Scribd has just raised $58 million in capital from various companies, including Spectrum Equity. The last time they had a funding round was in 2015 and to date they have raised a total of $106 million in venture capital. Scribd has confirmed to Good e-Reader that they intend on using the money to hire more staff, expand into other markets and get access to a copious amount of … [Read more...] about Scribd intends on expanding into other markets
Archives for November 2019
Onyx Boox releases new firmware update for the Nova Pro
Onyx Boox has just released a firmware update for the Note Pro and the Nova Pro, two of their most successful e-readers of 2019. Other Onyx branded devices that run Android 6.0 should also receive this update later in the week. There are many new enhancements to the stock e-reading app and digital note taking experience.E-Reading1. Now highlights on flow documents can … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox releases new firmware update for the Nova Pro
The Amazon Kindle is the most successful e-reader ever
The Amazon Kindle is the most successful line of e-readers ever made. It is the oldest brand continiously developing and selling them. They absolutely dominate the American market, having an estimated 75% market share in the United Kingdom it is closer to 95%. Ask any random person on the street if they have heard of the Kindle before, and the vast majority will say yes, they … [Read more...] about The Amazon Kindle is the most successful e-reader ever
Barnes and Noble and Kobo have a Black Friday Page, but have no products
Barnes and Noble and Kobo are expected to have a number of their e-readers devices on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The two companies have developed landing pages for their deals, but so far there are no products that are listed.The Barnes and Noble Black Friday page is completely blank, there are a number of links that point various gift guides, but these go to … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble and Kobo have a Black Friday Page, but have no products
Is an Audiobook Cafe a Dream or a Nightmare?
The world of books is a source of inspiration for several aspects of the entertainment industry and beyond. This includes the leisure and dining sectors too, such as restaurants and cafés. Japan is notorious for the most ingenious venues designed after popular books, manga, and genres in general. For example, Alice’s Fantasy Restaurant in Shinjuku offers the ultimate Alice in … [Read more...] about Is an Audiobook Cafe a Dream or a Nightmare?
What is next for Kobo?
Kobo started out as an Indigo Books and Music pet project, that quickly became its own autonomous company. During some lean years they were sold to Rakuten in 2011 and much needed cash was injected into the company, allowing it to expand. “That propelled us to expand into 12 new countries in 12 months,” Tamblyn said. “As a small Toronto startup, we had to learn everything from … [Read more...] about What is next for Kobo?
2 Polish publishers launch Inverso, an audiobook and ebook store
Two of the largest Polish publishers have just launched an online bookstore that sells audiobooks, ebooks and print titles. Prószyński i S-ka and Czarna Owca have just unveiled Inverso, which gives Polish readers a chance to buy all of the titles they are offering, with minimal friction.Prószyński publishes popular Polish writers, including Katarzyna Puzyńska, Maria … [Read more...] about 2 Polish publishers launch Inverso, an audiobook and ebook store
Amazon Kindle Black Friday Deals are now Live
If you were looking to get some massive last minute savings on various Kindle e-readers as a gift for Christmas or a new device for yourself, Amazon has just put the Black Friday deals live for Canadian, UK and US customers.In the United States, the 4th generation Kindle Paperwhite starts at $84.99 for the 8GB model and the entry-level Kindle Basic is marked down to $59, … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Black Friday Deals are now Live
Onyx Boox Note Pro receives a massive firmware update
The Onyx Boox Note Pro is a lovely e-note and is significantly cheaper than the Note 2, many people dig the glass based display. Onyx has just released a huge update for this device and it brings a number of enhancements to the ebook reading experience. E-Reading: 1. Highlights on flow documents can be exported to third-party services (EverNote, OneNote). 2. Add a right-left … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Note Pro receives a massive firmware update
Color e-paper is being tested by some big name companies
E Ink has disclosed at its quarterly earnings teleconference that their revenue in the first 10 months of this year dropped by 1.25% year-on-year and they generated $379 million USD. They mentioned that their revenue will decline in the next two months, even though a number of new e-readers have been released by Bookeen, Pocketbook and Onyx Boox.E Ink President Johnson Lee … [Read more...] about Color e-paper is being tested by some big name companies
September was a great month for audiobooks, ebooks and print sales
This past September was a great month for books. Overall publisher revenue for the month was $1.54 billion, an increase of 8.4% as compared to September of 2018. Total sales in 2019 so far were $11.4 billion, an increase of 4.0% over the same period last year.Paper formats once again dominated Trade, accounting for $588.1 million, or 75.2% of the category’s $782.2 million … [Read more...] about September was a great month for audiobooks, ebooks and print sales
Onyx Boox Bluetooth Remote Unboxing
Onyx Boox has released a new Bluetooth Remote Control that allows you to interact with various E-Notes such as the MAX 3 and Note 2, as well as e-readers such as the Poke Pro and Nova Pro. This remote allows you to turn pages of an ebook turn, adjust the refresh rate, adjust brightness and many other things.This device retails for $29 from the Good e-Reader Store and is … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Bluetooth Remote Unboxing
Bookeen announces the Diva e-reader
The Bookeen Diva e-reader is similar to the Diva HD, in terms of the overall design and software experience. It continues to have physical page turn buttons and a gyroscope, so the device is perfect for right and left handed readers.The Diva features a 6 inch E Ink Carta display with a resolution of 1024x758 and 212 PPI. It has a front-lit display, but lacks the color … [Read more...] about Bookeen announces the Diva e-reader
Bookeen announces the Diva HD e-reader
The Bookeen Diva HD is a departure from previous Bookeen e-reader designs, such as the Nolim and Ocean. The company told me that they have totally revised the construction of the hardware and have a totally new software interface. The Diva HD might be the best e-reader they have ever made.The Diva HD features a 6 inch E Ink Carta HD capacitive touchscreen display with a … [Read more...] about Bookeen announces the Diva HD e-reader