Xiaomi announced on various social media platforms some concept designs and sketches of a new e-reader and it looks like it was a reality quicker than originally thought. The Mi Reader will be available via MiJia crowdfunding platform on November 20th. This e-reader looks nice, but it is only being marketed to Chinese users and although it runs Android 8.1, it has a Xiaomi … [Read more...] about Xiaomi announces Mi Reader to compete against the Kindle
Archives for November 2019
The Good e-Reader Store Black Friday Sales Event is Here
The Good e-Reader Store is running a Black Friday Sale on dozens of digital note taking devices and e-readers. You will find sales on Likebooks, SuperNote, Pocketbook and Onyx Boox. You find various savings in the form of coupon codes, that are automatically applied during checkout. The sale will last until Cyber Monday is over, so you have a couple of weeks to find the product … [Read more...] about The Good e-Reader Store Black Friday Sales Event is Here
Audible Escape Unlimited Romance Audiobooks is on the rise
Audible Escape, formally known as Audible Romance is a success. It is a standalone subscription service that has over a thousand romance and erotica titles, the type of content that women ravenously consume. In order go grow the service, Audible recently appointed Susan Jurevics to the role of VP & General Manager.Susan will drive a comprehensive customer experience … [Read more...] about Audible Escape Unlimited Romance Audiobooks is on the rise
Big 5 Publishers Digital Lending and Purchase Models for Public Libraries
Public libraries in the United States, who have a audiobook and ebook collection, have to deal with all of the big five publishers. Each publisher has different terms and conditions, as well as pricing. This can create headaches for collection managers. Some books can 1200% more than what people pay on Amazon for the same title, while others expire after a certain number of … [Read more...] about Big 5 Publishers Digital Lending and Purchase Models for Public Libraries
Xiaomi is going to release a new 2nd gen E Ink thermostat
Last year Xiaomi released an E Ink Hygrometer and thermostat. The company in the process of developing a second generation version that has Bluetooth and is compatible with Apple Homekit, Mijia and Aqara hubs. It will also include a VOC sensor.Not much is known about this device, it hasn't even been officially announced yet. … [Read more...] about Xiaomi is going to release a new 2nd gen E Ink thermostat
Podcast – 2019 was the best year ever for e-readers
Welcome back to another exciting edition of the Good e-Reader Radio Show! Today we talk about why 2019 was the best year ever for e-readers, more devices were released this year than any other year, ever. Color E-paper is going to be a thing in 2020, vendors are lining up to release next generation devices that will show cover art, display comics in their full glory. Digital … [Read more...] about Podcast – 2019 was the best year ever for e-readers
Fossil Hybrid AR is an E Ink Smartwatch
Fossil has developed a new smartwatch called the Hybrid AR and it has an E Ink display. It will need to be recharged every two weeks, which is not ideal. It has a built-in fitness tracker and can measure your heartbeat. It can also receive text notifications, emails, social media, app alerts, and can be your alarm clock. All of this data can be synced with Google Fit, so you … [Read more...] about Fossil Hybrid AR is an E Ink Smartwatch
Toolino still hasn’t developed online support for their new e-readers
Tolino has three new e-readers that have just come out. The Tolino Epos 2, Tolino Vision 5 HD and the Tolino Page2. Kobo played a major part in the development of the e-readers, since they purchased the hardware business from Deutsche Telekom in 2017. This new generation of e-readers bears a design resemblance to the Clara HD, Forma and Libra H2o.Tolino has not developed … [Read more...] about Toolino still hasn’t developed online support for their new e-readers
Xiomai develops a new e-reader that will be crowdfunded
Xiaomi has released a number of e-readers, some of them have been subcontracted to other companies for distribution and sales. This is the case in the T6 e-reader that came out earlier this year. Xiaomi also developed the Moan W7, a digital note taking device. It was first announced in the spring, but still is not available in China yet. Xiaomi is not done with new e-readers … [Read more...] about Xiomai develops a new e-reader that will be crowdfunded
Bookeen is going to release the Diva and Diva HD e-readers
Bookeen is the process of redesigning their current website and they are going to be releasing two new e-readers sometime in the next few days. They are going to be called the Diva, which is an entry level e-reader and the Diva HD, which has a high-resolution 300PPI display.Little is known about these two new e-readers, since the main Bookeen website is down. I have quiered … [Read more...] about Bookeen is going to release the Diva and Diva HD e-readers
Let’s take notes and draw on the Onyx Boox Note 2
The Onyx Boox Note 2 is primarily geared towards freehand drawing and taking digital notes. A new firmware update is in the works that will provide the same note taking experience and apply it towards comics, ebooks and manga. Will the Note 2 suit your needs? Good e-Reader has produced a new video that just shows drawing.The first thing you need to know about this new Onyx … [Read more...] about Let’s take notes and draw on the Onyx Boox Note 2
You will soon be able to draw on ebooks with Onyx Boox e-readers
Onyx Boox is going to be issuing a new firmware update in early December and it will give users some great digital note taking functionality with ebooks. You will be able to highlight, annotate and draw on popular ebook formats such as DJVU, EPUB, FB2 and Mobi. This is in addition to new support for comic book and manga formats such as CBR and CBZ. Onyx Boox is the only brand … [Read more...] about You will soon be able to draw on ebooks with Onyx Boox e-readers
WordPress is allowing publishers to charge for blog articles
Wordpress has just ironed out a deal with credit card provider Stripe to offer millions of websites an avenue to charge for their blog articles. Owners of WordPress and Jetpack-powered websites will now be able to use a new feature to set up subscriptions for supporters who wish to help out with repeat contributions. The feature will be available as part of all paid … [Read more...] about WordPress is allowing publishers to charge for blog articles
Barnes and Noble is selling autographed books again this week
Barnes and Noble Signed Editions is back in 2019 and the bookseller has thousands of new autographed books available. 150 highly acclaimed authors will go on sale in stores and online this Saturday, November 16, while supplies last. The autographed books span many genres and interests.“Barnes & Noble is thrilled to kick off the holidays with our 2019 Signed Editions … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble is selling autographed books again this week