Amazon Launches
New $90 Fire Tablet The e-commerce giant announced
two new Fire tablet models that will
range from $89.99 to $109.99. The entry-level model, the Fire HD 8,
will come with a faster processor than
before and 32 GB of storage. The upgraded model, the
Fire HD Plus, has more RAM
and comes with a six-month
subscription to Kindle Unlimited. The new models come as much
of the world’s population remains
on lockdown to prevent the
spread of the coronavirus. Amazon's strategy is to sell the tablets
for a lower price and then make money off of consumers
buying digital content from its website while stuck at home. The new Fire tablets will
begin shipping on June 3.
