Amazon is thought to be developing a waterproof Kindle that they will likely release within the next six months. This upcoming device will have the same CPU as earlier models and the not much will change in terms of internal storage. The resolution will 1440 X 1080 and have 300 PPI, the screen will also be completely flush with the bezel. The only thing that will really be … [Read more...] about Will you buy a waterproof Kindle?
Archives for April 2017
Amazon Underground Android App Store is Closing This Summer
The Amazon Underground App Store was a bold experiment that was launched in 2015. The main premise was to offer paid apps for free and Amazon would pay developers depending on the amount of time that users were engaged. The money Amazon would pay app development companies stemmed from banner and video advertisements. Amazon has just announced that Underground is shutting down. … [Read more...] about Amazon Underground Android App Store is Closing This Summer
UK Readers Abandon eBooks at an alarming rate
Readers in the United Kingdom are suffering from screen fatigue and are abandoning e-books and embracing print. Sales of consumer ebooks plunged 17% to £204m last year, the lowest level since 2011. This has resulted in a number of companies to go out of business such as Blinkbox Books and the Sainsburys digital bookstore. Things got so bad that and Barnes and Noble fled the … [Read more...] about UK Readers Abandon eBooks at an alarming rate
Barnes and Noble Hires a New CEO with No Bookselling Experience
Barnes and Noble has just hired their fourth CEO since 2013 and his name is Demos Parneros. He has been promoted within the booksellers own ranks, where he acted as chief operating officer for the last five months.Prior to joining B&N, Parneros served as President, North American Stores & Online at Staples, Inc. He joined Staples in 1987 as a General Manager and … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Hires a New CEO with No Bookselling Experience
New York Public Art Project is Giving Away 4,000 copies of Handmaid’s Tale
There is a renewed interest in the 1985 book a Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. There is an upcoming HULU adaptation of the book, starring Elisabeth Moss and people are clamoring to buy, borrow or read by whatever means necessary Atwood’s original source material. This has prompted a new public artwork project in New York City to give away 4,000 free copies of the book for … [Read more...] about New York Public Art Project is Giving Away 4,000 copies of Handmaid’s Tale
Audiosear.ch Launches New Podcast Search Directory
Discovery is one of the biggest problems facing the audiobook, e-book and podcasting industry. There are so many out there, finding quality content can be a real challenge. Audiosear.ch is a podcast specific search engine that allows you to search for specific shows, topics, people, and even direct quotes.Audiosear.ch has been around for awhile, but they have just launched … [Read more...] about Audiosear.ch Launches New Podcast Search Directory
HP Announces IonTouch Displays powered by E Ink
HP has just announced a new piece of technology called IonTouch that utilizes E Ink. They will be used on all sorts of products from visitor badges to embedded displays for printers and fax machines.The new technology consists of an IonTouch imager and 2.5-inch rewritable display media, with the former printing digital content, such as photos, QR codes or text messages, … [Read more...] about HP Announces IonTouch Displays powered by E Ink
25% of Youth Lie about Reading Lord of the Rings
We have known forever that people lie about the amount of books they have read or about specific books, such as Gravity's Rainbow. A new survey from The Reading Agency, a British organization dedicated to promoting reading polled 2,000 adults in the United Kingdom and found that 41% of respondents admitted to having lied about the amount and kinds of books they’ve read.Men … [Read more...] about 25% of Youth Lie about Reading Lord of the Rings
The Good e-Reader 6.8 is now available on Kickstarter
The Good e-Reader 13.3 inch e-reader was the first product we ever released and many users wanted something smaller and more affordable. This was the reasoning behind our new 6.8 inch Android e-reader! It has a WACOM screen so you can interact with the device with gestures or use the accompanied stylus. This will allow you to take notes, make highlights and annotations. You can … [Read more...] about The Good e-Reader 6.8 is now available on Kickstarter
The Ongoing Curse of Author Bullying
Over the years, a number of authors--both high profile and never-heard-ofs--have suffered under the joint efforts of internet trolls who come together to leave one-star reviews, often on books they've never bought, never read, and never heard of. Entire blogs have been created about author bullying and the just as guilty behavior of some authors who've attempted to take matters … [Read more...] about The Ongoing Curse of Author Bullying
Americans are swapping bookstores
Barnes and Noble has proclaimed that by the end of the fiscal year, they will close eight stores in the United States. Amazon is filling the gap, the Seattle company has just recently opened up a new bookstore in Chicago and plans on opening a New York location in the coming months.Amazon is the number one bookseller in the United States, they have a stranglehold on … [Read more...] about Americans are swapping bookstores
The Guardian is no longer including articles on Apple News or Facebook
The Guardian has pulled out of Apple News and Facebook Instant Articles. The UK newspaper was one of Apple's launch partners and had included every single story on their platform. The move is a clear sign of displeasure in how these platform-publishing initiatives have treated the business needs of the Guardian. Many publisher have complained that the revenue they generate from … [Read more...] about The Guardian is no longer including articles on Apple News or Facebook
Reading eBooks and Manga is Glorious on the Good e-Reader 6.8
The Good e-Reader 6.8 is the first e-reader in the world that has a touchscreen layer and a WACOM. You will be able to use the stylus to interact with the screen or your fingers, this makes it ideal for reading e-books or manga This device will be available soon via Kickstarter for $199.Many companies such as Amazon and Kobo simply release devices and rely on external … [Read more...] about Reading eBooks and Manga is Glorious on the Good e-Reader 6.8
Freewrite E-Ink Typewriter Review
The Freewrite was initially designed to be a replacement to a laptop or a computer while at the cottage or on vacation. It is a niche device that is primarily aimed at authors who want to eliminate distraction from their daily life. There is no internet browser or email, it is a singular purpose device that features a small E Ink screen and a mechanical keyboard. It has a WIFI … [Read more...] about Freewrite E-Ink Typewriter Review