Barnes and Noble has partnered with tablet maker E FUN to have their Nook Reading App bundled on all of their devices. Anyone who purchases a new E FUN tablet will be able to get free access to six digital magazines; WeightWatchers, Men's Health, Shape, Reader's Digest, Rachel Ray every day, and Better Homes & Gardens. "We are pleased to team up with Barnes and Noble to … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Partners with E FUN for New Nook Initiative
Archives for August 2017
GVIDO Dual Screen Sheet Music Reader is Delayed
The GVIDO dual screen digital sheet music reader was supposed to be released on September 20th 2017, however, the product is now delayed until October 10th 2017. The company has disclosed that the firmware is not ready yet and there seems to be a hardware problem that needs to be addressed. The GVIDO features two 13.3-inch E Ink Carta screens that are grafted together by a … [Read more...] about GVIDO Dual Screen Sheet Music Reader is Delayed
Dasung PaperLike PRO Review
The Dasung Paperlike Pro is a secondary E Ink monitor for your computer, laptop or tablet. This model was designed to be an update from the original model that came out a few years ago. The big selling points is that it has an HDMI port, which negates the need for complex firmware. Users will be able to read, edit code or even watch videos. Hardware The PaperLike Pro … [Read more...] about Dasung PaperLike PRO Review
What new Kindle will Amazon release this year?
Amazon plans on releasing at least one new e-reader this year. This revelation stems from a recent E Ink Holdings financial report. They proclaim that in the next two quarters their revenues will increase due to an order from Amazon. The Kindle Oasis has recently been discontinued in Canada and the United States. There is no estimated date in which they will be back in … [Read more...] about What new Kindle will Amazon release this year?
E Ink Generates $26 Million in Q2 2017
E Ink has generated $26.6 million in profit for the second quarter of 2017. Gross margin stood at 39.48% for the six-month period, up from 35.16% of a year earlier. One of the big reasons E Ink is doing so well is primarily due to Boyue e-readers from JD in China and electronic shelf labels. E Ink has reported that in the second half of 2017 they will be making significant … [Read more...] about E Ink Generates $26 Million in Q2 2017
D&D Beyond is Utterly Amazing
D&D Beyond is a new online system that sells digital editions of all of the rule books and campaigns. It is a great place to store all of your character sheets so you can make edits and add new spells/skills on the fly. One of the most exciting elements is that it offers a marketplace where Dungeon Masters can sell their homebrew modules. Many people have tablets and … [Read more...] about D&D Beyond is Utterly Amazing
Barnes and Noble Unveils Podcasts and Nook First Look
Barnes and Noble has just launched a new e-book promotional system called Nook First Look that offers readers a chance to buy e-books at a discount before they are released to the public. Every month the bookseller will release two or three different titles and offer varying degrees of savings.This month B&N is offering Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives by Josie Brown via … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Unveils Podcasts and Nook First Look
Scribd Launches Curated Lists by Gretchen Rubin, Tim Ferriss, and Walter Isaacson
Scribd has just launched an author advisory council with a bunch of popular authors.Gretchen Rubin Tim Ferriss, and Walter Isaacson will develop curated reading lists and will participate in select events. One of the most important aspects about the Advisory Council is that these authors will keep Scribd up to date on the important trends in the publishing industry and help … [Read more...] about Scribd Launches Curated Lists by Gretchen Rubin, Tim Ferriss, and Walter Isaacson
ReMarkable e-Reader is going to ship on August 29th
The 10.3 inch ReMarkable ereader has been in development for many years and the company has announced that they will begin shipping 11,000 units to people who pre-ordered in on August 29th.This dedicated note taking device has garnered a tremendous amount of buzz, primarily due to their high-friction pen tip that has over 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity, but it costs … [Read more...] about ReMarkable e-Reader is going to ship on August 29th
Everything you need to know about the 2018 Audie Awards
The first deadline for the 2018 Audie Awards are due August 22nd 2017 for audiobooks published from November 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017. The second phase is due October 17, 2017 and includes all titles issued from August 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017. Finalists will be notified February 2018 and the Audie Award ceremony will occur May 31st 2018 in New York. How to submit … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about the 2018 Audie Awards