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EyeBuyDirect Labor Day deal: Buy one pair of glasses, get one free with this coupon code
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This Labor Day, when you shop for prescription eyewear at BuyEyeDirect, you can buy one pair of eyeglasses at their already low price, plus get a second pair for free when you use promo code TAKE2 at checkout. It’s that easy to save up to hundreds of dollars when you buy two pairs of prescription eyeglasses at once during EyeBuyDirect’s Labor Day eyeglasses sale. And yes, you can mix and match eyeglasses and sunglasses to meet your needs.
Right now at EyeBuyDirect, dozens of popular frames are also on sale for up to 50% off. You can even find frames, with single-vision prescription lenses, starting at under $20 per pair. Plus, if you’re in a hurry to replace your existing glasses, EyeBuyDirect offers a nice selection of frames that it can craft custom prescription lenses for and then provide two-day delivery.
Get a deal on prescription glasses at EyeBuyDirect this Labor Day
Whether you need eyeglasses with an updated prescription or just want to stay trendy, check out the affordable prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses options available right now from EyeBuyDirect.
Beyond the vast selection of BuyEyeDirect’s original frame designs, you’ll find designer frames from companies like Ray-Ban, Oakley, Coach, Vogue, Ralph Lauren, Arnette and many others offered at a discount. Another compelling reason to shop for prescription eyeglasses from EyeBuyDirect is their 14-day, no-questions-asked return policy.
Right now, there’s no better time to upgrade your prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses at the same time, since you can get a second pair for free when you use promo code TAKE2 at checkout. This includes eyewear for men, women and children alike.
As you’d expect, you can upgrade your prescription lenses with polarized and blue light filters, an anti-reflective coating, or a tint. Fully customized single-vision, bifocals, reading and progressive lenses are available. And you can choose Transitions lenses that darken when exposed to sunlight, so you don’t need separate eyeglasses and sunglasses.
For more help finding and buying prescription eyewear, be sure to check out our coverage of the best places to buy prescription glasses online in 2024, the best prescription sunglasses for 2024, the best places to buy cheap prescription sunglasses online, the best back-to-school deals on prescription glasses from GlassesUSA, the best blue light glasses, the best prescription eyewear for athletes, best places to buy prescription glasses for kids online and the best places to buy cheap prescription glasses online. Plus, check out our full review of Warby Parker.
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X, formerly known as Twitter, has revealed when it will permanently close its San Francisco headquarters after the Elon Musk-owned company earlier this year announced plans to move its operations to Texas.
The official closing date will be Friday, Sept. 13, Fortune first reported, citing a person familiar with the matter. X informed employees of the impending office closure in a memo Thursday, according to the publication. New York Times reporter Kate Conger, who covers X, also reported that the headquarters will close Sept. 13.
Twitter was launched in San Francisco in 2006, and its first headquarters was at 164 South Park Ave.
X did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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X workers had not previously been notified regarding when they’d be relocating, according to a separate Fortune report. Musk in July said he planned to relocate X and rocket maker Space X, which he also owns, from California to Texas, citing his opposition to a recently enacted California law banning school districts from requiring that schools notify parents if their children ask to be referred to by a different pronoun.
“This is the final straw,” Musk said in announcing that X would move its headquarters to Austin, Texas, and that Space X would move to Starbase, Texas.
“I did make it clear to Governor Newsom about a year ago that laws of this nature would force families and companies to leave California to protect their children,” he added.
In a separate post on X, Musk had also complained about what he referred to as “gangs of violent drug addicts” that the billionaire entrepreneur said workers were forced to dodge “just to get in and out of the building,” referring to San Francisco’s mid-Market Street area, where X’s headquarters is located.
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The best Kindle e-reader deals for Labor Day 2024
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Whether you’re looking to get some more reading in or you want to update your current model, you’ll find some generous savings on Amazon’s proprietary devices, from the basic Kindle to the feature-rich Kindle Scribe this Labor Day weekend.
Kindle e-readers boast legible Paperwhite or e-ink displays, which means you can see the screen in any lighting situation and adjust it to your liking. Most of the models are also water-resistant, so you can lounge poolside or in the bathtub with your favorite reads without a care. You also get weeks’ worth of battery life, as well as a massive amount of space to store your favorite titles. The latest Kindle e-readers also serve as an audiobook and podcast player when you pair it with wireless headphones or earbuds.
Below, find some of the best Labor Day deals you can get at Amazon on Kindles. Note that some of these are bundle deals that include additional accessories.
The best Labor Day 2024 deals on Amazon Kindles
Whether you want to catch up on your reading on vacation, or just enjoy bestselling novels from your favorite authors before bed, the time is right to upgrade to one of the latest Amazon Kindle readers. Here are some of the best Kindle deals we’ve found that are available right now.
