The TCL Nxtpaper has been among the more anticipated display technologies. That has much to do with the tall claims that the company had initially made, that of its next-generation display tech being more advanced than the E Ink Kaleido Plus e-paper display. The company also recently launched the TCL Nxtpaper 10S tablet which naturally roused interest among tech enthusiasts … [Read more...] about The TCL Nxtpaper 10S tablet: A Review
Archives for August 2022
Can you expand the storage of your Kindle?
Amazon currently offers three main Kindle models. There's the base model Kindle without any extra features, the mid-range Kindle Paperwhite for most people, and the top-of-the-line Kindle Oasis with a large, beautiful e-paper screen. All of Amazon's e-readers serve their purpose well and last for many years. A shared feature among the current Kindle lineup is the internal … [Read more...] about Can you expand the storage of your Kindle?
Hands on Review of the Hisense Touch Lite Music Player
The Hisense Touch Lite has an E INK screen and it is a dedicated music player. The product was designed to easily fit in your jeans pocket, just like a smartphone, since it has the exact same candy bar design. Unlike a traditional phone, the battery is large and will give you about a month, before you need to recharge it. This phone can support wired headphones via 3.5mm … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Hisense Touch Lite Music Player
Brooklyn Public Library suspends out of State Cards
The Brooklyn Public Library has one of the deepest digital collections of audiobooks and ebooks. The library used to offer residents of different states the ability to get a digital library card for a $50 per year. This program is now suspended and this service is no longer being offered. It is likely the library was paying too much money for digital goods and not seeing enough … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Public Library suspends out of State Cards
Forgotten Realms Superstar Drizzt receives his own Webtoon
Forgotten Realms is one of the most popular Dungeons and Dragons game settings. It has hundreds of books that have been written about it, which adds to the lore. The vast majority of game modules published by Wizards of the Coast, also have entire campaigns set in the Realms. One of the most popular characters is a Drow Elf Ranger named Drizzt Do'Urden. It has just been … [Read more...] about Forgotten Realms Superstar Drizzt receives his own Webtoon
Manga is getting very popular in Germany
Germany has a special day dedicated to celebrating manga. As DW reported, it is August 27 which is celebrated as Manga Day in that country. To make things all the more exciting, more than 720 bookstores across Germany came together and doled out manga comics to enthusiasts for free on the day. This can be seen as an excellent move to increase awareness of manga comics among the … [Read more...] about Manga is getting very popular in Germany
Three easy ways to type faster on an e-reader
Most e-readers worth their salt come chock-full of marvelous reading and writing features. The e-paper tablet market as a whole has moved past the basic reading and note-taking functions. Among many of the exciting features found in E Ink tablets from brands like Onyx Boox and Bigme, there are a few tricks that can help you type much faster. Because e-paper devices are … [Read more...] about Three easy ways to type faster on an e-reader
Nora Roberts donates $50K to library in embattled Jamestown Township
Popular romance novelist Nora Roberts recently donated $50,000 in support of the Patmos Library in Jamestown MI, which has recently faced some pushback from its community that it has LGBTQ books available for readers. The library says it has about 90 such pieces of material out of a total inventory of about 67,000 (Woodtv.com). On Aug 2 2022, the Jamestown Township voted to … [Read more...] about Nora Roberts donates $50K to library in embattled Jamestown Township
How is Barnes & Noble doing in the Digital Age?
In 1873, Charles M. Barnes opened a small book business from his home in Wheaton, Illinois. His son, William Barnes carried the torch forward and alongside Clifford Noble, they opened the very first Barnes & Noble bookstore on Fifth Avenue in New York City in 1917. The store began to flourish, garnishing it a reputation for excellence. Bookseller Leonard Riggio acquired … [Read more...] about How is Barnes & Noble doing in the Digital Age?
The B&N National Book Club where you get expert book recommendations and meet with bestselling authors
The “National Book Club” selections from Barnes & Noble Booksellers can be a great place to start if you are looking for some truly engaging novels and other books. Apart from expert book recommendations, another reason to be part of the B&N National Book Club is the chance to engage in live conversation with bestselling authors and other literary … [Read more...] about The B&N National Book Club where you get expert book recommendations and meet with bestselling authors