eCampus.com, an online retailer of textbooks and course materials, has stepped in to fill the void left by Amazon's discontinuation of its textbook rental service in April 2023, ChainStoreAge reported. As a former inventory provider for Amazon, eCampus.com has decided to retain the extensive inventory it once supplied to the e-commerce giant. This move allows college students … [Read more...] about eCampus.com steps in with Amazon’s departure from the online textbook rental market
Archives for May 2023
Amazon App Store to cease operations in China
Amazon is set to close its official app store in China, marking another step back from the Chinese market for the US tech giant. The closure comes after Amazon's announcement last year that it would also be shutting down its Kindle e-book service in the country. While the Amazon Appstore, launched in 2011 as an alternative to Google for Android users, will be discontinued, … [Read more...] about Amazon App Store to cease operations in China
Review of the Pocketbook Inkpad 4 e-reader
The Pocketbook InkPad 4 is their latest generation e-reader. It is designed for reading ebooks, digital manga, and audiobooks. Pocketbook operates its digital bookstore, primarily populated with royalty-free titles. The Pocketbook brand's real power is purchasing EPUB and PDF files from other online stores, such as Google Play Books or Kobo, and using Adobe Digital Editions to … [Read more...] about Review of the Pocketbook Inkpad 4 e-reader
20 Best children’s Books of All Time, BBC Culture Reveals
A good children’s book can spark imagination in adolescence and develop a lifelong love for reading. So, it’s worth giving your kids the best books to cultivate a great habit – like reading – in them. And recently, BBC Culture conducted a poll to list 100 best books for children, 20 of which are listed below: “Where the Wild Things Are,” (Maurice Sendak, 1963) … [Read more...] about 20 Best children’s Books of All Time, BBC Culture Reveals
Bus Stops in Boston Now Have Digital Libraries To Get Free Ebooks
Boston City in the U.S. has rolled out digital pop-up libraries at 20 bus stops citywide. The bus stops are outfitted with quick response (QR) codes, allowing people to browse and borrow digital content this spring and summer. The libraries provide riders with e-books, audiobooks, e-magazines, and e-newspapers from Boston Public Library (BPL). They can even access … [Read more...] about Bus Stops in Boston Now Have Digital Libraries To Get Free Ebooks
Samsung showcases Rollable Flex OLED panel and other display innovations at SID Display Week 2023
Samsung Display, a leading OLED technology provider, is making waves in the industry with its latest innovations showcased at the SID Display Week 2023 event. Among the highlights are the Rollable Flex OLED panel and the Sensor OLED Display, both offering unique features for mobile devices, The Verge reported. The Rollable Flex OLED panel is a flexible screen that can be … [Read more...] about Samsung showcases Rollable Flex OLED panel and other display innovations at SID Display Week 2023
Podcasts Vs Audiobooks – What’s the Difference?
Audio entertainment is in high demand these days. Podcasts and audiobooks are the two most popular forms of audio entertainment. But both are different - podcasts are shorter and more conversational, while audiobooks are books read aloud. Let’s explore all the key differences between podcasts and audiobooks to make the most of both audio content formats. Podcasts vs … [Read more...] about Podcasts Vs Audiobooks – What’s the Difference?
Overdrive celebrating two decades of pioneering e-book and audiobook lending services
In 2003, a team of innovative librarians at Cleveland Public Library revolutionized the lending of e-books and audiobooks, marking the 20th anniversary of this groundbreaking achievement. Patricia Lowrey, Cindy Orr, Sari Feldman, and Tracy Strobel, along with a dedicated local e-book development team at OverDrive, collaborated to build and launch the world's first popular … [Read more...] about Overdrive celebrating two decades of pioneering e-book and audiobook lending services
Z-Library Remains Popular Among Students and Teachers
Z-library, one of the largest online e-book platforms, has become very popular because it charges nothing to access its content. Despite facing law enforcement last year, Z-library remained accessible through the dark web. Now, it has made a complete comeback. Recently, the U.S. authorities seized several domains connected to Z-library. But it is still not showing any … [Read more...] about Z-Library Remains Popular Among Students and Teachers