Which company launched the Kindle e-reader in 2007?

Amazon launched the Kindle e-reader in 2007.

Amazon introduced the first Kindle on November 19, 2007. The device used an electronic-paper display designed to resemble printed pages and included wireless connectivity so users could download books without connecting to a computer. Amazon initially promoted the Kindle as a device capable of holding hundreds of books.

The Kindle helped make dedicated e-reading more mainstream and supported Amazon’s digital bookstore. Later generations added improved screens, lighting, touch controls, waterproofing, and larger storage. The Kindle brand now covers several e-readers and related digital reading services.

The Kindle was not Amazon’s first digital-media business, but it represented an important move beyond physical retail. It is also distinct from Fire tablets, which use color LCD displays and are designed for broader multimedia use. Kindle e-readers focus primarily on reading electronic books and periodicals.