The Kobo Forma e-reader is the most expensive device that in their modern portfolio. It features a giant eight inch capacitive touchscreen display and has support for Pocket and Overdrive. In Canada, the normal price for the 8GB unit is $349, but Kobo is running a sale where you can now purchase it from their website for $299.99. Chapters Indigo, the largest bookselling chain … [Read more...] about Kobo Forma is on sale in Canada for $299
Archives for January 2020
Carina Press will launch a new LGBTQ ebook line
Carina Press is owned by Harlequin and they publish only ebooks. The publisher is going to launch a new line of contemporary and classic LGBTQ+ romance tales with characters drawn from throughout the spectrum of LGBTQ+ communities. A number of titles will be available for purchase on Apple Books, Amazon, Kobo and Barnes and Noble Nook.The new imprint will be called Carina … [Read more...] about Carina Press will launch a new LGBTQ ebook line
Tolino Epos 2 Unboxing Video
The Tolino Epos 2 is the latest generation flagship e-reader that came out in December of 2019. The overall design is an exact carbon copy of the Kobo Forma and the only thing different is the software. Kobo uses Linux for their line of e-readers, whereas Tolino employs Android. This gives readers a distinct experience when browsing the various menus, or shopping for ebooks. … [Read more...] about Tolino Epos 2 Unboxing Video
Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Drive Donated Over 1.4 Million Books
Barnes and Noble has announced that it collected over 1.4 million books during its 2019 Holiday Book Drive program, nearly 20% more books than in 2018. The books were donated to over 627 local charities across the country that provide services to children.The donation was made possible through the generous support of Barnes & Noble customers, who purchased books for … [Read more...] about Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Drive Donated Over 1.4 Million Books
eBook revenue declined 8.9% in October 2019
Ebook revenues continued to decline, dropping 8.9% and generated $80.0 million USD compared to October 2018. Audiobooks continued to be another bright spot for the industry, increasing 15.1% to $49.6 million compared to the same month last year. The Downloaded Audio format has seen at least some growth every month since AAP began tracking it in 2012.Total sales year to date … [Read more...] about eBook revenue declined 8.9% in October 2019
Likebook e-readers to get Android 8 in March
Boyue has confirmed to Good e-Reader that they will be upgrading all of their devices to Android 8 sometime in March. They had initially planned on rolling out the enhancement late last year, but ran into difficulties. They have ironed out all of the problems and will be upgrading all of their devices from Android 6 to something a little more current. This is good news for … [Read more...] about Likebook e-readers to get Android 8 in March
Kindle Paperwhite and Basic are back to their Black Friday Prices
Amazon just dramatically reduced the cost on the Kindle Paperwhite and entry level Kindle Basic, to Black Friday prices. The Paperwhites normal price is $119 and has received a discount of $45 and is now available for $84.99. This model is waterproof and has 2x the internal storage. The Kindle Basic with front-light and a high resolution display normal price is $89 and has … [Read more...] about Kindle Paperwhite and Basic are back to their Black Friday Prices
Likebook Muses and Likebook Mars has a redesigned interface
The Boyue Likebook Muses and Likebook Mars has just received a new firmware update that has a designed interface for the main UI and the note taking app. It is now possible to mix the front-lit display and color temperature system, before you could only use one or the other.The update is pushed out over the air and you can simply visit the settings menu to check if it is … [Read more...] about Likebook Muses and Likebook Mars has a redesigned interface
Google Stadia works with the Onyx Boox MAX 3
The Onyx Boox MAX 3 is a 13.3 inch digital note taking device and e-reader. It runs Android 9.0 and one of the most exciting aspects about this device is that it has Android 9 and a new feature called X-Mode, which basically dramatically ups the refresh rate so you can play games and watch videos. The MAX 3 is also compatible with Google Stadia, which lets you play modern … [Read more...] about Google Stadia works with the Onyx Boox MAX 3
5 Ingenious Apps That Help You Manage Your Day
These days, no matter what the task is, we can usually respond with the words, “there’s an app for that.” Regardless if it’s cleaning and cooking or corporate decision-making, someone will have designed a useful tool to help you organise your day more efficiently and productively, leaving you more time to achieve your goals. And it’s worth it, even if those goals are something … [Read more...] about 5 Ingenious Apps That Help You Manage Your Day
The Amazon Kindle Year in Review
The Amazon Kindle E-Reader continues to be the most well known brand in the world and in 2019 they had a great year for sales for hardware, as well as ebooks. The original goal of the Kindle in 2007, was to think of a book and be reading it within 60 seconds. They are the only company to offer free monthly cellular access to the bookstore, as long as you pay extra for the … [Read more...] about The Amazon Kindle Year in Review
5 Advantages of Publishing Your Work as an eBook
A lot of authors are shy when it comes to the idea of publishing their work as an eBook. There's something nostalgic about a print book - for some people it's the smell of paper, for some people it's just nice to mark their progress with the turn of each page.Even so, eBooks are rapidly becoming more popular as a form of self-publishing. There are numerous advantages to … [Read more...] about 5 Advantages of Publishing Your Work as an eBook
Amazon Kindle app can turn quotes into images
The Amazon Kindle e-reading app for iOS has a new feature, which is quite exciting. You can turn any quote an ebook to an image and then share it via social media, email or apps such as Whatsapp. All you need to do to get started is make sure your app is running version 6.26 and then open an ebook. Next, highlight a specific word or block of text. There is a new feature on the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle app can turn quotes into images
Top 5 casino based ebooks
If you're searching for the best books based in casinos to read in 2020 then this is the list for you. There have been some incredible books over the years covering this topic, both fiction and non-fiction, and many which have also been transformed for the silver screen.Whether you want to brush up on tactics to become a gambling expert on sites such as William Hill casino, … [Read more...] about Top 5 casino based ebooks
73 libraries have loaned out 1 million ebooks in 2019
Libraries from five different countries reached the million checkout mark when it came to ebook loans. Half of all the libraries that joined the club had more than 2 million checkouts in 2019. Collectively, this group amassed a staggering 174 million checkouts. The Toronto Public Library system is the best in Canada and they have loaned out over six million titles and five … [Read more...] about 73 libraries have loaned out 1 million ebooks in 2019
Hisense is going to release a new color E INK Phone
Hisense is going to be releasing a new color E INK phone that utilizes the new Print-Color e-paper technology. They are showing a prototype off at CES, although the phone does not have a name, specs or a release date. The new color e-paper will be ready for mass production in Q2 2020, so likely the phone will be released sometime in Q3.The new Hisense phone can display … [Read more...] about Hisense is going to release a new color E INK Phone