In unsurprising news, yet another study has concluded that children prefer, interact with, and retain information better when reading a print book instead of an ebook. In this recent study, the example cited was actually toddlers, and the data demonstrated in some way that the children interacted more readily and more profoundly with the text when holding a print book instead … [Read more...] about Children Prefer Print Books…Are We Still Surprised?
Archives for March 2019
There is a Huge Sale on Kindle Voyage e-Readers
The Kindle Voyage was officially discontinued last year, but Amazon often turns to Woot to sell their remaining stock. There is some very big deals happening right now for brand new Voyages ($125), Open Box ($114) and refurbished units ($89). If you are looking for an extra e-reader to use or have never owned one before, it is worth it to capitalize on these savings.The … [Read more...] about There is a Huge Sale on Kindle Voyage e-Readers
Texture is shutting down on May 28th
Texture is an unlimited magazine subscription platform and Apple acquired it last year. All of the digital magazines on the platform have been successfully integrated into Apple News+. Apple News+ launched this past week on all iOS devices and for a low monthly fee you get access to digital magazines and a select number of digital newspapers. Apple has announced that they are … [Read more...] about Texture is shutting down on May 28th
E Ink Advanced Color E-Paper First Look
E Ink has been developing Advanced Color E-Paper for a number of years and there is one single product that is out in the wild. A pilot of the solution is on display at the Front Entrance of Isetan Shinjuku Main Store in Tokyo, Japan, from Wednesday, February 20 to Tuesday, March 26. Good e-Reader was live on the scene for the product launch and we have a video that gives you a … [Read more...] about E Ink Advanced Color E-Paper First Look
Amazon releases 5.11.1.1 update for the Kindle
Amazon has just pushed a new firmware update to every single Kindle released after the Paperwhite 2. Version 5.11.1.1. One of the big new features has to do with translations, which allow you to translate a specific word or body of text to a different language. The Kindle now supports Afrikaans, Catalan, Icelandic, Swedish and Welsh. They have also added a new keyboard layout … [Read more...] about Amazon releases 5.11.1.1 update for the Kindle
Should e-readers adopt Fast Charging?
E-Readers these days are quite powerful. Boyue e-readers have a octacore processor and the upcoming Wisky EE Pad has a decacore. These devices all run Android and if you are using apps on a regular basis you will drain the battery in a matter of days. The first generation Kindle Oasis with the accompanied case with a built in battery only lasts less than a week. It is time … [Read more...] about Should e-readers adopt Fast Charging?
How digital is the future of publishing books?
Some industries have feared the rise of digitalisation more than others. The book sector was particularly shocked when Amazon introduced the first Kindle in 2007 and started into a new era of digital books. Publishers felt the need to protect printed sales and would often hold back on digital publishing for a few weeks to give their paper editions a “fighting chance.”12 … [Read more...] about How digital is the future of publishing books?
Boyue Likebook Mimas vs Sony Digital Paper DPT-CP1
The Sony Digital Paper DPT-CP1 and Boyue Likebook Mimas both have 10.3 inch screens and they are both are designed to replace paper. They have digital note taking functionality and support freehand drawing with various software driven features. You can edit and make annotations on PDF files, although the Likebook is running an open version of Android, so you can install your … [Read more...] about Boyue Likebook Mimas vs Sony Digital Paper DPT-CP1
Pocketbook wins Red Dot Award
In 2019, designers and manufacturers from 55 countries entered more than 5,500 products in the Red Dot competition. The international jury comprises experienced experts from different disciplines and has been convening for more than 60 years in order to select the year’s best designs. Both PocketBook Touch HD 3 and PocketBook Touch Lux won the award in the category of … [Read more...] about Pocketbook wins Red Dot Award
Wisky launches Kickstarter Campaign for E-Pad
Wisky has just launched a crowdfunding campaign for their E-Pad writing slate. It has just hit Kickstarter for $449 for the early bird perk and then the price will increase to $699 when the device ships later this year, but there is no definite date yet.The Wisky E-Pad features a 10.3 inch E Ink Mobius display with a resolution of 1872 x 1404 with 227 PPI. It has both a … [Read more...] about Wisky launches Kickstarter Campaign for E-Pad
Kindle e-Readers will receive Sort by Read and Unread soon
Amazon will be pushing out a firmware update sometime in April that will give all Kindle e-Readers the ability to sort by read and unread ebooks in the library. The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4 has already received the 5.11.1 update, but every single Kindle model after the Paperwhite 2 will receive this new feature sometime in the next few weeks. There is not many sorting options … [Read more...] about Kindle e-Readers will receive Sort by Read and Unread soon
Google wants to make local news relevant again
Google News is launching a new initiative to make local news relevant again. They have partnered with newspaper publishing company McClatchy to develop a sustainable business models for local news publications. As part of the ongoing Google News Initiative, there will be local news coverage to three mid-sized communities in the US that currently suffer from a dearth of a lack … [Read more...] about Google wants to make local news relevant again
People are buying ebooks and tech devices from Amazon while Drunk
We have all been slightly or totally inebriated and purchased something online. Sometimes there is a bit of regret once the credit card bill comes in, but sometimes a shiny new Kindle will ease the pain. A recent survey found that drunk shopping is an estimated $45B per year industry and the most popular website people visit, is Amazon.The Hustle recently found that the … [Read more...] about People are buying ebooks and tech devices from Amazon while Drunk
Apple News+ is an unlimited magazine and newspaper subscription
Apple News+ is a new unlimited magazine and newspaper subscription service that gives you access to more than 300 magazines and newspapers. “We believe in the power of journalism and the impact it will have on your lives,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook.The magazines that apart of the Apple News+ platform stem from their Texture acquisition last year. Some of the magazines part of … [Read more...] about Apple News+ is an unlimited magazine and newspaper subscription
E Ink generated a strong profit in 2018
E Ink is the company responsible for virtually all of the e-paper displays that every single e-reader in the world. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Boyue, Kobo and Onyx Boox all employ their screens. Due to the sheer amount of new devices that came out in 2018, E Ink was able to generate $84.84 million dollars USD for the year, although total profit was down 6% from 2017.Buoyed … [Read more...] about E Ink generated a strong profit in 2018
Will you buy the new Kindle with front-light and Audible?
Amazon announced last week that a new Kindle was going to come out in the first two weeks of April. This is the first entry level Kindle with a better e-paper display and an adjustable front-light to read in the dark. It is going to retail for around $89, which is a solid price, but the Paperwhite is a better overall e-reader. Will you purchase the new Kindle?The entry … [Read more...] about Will you buy the new Kindle with front-light and Audible?