Amazon Kindle (2022 edition): $85 (15% off)
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The 2022 Amazon Kindle is the lightest and most compact model from the brand. It features a 300 ppi high-resolution display for crisp, clear text and images, offering a glare-free, paper-like reading experience with an adjustable front light and a dark mode for comfortable reading both day and night.
With a USB-C rechargeable battery that lasts up to six weeks on a single charge, this Kindle also boasts 16GB of storage, double the capacity of previous models, allowing you to store thousands of books.
You can choose between a version with ads on the lock screen or an ad-free option for a slightly higher price, catering to different user preferences.
The 2022 Kindle is just $85 for a limited time. That’s 15% off its normal price.
Amazon Kindle Scribe Essentials bundle: $430 (12% off)
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Featuring a 10.2-inch Paperwhite display that can be seen in any lighting situation, plus a battery life that lasts for weeks, the Kindle Scribe stands out from the rest of the Kindle lineup. In addition to serving as a full-featured e-reader and audiobook/podcast player, it comes with a pen-shaped stylus and serves as a digital notepad.
Using the Kindle Scribe, you can create as many custom-named virtual notebooks as you’d like. Each notebook can have any number of pages. And on each page, you can handwrite or draw whatever content you choose. Your handwritten notes can also be converted to editable text. Plus, it’s possible to email PDF files directly to your Kindle Scribe to view and annotate them. Or, files can be sent between your Kindle Scribe and Microsoft Word (via your Microsoft 365 account, if you’re a subscriber to this service).
This version of the Scribe comes with 16GB of internal storage and a three-month trial to the Kindle Unlimited service. It also comes with Amazon’s Basic Pen stylus. For a bit more money, a 32GB or 64GB version of the Scribe is available with the Basic Pen or Amazon Premium Pen stylus.
You can get the Kindle Scribe as part of a bundle with a premium pen, leather folio cover and a power adapter for just $430, which is 12% off its normal price.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Essentials Bundle: $227 (14% off)
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Out of all the Amazon Kindle e-readers, this one is the most convenient and comfortable to use. It’s thin, lightweight, extremely portable and waterproof (IPX8 rated). It also uses a Paperwhite display and has a battery that lasts for up to 10 weeks between charges.
Like all Kindle devices, this one connects to the internet via Wi-Fi, so you can download e-books, audiobooks, podcasts and other compatible content directly to the e-reader. The device comes with 32GB of storage, which is enough to hold thousands of e-books or hundreds of audiobooks.
In our coverage of the five best e-readers for 2024, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is our top pick. This is the model we highly recommend to most readers.
This bundle includes a Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, an Amazon leather cover, and a wireless charging dock, all for $227. That’s 7% off its normal price.
Amazon Kindle Essentials Bundle: $155 (8% off)
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Amazon’s Kindle e-reader is the most basic model in the lineup. It offers a glare-free, 6-inch e-ink display, has a rechargeable battery that lasts for up to six weeks and includes 16GB of storage. Instead of using 17 LEDs to brighten the display when reading in dimly lit or dark areas, this Kindle uses just four LEDs. It’s also not waterproof.
It’s a scaled-down version of the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition that still works as a full-featured e-reader or audiobook/podcast player. It measures 4.3 x 6.2 x 0.32 inches and weighs just 5.56 ounces.
There are two versions of the Amazon Kindle. One that includes ads that get displayed on the e-reader’s lock screen when it’s not being used and one that’s a bit more expensive, but that offers an ad-free experience. A three-month trial subscription to Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited service is included.
You can get the Kindle Essentials bundle for just $155, and it includes the Kindle itself, a fabric cover and a power adapter for just $155, which is 8% off its usual price.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids: $135 (21% off)
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There are currently two versions of the Kindle that cater specifically to kids. This one features a Paperwhite display and is a bit more expensive. However, the glare-free screen is easier on the eyes and allows it to be easily viewed in any lighting situation. This e-reader has a 6.8-inch screen and a battery that lasts for up to 10 weeks.
Several things set the Kindle Paperwhite Kids apart from the other models. This device offers an ad-free experience. It also comes with a one-year subscription to the Amazon Kids+ service, which offers a vast library of e-books, audiobooks and other content that’s age-appropriate and curated specifically for a younger audience. (At the end of one year, the Amazon Kids+ subscription can be extended for $5.99 per month.)
The device is also waterproof and comes with a two-year worry-free guarantee, so if the e-reader breaks during this period, Amazon will repair or replace it for free. This kid-friendly e-reader also comes with a free protective and colorful cover.
Other features this kid-friendly version of the Kindle offers include integrated tools for young readers, such as a vocabulary builder. It also comes preinstalled with the OpenDyslexia font, which makes it easier for some people with dyslexia to read text on the screen.
You can get the Kindle Paperwhite Kids for just $135 this Labor Day, which is 21% off its normal price.
Amazon Kindle Kids bundle: $95 (21% off)
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The 2022 Kindle Kids e-reader is specifically designed to promote reading by eliminating distractions like games, videos and ads. It features a lightweight and compact design with an adjustable front light for comfortable reading day or night.
