Booknet Canada released a new leisure time report and it found some interesting facts when it came to reading. A survey of 1,000 readers, in the past year found that 45% read digital books only, 49% listened to at least one audiobook, 64% read multiple formats, and 1% listened exclusively to audiobooks. Audiobook consumption is on the rise and listening is primarily done via … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about Canadian reading habits
Archives for April 2020
E INK develops new timing controller for faster page refreshes
E INK has just developed a new timing controller in-house for a myriad of future e-readers. It will be incorporated into their image algorithm and waveform technologies, supporting Android, Windows and Linux systems optimized by e-paper power management. It was originally announced in late 2019, but the technology is finally ready for commercial products. The TCON T1000 … [Read more...] about E INK develops new timing controller for faster page refreshes
The Kobo Nia e-reader is out soon
Good e-Reader has exclusively learned that the Kobo Nia is a new device that is going to be coming out soon. I believe the Nia is going to either replace the Kobo Aura or Kobo Clara HD. This e-reader should be available in the next month or two. Netronix has filed an FCC application on behalf of Kobo. Netronix does all of the hardware manufacturing for Kobo and Kobo … [Read more...] about The Kobo Nia e-reader is out soon
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus with E INK screen is out soon
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus was announced during CES 2020 and this device features a 13.3 inch LCD display and a secondary 10.8 inch E Ink display on the lid. You can interact with the E INK screen with your fingers and also an active stylus to draw or edit PDF files. This device is already available in China for around $1200 USD and it looks like it will be coming to North … [Read more...] about Lenovo ThinkBook Plus with E INK screen is out soon
Amazon is giving away free ebooks for World Book Day
If you have an Amazon Kindle e-reader or use their free apps for Android or iOS, there is a bunch of free ebooks that are available for World Book Day. The nine ebooks are from Amazon Crossing, which is their translated international imprint. They normally sell for around $5 each, but are available for free until April 24th. The audiobook versions are available for $1.99, but … [Read more...] about Amazon is giving away free ebooks for World Book Day
Alexa users can listen to the first Harry Potter audiobook for free
If you have an Alexa enabled speaker, the first audiobook of the Harry Potter saga is available for free. The launch is part of the new Harry Potter at Home initiative, bringing J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World to homes during the COVID-19 lockdown. To access the audiobook, all you need to say is “Alexa, read Harry Potter Book One”, and immediately be transported to J.K. … [Read more...] about Alexa users can listen to the first Harry Potter audiobook for free
Mangamo is a new unlimited subscription service for Manga
Mangamo is new unlimited subscription service for iOS that gives you a free two month trial and after that it is $4.99 per month. The main selling point is that all of their manga is in English and they have partnered with 11 manga publishers and expects to roll out more than 300 titles in upward of 1,000 volumes over the next three months, with new chapters added … [Read more...] about Mangamo is a new unlimited subscription service for Manga
SID Display Week is postponed to August
SID Display Week was supposed to occur on Sunday June 7th and the organizers have postponed the event until August 2-7, 2020, at the San Jose Convention Center. It remains to be seen if the pandemic will push back the event even further or if it will be cancelled all together like many of the other events, such as Book Expo America. Dr. Helge Seetzen, the President, Society … [Read more...] about SID Display Week is postponed to August
Pocketbook is releasing a new color e-reader in June
Pocketbook is going to be releasing a six inch color e-reader sometime in June. The company has been working on the design for quite sometime and the device was originally slated to be released in April, but the global pandemic disrupted their supply chain. The modern Pocketbook Color is featuring E INK Just Print Color technology. Good e-Reader was live in Japan for the … [Read more...] about Pocketbook is releasing a new color e-reader in June