Book publishers and The Internet Archive recently faced off in court, and the first round landed in favor of book publishers. Judge John G. Koeltl ruled that libraries must continue to adhere to the digital licenses that publishers offer. As reported by Vice.com, Judge Koeltl stated, “Internet Archive had done nothing more than create 'derivative works', and so (it) would have … [Read more...] about Judge’s ruling against The Internet Archive divides community
Archives for March 2023
Onyx Boox created a brand-new word processor
Onyx Boox is releasing a new firmware update for their latest e-readers and e-notes. They have created a brand-new word processor specifically for typing text. Comprehensive format settings such as font style, size, spacing, and more allow you to easily insert links, images, and attachments and even record meetings while taking text notes. Whether creating a work report, a … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox created a brand-new word processor
Onyx Boox increases cloud storage from 5GB to 10GB
Onyx Boox is a company based in China and they market a number of highly successful e-readers and e-notes all over the world, through various online distributors. When you load PDF files, sometimes they can be large and if you use their devices for the long haul, they can fill up all available space really fast. The company has a cloud storage service, which you get access to … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox increases cloud storage from 5GB to 10GB
A new insight was released that Canadians read more Romance in 2022
According to recent data published by BookNet Canada, It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover was the best-selling English language print book in Canada last year. Five of Hoover's works topped the list, and sales of her books contributed to a 55% growth in the Romance category from 2021 to the present. For the second year in a row, the Comics & Graphic Novels category had … [Read more...] about A new insight was released that Canadians read more Romance in 2022
E Ink and SuperUs Systems collaborate to advance localization of e-paper technology in India
E Ink and SuperUs Systems have formed a partnership to explore new ways to localize ePaper technology in India and expand the application of ePaper devices. The focus of this collaboration is on meeting the growing demand for sustainable outdoor displays that can reduce recurring energy costs. E Ink's ePaper displays are a perfect solution for this, as they are low power, … [Read more...] about E Ink and SuperUs Systems collaborate to advance localization of e-paper technology in India
Storytel acquires the audiobook division of Finnish bookstore chain Suomalainen Kirjakauppa
Storytel has announced via a press release the acquisition of the audiobook branch of Suomalainen Kirjakauppa, a prominent bookstore chain in Finland, from Otava Group. The merger of the subscriber base of Suomalainen Plus and Storytel has also been finalized. Suomalainen Kirjakauppa, which is owned by the Otava Group happens to be the largest bookstore chain in Finland. It … [Read more...] about Storytel acquires the audiobook division of Finnish bookstore chain Suomalainen Kirjakauppa
A Look at Google’s Accessibility Feature for ChromeOS and Chrome Browser, “Reading Mode”
Google revealed a wide range of fresh software upgrades for ChromeOS and Google Classroom on its blog on Tuesday. The features were unveiled at the same time the business attended this year's BETT conference. The UK edition is taking place this week from Wednesday to Friday. The most notable addition, which Google calls Reading Mode, will be included in ChromeOS M114. By … [Read more...] about A Look at Google’s Accessibility Feature for ChromeOS and Chrome Browser, “Reading Mode”
Artificial Intelligence Recreates the Voice of Late Voice Actor Kenji Utsumi for Sony Audiobook App
On Wednesday, YOMIBITO Plus, a new audiobook app from Sony Music Entertainment, was released. Classic works of Japanese literature are read in the app using three well-known voice actors' synthesized voices that CoeFont, an AI startup, has recreated using AI. An AI-replicated voice from Shichir Umeda (Pochita from My Life as Inukai-Puppy, san's Izumi from Shikimori's Not Just a … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence Recreates the Voice of Late Voice Actor Kenji Utsumi for Sony Audiobook App
Mobiscribe Wave Color is delayed until the summer
Mobiscribe unveiled the Wave series of e-readers with note-taking functionality a few months ago. They had already shipped out the black and white model and were taking pre-orders on the Mobiscribe Wave Color, with an E INK Kaleido Plus display. They have yet to ship any pre-orders out and have pushed the release date from April to sometime in the Summer of 2023. They are not … [Read more...] about Mobiscribe Wave Color is delayed until the summer
Readmoo will release Mooink Plus 2C Kaleido 3 e-reader in Q2 2023
Readmoo has confirmed with Good e-Reader that their upcoming MooInk Plus 2C with a colour e-paper screen will be released sometime in Q2 2023. This is the same product that was removed from their website a couple of weeks ago. They disclosed that they removed it to fulfill all of the existing pre-orders first, and they will eventually add it again to the site to be purchased … [Read more...] about Readmoo will release Mooink Plus 2C Kaleido 3 e-reader in Q2 2023
Audible is now playing advertisements in audiobooks
Audible is launching something very controversial, and other audiobook providers might follow suit. The company is experimenting with a new system to play audio advertisements within audiobooks, Audible Originals and Podcasts. The advertisements will not show up for people with an Audible subscription, giving them access to one credit per month, which can be used to buy an … [Read more...] about Audible is now playing advertisements in audiobooks
Big Tree audiobook to be narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Meryl Streep
A leading company in the field of children's publications, education, and media revealed that a world-famous actress - Meryl Streep - with three Academy Awards to her name will lend her voice to the audiobook version of the upcoming title, Big Tree. The book is authored and illustrated by Brian Selznick, who has won the Caldecott Medal and has been named a #1 New … [Read more...] about Big Tree audiobook to be narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Meryl Streep
Apple explains new Tilt and Azimuth features of Apple Pencil’s hover functionality
Apple first introduced the hover feature to Apple Pencil in October of last year. Now, Apple's latest software update for its tablet operating system, iPadOS, has brought about significant changes to the functionality of the Apple Pencil's hover feature, TechCrunch reported. Specifically, the new version, known as iPadOS 16.4, has added tilt and azimuth support to the hover … [Read more...] about Apple explains new Tilt and Azimuth features of Apple Pencil’s hover functionality
5 Best Essay Writing Services
It is becoming increasingly more work for modern students to choose a reliable, fast, and high-quality essay writing service. The market is flooded with low-quality websites, some of which even use AI for text generation. It is not easy for an inexperienced student to immediately distinguish a quality product from a cheap fake; the truth is revealed only after the essay gets to … [Read more...] about 5 Best Essay Writing Services