The Kindle is the most popular e-reader in the world and Amazon sold a copious amount during Black Friday. This created a stock shortage and virtually every single model, color, memory configuration and 4G are completely out of stock. This includes the Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Oasis and the entry level Kindle. Even the essential bundles with case and accessory package is not … [Read more...] about Every Kindle model is out stock in the US until next year
Archives for 2020
NetGalley was hacked and bandits made off with user accounts
Netgalley is a company that specializes in sending out early editions of ebooks and audiobooks for people to review, when it is close to the publication date. This is why you will often see your favorite bloggers or newspapers post a synopsis before the book is even released. Netgalley has announced that for the first time they were hacked and all user account information was … [Read more...] about NetGalley was hacked and bandits made off with user accounts
Hisense A7 CC with Color E INK will be available in February
Hisense announced at a media event that they will be releasing a color variant of the A7 5G in February. It will be called the Hisense A7 CC and will utilize the second generation E INK Kalido. This will provide better color saturation and accuracy, in addition to more a more pronounced greyscale system. E INK has augmented the Regal Waveform controller to boister the refresh … [Read more...] about Hisense A7 CC with Color E INK will be available in February
First Look at the Boyue Likebook P6 e-reader
The Likebook P6 is a brand new entry level e-reader. It was designed to duke it out with the entry level Kindle and Kobo Nia. I believe this device is superior to both of them. This is because this is running Google Android 8.1 and has full access to the Play Store right out of the box. You also have an SD card, that is capable of an additional 128GB of data. All of this is on … [Read more...] about First Look at the Boyue Likebook P6 e-reader
B&N Nook and Kobo Libra H2O e-readers are on sale
Barnes and Noble is running another sale boxing day, the latest generation Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8 is $30 off. This deal is available for everyone shopping in their retail stores, but also online. Kobo is also running a promotional campaign, on the Kobo Libra H2O, which they hardly ever on sale. It is $20 off and can be purchased online directly from Kobo, but also Walmart too. … [Read more...] about B&N Nook and Kobo Libra H2O e-readers are on sale
Hisense A7 5G is a 6.7 inch E INK Smartphone
Hisense has just done something truly amazing. They have developed a giant screen E INK Carta HD smartphone that is running Android 10 and has a 300 PPI display. They have various new reading enhancements, so it can pull double duty as a pocket friendly e-reader. It is currently retailing from the Good e-Reader Store for $479.99. Underneath the hood is a Unisoc Tiger T7510 … [Read more...] about Hisense A7 5G is a 6.7 inch E INK Smartphone
The Hisense Q5 RLCD tablet is back
The Hisense Q5 was one of the most interesting tablets we have ever reviewed. Instead of using an E INK or LCD tablet, it employed an RLCD Monochrome display. It does not have any backlight, and totally needs environmental light in order to be used. The refresh rate for ebooks, manga, comics and other digital content was utterly amazing. This device was discontinued a couple of … [Read more...] about The Hisense Q5 RLCD tablet is back
Microsoft working on custom ARM chips to power Surface devices in future
Taking a cue from Apple, Microsoft too is designing its own custom ARM chip to power its future server devices. This will make for a watershed moment in the history of the Redmond based software behemoth that has for decades largely relied on Intel chips for its hardware endeavors. What should be even more worrying for Intel is that Microsoft is reported to be working on … [Read more...] about Microsoft working on custom ARM chips to power Surface devices in future
Amazon working on new system to license ebooks to public libraries
Amazon has generally been reluctant to allow libraries to have access to its ebooks, preferring instead to make those available via its own Kindle ebook store. Public advocacy groups and libraries however have taken strong exception to this and are demanding easy availability of the Amazon titles via libraries to allow the public to have easy access to the information contained … [Read more...] about Amazon working on new system to license ebooks to public libraries
Hisense A7 5G E INK Smartphone will launch soon
Hisense is going to be releasing a new E INK smartphone that will have 5G internet access. It will be marketed in China and other countries, similar to their other smartphones such as the Hisense A5, Hisense A5C and Pro CC. This will be the first B&W display to have 5G internet access, which is suitable for a daily driver. The poster above shows a little bit about the phone. … [Read more...] about Hisense A7 5G E INK Smartphone will launch soon
Google has released some free audiobooks using new TTS system
In early December Google announced a new initiative that would be available to publishers. It would convert ebooks to audiobooks using a combination of text-to-speech and WaveNet-based natural voices that can handle complex names, dates, times, and other text authentically. Customizations that range from pitch to speaking rate and volume gain are available in the Cloud TTS … [Read more...] about Google has released some free audiobooks using new TTS system
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Android tablet with SD 730G chipset, 11.5-inch display now available for $500
The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro is finally available to buy months after it was announced back in August. Also, at $499.99 for the base model, it makes a strong case for itself given the specs it comes with, which makes it quite a premium offering in the mid-range Android tablet segment. The 11.5-inch OLED display offers exceptional clarity and is lit up by 2,560 x 1600 pixels. On … [Read more...] about Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Android tablet with SD 730G chipset, 11.5-inch display now available for $500
The Best AudioBooks to Enjoy on Your Kindle this Year
Since the advent of the Kindle, it was geared towards reading ebooks. This all changed a couple of years ago when the latest generation models shipped with Bluetooth support for wireless headphones. Amazon then added an Audible selection to the Kindle Store, so it is now possible to buy and listen to audiobooks right on the Kindle, instead of relying on smartphone apps. Here … [Read more...] about The Best AudioBooks to Enjoy on Your Kindle this Year
Staedtler Noris EMR Classic and Jumbo Stylus Review
Staedtler is a great company out of Germany that produces pens, pencils, markers and now digital EMR styluses. They have two different variants that are made of real wood, the classic and jumbo. These have plastic nibs and when you purchase one, it comes with 5 replacement nibs and a removal tool. The great thing about these, is that they work with virtually any e-reader or … [Read more...] about Staedtler Noris EMR Classic and Jumbo Stylus Review
You can now root the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4
There have been various rooting methods for the Kindle Paperwhite 4, but most need to be on very old firmware and modern Kindles have a higher version when you buy it for the first time or have owned it for a number of years. Amazon tends to push out a new update once every couple of months, which close loopholes and introduce new features. There is a new rooting method that … [Read more...] about You can now root the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4
Overdrive discontinues the Libby app for Windows
Overdrive has been distributing their Libby app via the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 since the OS launched. People were able to listen to audiobooks and read ebooks on their computer or tablet, such as the Microsoft Surface. Overdrive has discontinued their Windows app and it is no longer available to download. People who already had the app installed, are getting a popup … [Read more...] about Overdrive discontinues the Libby app for Windows