The Kobo Elipsa just received a new firmware update, version 4.28.17925. This simply addresses various bug fixes and stability improvements. One of the features found in the changelog has to do with accelerated dithering, which makes text and images a bit better. This is the 3rd update the e-reader has received since it was launched a couple of weeks ago.The Elipsa is a … [Read more...] about Kobo Elipsa just received a new firmware update
LG UPlus creating e-books for the visually challenged
LG UPlus recently announced they have produced about 60,000 pages of e-book as part of its U+ Hope Book program which focuses on creating e-books for the visually impaired. The LG-owned cellular carrier in South Korea said they produced the above e-book pages over a span of 4 months.The company stated they started with the project in March. More than four hundred of its … [Read more...] about LG UPlus creating e-books for the visually challenged
Customized Echo Dot by Diane von Furstenberg now Available
Amazon's Build it program has a new entrant, limited-edition versions of the Echo Dot speakers that you can customize with active inputs from renowned fashion designer and philanthropist, Diane von Furstenberg. The process starts today so that those interested in getting their own special Echo Dot x Diane von Furstenberg concept speaker can pre-order right away.The … [Read more...] about Customized Echo Dot by Diane von Furstenberg now Available
Hands on Review of the Fujitsu Quaderno A4 2nd Generation
The second generation Fujitsu Quaderno is the best 13.3 inch digital note taking device on the market. This product is designed to view and edit PDF files, freehand draw and take notes. It is simply the most responsive e-note that has ever been released and this is primarily attributed to the exposed e-paper display. The device is also employing brand new E INK technology, … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Fujitsu Quaderno A4 2nd Generation
Amazon Kindle Vella for Serialized Stories Launches in the US
Amazon has been working on the Vella platform since the Spring. They have been working with thousands of authors to populate the platform with enough content to keep readers interested in checking it out and hopefully staying. Today, Amazon announced the launch of Kindle Vella, a new mobile-first, interactive reading experience for serialized stories. Available in the U.S. via … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Vella for Serialized Stories Launches in the US
The Best e-Readers to Take on Vacation This Summer
If you are planning to take an e-Reader with you on vacation, you may want one that is waterproof, reads well in sunlight and is easily portable. So, here are four of the best to consider taking on vacation this summer. Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8 Everyone loves soaking up the sun, relaxing by the pool, and taking a dip while on vacation. But you could soon … [Read more...] about The Best e-Readers to Take on Vacation This Summer
New BlackBerry concept uses a QWERTY display keyboard
Think of BlackBerry and you should have visions of a smartphone having a physical QWERTY keyboard at the bottom. While a whole new 5G enabled BlackBerry smartphone is due out sometime later this year, a new concept has surfaced online, and it does look cool.The concept device, the credit for which goes to Neil D from Behance, has an interesting take on the keyboard. For it … [Read more...] about New BlackBerry concept uses a QWERTY display keyboard
Half a Billion ebooks will be borrowed from the public library in 2021
The public library has been open ever since the pandemic started and more people are borrowing digital content than ever before. Overdrive is estimating that over a half a billion audiobooks and ebooks will be loaned out in 2021. Public libraries around the world are seeing double-digit growth in their digital checkouts with Toronto Public Library leading the way, having … [Read more...] about Half a Billion ebooks will be borrowed from the public library in 2021
Upcoming Galaxy Z Fold3 to be compatible with the new S Pen Pro
Foldables are going to be the next big release from Samsung, and there are going to be two of them - the Z Flip3 and Z Fold3. The latest FCC filings are further proof of the existence of both, and the most conclusive one at that even though there have been references to the two devices in previous leaks as well.However, the latest that we have on this claims that the Z … [Read more...] about Upcoming Galaxy Z Fold3 to be compatible with the new S Pen Pro
Remarkable adds support for password protected PDF files
Remarkable pushed out an update last month that adds an extra layer of security when it comes to writing and editing sensitive information. You can now password protect PDF documents and keep them away from prying eyes. With the 2.7 update, you can now open, view, and annotate any password-protected PDFs on both your paper tablet and using the Remarkable mobile and desktop … [Read more...] about Remarkable adds support for password protected PDF files
New e-paper is as color-rich as LCD and feels like E Ink
Color e-paper with the capability to reproduce colors with as much vibrancy as that of an OLED or at least LCD panel has long been the target of display engineers but has always remained elusive. Now, researchers at the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden claim to have a solution to this in the form of an e-paper display that can reproduce as much color as an LCD panel … [Read more...] about New e-paper is as color-rich as LCD and feels like E Ink
