Amazon Kindle Unlimited is a subscription program where you pay a low monthly fee and get access to over a million comics and ebooks. Most of the books are from self-published authors, and aside from some big-name titles, users usually find out that the pickings are slim. You won't usually find much on the New York Times Bestseller list on Unlimited. Still, several new and … [Read more...] about New Books available on Kindle Unlimited makes it worth it
Archives for January 2024
DSTLRY and Kodansha Teaming Up
As announced on Anime News Network, American publisher DSTLRY and Japanese publisher Kodansha are entering into a new partnership. The team will see the publishers exchanging artists for cover art to expose readers on both sides of the Pacific to artists from each company. The first product of this partnership is a variant cover for Becky Cloonan and Tula Lotayâs series … [Read more...] about DSTLRY and Kodansha Teaming Up
Audible Sight for Blind and Low Vision People
Audible Sight has announced its software-as-a-service that helps visually impaired people to âseeâ your video content by seamlessly inserting audible descriptions into the video. At the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) annual conference in Orlando, Audible Sight⢠demonstrated how their AI analyzes the visual content of any video. It then generates simple text … [Read more...] about Audible Sight for Blind and Low Vision People
Fossil bids adieu to smartwatch realm, Gen 6 Hybrid marks end of an era
In a strategic shift, Fossil Group has officially announced its departure from the smartwatch category, The Verge reported. This makes the Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid with integrated E Ink display the final chapter in its nine-year venture into smartwatches. The company entered the smartwatch market in 2015 with the Wear OS-powered Fossil Q Founder, marking its foray into the evolving … [Read more...] about Fossil bids adieu to smartwatch realm, Gen 6 Hybrid marks end of an era
Future Of Fiction Is Human: Wattpad Survey
A recent survey by Wattpad and Wakefield Research revealed the shifting reading experience and habits of younger readers in the wake of AI technologies. Nick Uskoski, Head of Content for Wattpad: âThereâs been a massive shift over the last couple of decades because of all these changes in technology, affecting how people consume digital fiction and fiction more broadly. … [Read more...] about Future Of Fiction Is Human: Wattpad Survey
Zeta Studios and Wattpad Webtoon Studios Sign Deal
Spainâs Zeta Studios, producer of Netflix megahit âElite,â has signed to develop Latin American Spanish-language webnovels from Wattpad Webtoon Studios, the online publisher via Webtoon of web novel âThrough My Window.â Its movie makeover ranks as Netflixâs fourth most-viewed non-English film ever. Both companies will also partner on projects in Spain on a first priority … [Read more...] about Zeta Studios and Wattpad Webtoon Studios Sign Deal
Chiho SaitÅ to Start New Manga on June 28
'The March issue of Shogakukan's Monthly Flowers magazine published the final chapter of Chiho SaitÅ's Kaguyaden (Bright Night Legend) manga on Friday. Additionally, SaitÅ's Torikae Baya manga will have a new one-shot manga, which will run in the magazine's May issue on March 28. Her new manga will start serialization in the magazine's August issue on June 28. The magazine did … [Read more...] about Chiho SaitÅ to Start New Manga on June 28
Tech enthusiast crafts custom E-Ink watch inspired by Cartier Tank Series
Augusto Marinucci, a connoisseur of the classic Cartier Tank series, sought to blend timeless aesthetics with cutting-edge technology and extended battery life. Dissatisfied with off-the-shelf options, Marinucci began crafting a bespoke E-Ink display watch that marries elegance with tech innovation. As Hackaday stated, the challenge lay in finding an E-Ink display suitable … [Read more...] about Tech enthusiast crafts custom E-Ink watch inspired by Cartier Tank Series
An e-reader with physical buttons that evoke nostalgia
There is this new e-reader that has emerged online and is bringing back memories of the 3rd gen Kindle. That was when the Kindle had an E Ink display on top followed by a physical keyboard at the bottom. There also used to be page-turn buttons on either side of the display. The e-reader that has appeared in a YouTube video also has a similar build in that there is also the … [Read more...] about An e-reader with physical buttons that evoke nostalgia
Apple Pencil 3 likely to integrate Find My functionality
The upcoming Apple Pencil 3 will likely support the Find My functionality, 9to5Mac reported citing code excerpts from the iOS 17.4 Beta 1 update. This means that just like AirPods and AirTags, users can find their lost Apple Pencil through the Find My network. The specifics of this implementation remain shrouded in mystery. It is uncertain whether the Apple Pencil 3 will … [Read more...] about Apple Pencil 3 likely to integrate Find My functionality
Where do you buy ebooks from in 2024?
Good e-Reader has asked the public for the past ten years, where do you buy ebooks from? The landscape is dramatically different every couple of years. Some companies enter the space for the first time, while others exit it entirely. The industry has some constants, such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo. They have been selling digital books for the past 15 years +, and most … [Read more...] about Where do you buy ebooks from in 2024?
James Bond novels being edited to remove potentially racial content
According to a report in The Telegraph, Ian Fleming Publications Ltd, the rights holders of the Bond novels, have commissioned sensitivity readers to review the books ahead of their reissue in April, commemorating 70 years since the release of "Casino Royale," the first book in the series. The reissued editions will carry a disclaimer acknowledging that the original texts may … [Read more...] about James Bond novels being edited to remove potentially racial content
Is Predicted eReader Decline Indicating Reverse Digitization?
It wasnât long ago that eReaders were foretold as being the doom of the book publishing industry. As detailed by Vox, the Amazon Kindleâs launch brought the all-in-one book devices into the mainstream in 2007, with the fad holding true through to 2010. From there, it was expected that millennials would adopt the page-less way of reading en masse, but instead, it appears as … [Read more...] about Is Predicted eReader Decline Indicating Reverse Digitization?
The Minimal phone for maximizing productivity
Just days back we had a new E Ink device taking center stage in the tech world. It is the Minimal phone that is being referred to here and one of the biggest reasons for it to turn out into a big sensation is its shape as well as features. Reminiscent of the BlackBerry Passport of yore, the Minimal phone also shares a similar squarish design complete with a physical keyboard. … [Read more...] about The Minimal phone for maximizing productivity
Acogedor also offers 9.7-inch and 13.3-inch E Ink monitors
Acogedor, a China-based company offers E Ink monitors of various sizes. That includes a 10.3-inch-sized e-paper monitor that I already discussed before. There is also the 9.7-inch monitor as well as the one that comes with a 13.3-inch E Ink display. This should make for enough size options for users to choose from depending on their specific requirements. This also applies to … [Read more...] about Acogedor also offers 9.7-inch and 13.3-inch E Ink monitors
Innovative Acogedor 10.3-Inch E-Ink monitor unveiled
Those looking for an e-paper monitor have another option in the form of the Acogedor 10.3-inch E-ink monitor. The 10.3-inch display offers a resolution of 1872 Ã 1404 pixels and a 4:3 aspect ratio. One of the standout features of this E-ink display is its dedicated focus on eye protection. The adoption of an anti-glaring tempered glass panel proves to be a game-changer, … [Read more...] about Innovative Acogedor 10.3-Inch E-Ink monitor unveiled