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
Archives for November 2019
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
Apple News+ is a flop
Apple News+ is an unmitigated disaster, according to many publishers who offer paid content through the service. In the first 48 hours of the magazine and news subscription service going live, there was 200,000 people who paid money for it. Ever since then, it has been stuck in neutral.Apple promoted the service at the time, telling potential customers that they could … [Read more...] about Apple News+ is a flop
Amazon is giving away $20 in ebook credit
Amazon is giving away $20 in ebook credit and three months of Kindle Unlimited when you buy a new Kindle Paperwhite 4. If you apply the code READKINDLE00 to the 8GB Paperwhite, which normally costs $129.99, you'll bring its price down to $110.49. If you then factor in the promotion's $20 e-book credit and the value of three months of Kindle Unlimited, which is $29.97, you'll be … [Read more...] about Amazon is giving away $20 in ebook credit
Amazon is testing a new multiple e-reader discount on the Kindle
Amazon is testing a new deals system on Kindle e-readers. If you purchase two Kindle Paperwhite 4's you will save 10% on both. There are a bunch of terms and conditions, but nothing is too outlandish. This is the first time Amazon has ever run a limited time campaign like this and it expires on November 15th. If this is a success, you can expect they will run multiple deals … [Read more...] about Amazon is testing a new multiple e-reader discount on the Kindle
The Best Audiobooks of 2019
The amount of people who are listening to audiobooks is increasing every single year. Data from The Infinite Dial 2019 which shows 50% of Americans age 12 and older have listened to an audiobook. This is the first time that audiobooks’ consumer penetration has reached the 50% mark, up from 44% in 2018, according to Edison Research and Triton Digital.The multiple ways … [Read more...] about The Best Audiobooks of 2019
Have you ever rooted or jailbroken your e-reader?
There are many e-readers out there that lock you into walled gardens and the vast majority of users actually like buying ebooks through one specific retailer, some want more freedom. Freedom to install your own screensavers, unlock the bootloader or even install a vanilla version of Android. Have you ever rooted your e-reader?Hacks and bootloader unlocks are quite popular. … [Read more...] about Have you ever rooted or jailbroken your e-reader?
Next Generation Sony Digital Paper won’t be released until 2020
Sony is creating a new version of their Digital Paper 13.3 to replace the aging DPT-RP1 that came out in 2017. It was supposed to be released this year, but the company made the internal decision in Japan to delay it until April or May 2020. Sony Japan primarily designs the Digital Paper and they do the manufacturing in China. The software experience is undergoing a bit of a … [Read more...] about Next Generation Sony Digital Paper won’t be released until 2020
Here are the top 10 books of the year from Amazon
Every year Amazon editors read hundreds of books and shortlist them to 10 of the best books of the year. The list includes big-hearted novels, thrilling mysteries, moving memoirs, laugh-out-loud picture books, and more.“The Books Editorial team reads thousands of new releases every year, all with the goal of recommending the very best to our customers,” said Sarah Gelman, … [Read more...] about Here are the top 10 books of the year from Amazon
Barnes and Noble has launched a book of the year program
Barnes and Noble is holding their inaugural book of the year program. These books were submitted by all 650 retail locations in the United States and shortlisted to 8 titles by a committee , which includes the new CEO James Daunt. The Barnes & Noble Book of the Year Finalists will be displayed in stores and on BN.com starting today, with the winner chosen by Barnes & … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble has launched a book of the year program
Onyx Boox Note 2 hands on review
The Onyx Boox Note 2 is the second generation E-Note and expands upon the original in a few meaningful ways. It is running Android 9 out of the box, which means there is an extra layer of security, but it is compatible with a number of modern apps. Should you purchase this digital note taking device and e-reader for $549?HardwareThe Note 2 features a 10.3 inch E Ink … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Note 2 hands on review
Publishers, stop price gouging Canadian ebooks
Publishers are in the position where they can dictate the terms of how much they sell digital books to public libraries. Most charge 2x to 5x the retail price that you would pay on Amazon, a bestseller would often cost a library $60 each and they expire after a certain number of loans or in two years, whatever comes first. Good e-Reader has a very comprehensive data that was … [Read more...] about Publishers, stop price gouging Canadian ebooks