Kindle Rewards is a beta program only available for customers personally invited from Amazon. It is only available to select users in Canada, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States. When enrolled, customers can earn points for purchasing Kindle Books and Print Books; these points could be redeemed for credit, which can be employed to buy additional books. Amazon has … [Read more...] about Amazon making drastic changes to Kindle Rewards Beta program
Archives for May 2023
Lavender Books Launched for the BIPOC LGBTQ+
The National Black Justice Coalition released a new application called the Lavender Book for the BIPOC LGBTQ+ community. BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. The aim of the app is to help and provide the BIPOC LGBTQ+ community with safe spaces. It's designed to reduce the efforts required for people from BIPOC LGBTQ+ to search for businesses, places of … [Read more...] about Lavender Books Launched for the BIPOC LGBTQ+
What is Literary NFT: Everything You Need to Know
As the name implies, literary NFTs are digital assets that are coined on the blockchain as NFTs or non-fungible tokens. It's a digital literary work that has been lately dominating the online world. Literary NFTs could be anything like novels, scripts, essays, poetry, or even audiobooks. Literary NFTs are ideal for replacing the intermediary publishing bodies for direct … [Read more...] about What is Literary NFT: Everything You Need to Know
How to Update Kobo eReader Past the Deadline: Full Guide
Toronto-based eReader Kobo made an announcement earlier about their new software version and how every user must update it for further use. They mentioned that the models need to be updated to the latest version by May 25th to continue reading. While the emails were sent to users, everyone was still clueless about the consequences of not updating the same. Later, they did issue … [Read more...] about How to Update Kobo eReader Past the Deadline: Full Guide
US ebook sales declined by 6.5% in 2022
Digital book sales in the United States continue to decline. Throughout 2022 the format fell by 6.5% and generated 1.95 billion dollars in revenue. Except for 2020, the first year of the pandemic, ebook revenue has declined yearly since 2014. Digital audiobook sales continue to grow at a torrid pace. Digital Audio revenue increased, climbing 2.6% to $1.81 billion. Income … [Read more...] about US ebook sales declined by 6.5% in 2022
Little Ape e-note can be the best learning aid your child can have
Here is a new e-note device that has come onto the scene. However, unlike the scores of its ilk already dotting the landscape, this one is different in that it is aimed squarely at the student community. Aptly named the Little Ape learning machine, the new e-note impresses with its looks and features. Its makers, Yuanfudao that has been providing children with AI-based learning … [Read more...] about Little Ape e-note can be the best learning aid your child can have
New B&N Nook Glowlight Plus appears in a product page at company retail store
There have already been reports about B&N coming up with a new Nook device - the Nook Glowlight 4 Plus having a 7.8-inch e-paper display. It is going to be their new flagship e-reader and there already are reports of things being in the final stages right now. A Reddit user has come up with what can be considered a B&N Nook product page put up at one of the company's … [Read more...] about New B&N Nook Glowlight Plus appears in a product page at company retail store
WC3 Recommends EPUB 3.3 Version for EPUB
The World Wide Web Consortium (WC3) has come up with the EPUB 3.3 recommendation, which will be the newest version of EPUB. This news came into effect on Thursday, May 25, 2023. As per the officials, the latest version of EPUB is similar to the International Web standard. EPUB, short for electronic publication, is an Ebook file format offered by the International Digital … [Read more...] about WC3 Recommends EPUB 3.3 Version for EPUB
Exploring Canadian reading habits and trends in 2022
A recent survey conducted by BookNet Canada, a non-profit organization in the publishing industry, sheds light on the reading habits and leisure trends of Canadians in 2022. The survey has revealed a comprehensive overview of Canadians' leisure activities, reading frequency, preferred formats, and the influence of social media on their reading experiences. The survey reveals … [Read more...] about Exploring Canadian reading habits and trends in 2022
Barnes & Noble Sees Changes: Here’s What the CEO Says
James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble, highlighted many key factors about B&N and its improvement in the US Book Show. He addressed a keynote that focused on upcoming initiatives that were essential for the company's growth. He mentioned the "process of change" and fixing concerns that the market has been witnessing all these years. Daunt also speaks about the need for … [Read more...] about Barnes & Noble Sees Changes: Here’s What the CEO Says
Does Bionic Reading Really Help to Read Faster? Let’s Find Out!
Developed by Swiss typographic designer Renato Casutt, Bionic reading is a newly developed reading method that combines biology and technology to make reading easy. It has been trending all over the social media platforms (like TikTok/Instagram) lately, especially the ADHD TikTok. While viewers have shown multiple reactions on this particular topic, there's still a lot of awe, … [Read more...] about Does Bionic Reading Really Help to Read Faster? Let’s Find Out!
Android Reading Mode can turn any piece of text into an audiobook
For individuals with busy schedules who find it challenging to dedicate time to reading, podcasts, and audiobooks offer a convenient alternative. Now, as SlashGear pointed out, Android users can enjoy reading on their mobile devices while multitasking, thanks to a new app called Reading Mode. The app can be particularly beneficial for visually impaired users given the … [Read more...] about Android Reading Mode can turn any piece of text into an audiobook
Agency tasked with fighting piracy accidentally releases top 10 sites for pirated manga
Ever have that experience as a parent when you accidentally introduce your kids to the thing you want to keep them away from? There's a certain age where children develop the magical skill of somehow hearing the exact opposite of what a parent means. When filtered through these prepubescent-contrary-lobes, conversations such as, the "birds and bees" and "say no to drugs", are … [Read more...] about Agency tasked with fighting piracy accidentally releases top 10 sites for pirated manga
The Hanvon N10 Max – The largest e-note in English: A Review
The Hanvon N10 Max is for those who are looking for a more spacious e-ink tablet. It comes with a 13.3-inch E Ink display which puts the device in the same segment as compact notebook devices. Coupled with a keypad cover and a stylus pen, the N10 Max can give vent to your inner creativity like none other. Read on to have a complete low down on the device. Design and build The … [Read more...] about The Hanvon N10 Max – The largest e-note in English: A Review