What if we could develop our own smart wearable device that we can strap around our wrists? A few smart fellows at the Interactive Media Lab at Dresden Technical University came up with just such an idea even though the entire thing seems quite rudimentary in its looks. That said, the device has its own color E-Paper display big enough to have decent sized info on display. … [Read more...] about How a Plastic Logic Legio color bendable display can be used for a DIY smartwatch
Archives for October 2021
Onyx Boox is going to announce new products on October 20th
Onyx Boox has some new devices that are ready to be announced. The company posted on their Weibo account that they are having a product release event on October 20th, 2021. It remains unclear if they are are going to release a single new e-reader or e-note, or if they have a few that will be unveiled. Normally, Onyx refreshes their entire lineup every year with better … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox is going to announce new products on October 20th
Fujitsu introduces new writing features in Quaderno Gen 2 update
One of the great things about choosing a Fujitsu Quaderno, is that the company regularly pushes out new firmware updates, providing plenty of new features and enhancements. A couple of days ago the company released 1.100.09250 for the second generation Quaderno A4 and A5. They have improved functions related to handwriting, such as pen pressure. They now support the charging … [Read more...] about Fujitsu introduces new writing features in Quaderno Gen 2 update
MooInk Pro 2 A4 is available this November
Readmoo has just announced the Mooink Pro 2 A4, which is a brand new 13.3 inch digital note taking device. It is based on the same hardware as the Fujitsu Quaderno A4, but geared towards a traditional Chinese audience and does not have an English mode. Readmoo is based in Taiwan and has been making e-readers and e-notes for a number of years and has a great track record. This … [Read more...] about MooInk Pro 2 A4 is available this November
The Tolino Vision 6 will be available soon
Tolino has disclosed to Good e-Reader that they have a new ebook reader they are going to be releasing next week. The hardware is based on the Kobo Libra 2, but the software has been dramatically improved. This is primarily due to the new Android operating system, they have moved from an older version to 8.1 and the inclusion of new CPU. The Tolino Vision 6 features a 7-inch … [Read more...] about The Tolino Vision 6 will be available soon
These are the best WACOM EMR Stylus of 2021
Digital Stationary for E INK based e-notes has been a growing segment for the past few years. There have been many new entrants to the field who have developed WACOM and EMR compatible styluses. Many of these products would be considered premium and do not come for free, with the purchase of an e-note, such as an Onyx Boox, Remarkable or Fujitsu Quaderno. With so many options … [Read more...] about These are the best WACOM EMR Stylus of 2021
Will you buy the Kobo Sage?
The Kobo Sage is going to be released next week and this device is garnering a ton of attention. It has a large 8 inch screen and can be used to take notes and annotations with the Kobo Stylus. The hardware performance has been dramatically improved with a quad core processor and finally a USB-C port. This is the first Kobo branded e-reader to have an audiobook store, in … [Read more...] about Will you buy the Kobo Sage?
Google Chrome adds a new ‘Follow’ feature for RSS updates on Android
Google is currently rolling out a new feature called 'Follow' for Android users. The news was shared with the public by the company's own Adrienne Porter Felt, an engineering director for Google Chrome. It is similar to the RSS feed aggregator called Google Reader that was run by Google back in 2005. Much like Google Reader, the new Follow feature allows users to follow … [Read more...] about Google Chrome adds a new ‘Follow’ feature for RSS updates on Android
Games on E-Readers: A Missed Opportunity?
While the main purpose of e-readers is to allow users access to thousands of books from a single screen, they have often come with other features over the course of their history. In fact, some models have been made with built-in games to give readers something else to do in between devouring various fiction and non-fiction titles. Over their history, e-reader games have tended … [Read more...] about Games on E-Readers: A Missed Opportunity?