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
Archives for January 2020
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
E INK is now selling Advanced Color E-Paper Developer Kits
E INK developed their Advanced Color E-Paper a couple of years ago, but it was only late last year that the technology was refined enough that other companies started to use it for digital signage. Good e-Reader was in Tokyo for the world premier. In order to spur further adoption, E INK is now selling ACEP development kits for $799 that have a 13.3 inch display, logic board … [Read more...] about E INK is now selling Advanced Color E-Paper Developer Kits
Here is the Kobo ebook report for 2019
Kobo is the largest audiobook and ebook company in Canada and they also have their entire range of e-readers available online and in bookstores such as Chapters Indigo. The company has just issued their new book report for 2019 and they found that Kobo users in Canada spent over 3200 hours reading. Ontario leads the provinces with over 735 million minutes spent reading in 2019, … [Read more...] about Here is the Kobo ebook report for 2019
Onyx Boox Phone is a new 5.8 inch E Ink Android Phone
Onyx Boox is going to be releasing a new E INK smartphone later this year. This is the second mobile device that they have developed, the first one was issued in 2011. The new device will have a very modern version of Android and access to the Google Play Store.The Onyx Boox Phone features a single screen 5.8 inch E Ink Carta HD display with 300PPI. It has a front-lit … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Phone is a new 5.8 inch E Ink Android Phone
Apple News has 100 million monthly users
Apple News is available in more countries and this has provided an influx of new users who turn to the service for all of the latest news from websites, newspapers and magazines. There are now 100 million monthly users. The number of users rose nearly 18% from a year ago, although the company did not break out subscriber numbers for Apple News+, which costs $9.99 per … [Read more...] about Apple News has 100 million monthly users