Amazon is going to be selling new models of the Kindle Voyage e-reader once again. The WIFI only model is available for preorder in Germany and the United Kingdom, it is expected to start shipping out on February 4th, 2020. Other markets will start to see the Kindle Voyage listings sometime in the next few days.The Kindle Voyage came out in 2014 and it features a six inch … [Read more...] about Amazon is bringing back the Kindle Voyage for a limited time
Scroll is new service that makes websites ad-free
Scroll is a new subscription service that makes popular websites ad-free and news websites get a cut out of the subscription fees. Scroll has just launched today with support for a number of major websites and networks, including The Atlantic, BuzzFeed News, Gizmodo, Kotaku, Slate, USA Today, Verge and many others.Once you sign up for Scroll, those websites should all be … [Read more...] about Scroll is new service that makes websites ad-free
Audiobooks are booming in the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom audiobooks are on the rise. New Research by Harris Interactive found that in 2019 15% of Brits listened to an audiobook, while print remains the most dominant force with 77% of the population have read one in the past year. In 2019 audiobook sales increased by 43% and generated £69 million.The average audiobook users are affluent men, aged between 18 … [Read more...] about Audiobooks are booming in the United Kingdom
Introducing the Good e-Reader Premium Wireless Earbuds
Good e-Reader is proud to unveil our first wireless accessory for people who want to listen to audiobooks, music and podcasts on their E INK device, the Good e-Reader Premium Wireless Earbuds. This new product looks really good and is compatible with any Bluetooth enabled device.The Earbuds fit very comfortably in your ears and come with various buds, so they can fit evenly … [Read more...] about Introducing the Good e-Reader Premium Wireless Earbuds
More people visit the library than see movies or sporting events
The public library system is not as sexy as the latest Marvel movie or the NHL All Star Game, but more people visit their local branch than see movies. In 2019 1.3 billion people visited the public library in the United States, whereas 1.2 million went to the theatre. A recent Gallup Poll also found that more people visit the library, than attend all sporting events combined, … [Read more...] about More people visit the library than see movies or sporting events
Marvel is getting bullish about original audiobooks
Marvel and Dreamscape Media announced a deal last year that would turn many of their most popular graphic novels into audiobooks. Over 35 different titles have been converted over into audio and another 10 are planned for 2020.Titles that are currently available include X-Men: Days of Future Past, narrated by Richard Rohan; the first two volumes of Ms. Marvel, narrated by … [Read more...] about Marvel is getting bullish about original audiobooks
Hisense A5 E INK Smartphone Unboxing Video
The Hisense A5 E INK smartphone is pretty well the only device of its kind available on a retail level. Every single other phone is either impossible to buy or will come out later this year. In this exclusive Good e-Reader Unboxing Video, we take a look at the Hisense A5 and check out everything that comes in the box. We also checkout all of the documentation, accessories and … [Read more...] about Hisense A5 E INK Smartphone Unboxing Video
Hands on Review of the Tolino Vision 5 e-Reader
The Tolino Vision 5 is considered a mid range e-reader, and the design sensibility is the exact same as the Kobo Libra H2O. The only difference is the software, which is distinctively Tolino. This hands on review checks out the hardware, shopping ecosystem and ebook experience.HardwareThe Tolino Vision 5 features a 7 inch E Ink Carta HD display with a resolution of … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Tolino Vision 5 e-Reader
E INK smartphones are continuing to be the big new trend of 2020
There are numerous entrants to smartphones that have e-paper displays that will be released sometime in 2020. The first E Ink enabled smartphone came out in 2012. This was the original YotaPhone and it featured a full color display on the main screen and an e Ink one on the back. In 2013 Onyx developed their own smartphone, which only had a single E Ink screen. The reception … [Read more...] about E INK smartphones are continuing to be the big new trend of 2020
Supernote releases Android App to read your digital notes
Supernote is one of the best new brands when it comes to e-notes or digital note taking devices. They have two products in their modern portfolio, the Supernote A5, which features a 10.3 inch display and the Supernote A6, which has a 7.8 inch screen. Both of these devices come with a standard stylus, but Supernote also has a premium line called the Heart of Metal, which we … [Read more...] about Supernote releases Android App to read your digital notes
Hisense A5 now available on the Good e-Reader Store
The Hisense A5 is one of the only modern E INK phones that are actually available to purchase. The Kingrow K1 was only sold on a crowdfunding campaign for a limited timeframe and the Yodaphone is discontinued. Later on in the year Hisense is going to release a color E INK phone and Onyx is also going to release one too. If you are looking for an affordable smartphone, that is … [Read more...] about Hisense A5 now available on the Good e-Reader Store
The e-Reader industry is on pause for Chinese New Year
The Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook, Kobo, Pocketbook, Sony Digital Paper, Supernote and almost every other e-reader in the world is manufactured in China or Taiwan. All shipments from these companies are put on pause due to Chinese New Years, which lasts for two weeks. This means that everyone is on vacation and no shipments are being sent out, until February 3rd.You … [Read more...] about The e-Reader industry is on pause for Chinese New Year
