Amazon releases new features for Kindle E-Readers now available

Amazon announced a software update for Kindle e-readers that includes exclusive features such as Word Wise and Family Library. This free, over-the-air software update will be delivered automatically in the coming weeks to the newly announced $79 Kindle and Kindle Voyage, as well as the most recent version of Kindle Paperwhite, or you can visit www.amazon.com/kindlesoftwareupdates to download the software update starting today. Hit jump to read up on the details.

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Tulip Retail to make shopping smarter using store associate tablet solutions

Retail is undergoing massive change, thanks in part to the portable connectivity and ease of use of tablets like the iPad. Retail software specialists Tulip Systems are broadening the options for retailers using Product, Customer, Knowledge Library, and Mobile POS modules give store associates informed and consistent omnichannel access from anywhere in the store. This means quick and efficient information on customer preferences, products that go well together and various resources for product information that can elevate the retail experience from both ends of the floor. All of this done in a well designed and easy to use touch interface. Check it out here.

Watch Microsoft's Build 2013 Conference on June 26

Microsoft is hosting Build 2013 in San Francisco this week, where the company will showcase how developers can create experiences on the Windows platform to engage consumers, empower employees, solve problems and drive companies. It will also unveil Windows 8.1, which will bring various fixes and user-requested functionality including the Start button.

As part of the conference, on Wednesday 26 June at approximately 12noon EST, Julie Larson-Green, CVP of Windows, and Antoine Leblond, CVP of Windows Program Management, will participate in the Day 1 keynote to discuss Windows 8.1 and highlight the additional opportunities for developers to design, build and market their Windows Store apps.  Tune in here to watch the keynote and learn more, and check The Windows Blog for more information throughout the event.

Review: Microsoft Office 365 2013

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Office 365 elevates the Office Suite to a full and bona fide cloud-based subscription service that pushes Microsoft beyond the old model of software distribution to that of a Software as a Service provider. We take it for a ride on multiple devices.

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