Amazon’s new basic Kindle proves you don’t need all the bells and whistles

Amazon’s new basic Kindle proves you don’t need all the bells and whistles

In October, Amazon announced its refreshed Kindle lineup, its first significant design overhaul in years. The highlights included a new edge-to-edge design that eliminated traditional raised bezels, thinner and lighter Paperwhite and Colorsoft models with better displays, and page-turning accessories like a Bluetooth remote and a magnetic cover with page-turn buttons. However, given the impact…

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Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call.

Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call.

As parents become increasingly concerned about the potential dangers of unrestricted smartphone access for children, a growing number of companies are developing devices specifically designed for kids.  Today’s kid-friendly phones typically feature touchscreens, cameras, and communication capabilities similar to regular smartphones. However, the software on these devices is heavily modified to remove or restrict access…

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