TechCrunchLauren Forristal
Amazon introduces Kindle Click, a $35 remote for turning pages
The Kindle Click is a compact Bluetooth remote designed to let readers turn pages without touching their Kindle. The idea is simple, but it could solve a surprisingly common annoyance for e-reader owners who have to reach over and tap the screen every time they want to move to…
Instead of reaching for the e-reader, readers can simply press a button on the remote to turn the page.The new accessory is compatible with all new Kindle devices, as well as Kindle models released in 2024 and later.For years, Kindle owners have largely relied on third-party accessories, many of which use a clip-on mechanism that physically touches the display rather than communicating directly with the Kindle.The Kindle Click puts Amazon into a category that competitors have already started exploring. Rakuten Kobo, for instance,launchedits $29.99 Kobo Remote last year.
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