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5 best audiobook apps so you can listen to your books on the go

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Credit: Screenshot / Apple. Today, Audible, now owned by Amazon , is the United States' largest audiobook producer and retailer. When you're signed in with your Amazon account you can enjoy cross-device listening with "Whispersync.". Currently, Amazon Prime members get any two titles free with an Audible Premium Plus trial.

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The best tablets according to online reviews

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Maybe an Amazon Fire tablet would be a good fit? If you do lots of video streaming and eBook reading on the go, or you simply need a portable device for work and play, a tablet is almost certainly for you. It generally comes down to a choice of four — Apple, Android, Windows, or Fire. Why should you buy a tablet?

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Everything-As-A-Service: Why All Brands Must Consider Subscription Models

Bernard Marr

Apple is a great example of a company that has transitioned from a straightforward product manufacturer to a subscription-based business – via services like Apple News, Apple TV, and Apple Music. A great example is the Amazon Ring home security camera. The “as a service” revolution.

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My Toddler Loves to Use the Amazon Glow When It's Not Being Buggy

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I am honestly amazed at how much my toddler has learned to use gadgets. She knows which buttons to push on the Portal Go to call a specific grandparent. She has no problem taking her designated smartphone off the charger and firing up an episode of Pok é mon or something else on Disney+. I am even more impressed that… Read more.

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How Will Xiaomi’s AR Smart Glasses Square Up with Rivals?

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These allow users to swipe virtual pages in manuals and eBooks, exit apps, navigate maps, and other controls. Additionally, Apple followed suit by redirecting efforts to their long-awaited, premium-tier MR headset and subsequent mid-range consumer MR device.

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The XR Week Peek (2022.01.17): Big tech companies’ battle for talents, PSVR 2 still not confirmed for 2022, and more!

The Ghost Howls

The same has happened with Apple, which is now offering bonuses to employees to keep them inside the company. Apple has performed very strategic acquisitions as well, and the news of the week is that Snap has acquired Compound Photonics to gain a key supplier of LCOS and Microled displays. Apple may have delays for its headset.

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How to share Kindle books with family and friends

Digital Trends

Wondering how to share books on a Kindle? Here's what you need to know to lend books to a friend or loved one.

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