Reflection Frame has just launched a 13.3-inch digital photo frame that uses E INK Spectra 6 color e-paper. It doesn't need any cords, no Wi-Fi setup, no account needed. Just a simple tap from your phone to instantly print your favourite photo onto a beautiful, paper-like display that looks and feels like real art. Users can upload their photos to the app, but if you want it … [Read more...] about Reflection Frame is a photo frame with Spectra 6 color e-paper
Audible is beginning to focus on AI Audiobooks
Audible is investing heavily in AI to drive the production of more audiobooks. They are unveiling a new set of tools for select publishers as part of an invite-only program. Audiobooks will be produced via a fully integrated, end-to-end AI production technology. There are two new pathways that publishers can choose from: a quickly growing and improving selection of more than … [Read more...] about Audible is beginning to focus on AI Audiobooks
Amazon has fired 100 people in the devices group, including Kindle
Amazon has just fired over 100 people in their devices and services group yesterday. These people worked on the Kindle, Echo speakers and the Alexa voice assistant. The Amazon Kindle is a shadow of what it once was, there is no innovation on the hardware side of things and Amazon just sees it as a gateway to sell more e-books. This is not the first time that Amazon has … [Read more...] about Amazon has fired 100 people in the devices group, including Kindle
The Top Audible Audiobooks of May 2025
In May 2025, several audiobooks are garnering attention. Some highly-rated titles include "The Book of M," "The Cracked Mirror," "Autism Out Loud," "The Heart of the Woods," and "Getting Away With Murder." Additionally, "The Charity Shop Detective Agency" and "My Next Breath" are also popular. If you are looking to listen to some audiobooks on significant platforms such as … [Read more...] about The Top Audible Audiobooks of May 2025
Kindle Rewards moves out of Beta and is now available for everyone
Amazon Kindle Rewards was a platform that launched in Beta in 2022 and only customers in the United States could enrol in it. This past week, the Kindle Rewards program is now available for everyone. You earn 3 points per dollar spent on Kindle Books and 1 point per dollar spent for hardcover and paperbacks. When 300 points have been accrued, you can use a $3.00 credit to … [Read more...] about Kindle Rewards moves out of Beta and is now available for everyone
Global Tablet Shipments are on the rise
The global tablet market has increased by 8.5% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, reports the research firm Canalys. Apple remains the most popular brand, with its iPad product line shipping 13.7 million units in the first three months of the year. Samsung is in second place, having shipped 6 million Galaxy tablets, and Xiaomi is in third place, with 3 million … [Read more...] about Global Tablet Shipments are on the rise
E-Book Revenue Increased by 7.8% in February 2025
E-book revenue in the United States increased by 7.8% and generated $102.7 million in revenue. Year-to-date e-book sales were up 4.7% as compared to the first two months of 2024 for a total of $184.0 million. This is good news for the overall health of the e-book market, the first two months of the year, had revenue increasing vs the same time last year. Digital Audiobook … [Read more...] about E-Book Revenue Increased by 7.8% in February 2025
Save $50 on the Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet
The Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is the latest generation and is on sale for $50 off the regular price of $139.99. This means you can buy the 32GB variant for a paltry $89.99 with ads or $104 without. The 64GB model is $104 with ads or save over $75 without ads for $119.99. Regardless of which one you choose, this is an excellent deal. The Fire HD 10 features a 10.1-inch 1080p … [Read more...] about Save $50 on the Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet
Will Barnes & Noble release a NOOK in 2025?
Barnes and Noble has a series of NOOK e-readers and they have been making them since 2009. Virtually every single year they released at least one new tablet or ebook reader. The skipped their first year ever in 2020 and then in 2024, with no new products. They currently sell 2 e-readers and one tablet. Will they release something new in 2025? It looks unlikely. Most of the … [Read more...] about Will Barnes & Noble release a NOOK in 2025?
Kobo hasn’t updated their e-readers in over a year
Rakuten Kobo released a few e-readers at the beginning of 2024 with the Libra Colour, Kobo Clara Colour, and the Kobo Clara BW. These were the last new devices that they released in over a year. It doesn't look like they have any plans to release an updated Sage, a Libra BW, or a new Elipsa e-notebook anytime soon. Usually, when Kobo has plans for updated hardware, they file … [Read more...] about Kobo hasn’t updated their e-readers in over a year