A new campaign is going to launch in the second week of November by Sourcebooks and Publishers Weekly called Love Your Bookstore. Free books will be sent out to people who post on Instagram and Twitter who use the hashtag #loveyourbookstore. Basically to win free stuff all you need to do is post a photo, quote, or story about your favorite bookstore. Bookstores who want to … [Read more...] about How much do you love bookstores?
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Freewrite Traveler E Ink Typewriter will be available soon
Astrohaus released the Freewrite Typewriter a few years ago and many people liked the old school aesthetics. It had great physical keys and an E Ink screen that made it easy for authors to work on blog posts, research papers or even a novel. It did not require an always on internet connection to get your work done, but did have a switch to turn on WIFI to sync all … [Read more...] about Freewrite Traveler E Ink Typewriter will be available soon
HiSense A6 is a new smartphone with an E Ink screen
HIsense has released a few E Ink smartphones in the past, most notably the A2 that was released last year. The company has just unveiled the A6 which will be available this November for 499€ and will be launched in France and then the rest of Europe next year. The Hisense A6 features a 6.1 inch AMOLED display on the front and a 5.6-inch E Ink Carta HD screen on the back. … [Read more...] about HiSense A6 is a new smartphone with an E Ink screen
Amazon Kindle Unlimited is now 50% off for new subscribers
Amazon Kindle Unlimited is running a promotion where you can get a six month subscription for $4.99 per month, or $29.97 for the entire term. It normally costs $9.99 per month, so you are getting 50% off. This deal is only eligible for new subscribers who live in the United States. You can read any ebook you download on your Kindle e-reader, Fire tablet or any of the official … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Unlimited is now 50% off for new subscribers
Why Research Is Important When Starting Up In Investing
Starting up in the world of investment can be an exciting venture, but is often one that leaves newbies stranded in confusion. Time and time again, they’ll be encouraged to conduct research but too many are breaking out into the markets without sufficient preparation. Conducting thorough research into your chosen market, what investing is and how it works and ultimately how … [Read more...] about Why Research Is Important When Starting Up In Investing
This is the new Kobo e-reader and it will be released on October 16th
The Kobo Spain Twitter account posted an image of a new Kobo e-reader that will be released on October 16th. The Kobo Forma or Kobo Shape features two physical page turn buttons. The bottom image looks like the square, but the portrait mode image right behind it looks like a typical e-reader. Kobo filed an FCC application for this new device a few months ago, but it does not … [Read more...] about This is the new Kobo e-reader and it will be released on October 16th
The B&N Nook is on its deathbed
Barnes and Noble has no plans to release a new e-reader this year and the bookseller has moved the entire Nook section to the back of the store in almost 600 locations in the United States. The old display areas have been torn down and thrown in the garbage. The Nook e-reading app for Android and iOS has not been updated since April and I have been told by the engineers that … [Read more...] about The B&N Nook is on its deathbed
Dasung is releasing an e-reader that can play video
Dasung has been releasing E Ink secondary monitors for a number of years. They draw power by being plugged into a computer via a series of cables, including HDMI. The company is breaking the mold and is going to be starting an Indiegogo campaign for an e-reader that can play video and also function as a secondary monitor. The new Dasung product features a 7.8 E-ink Screen … [Read more...] about Dasung is releasing an e-reader that can play video
Readmoo launches MooInk Plus in Taiwan
Readmoo launched an e-reader last year called the MooInk in Taiwan and the company has just launched a new device called the MooInk Plus. The hardware was designed by the South Korean company Ridibooks and Readmoo contributed the software and digital bookstore. The Readmoo Plus features a 7.8 inch E Ink Carta display with a resolution of 1404 x 1872 and 300 PPI. It is … [Read more...] about Readmoo launches MooInk Plus in Taiwan
iPhone XS Max wins an award for best smartphone display screen
There is a large demographic of people that use their smartphone to read ebooks and the daily news. The brand new iPhone XS Max has just won an award from DisplayMate for the best smartphone display for their Super Retina OLED screen technology. The review says that Apple's latest phone sets or matches a few records. The most important ones are the absolute color accuracy, … [Read more...] about iPhone XS Max wins an award for best smartphone display screen