Apple News+ originally launched in Canada and the United States and now the subscription service is available in Australia and the United Kingdom. Apple highlights major British publications such as The Times, FourFourTwo, Esquire, Empire, Hello!, Cyclist and Grazia. UK subscribers can also access US publications including the Wall Street Journal. Notable Australian … [Read more...] about Apple News+ is now available in Australia and the UK
Archives for September 2019
New York Times is now tracking Graphic Novels
The New York Times is now tracking graphic novels again in their bestseller list. This is largely due to Marvel and DC graphic novels having increased sales, in addition to manga. The Times stopped including graphic novels in their bestseller list in 2017. Starting October 2nd they will now be available online and in print on October 20th.“We are thrilled to bring back to … [Read more...] about New York Times is now tracking Graphic Novels
Kindle e-readers need a mandatory firmware update to work
Older Kindle e-readers need a mandatory firmware update in order to continue to purchase ebooks from Amazon. This includes the Kindle DX, Kindle Keyboard, Kindle Basic 4th and 5th generation, Kindle Paperwhite 2012, Kindle Touch and many others.This update needs to be installed by October 1, 2019 or you will be unable to use the Kindle services on your device. The update … [Read more...] about Kindle e-readers need a mandatory firmware update to work
The Best 7.8 inch e-readers that money can buy
There has been an influx of 7.8 inch e-readers with adjustable front-lit displays that have hit the market in the past year. This screen size hits the sweet spot with most readers, because there is a lot of screen real estate for text and it is still pocket friendly.Boyue Likebook MarsThe Mars is an Android e-reader that retails for $199. This device has a 7.8 inch E … [Read more...] about The Best 7.8 inch e-readers that money can buy
1 in 5 Americans listen to audiobooks
Roughly seven-in-ten U.S. adults (72%) say they have read a book in the past 12 months in any format, a figure that has remained largely unchanged since 2012, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted Jan. 8-Feb. 7, 2019. Print books remain the most popular format for reading, with 65% of adults saying they had read a print book in the past year. Digital books are … [Read more...] about 1 in 5 Americans listen to audiobooks
Lots of companies are joining the Universal Stylus Initiative
The Universal Stylus Initiative (USI) announced 12 companies with products using the USI 1.0 Specification today. USI 1.0 is the first open standard active stylus protocol on the market and should jumpstart stylus technology.USI 1.0 replaces proprietary approaches with a single solution allowing a stylus to be used across a wide range of touch-enabled devices, including … [Read more...] about Lots of companies are joining the Universal Stylus Initiative
Indigo Books is launching Plum Plus subscription program
Indigo Books and Music is the largest bookselling chain in Canada and they are launching a new $39 per year subscription program for Plum Members, called Plum Plus. Plus subscribers will have access to several perks, including free shipping, a 10% discount on almost everything at Indigo, Chapters, Indigospirit and Coles stores, and VIP access to promotions and events. The … [Read more...] about Indigo Books is launching Plum Plus subscription program
Android 10 GO is perfect for e-readers
Android Go was released in 2018 and targeted entry level smartphones in developing worlds. Google says that 1,600 Android Go devices released by 500 manufacturers across more than 180 countries have been released in the past 14 months. This OS is perfect for e-readers because running the full version of Android, which everyone does, depletes battery life, because of all of the … [Read more...] about Android 10 GO is perfect for e-readers
Here is the note taking experience on the Onyx Boox MAX3
The Onyx Boox MAX3 is one of the best digital note taking devices on the market. It all begins with the stylus, which was totally revised, it weighs more and has a bigger grip to take notes, it is way better than their flimsy styli of yesteryear. The MAX3 is the current king of digital note taking, in addition to their handwriting and voice to text AI system.The Digital … [Read more...] about Here is the note taking experience on the Onyx Boox MAX3
StorySign turns books into sign language
Storysign is an an app available for Android and iOS. It translates children’s books into American Sign Language, the world’s most popular version and used by deaf people in the US and Canada. This app was created by Huawei in partnership with Penguin Random House.There are approximately 32 million deaf children globally and many struggle to learn to read, often due to a … [Read more...] about StorySign turns books into sign language
Amazon announces a bevy of new Alexa products
Amazon wants to include their Alexa voice assistant in all corners of our home and body. Today at their annual Alexa event the company announced earbuds, glasses, Echo Studio, which will compete against Sonos, Google Home and Apple and a ton of other things.One of the more interesting things Amazon announced today were the Echo Buds -- $130 earbuds with 5 hours of battery … [Read more...] about Amazon announces a bevy of new Alexa products
Apple devices receive highest customer satisfaction score
The American Customer Satisfaction Index has jus rated Apple iPads and Macs as having the number one spot in customer satisfaction rating out of all of the tablet and PC makers for 2019. The report stated "In the overall industry rankings, Apple stays on top for a second year with a stable and high ACSI score of 83, and its customers have by far the highest expectations. … [Read more...] about Apple devices receive highest customer satisfaction score
Hands on Review of the Pocketbook InkPad 3 Pro
Pocketbook is one of those e-reader brands that do not lock you into a specific ecosystem and allow you to load in your own ebook collection or load in titles purchased at other retailers. The Pocketbook InkPad Pro is a new flagship e-reader that does it all. It is waterproof and has Bluetooth, in addition to having a larger screen than the Kindle Oasis.HardwareThe … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Pocketbook InkPad 3 Pro
Mudita Pure is a new E Ink Phone
Michal Kicinski is one of the richest men in Poland and owes most of his fortune to the Witcher/Cyberpunk video games. He started a new company called Mudita and is in the process of launching an E Ink phone sometime in the next few months.The Mudita Pure features a 2.84 E Ink Carta HD display with a resolution of 600x480 and 270 PPI. They are billing the screen tech as … [Read more...] about Mudita Pure is a new E Ink Phone