The Kobo Clara HD e-reader has been available in Canada and the United States for a number of months. This device has just launched in Australia at Myer, JB Hi-Fi, Angus & Robertson and Harvey Norman. It is also available in New Zealand in-stores at Noel Leeming, JB Hi-Fi and other select retailers and online on the main Kobo website, where you can also find online casino … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara HD now available in Australia and New Zealand
Archives for 2019
What can Google Android do for e-Readers?
There are two major camps when it comes to e-readers. People who want something that is a dedicated reading device to consume ebooks and those who covet features that multipurpose tablets have, such as games and apps. A Brief History Our reading habits have really changed over the past decade. In 2007, when Amazon released their first generation Kindle, ebooks enjoyed a … [Read more...] about What can Google Android do for e-Readers?
E Ink is developing new technology for wearables and smart clothing
There have been a number of E Ink based clothing that was released over the years, from shoes to dresses. It had been using existing technology such as E Ink Prism, but this was largely marketed towards furniture, animated walls or exhibits. E Ink has just unveiled something new that is basically focusing on clothing and wearables, such as watches. E Ink has developed OTFT … [Read more...] about E Ink is developing new technology for wearables and smart clothing
Bookworm is a new ebook reader for Linux
Calibre was originally developed to convert ebooks from one format to another and assist in delivering ebooks to your e-reader. The company has introduced more features, such being able to read ebooks right in the app. They not only have a program for Windows and MAC, but also Linux. There have been few alternatives to Calibre on Linux, one of them is a new program called … [Read more...] about Bookworm is a new ebook reader for Linux
VK is launching a new audiobook platform
VKontakte is the largest social networking website in Russia and it has over 97 million monthly users. The company is planning on launching a new audiobook service sometime in the next month or two and it will have over 10,000 titles at launch. The project, publishers say, has high importance at VKontakte and will be based on the VK Apps mobile platform. Those with … [Read more...] about VK is launching a new audiobook platform
Kindle Oasis is out of stock until September
The Amazon Kindle Oasis 3 has experienced stock shortages ever since it was released a few months ago. It is again out of stock on the main Amazon website for the 8GB and 32GB versions. This includes the black and champagne gold color options as well. The soonest that Amazon will have more models available is September 4th and some variants are delayed even longer. The Oasis … [Read more...] about Kindle Oasis is out of stock until September
The Kindle Voyage 2 has gone through countless iterations
The second generation Kindle Voyage 2 is looking likely to be released sometime in 2020. The company has been developing various prototypes for the past two years and many of the elements that were developed exclusively for this model, bled into other products. The amber light display found on the 3rd generation Oasis is just one example. The Voyage used to be the flagship … [Read more...] about The Kindle Voyage 2 has gone through countless iterations
E Ink lowers their 2019 forecast by 10%
E Ink was bullish at the beginning of the year for their US e-reader business. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo have all developed new e-readers and most of them have been released. E Ink saw the demand for e-readers and digital note taking devices wane and cited a few reasons, such as the US/China trade dispute and higher tariffs. This has led E Ink to cut their revenue … [Read more...] about E Ink lowers their 2019 forecast by 10%
Good e-Reader User Guides and Quick Start Guides Now Available
Good e-Reader has just launched a new system on our website that has the latest quick start and user manuals for most e-readers. There is a search feature that will scan the database for your particular model. There are a growing number of e-readers that do not provide a user manual in the box or on the e-reader. This is frustrating if your device ships out in other … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader User Guides and Quick Start Guides Now Available
Association of American Publishers files a lawsuit against Audible
Audible is planning on launching a new feature called Audible Captions, that will convert audiobooks to text, giving people a chance to read the audiobook, as it is being played. Ever since the company first announced the system, everyone has been raising hell. Today, the Association of American Publishers filed a lawsuit against them. The lawsuit, which names seven AAP … [Read more...] about Association of American Publishers files a lawsuit against Audible