This model boasts a high-resolution display, increased storage capacity and an extended battery life of up to six weeks on a single charge, allowing kids to enjoy their favorite books without interruption.
This package comes with a cover, a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ (which provides access to a wide range of kid-friendly books and audiobooks) and a two-year warranty.
You can buy the Kindle Kids, which comes with a Space Whale kids’ cover for just $95 this Labor Day, reduced from $120. It comes with a two-year replacement guarantee.,
How to get an extra 20% off any Amazon Kindle
If you have an old e-reader or another eligible device, even if it’s not functional, you can trade it in when purchasing any new Amazon Kindle e-reader. In addition to receiving an Amazon gift card for the appraised value of your old device, Amazon will give you an instant 20% off on the purchase of whichever new Kindle model you select. Of course, certain trade-in terms and conditions apply.
What is the best Amazon Kindle?
While many e-readers look the same from the outside, it’s the technology inside — display, internal storage, and other capabilities — that set each of them apart. Here’s what to look for when choosing an e-reader that’ll best meet your needs, reading habits and budget.
- Display size: This determines how much on-screen real estate you have to read e-books and perform other tasks when using the e-reader.
- Display type: All of the e-readers in this roundup feature an e-ink or Paperwhite display. All are glare-resistant, so they can be viewed in any lighting situation, including direct sunlight. These displays use very little battery power, so the battery life of a typical e-reader is upwards of six to 10 weeks, not mere hours (like what you’d experience using a traditional tablet). The goal of an e-ink or Paperwhite display is to showcase text in a way that replicates the printed pages from a traditional book as closely as possible. Another benefit of these displays is that they’re much easier on the eyes, so they don’t cause eye strain or fatigue during extended reading sessions.
- Internal storage: This determines how many e-books, audiobooks and other files you can store within the device. Even e-readers with just 16GB of storage can hold thousands of e-books or hundreds of audiobooks. However, if you’re using an e-reader that also serves as a digital notepad, like the Scribe, you’ll want more storage for all of your notes and related files.
- Audiobook and podcast playing: All of the e-readers in this roundup can play audiobooks and podcasts. Since these devices don’t have built-in speakers, you’ll need to pair wireless, noise-canceling headphones or earbuds with your e-reader.
- Note-taking and other features: Some e-readers, like the Kindle Scribe, can be used as a digital notebook. This means you can handwrite or draw directly on the device’s display using a pen-shaped stylus. These e-readers also support cloud-based services, so you can automatically sync or backup your notes in the cloud, share them with your computer(s) and mobile devices, or share them with other people.
- Durability and waterproof rating: While many of the best e-readers are waterproof, meaning you can read in the bathtub, at the pool, or the beach and not have to worry about damaging the device if it gets wet, this is not the case for all of these devices. And while they’re designed to be rather durable, to protect your e-reader’s display when it’s being stored or transported, we highly recommend purchasing an optional case or cover for the device.
- E-book and content selection: Every e-reader gives you easy access to one or more online e-bookstores. Most of these e-bookstores also have a subscription service. For a flat monthly fee, you get unlimited access to a vast library of e-books and audiobooks. But keep in mind that most e-readers are compatible with Overdrive’s Libby service, which allows you to borrow e-books and audiobooks from your local public library for free.
- Physical Size and Weight: Some popular e-readers, like the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition, are designed to be about the same size and weight as a traditional paperback. The e-readers that can also serve as digital notepads are a bit larger to provide plenty of writing space. The physical size and weight of the e-reader determine how comfortable it is to hold in your hands.
Is Kindle Unlimited worth it?
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Amazon Kindle Unlimited is a subscription service that costs $11.99 per month. With an active subscription, you get unlimited access to more than four million e-book titles, including bestsellers, popular series, classics and more. You also get access to thousands of audiobooks and hundreds of magazines that you can access anywhere and anytime using your Kindle e-reader or the Kindle app running on your computer or mobile device.
All new Kindle purchases come with a three-month trial subscription to Kindle Unlimited. After the trial, you can cancel the subscription or continue it by agreeing to the membership (which you can cancel at any time). While you’re a member, you can store content acquired from the Kindle Unlimited service on your e-reader for offline access. However once your subscription is canceled, all of this content will automatically get erased.
Meanwhile, if you prefer to purchase e-books one at a time from the Kindle e-book store, but want an audiobook subscription that’ll save you some cash, consider signing up for Audible. This service allows you to select one audiobook per month that you own outright, plus grants you unlimited access to an ever-expanding library of free audiobooks, podcasts and other audio content while you’re an active subscriber — all for $14.95 per month (after a free three-month trial for Prime members).
Since Audible is an Amazon-owned company, all audio content from Audible is compatible with the latest Kindle e-readers. You’ll just need to pair wireless headphones or earbuds with the e-reader to hear the audio content.
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