Day, running from August 12-16, featuring hundreds of e-books made free by authors for a limited time.

The device features a 13.3-inch display with a resolution of 3200 x 2400 (QUXGA), delivering a high-contrast, sharp image reminiscent of paper.

With the latest 5.18.3 Kindle software update, users have gained new options to filter inappropriate ads from the lockscreen and homescreen of ad-supported e-readers.

The Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle deal reduces the price from $217 to $155, offering a Kindle Paperwhite, a fabric cover, and a power adapter at a 29% discount.

The Kobo Elipsa 2E, my top pick for note-taking while reading, offers a 10.3-inch display that allows natural, paper-like annotations, enhancing the reading experience.