Dasung is quickly becoming a popular brand for people who need an e-paper display and want to hook it up via HDMI to their laptop or PC. The monitor doesn't emit a harsh backlight that can lead to eye issues, headaches, and insomnia. With the Dasung e-ink monitor, your eyes will be protected while writing code or browsing the internet. It can be a replacement for computer … [Read more...] about Dasung Paperlike Pro Carta 13.3 E-Ink Monitor Now Available in the US
Archives for April 2018
E-Readers Accounted for 70% of EInks Revenue in 2017
The Amazon Kindle Oasis, Kobo Aura one, Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 3 and the Sony Digital Paper screens are all powered by E-Ink. The E-paper company has just announced that in 2017 they generated $521.58 million dollars and 70% of their revenue derived from e-readers. “We expect the e-reader segment to weaken amid a slack season. Moreover, clients are transitioning to … [Read more...] about E-Readers Accounted for 70% of EInks Revenue in 2017
New Alexa update for Fire 7 and Fire HD 8 tablets
Starting this week, Fire 7 and Fire HD 8 (2017) owners can enjoy a new way to interact with Alexa on their tablets. Instead of pressing down on the Alexa button, Fire owners can simply use their voice to ask Alexa to play a song, turn off the lights, start or pause a movie. Amazon said to use Alexa hands-free functionality on the Fire 7 and Fire HD 8 tablets across the room, … [Read more...] about New Alexa update for Fire 7 and Fire HD 8 tablets
Scribd has 750,000 paying subscribers
Scribd is one of the largest unlimited audiobook and ebook websites in the world and they currently have 750,000 paying subscribers. Scribd has seen a double-digit increase in engagement since its shift to an unlimited model in February 2018, and the company’s growth rate has averaged 50% year-over-year. Key indicators point to continued strong growth. I talked some people … [Read more...] about Scribd has 750,000 paying subscribers
Here is how writing on PDF files works on the Onyx Boox Note
The Onyx Boox Note is a 10.3 inch digital note taking device, but not everyone is going to freehand draw or handwrite notes. Some people are going to be editing PDF files for their business, classwork or personal use. PDF editing is quite different than the note taking app, there are a few things you need to know about. Pressure sensitivity is incompatible with PDF files, … [Read more...] about Here is how writing on PDF files works on the Onyx Boox Note
eBook Piracy is on the rise in 2018
Pirate websites received 300 billion visitors last year and ebooks represent a small, but growing segment. Digimarc and Nielsen conducted a recent study that reveals 41% of all adult e-book pirates are aged between 18 and 29 but perhaps surprisingly, 47% fall into the 30 to 44-year-old bracket. The remaining 13% are aged 45 or up. There are also some surprises when it comes to … [Read more...] about eBook Piracy is on the rise in 2018
Champagne Gold Kindle Oasis Available April 11th
The Champagne Gold Amazon Kindle Oasis will start shipping out to customers placed pre-orders on April 11th and people can place new orders will have theirs shipped out soon thereafter. The regular graphite version has been out of stock for the past three weeks, but Amazon will be getting a new supply and has promised that they will begin shipping it out on April 19th. Many … [Read more...] about Champagne Gold Kindle Oasis Available April 11th
Good e-Reader Radio – Apple Processors, B&N, Kindle and e-reader news
Welcome back to another compelling edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show! Today Michael discusses the news about Apple developing their own processors and how the Intel stock has taken a nosedive. Kobo is going to be releasing a new e-reader soon called the Clara HD, find out all about it. Additionally B&N released a new social media app and part of Amazon's success is … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Radio – Apple Processors, B&N, Kindle and e-reader news
Kindle Scout is no longer accepting new submissions
Kindle Scout is a crowdsourced platform where authors post their books in a bid to get published by Amazon. Readers vote on the books that resonate with them and can directly talk to the author. Since 2014 Scout has been responsible for the publication of over 200 books and they have all received an advance of $1,500 and a 50% eBook royalty rate. Amazon has just confirmed with … [Read more...] about Kindle Scout is no longer accepting new submissions
Remarkable Writing Tablet on Sale for $499
The Remarkable Writing Tablet is one of the best 10.3 inch writing tablets on the market, but they are seeing increased competition from the Onyx Boox Note and the upcoming Sony DPT-CP1. In order to stay relevant the company is running a limited time promotion and you can buy one today for $499 from the Remarkable Store. This is a fairly good deal because this price provides … [Read more...] about Remarkable Writing Tablet on Sale for $499