The Amazon Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are still ongoing and there are dozens of e-readers and tablets on sale. In order to populate your device full of digital content, Amazon has discounted hundreds of Kindle books. Each of these titles are written by indie authors and some bestselling ones, the prices range from $1.00 to $3.00. Amazon is also running a huge weekend … [Read more...] about Amazon has discounted hundreds of ebooks this weekend
Archives for November 2018
E Ink is expanding their manufacturing capabilities
The e-Reader industry has enjoyed a tremendous resurgence in the past twelve months and many companies are seeing success with their ebook readers. There were more e-readers released this year, than any other year. E Ink has disclosed that they are getting so many orders that they plan on expanding their manufacturing capabilities next year, to keep up with demand.President … [Read more...] about E Ink is expanding their manufacturing capabilities
Pocketbook releases massive new update for the Inkpad 3
The Pocketbook Inkpad 3 is one of the best e-readers the company has ever made and the large 7.8 inch screen is really solid for ebooks. We reviewed this model earlier this year and were really impressed on the industrial design. Pocketbook has just pushed out a massive new firmware update that adds a bunch of new functionality, such as new audiobook player and revised internet … [Read more...] about Pocketbook releases massive new update for the Inkpad 3
Read & Play: Why Reading Will Improve Your Poker Game
We all know that poker requires skill, but just how exactly are we meant to improve that skill? Here, we’ve explored how reading could be the hobby that all poker players should pick up as well as some of the best books to read.Why All Poker Players Should Read MoreFootball players require agility. Basketball players need accuracy. Rugby players must have the brute … [Read more...] about Read & Play: Why Reading Will Improve Your Poker Game
Image Comics is no longer offering DRM-Free Editions
Image Comics was an early adopter of offering most of their comics without any digital rights management. Since 2013 they allowed users to shop directly on their website and download comics to their computer and easily load them on their smartphone, tablet or e-reader. A few weeks ago the comics publisher decided to no longer offer DRM-Free comics on their website and gave … [Read more...] about Image Comics is no longer offering DRM-Free Editions
Xiaomi might be developing an e-reader
Xiaomi developed a prototype e-reader last year and it was shelved as the company started to focus on smart home accessories. It looks like they might be doing something e-reader related sometime in 2019, as they are trying to work out publishing deals, so they can sell ebooks right on the device.Many executives a Xiaomi have responded recently on various forums and Twitter … [Read more...] about Xiaomi might be developing an e-reader
Could Motorola See a Revival Through the eReader Market?
At the turn of the new millennium, Motorola was a powerful force in the developing digital technology market. 2004's RAZR was the best-selling clamshell ever, and the company reported net sales of $5,180 million for the year. Since that time, however, they have seen a considerable downshift in market worth and public viability, with their business having diminished to the point … [Read more...] about Could Motorola See a Revival Through the eReader Market?
Amazon accidently leaks customer names and email addresses
Amazon has emailed thousands of users to tell them their username and email address was leaked on their website. When contacted for comment, Amazon said that neither its website nor any of its systems had been breached and that it has “fixed the issue and informed customers who may have been impacted.” It did not reveal the number of accounts affected or which countries the … [Read more...] about Amazon accidently leaks customer names and email addresses
Wiley will be creating hundreds of new audiobooks
Wiley specializes in academic and business related ebooks. The company currently has over 2,000 audiobooks that are primarily sold through Audible, although other retailers only account for a small percentage of sales. Wiley has just ironed out a distribution deal with RBMedia and will be creating 650 audiobooks over the next three years. In this agreement, RBmedia will serve … [Read more...] about Wiley will be creating hundreds of new audiobooks
Good e-Reader is now available on Amazon Alexa
Good e-Reader is now available as a Flash Briefing on Amazon Alexa. This includes the Alexa app for Android and iOS, in addition to the Echo line of smart speakers. Alexa will read all of the latest headlines and the news articles, which is ideal if you prefer the audio editions of our stories.Getting started with adding Good e-Reader to your device is easy. If you are … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader is now available on Amazon Alexa
Barnes and Noble Plans to Open 15 New Stores in 2019
Barnes and Noble plans on opening up to 15 new stores in 2019. Some of these are existing stores that are closing down due to the high price of a new lease and others will be new areas. Carl Hauch, VP of stores said that roughly one-quarter of the 2019 stores be in new locations.Many of the new stores that are going to be opening will be smaller in size. Existing bookstores … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Plans to Open 15 New Stores in 2019
Amazon Alexa to get a special Newscaster Voice
Amazon is developing a customized Alexa Voice to read the news. Currently Alexa reads the news, but uses the same voice when you issue it commands or search results. Amazon has created a special version of the voice that sounds the same as a quintessential evening newscaster.Everyone is familiar with the “newscaster” voice style; it has a unique flow and emphasis atypical … [Read more...] about Amazon Alexa to get a special Newscaster Voice
Black Friday Deals for e-readers – Roundup – Updated Constantly
This Black Friday there are many deals and discounts for e-readers. Good e-Reader is running a promotion where every single device we sell will be discounted by at least $20 or more! Amazon, B&N, Onyx, Remarkable, Sony and a number of other vendors are doing their own promotions.Remarkable - Take $100 off a reMarkable today. Offer good for a limited time only. The … [Read more...] about Black Friday Deals for e-readers – Roundup – Updated Constantly