Already retailers worldwide are gearing up for the biggest shopping and gift-giving season of the year, which kicks off in November with special sales, promotions, and product launches. Consumers everywhere are beginning to strategize about where to find the best bargains, what gifts will be the...

There are many compelling reasons to read books in foreign languages, and one of the easiest and most conveniently portable ways to do that is electronically. You can carry dozens of e-books with you anywhere you go, and if you are planning to travel to foreign...

Schools and classrooms were some of the earliest adopters of e-book technology, because they realized that electronic textbooks could benefit students in multiple ways. They tend to be dramatically cheaper than printed books, and the cost of textbooks can make the difference between an education that...

Amazon Kindle was the original e-reader, and the Kindle lineup is still the most popular series of e-reader gadgets. But for those who like the idea of consolidating their technology into a more adaptable, multipurpose device, the Kindle Fire may be the best choice of all....