Good e-Reader has launched a Premium WACOM stylus that is compatible with most digital note taking devices. This stylus is made of a very high durable plastic and has a hefty weight of 13g, the lapel clip is made of a brushed aluminum. The nib is made of plastic, which means you never have to replace it and it has over 4,096 degrees of pressure sensitivity. There is an eraser … [Read more...] about Introducing the Good e-Reader Premium Stylus
Archives for October 2019
Scribd is now available in Mexico
Scribd has expanded their audiobook and ebook subscription service into Mexico. There are around 60,000 Spanish titles available from all of the big publishers and subscription costs are $8.99 per month. Over the course of the past year, there has been a significant number Mexican users that have subscribed to Scribd and this motivated the company to provide localized … [Read more...] about Scribd is now available in Mexico
BenQ e-reading lamp review
There are many e-readers that do not have a front-lit display. This is very evident with older e-readers and digital note taking devices that are 13.3 inches. BenQ has released an e-reading lamp that solves this issue.Do your eyes sometimes hurt when you’re working on your computer, reading a book, doing paperwork or even just playing on your mobile device? You may be in a … [Read more...] about BenQ e-reading lamp review
Amazon has released a news app for Fire TV
If you have an Amazon Fire TV streaming television box, Amazon has just released a news aggregation app that will automatically playback all of the latest news stories. You can watch news clips and live feeds from popular news providers such as CBS News, Bloomberg, HuffPost, Yahoo, Reuters, Sports Illustrated, Entertainment Weekly and more. Then, the next time you want to watch … [Read more...] about Amazon has released a news app for Fire TV
Boyue Likebook Mars will receive Android 8 soon
Boyue is designing a new UI for all of their e-readers. Their entire line of devices are all running Google Android 6.0 and in the next few weeks the Likebook Mars will be the first device that will be upgraded to Android 8.0. This will provide a tremendous advantage, because users will be able to run more apps, that require a modern version of Android. This includes Libby, … [Read more...] about Boyue Likebook Mars will receive Android 8 soon
Now is the best time to buy a Kindle
The Amazon Kindle line of e-readers is the most popular and trusted brand in the United States and the company has not really run many sales in 2019. This is changing the closer we get towards Christmas and today Amazon announced a bevy of discounts on all of their devices.The new entry level Kindle with an E Ink Carta screen and a front-lit display that was originally … [Read more...] about Now is the best time to buy a Kindle
Let’s take a tour of the E Ink Booth at CEATEC 2019
E Ink travels all over the world at various technology events and showcases their e-paper technology. The company was recently in Japan at CEATEC 2019 and Peter has documented all of the new products. This includes the JustWrite technology that provides a latency free writing experience, color e-readers, smartphones, printers, privacy shields and a ton of other … [Read more...] about Let’s take a tour of the E Ink Booth at CEATEC 2019
Amazon released some Kindle Black Friday sales early in the UK
Amazon is going to be heavily discounting most Kindle e-readers all over the world and the first preview of things to come are happening in the United Kingdom. The Kindle Paperwhite 4 regular price is £119.99 and it has been discounted to £89.99, which is a 25% savings. Meanwhile the Fire 7 tablet regular price is £49.99 and it is on sale for £34.99, a 35% savings. Finally the … [Read more...] about Amazon released some Kindle Black Friday sales early in the UK
Overdrive Libby introduces Dark Mode on Android and iOS
Overdrive has just updated their Libby app with dark mode support for Android 10 and iOS 13. Dark mode replaces the white background aspects with black, reducing the strain on your eyes. You’ll see these improvements throughout the browsing experience, on your shelf, and while enjoying your borrowed books and audiobooks.Apple says 50% of its iPhones are already running on … [Read more...] about Overdrive Libby introduces Dark Mode on Android and iOS
Boyue Likebook Muses back in stock on the Good e-Reader Store
The Boyue Likebook Muses was discontinued a few months ago and was one of their successful e-readers. It was replaced by the Likebook Alita, which has a higher price tag, due to the glass based screen. One of the big advantages of the Muses is that it does not have a glass layer, so writing feels more natural on the e-paper screen. Good e-Reader now has a few dozen Muses back … [Read more...] about Boyue Likebook Muses back in stock on the Good e-Reader Store
What e-reader brand do you trust?
E-Readers started to gain mainstream popularity when Amazon released the Kindle in 2007. Ever since then, a multitude of players started to develop their own devices and digital ecosystems. Most went out of business and took users purchases with them, leading to breach of trust in the entire digital reading experience. There are only a handful of players left standing. Amazon, … [Read more...] about What e-reader brand do you trust?
Facebook is launching a dedicated news tab
Facebook is going to be implementing a dedicated news tab for web and mobile in the next few weeks. News Corp has reached a deal to let Facebook feature headlines from The Wall Street Journal and other Dow Jones media properties, as well as the New York Post. Other publications that have agreed to participate include the Washington Post, BuzzFeed News and Business Insider and … [Read more...] about Facebook is launching a dedicated news tab
Barnes and Noble announces Nook Haul
Barnes and Noble has just unveiled a new program to populate your Nook e-Reader. It is called Nook Haul and it includes a slew of noteworthy & bestselling eBooks that are 50% off. Fill your Nook with beloved bestsellers from favorite authors. … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble announces Nook Haul
ebook sales declined 7% in August
Digital book sales fell 7.3% in August 2019, this is the first time the format declined in the past two months. This is likely because not many new bestseller titles have been released and we should see the format pickup again in November and December.Ebooks were not the only thing that declined in August, but book sales across the board. Publisher net revenue for Trade, … [Read more...] about ebook sales declined 7% in August