Amazon emailed me and said there is a new update to the latest Kindle Oasis. It provides 12% faster page turns while reading—meaning Kindle Oasis will have the fastest page turns of any Kindle ever. There is also a myriad of new security features, closing some of the loopholes that were discovered a couple of weeks ago.The Amazon Kindle Oasis firmware page says the last … [Read more...] about Kindle Oasis now has faster page turns
Archives for January 2021
Aya Neo gaming tablet set for world debut in February
The Aya Neo is all set to set sail to distant shores. If that is sounding too cryptic, here is the explanation. The Aya Neo is the name of a new AMD Ryzen powered gaming tablet the size and form factor of the Nintendo Switch, and the good news with it is that it is going to be launched worldwide very soon.The launch is going to be via an Indiegogo campaign where the price … [Read more...] about Aya Neo gaming tablet set for world debut in February
Critical Security Vulnerabilities Discovered on the Amazon Kindle
There have been a number of critical vulnerabilities discovered on the entire Amazon Kindle line of e-readers. The attacks could give hackers access to your entire device. Amazon has issued a patch to close all of the loopholes and everyone is encouraged to download the 5.13.4. firmware update right away, even people who have elected to root their device.Researcher Yogev … [Read more...] about Critical Security Vulnerabilities Discovered on the Amazon Kindle
Samsung Tab Active3 rugged tablet offers removable battery
There aren't many takers for ruggedized tablets. Samsung has one to offer though in the form of the Tab Active3. Also, unlike most other rugged tablets, the Samsung Tab Active3 looks quite decent in that there aren't too many heavy claddings all around. At least, those aren't too perceptible. The tablet though is still MIL-STD-810H compliant, which makes it fit to take in quite … [Read more...] about Samsung Tab Active3 rugged tablet offers removable battery
Audible changes their terms for audiobook returns and royalties
Audible used to have a very liberal return policy, you could start a return and get a refund up to 365 days after the purchase. This created a huge problem for audiobook producers, authors or publishing companies. They would get the commission taking away from them, sometimes a year after a sale. This created a firestorm last year when the Authors Guild and Society of Authors … [Read more...] about Audible changes their terms for audiobook returns and royalties
Plastic Logic is going to focus on smart wearables
Plastic Logic has been raising money for years and amassing a treasure trove of investors that would help chart the future direction of the company. In 2019, E INK made a massive investment, levering their supply chain to help bring Plastic Logic technology to the market. We have yet to see commercial product materialize, but Plastic Logic is not seeing their EPD, backplanes … [Read more...] about Plastic Logic is going to focus on smart wearables
Everything you need to know about E INK Kaleido 2 and Kaleido Plus
Color e-readers with superb color accuracy and a great user experience have been the holy grail for the industry. Major players are evaluating the technology to best position themselves for compelling e-paper smartphones and ebook readers to be released in 2021. The tech they will be employing is called E INK Kaleido 2 and here is everything you need to know about it.Last … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about E INK Kaleido 2 and Kaleido Plus
Boyue Likebook P10 e-Reader Review
The Boyue Likebook P10 is billed as a 10 inch dedicated e-reader, but it also comes with an optional stylus. This is used to take notes, edit PDF files and annointate ebooks. The latency when drawing is very low, because the P10 does not have a WACOM screen, instead it is an active stylus that is powered by a battery and has pressure sensitivity. This Android 8.1 device has … [Read more...] about Boyue Likebook P10 e-Reader Review
How to load Google Play Books on your Pocketbook e-reader
One of the benefits of the Pocketbook e-reader is that there are multiple ways that you can download ebooks you have purchased from Google Play Books. The vast majority of Pocketbook devices support Adobe DRM, which support EPUB files. Do you want to load in ebooks to your Pocketbook? There are a few different ways you can do this.The easiest method is download the free … [Read more...] about How to load Google Play Books on your Pocketbook e-reader
Wattpad is being sold to the Korean company NAVER
Toronto-based online storytelling company Wattpad has confirmed with Good e-Reader that they are being sold to NAVER, for $600 million in cash. The South Korean company is best known for their digital comics platform, Webtoons. Webtoon is behind some of the biggest names in webcomics, including Lore Olympus, and has worked with the Jim Henson Company and producers behind hit … [Read more...] about Wattpad is being sold to the Korean company NAVER
Boyue Likebook P10 e-Reader First Look
The Boyue P10 is a dedicated e-reader that is using E INK e-paper. This device has a 10 inch screen and 200 PPI, so you will have a great experience reading comics, magazines, manga, newspapers and even ebooks. These days, many people prefer something with Android, so they can install their own apps. The P10 is running Google Android 8.1 and has Google Play right out of the … [Read more...] about Boyue Likebook P10 e-Reader First Look
Bigme B1 Pro is a 10.3 inch Color EINK E-Note
The first 10.3 inch digital note taking device with a color E INK screen will be a reality soon. The Bigme B1 Pro has just been announced and will be available sometime in the next few weeks. This is primarily going to be geared towards the Chinese market, but it is running Android 8.1, so there will likely be multiple language options, keyboards and it is possible to sideload … [Read more...] about Bigme B1 Pro is a 10.3 inch Color EINK E-Note
Apple might start podcast subscription service to take on Spotify
The podcasting space is shaping up to be the next big battleground for the biggies in the tech scene to engage with their competitors. Take for instance the recent report, courtesy of the Information that is claiming Apple is working on adding a subscription layer for its podcasting service sometime this year.Apple is said to have already initiated discussions on this, … [Read more...] about Apple might start podcast subscription service to take on Spotify
Hisense A7 First Look – An E INK phone with a giant screen
The Hisense A7 is the first E INK smartphone of 2021 and it features a giant 6.7 inch display. It is truly blurring the line between smartphone and e-reader. You can get 5G internet speeds, download books and sideload in your own Android apps. It might not have Google Play, but Android 10 will make it relevant for a very long time.The Hisense A7 has a 6.7 inch display with … [Read more...] about Hisense A7 First Look – An E INK phone with a giant screen
Medium has just purchased ebook company Glose
Glose has been in operation since 2014 and they sell digital audiobooks and ebooks. They carry content from all of the major publishers, including Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Hachette, and Simon & Schuster. The books can be edited and the notes and highlights can be shared with friends. More than 1 million people have used Glose and 25 universities have … [Read more...] about Medium has just purchased ebook company Glose
E INK has developed ACEP Gallery 4100 Color E-Paper
E INK has confirmed with Good e-Reader that the company has developed a 2nd generation ACEP, which is Advanced Color E-Paper. They have a subset of the technology that utilizes the the codename E INK Gallery 4100. This technology is not going to be employed for digital signage, but instead will be marketed towards e-reader companies who want a high resolution alternative to E … [Read more...] about E INK has developed ACEP Gallery 4100 Color E-Paper