Review: Amazon Kindle Oasis

I brought the newest version of the Amazon Kindle Oasis (3rd generation) on my most recent getaway. A family member had questioned why I would bring another device when I could bring my phone and pretty much do everything on it. While I can add the Kindle app onto my iPhone and take it on the go, the truth is, I like to separate my enjoyment of reading from any tasks I do on my phone. This also means I less distractions and I can stay more focused on the book. I'm too easily tempted to check my emails or Instagram or Telegram on a whim. There. I admit it. Houston, we have a problem, that's a post for another time. 

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Amazon’s home surveillance robot Vesta isn’t ready for primetime yet

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Amazon is reportedly working on a household surveillance robot called Vesta. It was supposed to be released to the public around this time. But according to reports, it isn’t ready for mass production just yet. The robot is said to be waist high, and it will have the Alexa voice assistant. It’ll be voice-controlled, and it can move around the house on its own with the help of its built-in cameras. Amazon’s goal is to give its customers access to Alexa no matter where they are at home. Vesta will also help keep an eye out for any intruders in the home while homeowners are away.

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Amazon reveals a few exclusive offers ahead of Prime Day

By now you've heard that the highly anticipated Amazon Prime Day will happen July 15 AND 16. Yes, that's two days of crazy deal shopping in July. Amazon has just released a few exclusive offers ahead of schedule, you know, just to get you ready for the main event. Timing of this sale is great also for families preparing to send their kids off to college and university this fall. Prime Day will feature more than one million deals globally across TVs, smart home, kitchen, grocery, toys, fashion, furniture, appliances, everyday essentials, and school supplies. 

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Amazon releases new Kindle Oasis with adjustable warm light for night reading

Amazon updates the Kindle Oasis to bring one feature some users might need—adjustable warm light. This lets you tweak the color tone of the screen to make it easier to read at night. With an upgraded E Ink technology, the pages also load quicker now. The battery is slightly bigger as well at 1,130mAh (it was previously 1,000mAh). Otherwise, the e-reader is the same. It has a 7-inch 300ppi E Ink display, IPX8 waterproofing, 8GB/32GB of storage, and it comes in Graphite or Gold. The Kindle Oasis is available for pre-order now, and it will be delivered on July 24^th. The 8GB model retails for CA$329.99, while the 32GB Wi-Fi model goes for CA$359.99. If you want cellular connectivity, the 32GB model has that option as well and this goes for CA$429.99.

Source: Tech Radar