With Generation Z now entering adulthood, there is a growing range of everyday tasks and activities that are carried out on mobile devices. This is, after all, the smartphone generation, a demographic that has grown up around mobile apps, social influencers and the various other trappings of the internet age. As a result, there is a genuine belief that laptops and PCs might … [Read more...] about Can you use a tablet for trading?
Archives for 2019
New Cintiq 22 has a pen with 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity
E Ink based digital note taking devices have WACOM pens with the capability of only 4,096 degrees of pressure sensitivity. If you need a bigger screen and 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity then you might want to take a look at the new Cintiq that has a giant 22 inch screen. The Cintiq 22 is a follow up from the Cintiq 16 that came out earlier this year and cost a … [Read more...] about New Cintiq 22 has a pen with 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity
Royalty free ebooks are different country to country
The internet is a hotbed for illegal actively when it comes to ebooks. Let's say that you want to download a royalty free title, but the concept of royalty free differs from country to country. In the USA the term of copyright for a particular work depends on several factors, including whether it has been published, and, if so, the date of first publication. As a general … [Read more...] about Royalty free ebooks are different country to country
Publishers experience a 24% increase in audiobook sales
Major publishers have reported that their total sales from audiobooks have increased by over 24.5% in 2018. Overall sales were $940 million dollars and 91% of this figure was from digital audiobooks. Over 44,685 individual audiobook titles were produced last year, up 5.8% from 2017. This is the seventh year in a row that audiobook sales have been increasing and the top … [Read more...] about Publishers experience a 24% increase in audiobook sales
The best ebook readers of 2019
The first wave of e-readers are on the market for the first half of 2019 and many people are wondering what ereader is the best. There are plenty of brands on the market and it could get confusing to selecting the right model. This list should provide some clarity of the best E Ink readers to buy this year. Kobo Forma Kobo has always innovated their product designs over … [Read more...] about The best ebook readers of 2019
Pearson abandons print textbooks and is going to focus on digital
Pearson is the largest publisher involved in textbooks for colleges and universities. The company has announced they are abandoning print and are only going to focus on digital. This is being done because most of their digital textbooks are delivered on a subscription basis and the content can also be updated responsively and incorporate videos and assessments that provide … [Read more...] about Pearson abandons print textbooks and is going to focus on digital
Kobo Clara HD and Kobo Aura on sale at Walmart
Amazon Prime Day might be getting all of the attention, but Walmart hopes you will stop by and pick up a new Kobo e-reader. The Kobo Clara HD is on sale for $99, the regular price is $129.99. The Kobo Aura is also on sale for $69.96 and the normal price is $99.99. If you had to choose between the two units, I would recommend the Clara HD. It is newer and will still be … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara HD and Kobo Aura on sale at Walmart
You can now listen to Overdrive Libby Audiobooks via Apple CarPlay
Overdrive powers the audiobook and ebook collections of 90% of all libraries in North America and the company has just issued a new update for Libby, so audiobooks can be listened to via Apple CarPlay. All you need is at least an iPhone with iOS 7.1 or newer. The app’s CarPlay integration for rented audiobooks through supported libraries features the ability to change … [Read more...] about You can now listen to Overdrive Libby Audiobooks via Apple CarPlay
Unboxing and Review of SES ImagoTag Price Labels and Digital Signage
SES Imagotag is the number one vendor in the world for E Ink digital signage and smart electronic price labels. You have likely seen them before if you live in Asia, Europe or North America. Digital price tags are huge business and it allows supermarkets and electronic stores to dynamically change the logo of a product and the price from a central server. It sure beats sending … [Read more...] about Unboxing and Review of SES ImagoTag Price Labels and Digital Signage
Amazon Kindles are on sale for Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day is here and this year it lasts for two days, instead of one. This was done to give people a sense on what types of deals that are available and give them a chance to actually capitalize on them. The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4 The latest generation Paperwhite 4 is waterproof and has a better front-lit display. You purchase audiobooks via Audible and … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindles are on sale for Prime Day