Amazon has recently pushed out a number of updates over the past six months, that extend the home screen, putting a greater emphasis on promoting more books that are sold in their bookstore and advertisements. Obviously most users are not happy about this new system, and now something can be done. The default home screen can be changed, so it will show more books you own. … [Read more...] about How to change your Kindle home screen back to the old one
Archives for March 2021
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite render and specs leaked online
We now have a fairly good idea of what the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is going to be like, all thanks to popular leakster Evan Blass who shared a render of the upcoming tablet, complete with some likely specifications as well. According to what Blass stated, the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite will have an 8.4-inch display while on the other side of it, there is going to be a … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite render and specs leaked online
Penguin Random House had a fantastic 2020
Penguin Random House generated $4.5 billion USD in 2020, compared to $4.3 billion in 2019. This was primarily due to the critical success of Barack Obama's A Promised Land, which sold more than 7.3 million copies worldwide across all formats and Michelle Obama's Becoming. The publisher recently announced the takeover of U.S. publisher Simon & Schuster in November. The deal … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House had a fantastic 2020
Amazon will no longer be providing free access to Kindle magazines
Amazon has announced that they will no longer be providing free access to Kindle magazines to subscribers of paper editions unless the subscription is made through Amazon. This will go into effect on March 31st, 2020. This change does not impact the status of your subscription with the publisher. If you would like to continue receiving the Kindle edition of these titles, you … [Read more...] about Amazon will no longer be providing free access to Kindle magazines
You can now pinch and zoom on the Remarkable
Remarkable has just added the ability to pinch and zoom and then engage in a two-finger pan to move around the page once you’re zoomed in. This primarily applies to all of your documents and PDF files. Speaking of PDF files, finding your way around longer PDF documents is easier than before, with navigation links supported, allowing you to jump from one specific page to another … [Read more...] about You can now pinch and zoom on the Remarkable
A 32-inch E Ink newspaper concept that you can have on the wall
We have had numerous examples of E Ink displays being put to innovative applications. Those include smartwatches, E Ink typewriters, smartphones, tablets, e-readers, and whatnot. Now, here is one where a 32-inch E Ink display is used to serve as a digital newspaper. That said, its a one-off project that has been accomplished by entrepreneur and technology enthusiasts Graiz … [Read more...] about A 32-inch E Ink newspaper concept that you can have on the wall
Scribd Audio is producing original audiobooks for the Spanish Market
Scribd is producing their own audiobook content with a new system called Scribd Audio. It launched in the US last month and has 40 titles available to listen to in English. They are pushing hard into Spanish audio and right now they have only 30 titles, but they are doubling down on new content and working with major publishers to dominate Mexico. Scribd is producing Spanish … [Read more...] about Scribd Audio is producing original audiobooks for the Spanish Market
Soofa Sign makes it to downtown Manchester
Soofa Signs has made its way to Manchester City, with the first sign already installed at 848 Elm Street. This happens to be the result of a partnership between Soofa Signs and Liz and Jeremy Hitchcock of Orbit Group and the City of Manchester. With this, Manchester has become the first city in the state of New Hampshire to have the Soofa Sign installed. The sign will serve … [Read more...] about Soofa Sign makes it to downtown Manchester
HarperCollins has purchased Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harpercollins has agreed to purchase the consumer publishing arm of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for $349 million. This would give them access to high-profile novels from authors such as George Orwell, Philip Roth and J.R.R. Tolkien. The sale would allow Boston-based Houghton to pay down debt and focus on its digital-first strategy in education. The acquisition will include the … [Read more...] about HarperCollins has purchased Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Bigme S3 Color E-Reader and E-Note Review
The Bigme S3 is a brand new 7.8 inch e-reader and e-note that is using the E INK Kaleido Plus color e-paper screen. This device is localized for the Chinese market, so all of the preinstalled Android apps and UI is entirely in Chinese and there are no options to change it to something else. So this device is primarily aimed at this audience, although since it has wide … [Read more...] about Bigme S3 Color E-Reader and E-Note Review
Do not use the new Amazon KindleBreak Jailbreaking System
There are various jailbreaking methods that are employed for the Amazon Kindle e-reader. Some needs very specific firmware versions, which are considered outdated and leave the device open for a myriad of security vulnerabilities, not to mention new features. It simply isn't worth the effort. Last week, a new Kindle jailbreaking system was just released and it is called … [Read more...] about Do not use the new Amazon KindleBreak Jailbreaking System
E Ink seeking capacity expansion to meet growing demand
E-paper display manufacturer E Ink Holdings announced they are expanding capacity to meet the rising demand for its e-paper displays. The Taiwan-based company said they are doubling their capital expenditure to around US$ 56.53 million for the same and will be creating four new production lines at its plant in Hsinchu. The company is expecting a huge surge in demand from its … [Read more...] about E Ink seeking capacity expansion to meet growing demand
Penguin Random House is now distributing Marvel Comics
Penguin Random House and Marvel has come to terms on a new multi-year agreement to distribute single issue comics, graphic novels and backlist titles to comic book stores. Previously Marvel did all of their business with Diamond, but it seems everyone is flocking away from them. Hachette Book Group will continue to manage distribution of Marvel’s graphic novels and trade … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House is now distributing Marvel Comics
The new IKEA Audio Catalog is now an audiobook
IKEA has hit upon a new idea to reach out to potential buyers - audiobooks. This makes for a bold new initiative with almost zero precedences in the industry, more so when it comes at the cost of the traditional print catalog. So, what buyers will have at their disposal when out to buy stuff from the world's largest furniture store is to listen to the company's audiobook to … [Read more...] about The new IKEA Audio Catalog is now an audiobook