Audible Channels is a platform that launched a few months ago and it features podcasts, audio versions of newspapers, comedy shows and a slew of other original content. Initially Channels was only available to people who had an active Audible account, but today the service is now available for free to anyone who has Amazon Prime.“As a longtime Audible member, I cannot wait … [Read more...] about Audible Channels are now Free to Prime Members
Archives for September 2016
Kobo Aura One Does Not Work Underwater
The Kobo Aura One e-Reader is rated IPX8 for waterproofing, so it can be immersed in up to two 6.5 feet of water for up to one hour. When the e-reader is completely submerged in water it has limited functionality. You cannot turn the pages of an e-book or access anything that relies on the touchscreen. Once you take it out of the water the touchscreen functionality returns. … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura One Does Not Work Underwater
Fifty Shades Darker: From Christian’s Point Of View Revealed
E.L. James is retelling the 50 Shades of Grey trilogy from Christians point of view. Her second title Fifty Shades Darker: From Christian’s Point Of View comes out in 2017 and there is an official excerpt of the upcoming title on Facebook.50 Shades Darker the movie is currently in post-production and tentatively set for release in February 2017. There will be a ton of media … [Read more...] about Fifty Shades Darker: From Christian’s Point Of View Revealed
Tolino Vision 3 HD vs Kobo Aura One
The Tolino Vision 3 HD and the Kobo Aura One are two of the best e-readers in the world and they are both waterproof. Today, we put both of these devices side by side to give you a sense on what they bring to the table and what one is better.The Tolino Vision 3 HD features a six inch e-Ink Carta display with a resolution of 1448 x 1072 and 300 PPI. Interacting with the … [Read more...] about Tolino Vision 3 HD vs Kobo Aura One
The iPhone 7 Plus is Best Apple Smartphone Ever
The iPhone 7 Plus was announced last week and it features a number of things that make it one of the best smartphones on the market and highest build quality of any Apple product.The iPhone 7 Plus features a 5.5 inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a staggering 401 PPI. It is also the first waterproof Apple product, so you won't have to worry about using … [Read more...] about The iPhone 7 Plus is Best Apple Smartphone Ever
80,000 Students Receive Digital Library Card
In order to get young children reading the Anne Arundel County schools and libraries just gave 80,000 students digital library cards. It will allow them to borrow titles on their smartphones, tablets and computers.Students will primarily have access to online research libraries and courses, a digital tutoring service and Rosetta Stone, a popular language learning program. … [Read more...] about 80,000 Students Receive Digital Library Card
The D.C. Public Library is Organizing a Scavenger Hunt for Banned Books
The DC Public Library system is hiring hundreds of books that were once banned at businesses all over the city to celebrate Banned Books Week. Each book will be wrapped up in a special book jacket letting you know the rational behind it being banned and if you find one, you can keep it.A number of important titles are apart of the scavenger hunt, including “The Color … [Read more...] about The D.C. Public Library is Organizing a Scavenger Hunt for Banned Books
Amazon to Open 100 Pop-Up Stores in 2017
Amazon has been experimenting with the pop-up store concept for a number of years. They have opened up dozens of locations in malls all over the United States. It looks like Amazon intends on opening 30 new locations all over the United States so people can easily buy Kindle e-Readers, Fire Tablets and Echo Speakers for the holidays.Amazon is on a hiring spree to find … [Read more...] about Amazon to Open 100 Pop-Up Stores in 2017
Crunchyroll and Funimation Form a New Partership
Crunchyroll and Funimation have formed a unique partnership that will be a boon to users who love anime. Starting today, Crunchyroll viewers will have access to subtitled versions of Funimation’s summer simulcast titles, including D.Gray Man HALLOW, FIRST LOVE MONSTER and Puzzle & Dragons X. And in the weeks to come, FunimationNow viewers will be able to watch Broadcast … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll and Funimation Form a New Partership
Does the Kobo Aura One Handle CBZ Files Properly?
The Kobo Aura One features a giant 7.8 inch screen and the resolution is very solid. This makes it a fairly good e-reader for people who want to read digital comics and manga in the CBZ format. Today, we give you a sense on how the hardware handles CBZ and show you some of the settings you can employ to switch orientation.The Aura One handles CBZ files much better than it … [Read more...] about Does the Kobo Aura One Handle CBZ Files Properly?
Audible is Giving a Discount on Trilogies
Audible US is having a 3 for 2 credit sale on trilogies and there is plenty of great content available. Normally audiobooks cost one credit and each credit costs $15. Three books for two credits makes the cost of each audiobook $10, which is a great deal. I would recommend the Passage trilogy by Justin Cronin and read by Scott Brick. … [Read more...] about Audible is Giving a Discount on Trilogies
The Majority of Americans Think Libraries Are Important
The vast majority of Americans believe that public libraries are important aspects of their community. Three-quarters of the population say that public libraries provide them with the resources they need, and 66% say the closing of their local public library would have a major impact on their community.Pew Research has just released an important new survey of more than … [Read more...] about The Majority of Americans Think Libraries Are Important
How does the Kobo Aura One Handle PDF Files?
The brand new Kobo Aura One is now available and many people are wondering how it handles PDF files. Sadly, the rendering engine really struggles with both large and small files.One of the drawbacks of the Aura One is the PDF experience. Anything that relies on pinching and zooming is lackluster. It takes at least five to seven seconds for the page to fully render. I would … [Read more...] about How does the Kobo Aura One Handle PDF Files?
Barnes and Noble Nook Leadership is in Turmoil
Barnes and Noble has a leadership problem and they are finding it difficult to get anything meaningful done when it comes to their struggling Nook unit. From 2010 to 2016 they have gone through 3 CEO's and they are now hunting for their fourth since they fired Ron Boire last month.William Lynch was the CEO from 2010-2013, Michael Huseby was the CEO from 2013-2014 and Ron … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Leadership is in Turmoil