Amazon launched the Kindle in 2007.
Amazon introduced the first Kindle on November 19, 2007. The dedicated electronic reader used a display designed to resemble printed paper and connected to Amazon's online bookstore over wireless networks. Its launch helped make buying and downloading digital books convenient for a mass audience.
Amazon began in 1994 as an online bookstore founded by Jeff Bezos. The company opened its website in 1995 and later expanded into music, video, electronics, household goods, logistics, and cloud computing. Amazon Web Services became a major business by providing computing and storage infrastructure to organizations worldwide.
The Kindle is often confused with Amazon's Fire tablet line. Kindle e-readers are primarily designed for reading and use electronic-ink displays, while Fire tablets are general-purpose touchscreen devices. Amazon's market value reflects several businesses, not just its retail operation.