One of the benefits of using an e-reader is that you get to enjoy reading a ton of books without worrying about contributing to paper pollution. Just imagine the sheer volume of paper that goes into producing physical books. However, it would help if you didn't forget that e-readers also come with their carbon footprint. It might be remarkably lower compared to that of actual … [Read more...] about Learn How to Recycle Your e-Readers Responsibly
Archives for July 2020
Kobo Should start making Android tablets again
Kobo released a series of tablets a number of years ago and their first product was the Kobo Vox that was released in 2011 and second generation model was issued in 2012, the Kobo Arc. In 2013 they came out with the Arc HD and Arc 10, they discontinued them all a few years later and never developed another tablet. Do you think it is time for Kobo to develop more e-reading … [Read more...] about Kobo Should start making Android tablets again
Should Amazon let you sideload audiobooks on the Kindle?
A couple of years ago Amazon incorporated Audible audiobooks on the Amazon Kindle. All of the current and previous generation models have an audiobook player and you can listen to them with a pair of wireless headphones. There is an Audible shop, next to the Kindle store, where a wide selection of audio content is available. Amazon does not let you sideload in your own … [Read more...] about Should Amazon let you sideload audiobooks on the Kindle?
Ebook sales continue to rise in April and May
Year-over-year e-book sales in the United States declined by 5%, with 55 million units sold through April 2020. However, unit sales in April 2020—the first full month of COVID quarantine—rose by nearly one-third, 31% compared to March 2020. All major categories experienced ebook growth in April 2020, compared to previous month, with adult fiction posting the largest unit gain … [Read more...] about Ebook sales continue to rise in April and May
Xiaomi MiReader might see a global release
The Xiaomi MiReader came out last year and it has only been available in China, but the stores that sell them, are few and far between. The company might be gearing up for an international launch, because they have just obtained certification in the Bluetooth SIG database. It has also been renamed for a possible launch, now called MI Ebook Reader. The current generation … [Read more...] about Xiaomi MiReader might see a global release
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and Oasis are sold out
Many people are buying a new Kindle e-reader for the summer and in conjunction with COVID, many of their most popular models are sold out. The Kindle Paperwhite 32GB without ads is of stock for 6-8 weeks and ditto with the 8GB model, except the base is in stock, but many of the new colors, such as Plum and Sage also facing the same delays. The Amazon Kindle Oasis 32GB is out of … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and Oasis are sold out
Apple Pencil could select colors from the real world
Apple has just filed a new patent for the Apple Pencil that will allow you to select colors from the real world to use as various colors when drawing. According to the patent filed last week, entitled 'Computer System With Color Sampling Stylus', that describes a computer stylus with a colour sensor, which has the ability to 'read' a colour when pressed against an object. The … [Read more...] about Apple Pencil could select colors from the real world
Supernote A5 vs Fujitsu Quaderno A5
If you are looking to purchase a 10.3 inch e-note, Supernote and Fujitsu are two brands that deserve a serious look. The hardware is similar, but the software experience is very different. Supernote has the ability to read ebooks in EPUB, so you can take a break from note taking. Fujitsu has some great note taking templates and their calendar system is second to none. The … [Read more...] about Supernote A5 vs Fujitsu Quaderno A5
The Top 5 Best E-Readers for Summer 2020
Summer is here and if you are looking for a brand new e-reader, a bunch of just been released and others have been discontinued. Good e-Reader is the leading authority on ebook readers and today we would love to give you our top picks for summer 2020. Most of the devices we are recommending have all come out this year or late last year. Technology for e-paper displays does … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Best E-Readers for Summer 2020