The Onyx Youngy Boox is a new 10.7 inch e-reader that displays color. This device is utilizing a special Red, Green and Blue color filter applied on top of the E Ink Carta HD layer. The resolution is only 150 DPI because the requirements that greyscale and the color filter needs to display content.This device is primarily aimed at the educational sector and has a camera … [Read more...] about Onyx has just developed a color e-reader
Archives for October 2018
Amazon TV: The Next Big Thing?
The Internet has greatly changed how we consume content, no question about it. For instance, online streaming services have become synonymous with modern television. This is because we have become accustomed to watching our favorite videos including TV shows and movies “on demand” i.e. available 24 hours a day and easily accessible on our massive LED screens that we take pride … [Read more...] about Amazon TV: The Next Big Thing?
Pocket Redesigns iOS App and now has Amazon Polly for Article Playback
Pocket has just redesigned their flagship app for the iPad and iPhone for the first time since 2012. They have a more minimalist interface with more white space and a tremendous reduction in information density. If you prefer a dark mode or sepia mode, you can also choose that as your app-wide color scheme. Even the typography and fonts have also been updated with ones that are … [Read more...] about Pocket Redesigns iOS App and now has Amazon Polly for Article Playback
Onyx is going to release the Boox Nova Plus soon
The Onyx Boox Nova has a Plus edition that is going to be available soon. The specs are similar to the regular Nova edition except it has a glass based screen and an active digitizer layer for the accompanied stylus. You can think of this device as a combination ebook reader and note taker.The Nova Plus will feature a 7.8 E-Ink Carta HD screen with a resolution of 1872×1404 … [Read more...] about Onyx is going to release the Boox Nova Plus soon
Amazon is conducting US press briefings for the new Kindle
Over the course of the past 24 hours, Amazon has been conducting a series of press briefings for mainstream media outlets in North america. A new Kindle e-reader is going to be formally announced next week and select journalists in San Francisco and Seattle have seen it in person. I have been told that this is the new Kindle Paperwhite 4 and this will be the first time this … [Read more...] about Amazon is conducting US press briefings for the new Kindle
Onyx Boox Poke is going to hit store shelves in November
Onyx Boox has confirmed with Good e-Reader that the world's first six inch quad-core e-reader will be available sometime in November. This device features 6 inch E-Ink Carta HD display with a resolution of 1072×1448 with 300 PPI. Underneath the hood is a 1.2 GHZ quad core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, 2500 mAh battery, USB-C and according to the 2019 Onyx Boox … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Poke is going to hit store shelves in November
Onyx Boox Nova e-reader will be released in November
The Onyx Boox Nova is one of the most eagerly anticipated e-readers of the year. It will be the first Onyx branded device that is aimed at readers, instead of professionals. It will be available to purchase sometime next month.The Nova will feature a 7.8 E-Ink Carta HD screen with a resolution of 1872×1404 and 300PPI. Underneath the hood is a 1.6GHZ quad core processor, … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Nova e-reader will be released in November
Is Self-Publishing Still a Flash in the Pan? Yeah, Right.
In case you were waiting for the hoopla surrounding self-publishing to die down, there's some unfortunate news from Bowker: the number of ISBNs issued for self-published books just reached one million last year. That may not seem like a lot--surely there are more than one million self-published books, right?--but remember, that's only the number of books whose ISBNs were issued … [Read more...] about Is Self-Publishing Still a Flash in the Pan? Yeah, Right.
Remarkable experiences email vulnerability and issues new firmware update
The Remarkable Writing tablet has been experiencing outages with their send to email functionality that allows users to email documents and PDF files. The company has admitted they disabled email a few days ago and customers were greeted with the error message “Failed to send to [email address]". Remarkable has just issued a new firmware update that is being pushed out over the … [Read more...] about Remarkable experiences email vulnerability and issues new firmware update
The Tolino Shine 3 is available now
The Tolino Shine 3 e-reader was just announced today and this new device replaces the Shine 2, which was released in 2015. The big selling points with this model is twice the amount of internal storage and it now has a capacitive touchscreen display, instead of an infrared. The Shine 3 also has a color temperature system, which is the same one the Vision and EPOS … [Read more...] about The Tolino Shine 3 is available now
BN Press Now Offers Pre-Orders, But Why?
Barnes & Noble is still clinging to life despite years-long rumors that almost every aspect of the business model is at death's door. With physical stores closing and the Nook constantly rumored to be on the chopping block, it's hard to know what to believe.So the recent announcement that B&N's Press (formerly Nook Press, the self-publishing wing of the company) is now … [Read more...] about BN Press Now Offers Pre-Orders, But Why?
There will be a new Amazon Kindle Announced on October 17th
Amazon is going to be announcing a new Kindle e-reader on October 17th. The company posted a teaser image on their Weibo account in China and the product will be officially unveiled at the Zhuzhong Art Museum. Local media have received private invitations from Amazon to attend the unveiling event. I believe this e-reader is likely going to be the Kindle Paperwhite 4, that has … [Read more...] about There will be a new Amazon Kindle Announced on October 17th
Onyx is launching Boox Digital Signage in 2019
Good e-Reader has exclusively learned that Onyx Boox plans on launching a digital signage solution sometime in 2019. The company is going to release a 42 inch and 31.2 version and the naming convention is tentatively called Boox Signage.Boox Signage will feature an E Ink screen and it remains to be seen if they will use Mobius or Carta. The 42 inch screen will have a … [Read more...] about Onyx is launching Boox Digital Signage in 2019