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Amazon.com today announced "Kindle for Mac," a free app that lets readers enjoy Kindle books on their Mac computers. Kindle books can now be read on the Kindle, Kindle DX, iPhone, iPod touch, BlackBerry, PC and Mac, and soon the iPad.

With Kindle for Mac, readers can:

• Purchase, download, and read hundreds of thousands of books available in the Kindle Store
• Access their library of previously purchased Kindle books stored on Amazon's servers for free
• Choose from 10 different font sizes and adjust words per line
• Whispersync technology automatically synchronizes bookmarks and last page read
• View notes and highlights marked on Kindle, Kindle DX, and Kindle for iPhone
• Read books in full color including children's books, cookbooks, travel books and textbooks

TiVo just announced a box that does it all, the TiVo Premiere DVR. Available in April in two versions, the TiVo Premiere and TiVo Premiere XL, the boxes can access cable programming, movies, web videos, and music.

With the new TiVo Premiere, you can watch and search for movies from Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand and Blockbuster On Demand; view YouTube videos, listen to Pandora radio (in the coming months) and more.

The TiVo Premiere box has up to 45 hours of HD storage space or up to 400 hours of standard definition programming. The TiVo Premiere XL box holds up to 150 hours of HD or up to 1350 hours of standard definition programming. Both boxes will be available in April, with the Premiere priced at $299.99 and the Premiere XL $499.99.

Two new accessories were also announced; the TiVo Wireless N adapter which allows for faster downloads and content streaming and a new QWERTY TiVo remote. Both will be available in May. Read more

Amazon just announced "Kindle for BlackBerry," a new app available for download from Amazon.com that gives BlackBerry users access to over 420,000 books on their device.

Amazon uses Whispersync technology to save and sync bookmarks across the Kindle, Kindle DX, iPhone, iPod touch, PC, BlackBerry and soon, Mac and iPad, so users reading material can be taken anywhere without ever losing their place.

Did I mention it is free? Download the free Kindle for BlackBerry app at www.amazon.com/kindlebb.

"Since the launch of our popular Kindle for iPhone app last year, customers have been asking us to bring a similar experience to the BlackBerry, and we are thrilled to make it available today," said Ian Freed, Vice President, Amazon Kindle. "Kindle for BlackBerry is a great way for customers to continue reading their current book wherever they are - in between meetings, at the grocery store or waiting in the doctor's office. We think customers are going to love how easy and fun it is to read their Kindle books on their BlackBerry."

Kindle for BlackBerry is available to customers in the U.S. on a range of BlackBerry devices. Visit www.amazon.com/kindlebb for a list of compatible devices.

Have you thought of giving the gift of navigation for Valentine's Day? TomTom has. They just announced a limited edition of the TomTom EASE in red for Valentine's Day.

The EASE is TomTom's newest entry-level GPS that was introduced at CES 2010. Portable and easy to use, the TomTom EASE features an improved EasyMenu interface an integrated EasyPort mount, allowing you to fit the entire device (with attached mount) into your pocket or glove compartment.

The EASE uses TomTom's IQ Routes Technology for the most efficient routes, and also features TomTom Map Share, and a 'Help Me!' safety menu for access to emergency providers.Read more

Amazon.com announced a special offer for those still looking for the perfect Valentine's gift this year. Kindle is Amazon's most gifted item in Amazon.com history and they are making it easier for you to purchase a Kindle and get it to your loved one in time for Valentine's Day. The company is offering FREE Two-Day Shipping for Kindle or Kindle DX for shipment in the continental United States between Feb. 3 and Feb. 11 for delivery on or before Feb. 13.

"Now it’s even easier for customers to share their love of reading with a new flame or a longtime love," said Ian Freed, vice president of Amazon Kindle. "Customers don't need to guess which romance novel or political page-turner to give the person they love – with Kindle and Kindle DX, they can give the gift of access to over 400,000 books across all genres in less than 60 seconds."

Kindle and Kindle DX are available for FREE Two-Day Shipping today for $259 and $489 respectively at www.amazon.com/kindle. To take advantage of this offer, customers simply add Kindle or Kindle DX to their Shopping Cart and select Two-Day Shipping.

Did you wait until the last minute to order Amazon's Kindle as a Christmas gift? It's not too late to order and have it delivered in time for Christmas. To make it even better, Amazon is offering FREE One-Day Shipping on all Kindle orders for shipment in the continental United States made on December 23.

"It's easy to get busy during the holidays, so we've decided to make it easy even for procrastinators to order Kindle, the #1 most wished for gift on Amazon, and get it delivered for free and in time for Christmas," said Ian Freed, Vice President, Amazon Kindle. "With Kindle, you can give the gift of choosing over 390,000 books and more than 100 top newspapers and magazines from around the world and begin reading in less than 60 seconds."

To take advantage of this offer on December 23, simply add Kindle to your Shopping Cart and select One-Day Shipping.

Kindle is available today with FREE One-Day Shipping for $259 at www.amazon.com/kindle.

Roku has added the Roku SD and Roku HD-XR to their instant streaming player lineup, the company announced this week. They now have three models available, the SD, HD, and HD-XR. All players deliver instant entertainment from Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand and MLB.TV.

The new Roku SD player connects to the TV using the included Yellow-Red-White video/audio cable. In addition, the Roku SD player incorporates Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) and an Ethernet port for broadband connectivity. The new Roku SD is priced at only $79.99 and can be purchased at www.roku.com or www.amazon.com.Read more

Amazon's Kindle Store is coming soon to a computer near you. The new "Kindle For PC" application is available free of charge, with no Kindle device necessary to access the Kindle Store's books and newspapers.

This new app lets you read and purchase new e-books from your PC. It features Amazon's Whispersync technology that automatically saves and synchronizes bookmarks and the last page read across devices. So, now you can read some on your computer, some on your Kindle, and always pick up where you left off. Read more

Samsung just announced that Amazon Video On Demand is available on select Samsung HDTVs via a downloadable widget. Also, Blockbuster's Video On Demand service is now on select 2009 Samsung HDTVs, Blu-ray Players and Blu-ray integrated Home Theater Systems.

Owners of Samsung LCD and Plasma HDTVs Series 650 and above and Samsung LED HDTVs Series 7000 and above can download the Amazon Video On Demand widget for free using the Internet@TV – Content Service feature on their HDTVs.

Specific models featuring the BLOCKBUSTER On Demand service include Samsung Series 650 and above LCD and Plasma HDTVs and Series 7000 and above LED HDTVs. The service is also on Samsung BD -P1600, BD-P3600 and BD-P4600 Blu-ray players, as well as select Samsung Blu-ray integrated Home Theater Systems (HT-BD1250, HT-BD3252, HT-BD7200 and HT-BD8200) via firmware upgrade.

For more information visit www.samsung.com.

Amazon announced yesterday they are lowering the price of the Kindle to $259, down from $299. Also, they added a new Kindle to the line-up—Kindle with U.S. & International Wireless. With the new model, you can wirelessly download content in over 100 countries and territories. It is available for pre-order now for $279 at www.amazon.com/kindle and it ships October 19.

The Kindle with U.S. & International Wireless is just over a third of an inch thin (0.36 inches) and weighs around 10 ounces. The device features a 6-inch electronic ink display, 2GB of memory to hold about 1500 books, and has an experimental Text-To-Speech feature, where the Kindle can read most newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you. You can also choose between six different text sizes. Need to make notes, highlight an entry or add a bookmark? You can do that as well.

Kindle with U.S. & International Wireless will be available in over 100 countries on October 19. Pre-order yours now at www.amazon.com/kindle.