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?
Archives for September 2016
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
Apple Increases the Storage of the iPad to 32 GB
Apple increased the default storage option for the iPhone 7 launch event in San Francisco yesterday. Instead of 16 GB, 32 GB will be the new minimum. What the company did not mention, is that the the new standard of 32 GB will also apply to any new iPad model that you buy.I think it is a tremendous boon that Apple is increasing the default memory option from 16 GB to 32 GB. … [Read more...] about Apple Increases the Storage of the iPad to 32 GB
Obamas Slated to become Most Lucrative Presidential Authors in History
In the delightful children's book, Duck for President, an endearing little simple farm duck decides to change the world. He works his way up to President of the United States, and at the end of the book, he retires to the farm to write his memoirs, of course.It's a very Presidential thing to do, along with going on paid speaking tours. Many citizens may not even realize how … [Read more...] about Obamas Slated to become Most Lucrative Presidential Authors in History
Barnes and Noble Experiences a $7.9 Million Loss on the Nook
Barnes and Noble has just announced their latest financial results and things continue to look dire for the Nook. The bookseller generated $41 million for Nook branded hardware, accessories and e-books, but after expenses they ended up losing $7.9 million, which was an overall decline of 24.5% on the quarter.In the last four years Nook revenue continues to dwindle. In their … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Experiences a $7.9 Million Loss on the Nook
Amazon Announces All-New: Fire HD 8
Amazon has just announced a new Fire 8 HD tablet that is currently available for pre-order for $89.99. This new device will start shipping out on September 21st.The Fire 8 HD features an 8 inch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 800 and 189 PPI. Underneath the hood is a Quad-core 1.3 GHz processor and 1.5 GB of RAM. There are two different options for internal storage: 32 … [Read more...] about Amazon Announces All-New: Fire HD 8
Bliyoo Reaches an Agreement with 3 Major Publishers
Bliyoo launched in the Netherlands in 2015 and they offer an unlimited service for e-books and digital magazines. The company is one of the most established players and have now caught the attention of major publishers.VBK Overamstel and WPG have just committed thousands of bestselling titles. This includes new releases from Niccolò Ammaniti, Tess Gerritsen, Sophie … [Read more...] about Bliyoo Reaches an Agreement with 3 Major Publishers
New Harry Potter eBooks Not So New?
First, JK Rowling turned children's books on their head. Then she managed to turn digital publishing and self-publishing on its head. Then she turned the work of being a crossover author on its head. She even managed to turn the concept of being rich on its head. So why are readers so outraged over the very old concept of blog-to-book now that Rowling has tried her hand at … [Read more...] about New Harry Potter eBooks Not So New?
Bowker Issues a Report on the State of Self-Publishing
Bowker has just published a massive new report and self-publishing is on the rise. There has been a 21% increase in the number of titles between 2014 and 2015 for print and e-books combined. ISBN registrations for self-published titles have grown more than 375% since 2010, climbing from 152,978 ISBNs to 727,125 ISBNs.“ISBN registrations capture a significant portion of the … [Read more...] about Bowker Issues a Report on the State of Self-Publishing
Here is the Good e-Reader Liveblog of the Apple iPhone 7 Event
Apple is holding a massive media conference at 10 AM PST. The company is expected to announce the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, second generation iWatch and new Beats Headphones with wireless and wired capabilities.It is expected that Apple will forgo the headphone jack and the new AirPods and Beats headphones will plug into the lighting connector. The two new phones will come … [Read more...] about Here is the Good e-Reader Liveblog of the Apple iPhone 7 Event