Apple has just implemented a new feature that will make it more difficult to accidentally start a subscription to an app. When you hit the subscribe button and authenticate with TouchID or FaceID, you'll now see a pop-up notice asking you to confirm your subscription or to cancel the process if you change your mind. "The subscription will continue unless canceled in Settings at … [Read more...] about Apple is making it harder to sign up for subscriptions
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4 on sale in the UK
The Kindle Paperwhite 4 is available in the United Kingdom for £99.99, which is an overall savings of £20. This is a fantastic deal because the regular price is £119.99 and Amazon tends not to have deals like this on new products.Springtime is here and with all of the April showers an waterproof Kindle might make sense. The glorious 300 PPI screen is great for making text … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4 on sale in the UK
Dasung is going to release the Paperlike Pro Touch soon
Dasung has been crafting secondary epaper monitors for the past five years and their most exciting product is right around the corner. The company has developed a touchscreen version and they are calling it the Paperlike Pro Touch, which features a 13.3 inch E Ink Carta HD display and an adjustable front-light. It will be able to plug into the HDMI port of your computer, tablet … [Read more...] about Dasung is going to release the Paperlike Pro Touch soon
You can now payoff your library fine with food
National Library week is an annual program that is wrapping up this Friday. This year’s theme, Libraries = Strong Communities, illustrates how today’s libraries are at the heart of our cities, towns, schools and campuses, providing critical resources, programs and expertise. They also provide a public space where all community members, regardless of age, culture or income … [Read more...] about You can now payoff your library fine with food
Supernote A5 is a 10.3 inch digital note taking device
There is a relatively new digital note taking device that has been developed and manufactured in Japan. It is called the Supernote A5 and it was released in late 2018. It features a large 10.3 inch screen with an active digitizer layer for stylus interactions.The Supernote A5 features a 10.3 inch E-Ink Digital Ink Touch Screen with a WACOM digitizer layer. The resolution is … [Read more...] about Supernote A5 is a 10.3 inch digital note taking device
Plastic Logic has developed Color E-Paper
Plastic Logic has developed new color e-paper and the technology will have a resolution of 150 PPI. In order to bring this to market they are in the process of opening up a manufacturing hub in Asia, where they will be able to not only sell the color e-paper, but develop an e-reader product.The color e-paper that Plastic Logic has created is a color filter system on a … [Read more...] about Plastic Logic has developed Color E-Paper
Barnes and Noble will release a new Nook e-Reader soon
Barnes and Noble is gearing up to release a new Nook e-reader with audiobook support in the next few months. The company has just had their FCC application approved, which is normally the last step for selling their devices in the United States. Retail stores should be getting the e-readers soon and they will be also be sold online.The Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 3 … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble will release a new Nook e-Reader soon
3 Commute Entertainment Alternatives – for When Your e-Book Isn’t Quite Enough
Millions of people around the world use their commutes to read books. In London, commuters have been handed free books to enjoy on their way to work, in a program that has proved wildly popular. The affordability of e-readers has also made it easy to get through a novel during your journey - so if you read a lot of books on the commute, you're not alone!However, there may … [Read more...] about 3 Commute Entertainment Alternatives – for When Your e-Book Isn’t Quite Enough
Move Over New Adult, There Are New Stories to Tell
"Against YA: Adults should be embarrassed to read children's books." --Slate, June 2014."Adults Should Read Adult Books." --New York Times, May 23, 2012."Why are so many adults reading YA and teen fiction?" --The Guardian, February 2015.The list goes on. Whatever you do, don't Google "adults reading YA fiction." The results are a cesspool of bookshaming and finger … [Read more...] about Move Over New Adult, There Are New Stories to Tell
Audible Audiobook Credits now expire after one year
Audible is the largest audiobook subscription platform in the world. You can subscribe on a monthly basis and get one credit per month, or you can pay more to get more credits. If you want to get 12 credits all in one go, you can do that too. One of the big problems with Audible, which they did not advertise, is that credits expire after six months of not being used. Due to … [Read more...] about Audible Audiobook Credits now expire after one year
Good e-Reader now Accepts Apple Pay and Google Pay
The Good e-Reader Store is your online destination for all of the latest ebook readers and accessories. We are authorized distributors for Bookeen, Boyue, Pocketbook and Onyx Boox. Over the course of the past few years we have always accepted all major credit cards and PAYPAL for our customers from all over the world. Today, we are proud to unveil official support for Apple … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader now Accepts Apple Pay and Google Pay
The New Kindle with front-light is available this week
The new entry level Amazon Kindle with an adjustable front-lit display and an E Ink Carta display is available this week. Customers who pre-ordered one over the course of the past few weeks will have their orders dispatched on April 10th. New orders placed after this date will have them shipped out right away, but the shipping time depends on your location and if you have a … [Read more...] about The New Kindle with front-light is available this week
The best Amazon Kindle deals of the week
There were a bunch of Amazon Kindle deals over the course of the past week and many of them are still active. This comprehensive report will give you a sense of all the latest sales and discounts.Kindle Unlimited - Amazon is running a Kindle Unlimited deal where you can get access for two months for only 99 cents. It’s not as good as the 3 months for $0.99 deal they had a … [Read more...] about The best Amazon Kindle deals of the week
Tolino issues new firmware update for Epos and Shine 3
Kobo is now responsible for all firmware development for all of the Tolino e-readers and there is a new update available for the Epos and Shine 3. There is now an enlarge mode for the main UI and everything that is displayed on the screen, which is great for people with vision disorders.Here is a complete rundown of the new 12.2.0 firmware.Magnification mode (Tolino … [Read more...] about Tolino issues new firmware update for Epos and Shine 3