Read-aloud feature on Kindle has people talking

The Kindle 2 electronic reader that Amazon is now shipping has a new read-aloud feature. And for authors and publishers, that’s a potentially troublesome development.

“It’s a contractual minefield,” says Paul Aiken, executive director of The Authors Guild. “Authors often give audio rights to one entity and e-books rights to another.”

But Amazon insists there is nothing illegal in what it is doing. “People are not limited by copyright or any other law to reading silently,” writes Andrew Herdener, Amazon’s director of communications, in an e-mail. “They may also read out loud. And when they do so, either with their voices or with the help of software that vocalizes the text on the page, no copy or derivative work is created and no performance is being given — an audience would be required for that.”

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Interaction Eve

Interaction Eve reacts to Interaction Wall E, which is sold separately and it is one cool action robot. Raise its right arm to hear cannon blaster sounds. It features with amazing light-up eye expressions, actions, original movie voice and sound effects. It will respond when you talk to it, push it along or press a button.

The girl ‘bot from the movie comes to life with motorized animated actions and cool light-up features. Requires 3 “AA” batteries, included. Measures approximately 8″ tall.

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Transforming Wall-E

Transforming Wall-E can transform Wall E from a cube to fully pose-able robot in seconds with awesome press `n pop action. Press and separate buttons and release wheels, arms and head during transformation and to reverse process, press wheels together and press down on Wall E, gently press arms into body and head down into body. It features with a freewheeling action and has a flip front panel down to reveal trash image.

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Clean and Go MO Action Figure

Wall-E Deluxe Clean and Go MO Action Figure come with real cleaning action. You can move it along and watch it pick up debris it¿s his path. Turn it around to see debris collected in the waste bin and remove and empty waste bin when needed.

This Wall-E Clean N’ Go Mo deluxe action figure is fun for anyone! Mo features real cleaning action! Move him along and watch him pick up debris along his path. Turn him around to see debris collected in the waste bin.

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Tekno the Robotic Puppy – Pearl White

Introducing Tekno the Robotic Puppy! Tekno is the robotic puppy that acts just like a real puppy. Tekno has touch, sound, light, and motion sensors that help it interact with you and your environment. Tekno loves to be walked, fed, and played with. The included Tekno Translator helps you find out exactly what Tekno is thinking.

Everyone’s favorite robotic pet is back, and better than ever with a newer design, and updated software and features. This playful pup expresses his moods through light-up eyes and body language. Just watch his ears and eyes – they’ll let you know how he’s feeling.

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U Command Wall-E

This U Command Wall-E is a programmable remote control with 1000 and more action combos. It features with realistic expressions, light-up eyes, original movie voice and sound effects. You can send an instant order or preprogrammed action sequence to Wall E via the wireless remote control and it¿ll carry out your command.

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Simba Infrared Control Robot

Infrared Control Robot. Robot walks, talks, has working lights, and evens shoots soft green discs on command!

This fully functioning robot performs a host of life-like duties that you won’t believe! Using the remote control, you can make it walk and slide in all directions, talk, and even fire green discs from its chest. Lights and sounds accompany its movements. Includes easy-to-use remote and 24 soft foam discs. Requires 6 “AA” batteries, included. Measures 12.5″H x 7″W.

Simba Infrared Control Robot