The era of the digital native still hasn't morphed to include education, at least not according to new findings from Patricia A. Alexander and Lauren M. Singer. Their study and review of other sources over the past many years find that students might perceive they do better when they use a digital textbook, but the measurable outcome doesn't support that perception. One of … [Read more...] about Students Still Don’t Interact with Digital as Effectively as Print
Archives for October 2017
Oynx Suspends Development on their Boox Writer
Onyx debuted an E-ink typewriter in April and called it the Boox Writer. It had a detachable keyboard that allowed users to write and also featured pen input, so you could sketch on the screen. Onyx has confirmed with Good e-Reader that they are suspending development on the Boox Writer and it will not be turned into a commercially viable product. There was obviously a clear … [Read more...] about Oynx Suspends Development on their Boox Writer
Instaread Audiobook Store Launches on iOS
Instaread is an iOS app that lets busy people get key insights from the most sought-after nonfiction books in 15 minutes or less. We hire professional writers and journalists to extract insights and takeaways and present them in easy-to-digest written and audio formats. Users pay $7.99 per month and they can access audio summaries of full books. As of today, through Findaway, … [Read more...] about Instaread Audiobook Store Launches on iOS
Audiobooks.com Launches in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is dominated by Audible and they have a huge market share. This has prompted Audiobooks.com to launch a new service and this will give customers a choice. Audiobooks.com is the second largest player in North America and they frequently give out deals and discounts to encourage people to purchase more content from their platform. The service launches with … [Read more...] about Audiobooks.com Launches in the United Kingdom
The Top e-Readers of 2017
Good e-Reader reviews every single e-ink device in the world and we know a thing or two about digital reading and hardware. This year a ton of new e-readers have been announced or have been on sale for a number of weeks. If you are looking to purchase a new device in the next few months or to give as a gift to a loved one, this is the definitive video for you. The Kindle … [Read more...] about The Top e-Readers of 2017
Amazon and B&N E-Book Settlement Credits Are Being Disbursed
Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo are beginning to dispatch e-book settlement credits to users accounts. This is the second time this year that this has occurred and people who used their previous credits to put towards more e-books have suddenly received more. The main reason extra credits are being sent out is because there was a large percentage of users who did not bother … [Read more...] about Amazon and B&N E-Book Settlement Credits Are Being Disbursed
WattPad Unveils Premium Subscription Plan
WattPad is a digital storytelling platform and the company has just unveiled a new premium subscription plan for their Android and iOS apps. It will provide an advertising free experience and will cost $5.99 per month or $59.99 for a one year. “Wattpad as a product has always been free to the readers, free to the writers, so this is the first time we have done something like … [Read more...] about WattPad Unveils Premium Subscription Plan
Digital Book World Conference Has Been Sold
The Digital Book World conference has been one of the only events in the United States that exclusively focused on digital publishing and eBooks. It used to be relevant three or four years ago when everyone was still trying to wrap their heads around self-publishing and best practices for EPUB creation. This sort of thing is commonplace now and all sorts of events now have … [Read more...] about Digital Book World Conference Has Been Sold
Tom Hanks Narrates his own Audiobook of Short Stories
Actor Tom Hanks has just released a new audiobook and ebook of short stories entitled Uncommon Type: Some Stories. Like his films, which range from courtroom dramas to war and espionage thrillers to unconventional romances and more, Hanks covers a wide spectrum in his debut collection of short stories in a host of styles, situations and settings. The book was written over a … [Read more...] about Tom Hanks Narrates his own Audiobook of Short Stories
E-Readers are Undergoing a Resurgence in 2017
The second generation Amazon Kindle Oasis has provided a financial windfall for E-Ink Holdings, the company that powers the e-paper display. E-Ink has reported that they have experienced a four year high for September. EIH September revenues reached NT$1.691 billion (US$56.03 million) for September, up 3.3% on month and 11.3% on year. Revenues for the third quarter of 2017 … [Read more...] about E-Readers are Undergoing a Resurgence in 2017
Major Publishers Proclaim eBooks Represent 20% of Total Sales
Over the course of the past few years major publishers have consistently reported that ebook sales have been declining steadily. This has resulted in a number of publishing executives to become disillusioned with the format. Penguin Random House CEO Markus Dohle recently stated that “Book markets have seen growth in most countries, slow, but continuous growth,” Dohle said, … [Read more...] about Major Publishers Proclaim eBooks Represent 20% of Total Sales
Here is what you need to know about the Waterproof Kindle Oasis
Amazon is releasing a second generation Kindle Oasis at the end of the month. It has a large seven inch screen and can play audiobooks from Audible via Bluetooth. One of the most exciting features is that it is waterproof, but there are a number of lingering concerns on where you can use it and where you cannot. The Kindle Oasis has a IPX8 rating which means it can stay … [Read more...] about Here is what you need to know about the Waterproof Kindle Oasis
Overdrive is Including an Audiobook for their Big Library Read Program
Overdrive Big Library Read is a program that runs a few times a year and each e-book title has an unlimited number of loans and no wait list for a two week period. In the past, Overdrive has just focused on e-books, but for the first time ever they now have an audiobook participating in the program. For the next two weeks The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett will be available in … [Read more...] about Overdrive is Including an Audiobook for their Big Library Read Program
New Bookeen Saga e-Reader is being released in November
Bookeen has just announced a new e-reader that has the same characteristics as the Nolim, which they released earlier this year. The Bookeen Saga has a built in case that is available in black, green, yellow and blue. It features a six inch Carta display with a resolution of 1024 × 758 and 213 PPI. You have around 8GB of storage to store your e-books It has 4 buttons on the … [Read more...] about New Bookeen Saga e-Reader is being released in November
CreateSpace Is Closing Its Online Bookstore
Amazon owns CreateSpace, the print-on-demand solution that allows indie authors to produce print editions of their work and then seamlessly integrate them into Amazon's online bookstore. CreateSpace started out as an independent company before being bought by the online retailer some time ago, and as such, CS has kept its own online bookstore in operation all this time. But … [Read more...] about CreateSpace Is Closing Its Online Bookstore
Onyx Boox Announces MAX2 PRO, Note and Canvas e-Readers
Onyx Boox has exclusively unveiled three new devices today with Good e-Reader. The Onyx Boox MAX2 is a 13.3 inch flexible e-ink Carta note taking device, the Note is going to compete against the Remarkable, and the Canvas is 9.7 inches. These devices all feature dual touch, which means you can use a stylus or your fingers. The Onyx Boox MAX2 The MAX2 surpasses that … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Announces MAX2 PRO, Note and Canvas e-Readers