The Bitcoin price increase, seen easily on the Binance website, has catalyzed a renaissance of interest in blockchain technology, highlighting its potential beyond cryptocurrencies. Blockchain, the underlying technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, is essentially a decentralised ledger that records transactions across multiple computers.Its key features of … [Read more...] about Could Blockchain Change How eBook Ownership Works?
Kindle Sales are going to be amazing for this years Amazon Prime Day
Amazon is hosting another Prime Day in July. You will find a copious number of deals for consumer electronics and almost everything else. Prime Day is one of those events with heavily discounted Amazon products, so if you have been on the fence about buying a Kindle e-reader, Kindle Scribe or a Fire tablet, these prices will be as low as humanly possible.Prime members … [Read more...] about Kindle Sales are going to be amazing for this years Amazon Prime Day
Large-sized color e-paper display takes centerstage at Touch Taiwan 2024
e-Paper display is becoming larger and more colorful, something that has been amply evident at this year's Touch Taiwan event. Take for instance the 88-inch large color e-paper display that was showcased at the event by Yuantai for the first time ever. It wasn't a single large continuous display though, comprising instead of half a dozen 31.5-inch E Ink Spectra 6 displays. As … [Read more...] about Large-sized color e-paper display takes centerstage at Touch Taiwan 2024
E Ink anticipating higher sales as demand for color e-readers rise
With manufacturers gradually shifting towards the adoption of color e-paper displays for e-reader devices as well as electronic shelf labels (ESLs), E Ink Holdings too is witnessing a resurgence in sales post the downturn it suffered in 2022 and 2023. As the Taipei Times reported, the company further expressed hope new four-color ESLs would make up account for 90 percent of the … [Read more...] about E Ink anticipating higher sales as demand for color e-readers rise
Audible cooking up some Harry Potter magic like never before
Amazon's Audible and Pottermore Publishing are coming together to produce a brand new audiobook series covering all seven Harry Potter stories. The new audiobooks are going to be available exclusively via Audible. Each of the audiobook titles is going to be released sequentially starting late 2025.What's more, it is going to be a full-cast audio production, with over 100 … [Read more...] about Audible cooking up some Harry Potter magic like never before
Sharp set to unveil innovative e-paper solutions at Touch Taiwan 2024
Sharp, together with its partners Yuantai and Chengmei Materials is all set to showcase a series of e-paper solutions at the Touch Taiwan 2024 event, Yahoo News reported. The company said it will be showcasing an A2-sized ePoster electronic paper posters as well as a new 55-inch reflective LCD display at the event. Sharp has been collaborating with Yuantai in the development … [Read more...] about Sharp set to unveil innovative e-paper solutions at Touch Taiwan 2024
First look at the Kobo Libra Colour e-reader
The Rakuten Kobo Libra Colour is coming out at the end of April, and this device has lots to be excited about. It employs the latest generation of E INK Kaleido 3 e-paper. What are the major selling points? It can take notes and write on books with an optional Kobo Pencil 2. The colour filter array is at the top of the stack and has a hollow screen, so the colour accuracy is … [Read more...] about First look at the Kobo Libra Colour e-reader
Iris Optronics to showcase new ChLCD e-paper at Touch Taiwan 2024
Iris Optronics, a pioneer in display technology said it will have two Cholesterol Liquid Crystal Display (ChLCD) color e-paper display solutions as well as a new product to show off at the 2024 Touch Taiwan event, Digitimes Asia reported. One of the color e-paper display technology the company will be showcasing is the InfinityDisplay. It is going to be special in that it will … [Read more...] about Iris Optronics to showcase new ChLCD e-paper at Touch Taiwan 2024
First Look at the Kobo Clara Colour e-reader
Rakuten Kobo has done something that they have never done before. Their latest generation, Kobo Clara, uses an E INK Kaleido 3 colour e-paper panel, allowing users to read colour content, such as comics, manga, magazines, and PDF files, or browse the web, and the screen can provide over 4096 different colours. Kobo is the first large company to employ this technology and … [Read more...] about First Look at the Kobo Clara Colour e-reader
e-book buying preference in EU countries: Print vs e-books
Those in the European Union seem to have a greater preference for print books and magazines than their digital counterparts, the website Eurostat reported. A recent study revealed that 13.4 percent of residents in the EU had bought printed books online in the previous three months in 2023. The corresponding figures for 2022 and 2021 happen to be 12.7 percent and 14.5 percent … [Read more...] about e-book buying preference in EU countries: Print vs e-books
Several hundred Kindle titles discounted for World Book Day
Amazon has been providing deep discounts on hundreds of Kindle books on account of World Book Day which is celebrated on April 23. This should bring cheers to hard-core book lovers who are looking to replenish their stock with new titles. They stand to make some serious savings this way. The sale is however valid for a limited period only. It will only be live on April 23 and … [Read more...] about Several hundred Kindle titles discounted for World Book Day
Seekink showcasing exciting e-paper display solutions at Touch Taiwan 2024
Seekink, a leading player in the field of e-paper display technology, will be showcasing its latest advancements at the prestigious Touch Taiwan 2024 expo in Taipei. Guided by a strong ethos, Seekink places great emphasis on fostering an eco-friendly and sustainable world, something that is evident in its e-paper displays. Through pioneering technologies and … [Read more...] about Seekink showcasing exciting e-paper display solutions at Touch Taiwan 2024
New Kobo e-readers listed at Amazon and Walmart, disappears thereafter
Here is something for Kobo enthusiasts to rejoice in. The new generation Kobo devices that the company stated will officially make their market debut on April 30th is already available for pre-order on Walmart. What is intriguing is that the new Kobo devices also came to be listed on Amazon as well though such pages have since been made inaccessible. You have the main Kobo page … [Read more...] about New Kobo e-readers listed at Amazon and Walmart, disappears thereafter
Onyx Boox Note X3 Pro and the Note X3 Youth Edition launched in China
As expected, Onyx Boox has launched the Note X3 Pro and the Note X3 Youth Edition Android E Ink tablet devices. Here is a brief introduction to both.Onyx Boox Note X3 Pro The new Note X3 Pro e-note device now comes with an upgraded display and a more powerful processor compared to the Note X3 that the company had launched last fall. This also happens to be the first Boox … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Note X3 Pro and the Note X3 Youth Edition launched in China
iReader Smart 5 e-note and Neo 2 Pro e-reader launched
At its spring conference held on April 23, iReader announced the launch of its new Smart 5 e-note device which comes as an upgrade over the Smart 4 e-note that the company had launched last year. The company also announced the Neo 2 Pro e-reader at the same event. Here is a lowdown on both the devices.iReader Smart 5 iReader Smart 5 e-note device comes with a 10.3-inch E … [Read more...] about iReader Smart 5 e-note and Neo 2 Pro e-reader launched
First Look at the Kobo Clara BW e-reader
Kobo has a trio of new e-readers that will be in customers' hands at the end of April. One of the most popular and cost-effective is the Rakuten Kobo Clara BW, a black-and-white e-reader. What are the major selling points? This will be the first Kobo with a new e-paper panel, Carta 1300; it will also be repairable, so users can purchase kits to fix the circuit board, screen or … [Read more...] about First Look at the Kobo Clara BW e-reader