It is the last month of the year, and the previous wave of good books is coming out or will come out sometime this December. There are several new and notable e-books, such as the latest from Brandon Sanderson. The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive. This iconic epic fantasy masterpiece has sold more than 10 … [Read more...] about The Best Amazon Kindle Books for December 2024
Authors Coming Back From the Dead to Narrate Their Stories
Authors returning from the dead and narrating their literary creations might seem like chasing a pipe dream even some time ago, but not quite so, thanks to the power of modern-day advanced AI technologies. As the Daily Mail reported, the key to making that possible is the voice samples such authors might have left behind, which in turn is enough for AI to recreate those voices … [Read more...] about Authors Coming Back From the Dead to Narrate Their Stories
Many Amazon Kindle e-readers have massive shipping delays
Amazon Kindle e-readers are very popular and are now facing shipping delays. The Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and Kindle Colorsoft are shipping not in weeks but months. Customers post their estimated shipping in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, which ranges from January 2025 to March, and some models are unavailable until June … [Read more...] about Many Amazon Kindle e-readers have massive shipping delays
3 Easy and Practical Ways To Get the Most Accurate Book Reviews
Have you ever come across a snippet or review on a book publishing website, only to find that the actual book leaves you confused because it doesn't match the plot description? This happens quite often, as many reviewers may not have read the book, or worse, their reviews might be generated by artificial intelligence based on a few keywords and paragraphs. The abundance of fake … [Read more...] about 3 Easy and Practical Ways To Get the Most Accurate Book Reviews
Should You Buy the New 2024 Kindle Scribe or the Scribe 1?
The new Amazon Kindle Scribe had the longest waiting period among all the new Kindle devices Amazon launched in October. Fortunately, we are almost at the end of the wait as the new e-note device is slated for launch just next week, or December 4 to be precise. While that is great, the point to note here is that the new 2024 Kindle Scribe comes with just minor improvements … [Read more...] about Should You Buy the New 2024 Kindle Scribe or the Scribe 1?
The Elimination of Costco’s popular Book Section is coming in the New Year
Costco will eliminate the book bargain section in most North American stores starting in January 2025. This significant decision is part of the company's effort to streamline its services. The popular discount member-only chain claims it is exploring new and innovative ways to sell books, but little evidence exists. Books are added weekly to the section, which requires a … [Read more...] about The Elimination of Costco’s popular Book Section is coming in the New Year
Mudita Offering 20% Discount on Alarm Clocks
Mudita offers a range of alarm clocks which it hopes will let buyers have a good night's sleep, even more so now that the company is offering a nice 20 percent discount as part of its Black Friday sales. The company is always vocal about the ill effects of too much screen time as a result of our smartphone addiction, something that adversely effects our sleep cycle as … [Read more...] about Mudita Offering 20% Discount on Alarm Clocks
Will you buy the Onyx Boox Note Max?
The best screen size for reading and editing PDF documents is an A4 screen. When it comes to reading on E INK display technology, this means the screen size is 13.3 inches. There are not many new devices on the market; they are all older devices, such as the Fujitsu Quaderno A4, Readmoo Mooink Pro 2C and some discontinued ones such as the Bigme X6, Dasung A4, Mooink Pro. A new … [Read more...] about Will you buy the Onyx Boox Note Max?
South Korea is abandoning AI Digital Textbooks for some subjects
A new School year begins in March of 2025, and the South Korean government announced that it is scaling back on its plans to implement AI-driven digital textbooks for the classroom. The digital conversion of paper-based books for mathematics, English and informatics courses will go ahead as planned for third- and fourth-grade students, seventh-graders and first-year high school … [Read more...] about South Korea is abandoning AI Digital Textbooks for some subjects
How to share Amazon Kindle Books in 2024
Lending a Kindle Book to a family or friend has been pretty simple with the Kindle Lending Library, launched in 2011. However, the program was discontinued on January 4th, 2021. This 10-year-old program was popular in the early years of the Kindle but waned when Prime Reading was launched in 2016. What are the other ways you can share Kindle books in 2024? The only way to … [Read more...] about How to share Amazon Kindle Books in 2024
Can Goodreads Be Redeemed?
Goodreads, once the top online community for book lovers, has become a story of missed opportunities and decline. Since Amazon bought the platform in 2013, it has faced criticism for its outdated design, poor moderation, and growing user frustration. Scandals like the Cait Corrain incident have only added to its problems, leaving both authors and readers unhappy with the … [Read more...] about Can Goodreads Be Redeemed?
Viwoods AiPaper Discounted as Part of Amazon Cyber Monday Deal
Those drawn to the Viwoods AiPaper e-note device but put off by its relatively high price tag may want to consider buying it now. As part of its Cyber Monday deal, Amazon is now providing a nice discount on the AiPaper that has brought its price down to $499. That's 15 percent or $90 less than the $589.99 it sells at other times. The e-note device features a 10.65-inch E Ink … [Read more...] about Viwoods AiPaper Discounted as Part of Amazon Cyber Monday Deal
Meebook M8C e-Reader With 7.8-inch Kaleido 3 Display to Launch on Dec. 2
It is not just the Meebook M8 e-reader that is set to go on sale on December 2. Its color counterpart, the Meebook M8C will also go on sale on the same day via JingDong. Like the M8, the M8C also comes with a 7.8-inch e-paper display. However, it is a Kaleido 3 display that the M8C features. It offers 300 PPI B/W resolution, halving to 150 PPI when viewing colour content. The … [Read more...] about Meebook M8C e-Reader With 7.8-inch Kaleido 3 Display to Launch on Dec. 2
Amazon Kindle Scribe 1 is $269 with Black Friday Sale
Amazon is having a sale on their first generation Kindle Scribe e-reader and e-notebook. The regular price is $339.99, but it is now $269.99 with the Black Friday deal. This is still a perfect device since Amazon announced that a firmware update will bring most of the features found on the Scribe 2 to the Scribe 1 in early 2025. There are several new features the Scribe 1 … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Scribe 1 is $269 with Black Friday Sale
Samsung Might Launch a Tablet With a Rollable Screen in Future
Apart from foldable displays, rollable display is another thing that several manufacturers are pursuing with some zeal. However, while we have a few devices with foldable displays making it to the market, devices with rollable displays are even more rare. All of that seems poised for a change what with the latest reports (via Android Headlines) claiming Samsung has been granted … [Read more...] about Samsung Might Launch a Tablet With a Rollable Screen in Future
Spotify for Authors gives Insights and Analytics on Audiobooks
Spotify for Authors is a new system that provides publishers and authors with insights and analytics to help them better understand their audiences and catalogue consumption on Spotify. The platform also offers promotional tools to help publishers enhance their presence on Spotify and expand their listener bases. Spotify for Authors replaces Spotify for Artists and Spotify for … [Read more...] about Spotify for Authors gives Insights and Analytics on Audiobooks