When Audible Captions was announced in July, the publishing world was quick to pounce. They thought that an audiobook that also produces text would devalue their ebooks. This prompted the Association of American Publishers to file a lawsuit on behalf of major publishers. It looks like this gambit as paid off, Audible announced today that their new Captions system will exclude … [Read more...] about Audible Captions will not include works from major publishers
Archives for 2019
E Ink is working on new color e-paper solutions
E Ink has invested over $600 million USD on color e-paper technology in the past ten years. Triton 1 and 2 were the first products and only a small handful of companies took the gamble on it. Kobo CEO Michael Tamblyn once told me that the colors just looked too washed out and customers wouldn't accept it. E Ink wanted to give up when this tech failed and they contemplated … [Read more...] about E Ink is working on new color e-paper solutions
US ebook sales are $493 million this year
In the first six months of the year, ebook revenue generated $493 million dollars for American publishers. This was a small decline of 3.8% as compared to the same period in 2018. It looks like the ebook industry has stabilized. Digital audiobook sales was up 33.8%, reaching $279 million while physical audio declined by 18.0%, coming in at $17 million. Downloaded audio was … [Read more...] about US ebook sales are $493 million this year
Onyx Boox Nova Pro vs SuperNote A6
The Onyx Boox Nova Pro and SuperNote A6 are two 7.8 inch digital note taking devices. These two devices provide vastly different experiences, since the Onyx is running Android and has Google Play, while the SuperNote is running Linux. What one should you buy? The Nova Pro features a 7.8 E-Ink Carta HD screen with a resolution of 1872×1404 and 300PPI. The screen is completely … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Nova Pro vs SuperNote A6
Kobo Clara HD Director’s Cut Video Released
Kobo outsources their promotional videos to other companies, when they are gearing up for a product launch. The Clara HD was no exception and they contacted Icon Motion in May of 2018 for another product launch video. Icon just released a director's cut of the Kobo Clara HD release video and it is actually a good case study on how e-readers should be unveiled. Icon Motion … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara HD Director’s Cut Video Released
Bibliotheca, Hoopla and Overdrive are angry with major publishers
Major publishers have recently changed their ebook terms, en masse. Simon and Schuster changed their audiobook system from a perpetual model to a two year term. Hachette changed their perpetual model system last month and Penguin Random House did the same back in October. Last summer Macmillan implemented an embargo on all new titles to libraries with their science-fiction and … [Read more...] about Bibliotheca, Hoopla and Overdrive are angry with major publishers
Very few cases exist for the Kindle Oasis 3
The Amazon Kindle Oasis 3 is the flagship e-reader and due to the popularity it has been chronically sold out in the US market. If you want to protect your investment, there are very few cases available. Amazon has one single leather case they sell, but it is hard to find. You can get it in a bunch of different colors, but it is basically only available with the Amazon Kindle … [Read more...] about Very few cases exist for the Kindle Oasis 3
Scientists Say: This is How E-Books Affect Your Cognitive Abilities
Since e-reading has become so widespread, scientists started exploring the different effects the new trend has on cognitive abilities and reading habits. Can e-books be harmful or not? Find out the answers now. How Cognitive Abilities Change With E-Reading It is hard to believe that e-books have been around for more than two decades now, as people still see them as a … [Read more...] about Scientists Say: This is How E-Books Affect Your Cognitive Abilities
Microsoft disables EPUB support for the Edge browser
The Microsoft ebook store had a tumultuous existence when it launched a few years ago. The only way to read the books was with the Edge Browser and Microsoft devoted hundreds of hours to introduce new features and enhancements. When Microsoft shuttered their bookstore a couple of months ago, the writing was on the wall that Edge would lose support to read ebooks and this has … [Read more...] about Microsoft disables EPUB support for the Edge browser
Ynvisible and Exevio to develop e-paper road signs to guide EV owners to charging stations
Ynvisible announced it is collaborating with Exevio for developing e-paper road signs that would keep motorists informed about the availability of the nearest EV charging stations. The project is currently being worked upon in Croatia which will see the installation of the e-paper road sings at busy intersections and other strategic locations so that EV vehicle owners get to … [Read more...] about Ynvisible and Exevio to develop e-paper road signs to guide EV owners to charging stations