Barnes and Noble has been beta testing a new Android app for the past three months and it is called Browsery. It is a gathering place for readers who talk about books with the same passion you do. Rooted in the core elements of the Barnes & Noble store experience – browsing, community, and conversation – Browsery helps you find your next favorite book through the knowledge and … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Browsery for Android Now Available
Archives for March 2018
Apple Releases New iPad with Apple Pencil Support
Apple released a new 9.7 iPad with Apple Pencil support today. It will keep the existing starting price of $299 for students and the Apple Pencil will be available for $89. The general public will have to pay $329 and $99 for the Apple Pencil. Since this tablet is basically geared towards schools, Apple has updated Pages, Numbers, and Keynote – all of which now support Apple … [Read more...] about Apple Releases New iPad with Apple Pencil Support
Acer is going to release the first Chrome OS Tablet
Acer is going to be launching the world's first Chrome OS tablet next month for $329. The Chrombook Tab 10 will primarily be marketed as a digital note taking device and will come with a Wacom EMR stylus. It will also have Google Play support, so you will be able to download tons of apps. The Chromebook Tab 10 features a 9.7 inch screen with a resolution of 2048×1536 with … [Read more...] about Acer is going to release the first Chrome OS Tablet
5 Hidden Kindle Features Every Student Should Be Using
When it comes to e-readers, the Amazon Kindle is a popular choice among students due to its convenient, user-friendly and accessible functions. This tablet harnesses the vast bandwidth of Amazon on a compact mobile touchscreen, so you can find research materials, take lecture notes and catch up on textbook chapters without missing a beat. With its massive suite of tools, the … [Read more...] about 5 Hidden Kindle Features Every Student Should Be Using
People Spend more Money on Movies and Music than Books
The popularity of iTunes, Netflix, Spotify and other services are now outpacing book sales for the first time ever. Consumers in the United Kingdom spent a record £7.2bn last year on all forms of music, video and games, from CDs, DVDs and vinyl records. That surpassed the £7.1bn spent on the audiobooks, books, ebooks, magazines and newspapers The Entertainment Retailers … [Read more...] about People Spend more Money on Movies and Music than Books
Good e-Reader Radio – Onyx Boox Note, InkBook and Audible News
The Good e-Reader Radio show has been chronicling the e-reader and ebook industry since 2010 and today Michael talks about the new Onyx Boox Note and what it brings to the table. Inkbook is working on a new 8.6 and 10.3 inch e-reader, not much is know about it yet. There is a new Audible scam right now on Ebay, which promises to save hundreds of dollars for consumers. … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Radio – Onyx Boox Note, InkBook and Audible News
WattPad is looking to break into China?
WattPad is one of the largest self-publishing platforms in the world and the company has a total monthly audience of over 65 million people who spend more than 15 billion minutes a month using the platform. According to the company 90% of its traffic is from mobile, with the average user spending 30-minutes per day using the platform. In January WattPad led a $50 million dollar … [Read more...] about WattPad is looking to break into China?
Pirate Websites Received 300 Billion Visits Globally
Online piracy is at record highs and they have received 300 billion visits in 2017, which is a 1.6% increase compared to the year prior. More than half of all these visits (53%) are going to streaming sites, making that the most popular piracy tool. Torrent sites and direct download portals still have a significant user base, but follow at a respectable distance. The United … [Read more...] about Pirate Websites Received 300 Billion Visits Globally
Scammers are Selling Audible Accounts with Tons of Credits
There is a new scam that has popped up on Ebay in the last several months, which takes advantage of Audible audiobook credits. Users are selling individual accounts ranging from 2 credits for a few dollars to 36 credits for $38. Last year Audible closed a loophole that prevented users from buying accounts with lots of credits and gifting them to their main account. Here is … [Read more...] about Scammers are Selling Audible Accounts with Tons of Credits