This year Dropbox implemented a three device limitation for free accounts and if you wanted to add all of your smartphones and tablets, you would have to pay a monthly subscription. A couple of weeks ago Kobo introduced full Dropbox support for the Kobo Forma, so you can add in any ebooks from your cloud storage and copy them to your library. One of the things that went … [Read more...] about Dropbox for the Kobo Forma does not count as one of your devices
Archives for October 2019
The best e-readers ever made
There are hundreds of e-readers that have been released since the Rocketbook in 1997. Dozens of brands have existed over the years and most released innovative products. The Kindle was the first model that saw mass market appeal, Ectaco released the first color e-reader and Kyobo had the first model with Mirasol technology, a competitor to E Ink. What is the best e-reader ever … [Read more...] about The best e-readers ever made
Flush screens vs sunken screens – an e-reader comparison
The vast majority of e-readers have a flush screen and bezel with a glass layer or sunken screens that either use a capacitive touchscreen layer or Infrared technology. There has been lots of confusion on what e-reader technology provides the best user experience. Good e-Reader seeks to address all of your questions with a new video.Sunken screens on e-readers is very old … [Read more...] about Flush screens vs sunken screens – an e-reader comparison
Are you buying a new e-Reader for Black Friday?
There are only a few e-readers that have not been announced this year, that will be released in the next month or two. The vast majority have already been issued and popular ones include the Kindle Oasis 3, Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 7.8, Kobo Libra H2O, Likebook Alita and the Onyx Boox MAX3. Every year on Black Friday Amazon heavily discounts their entire line of … [Read more...] about Are you buying a new e-Reader for Black Friday?
Kobo Writing Life now accepts Audiobook submissions
Writing Life is the self-publishing arm of Kobo and when authors submit an ebook, it is sold across all of the various markets where Kobo sells digital content, which is most of the world. Kobo also launched an audiobook store in 2017, they sell titles on an individual basis and also have a subscription based system. You cannot play audiobooks on any of their E Ink devices, … [Read more...] about Kobo Writing Life now accepts Audiobook submissions
The Advantages of Digital Publishing
In the modern world how people consume media is ever-changing and far more involved due to advances in technology making the overall industry move faster than it did in the past. The internet has changed several different industries for example, before the advent of the internet to go to a casino you had to commute there.Media is also rapidly changing in much the same … [Read more...] about The Advantages of Digital Publishing
Apple Glasses and Amazon Glasses might be the future of books
Apple is planning on releasing a pair of AR glasses in the first few months of 2020. Apple’s AR glasses will only carry a display, camera sensors, and wireless connectivity electronics, making them lighter and less battery hungry than Hololens 2 and other AR glasses. Also, the glasses will reportedly be less expensive than the competition, this is because the vast majority of … [Read more...] about Apple Glasses and Amazon Glasses might be the future of books
Online bookstores can be sued if they are not accessible for blind people
The US supreme court has passed a ruling that online retailers can be sued if their websites are not optimized for blind people. This is due to a lawsuit filed by a blind user against Domino’s Pizza and the justices turned down an appeal from Domino’s and let stand a U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling holding that the Americans With Disabilities Act protects access not … [Read more...] about Online bookstores can be sued if they are not accessible for blind people
How to Improve English Writing Skills with CustomWritings.com
In our lives, we need to master various skills. One of those skills is writing. Whichever sphere we are in, this is the thing that determined how well-educated and smart a person is.Excellence is not reached in several days. It takes desire, flexibility, and willingness to be life long learner. Depending on the field where you work or study, writing takes different … [Read more...] about How to Improve English Writing Skills with CustomWritings.com
Why You Should Consider Reading On A Tablet
If you are an avid reader then you probably already have your own way of doing things. While some people enjoy reading a book with a hardback, others prefer to read on a tablet or a Kindle. The way that you read is totally up to you but if you are looking for something a little different then why not consider reading on a tablet?In this article, we are going to tell you … [Read more...] about Why You Should Consider Reading On A Tablet
Top Five Gambling Related e-Books Currently Available
There are many people that like to gamble on a variety of things, and these gamblers are always looking for ways to improve and make a better profit from the bets they place. To do this, many people turn to those who have been there and done it all before, with these professional gamblers writing how-to guides for those looking to learn. Here we take a look at the top five … [Read more...] about Top Five Gambling Related e-Books Currently Available
Would you buy a Kindle for the Kids?
Many adults purchase a Kindle e-reader because it taps into the largest digital ecosystem in the world. Kids though are not a highly targeted demographic, but Amazon is getting serious about selling Kindles to kids.Amazon has just announced a new entry level Kindle that is aimed at your children. Kindle Kids Edition is a new reading experience designed just for kids—now … [Read more...] about Would you buy a Kindle for the Kids?
The Dasung Not an e-reader crowdfunding campaign has gone dark
Dasung is a Chinese company that specializes in E Ink Monitors and they released a crowdfunding campaign last year for their Not an e-reader. They raised around $252,000 CAD on their Indiegogo campaign and they have not posted anything in over two months and only shipped a few units to early customers. The campaign has stopped accepting new perks, which means nobody can place … [Read more...] about The Dasung Not an e-reader crowdfunding campaign has gone dark