The Mobiscribe e-reader has been an Indiegogo sensation and the company behind it has raised over $622,000 in capital. The device should be shipped sometime in May for early bird backers and another big batch should be available in August. Good e-Reader has received a review unit in our studio and would like to provide you all with an unboxing and first look. The Mobiscribe … [Read more...] about Here is a preview of the Mobiscribe e-reader
Archives for April 2019
There will be no more Yotaphone, the company is bankrupt
Yota devices was a Russian company and they produced the YotaPhone. This device had two different generations that were available. The original YotaPhone debuted in 2013 and had widespread availability. a few years later the YotaPhone 2 was announced, but it never arrived in the United States. A Chinese company bought a 65% stake in Yota Devices and released the YotaPhone 3 … [Read more...] about There will be no more Yotaphone, the company is bankrupt
Onyx Boox MAX2 Pro in Black is available early May
The Onyx Boox MAX 2 Pro had limited availability when it was released earlier this year. The body of the e-reader was white and this was to celebrate the company's Diamond Anniversary. They only manufactured a certain number of them and they were completely sold out a month later. Onyx has disclosed to Good e-Reader that the MAX2 Pro is going to make a return, this time for … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox MAX2 Pro in Black is available early May
This is the big reason why we don’t own ebooks
Digital books have been available to mainstream consumers for the past ten years. Prior to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and other platforms, authors sold PDF files online online or a myriad of other proprietary formats. Whenever you purchase an ebooks from a major retailer, you do not own it, instead you are licensing it. If a retailer goes bankrupt or shutterers their … [Read more...] about This is the big reason why we don’t own ebooks
Onyx Boox releases 2.1.1 update for Max2, Note, Nova and Poke Pro
Onyx Boox has just released a new firmware update for the entire MAX2 series, Note series, Nova series and the Poke Pro. The 2.1.1 update that simplifies the note taking experience and this includes new color options for when you export the document to your PC/MAC smartphone or tablet. This is the full changelog for the 2.1.1 Onyx Boox Update. Reading … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox releases 2.1.1 update for Max2, Note, Nova and Poke Pro
Amazon will continue to support the Kindle in China
Amazon is shuttering their domestic e-commerce marketplace business in China. Shoppers in China will no longer be able to buy goods from other third-party merchants , but they still will be able to order from the United States, United Kingdom, Denmark and Japan via Amazon’s global store. Amazon.cn will continue to operate normally and this means that the millions of Kindles … [Read more...] about Amazon will continue to support the Kindle in China
EL James Has a New Book Out and We Only Have Ourselves to Blame
It was bad enough when billionaire Christian Grey had his violent way with recent-teenager Anastasia Steele. The 50 Shades trilogy showed that there are no limits to how much book fans are willing to consume, and that self-published Twilight fan fiction could potentially take off in a traditionally-published way. But somewhere between they hype surrounding the movie … [Read more...] about EL James Has a New Book Out and We Only Have Ourselves to Blame
Ebooks are experiencing a crisis of confidence
A few weeks ago Microsoft closed their digital bookstore and customers have lost access to all of the ebooks they paid for. This is not a small startup, where people throw their hands up in the air and exclaim "oh well." Microsoft is an established giant and the fact that they failed at ebooks proves that Amazon dominates the entire US market and it is impossible to compete … [Read more...] about Ebooks are experiencing a crisis of confidence
Will you buy the Onyx Boox Note Pro?
The Onyx Boox Note Pro is now available and this e-reader features a large 10.3 inch screen and the main selling points is that it has a glowlight and color temperature system. This will allow users to work in all lightning conditions now. The Note PRO features a 10.3 inch E-ink Mobius and Carta HD display and a resolution of 1872×1404 and 227 PPI. It has a WACOM screen for … [Read more...] about Will you buy the Onyx Boox Note Pro?
Ukrainian government states piracy is threatening national prosperity
The Government of the Ukraine is launching a massive campaign called Operation Pirates. It has garnered support from media companies, broadcasters, and anti-piracy groups. This might be due to the United States Trade office from putting the Ukraine on their Notorious Markets list. The campaign is spearheaded by the Ukrainian cyberpolice under the watchful eye of division … [Read more...] about Ukrainian government states piracy is threatening national prosperity
Unboxing the brand new Amazon Kindle Basic 2019
The entry level Kindle has just been refreshed and it came out last week. This device now has an adjustable front-lit display and a E Ink Carta HD display. It has the ability to buy audiobooks from the Kindle store and they can be listened to with a pair of wireless headphones or external speakers. The entry level Kindle e-reader features a 6 inch E Ink Carta display with a … [Read more...] about Unboxing the brand new Amazon Kindle Basic 2019
Pirating ebooks is an offence against moral justice
There are millions of people who do not buy ebooks or other digital content and pirate it instead. This is offending the sensibilities of Sir Philip Pullman who is the president of the Society of Authors. He has signed a joint letter to Business Secretary Greg Clark alongside 32 other concerned writers – including Doctor Who screenwriter Malorie Blackman, historian Sir Antony … [Read more...] about Pirating ebooks is an offence against moral justice
You can send ebooks to your Kindle with Alexa
Amazon has just unveiled new functionality to add or delete audiobooks and ebooks on your Kindle e-reader using Alexa. This system is setting the stage for eventually incorporating Alexa into the Kindle in a more meaningful way. I think this new Alexa functionality will be best used for deleting content on your Kindle. There is no easy way to delete samples or things you … [Read more...] about You can send ebooks to your Kindle with Alexa
Here are a few reasons to use VPN when surfing the Internet
The reason why the Internet is insecure is obvious: it is open and uncontrolled. Anyone who has the necessary knowledge and tools can access a huge amount of data passing through the network. International corporations and their regional offices cover the continents, but they must also communicate with each other. Distance becomes a barrier, and the Internet is the only way to … [Read more...] about Here are a few reasons to use VPN when surfing the Internet
74% of Audiobook listeners prefer smartphones
Audiobooks are the fastest growing segment of digital publishing and the United States is the market that drives the vast majority of sales. In 2017 $2.5 billion was spent on audiobooks and every year 46,000 titles are produced and there is around 375,000 in circulation. 54% of American audiobook users being under the age of 45, and 74% of listeners preferring their smartphones … [Read more...] about 74% of Audiobook listeners prefer smartphones
Free Dropbox plans are limited to 3 devices
Dropbox is very popular for people who have a multitude of e-readers and store their ebooks in the cloud. Things are changing and this will not be a viable solution anymore because Dropbox has quietly discontinued support for an unlimited number of devices and you can only have 3 connected devices under the free plan. If you want all of your e-readers, smartphones or tablets … [Read more...] about Free Dropbox plans are limited to 3 devices