Google has just launched an app called Chrome Canvas and it is accessible with any internet browser. You can draw, take notes and everything is automatically saved to your Google account and can be exported as a png file. Chrome Canvas is a basic app and doesn’t come with any advanced bells or whistles that many dedicated drawing apps have. The app allows you to select a … [Read more...] about Google Chrome Canvas is a digital note taking web app
Archives for 2018
Tolino Shine 3 Unboxing Video
The Tolino Shine 3 came out in October and this e-reader primarily appeals to people who speak German. The digital bookstore primarily has titles in this language, although the UI and menu system appeals to people who speak English. This device is well designed and is a great 3rd generation model to their mid-range portfolio. The Shine 3 features a six inch capacitive … [Read more...] about Tolino Shine 3 Unboxing Video
Energy Sistem Pro 4 e-Reader is now available
Energy Sistem has not released a new e-reader for a number of years and it was speculated that they exited the space and were going to solely focus on their wireless headphones and speaker business. The company has just unveiled a brand new device called the Energy Sistem Pro 4 and it is now available for €149.00. The Energy Sistem Pro 4 features a 6 inch E-Ink Carta HD … [Read more...] about Energy Sistem Pro 4 e-Reader is now available
Indie bookstores sales increase by 5% in 2018
Independent bookstores in the United States have seen their revenue increase by 5% in 2018. This news stems from American Booksellers Association's CEO Oren Teicher who thanked publishers for their support. He cited the drop of the cost of books over the past few years is a direct result of bookstores generating more revenue. He also praised efforts to increase pre-order sales … [Read more...] about Indie bookstores sales increase by 5% in 2018
The best ebook and e-reading apps for Android – 2018
There are hundreds of millions of people that are using an Android phone, tablet or e-reader. They primarily rely on apps to consume digital content and there is no shortage of them. This list is not going to promote the mainstream apps like Kindle, Kobo or Nook, merely because everyone is already aware of them. Instead, our best apps of 2018 list will focus on e-reading apps … [Read more...] about The best ebook and e-reading apps for Android – 2018
What is your favorite way to consume ebooks?
There is no shortage of ways to consume ebooks. E-Readers tend to be the most popular among voracious readers because it is the closest you can get to mimcing real paper. Smartphones are in our pockets all of the time and they rely on apps and ditto with tablets, although they tend to be left at home. Some people also like reading on their laptop at school or work, others use … [Read more...] about What is your favorite way to consume ebooks?
Tate Publishing Crooks Receive 20 Years, Nearly $1M in Restitution
In a victory for indie authors, the founder and CEO of vanity press Tate Publishing and his son who worked with him have been sentenced to a total of about twenty years in prison for taking money from authors for services they never provided. The jail sentences for a variety of charges have been suspended, meaning Richard and Ryan Tate will not have to serve that time as long … [Read more...] about Tate Publishing Crooks Receive 20 Years, Nearly $1M in Restitution
These are the most popular Ebooks and Audiobooks from the public library
Overdrive is the largest digital distributor of audiobooks and ebooks. The vast majority of public libraries in Canada and the United States do business with them. Many people who are not in a position to spend hundreds of dollars each month to satiate their literary thirst end up borrow books on their smartphones, tablets or e-readers. Today, Overdrive has just … [Read more...] about These are the most popular Ebooks and Audiobooks from the public library
Amazon and Google have the last Cloud Readers
The Amazon Kindle Cloud Reader and Google Play Books Cloud Reader systems allow users to read ebooks they have downloaded for free or purchased in all of the major internet browsers. The provide fully functional e-reading experiences where the text, spacing, margins and fonts can be changed. Barnes and Noble and Kobo had their own online readers that they ran for a few years, … [Read more...] about Amazon and Google have the last Cloud Readers
Apple is giving away 6 free audiobooks read by celebrities
Apple iBooks is giving away six free audiobooks to keep people entertained during the holiday seasons. All of these titles are classics and in the public domain. Many of the audiobooks are read by Kate Beckinsale, Kelsey Grammer, Karen Gillan and Tituss Burgess. The audiobooks can be accessed by the iBooks app or iTunes. If you click on any of these links they will open up … [Read more...] about Apple is giving away 6 free audiobooks read by celebrities