From bus shelters at the FIFA World Cup soccer championship in Qatar last year to guitars and cars that change color and design in real time, E Ink is blazing a trail in digital signage, from DOOH advertising to digital price tags in retail. Tim O'Malley, AVP for the US Regional Business Unit at E Ink, sat down with editor Daniel Brown at The Venetian in Las Vegas during CES … [Read more...] about E Ink and Sustainability in Digital Signage
Archives for February 2024
Poem/1 E Ink clock will tell the time disguised as an AI-generated poem
How about a clock that doesn't just tell time but fills your space with some uplifting poetry? Meet Poem/1, the latest innovation in timekeeping that promises to infuse your day with positivity. To begin with, Poem/1 stands out with its electronic paper display for showing the time. But then, that is just a part of the story as it does not only show the time but also verses of … [Read more...] about Poem/1 E Ink clock will tell the time disguised as an AI-generated poem
European Cities Which Most Enjoy Reading Romance This Year
In a study carried out by Amazon Books in the UK, Italy and Germany, the most romantic cities were revealed to be Bristol, Siena, and Potsdam. Known for romantic hotspots like Clifton Observatory, as well as the phrase “Alright my luvver”, Amazon Books UK data shows that Bristolians buy and read more romance novels (per capita) than any other UK city. Meanwhile, with its … [Read more...] about European Cities Which Most Enjoy Reading Romance This Year
Nonfiction Book Publishing is Led by Men
In the majority of bookstores, you’ll find that nonfiction shelves are dominated by men. The Women’s Prize for Nonfiction hopes to change that. “Nonfiction is still perceived to some extent as a man’s game,” said British historian Suzannah Lipscomb. The judges announced a list of 16 contenders for the 30,000 pound ($38,000) award on Thursday. An offshoot of the … [Read more...] about Nonfiction Book Publishing is Led by Men
Comics Industry in Audiobook Format: Hit or Fail?
Comics have been an integral part of our childhood. It has consistently been a source of entertainment and it has also evolved to become more fun to read for different types of audience. Now readers are getting indulged in diverse comic varieties, including mangas, with platforms like Piccoma taking the lead. Comics have also been read by people in different forms. This also … [Read more...] about Comics Industry in Audiobook Format: Hit or Fail?
Kobo Plus now available in Taiwan, 14-day free trial
In a significant move for Taiwan's literary landscape, Kobo has announced the launch of its e-book and audiobook subscription service, Kobo Plus, in the country, TechNews reported. This will enable Taiwanese readers to embark on a journey through a vast library of literature and audio content with just a few clicks. Kobo Plus presents three distinct subscription plans … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus now available in Taiwan, 14-day free trial
Status Royale: First eSports Manga Under VIZ
Inspired by Yu-Gi-Oh!, sports anime, and video games, Status Royale is an extremely exciting addition to VIZ's catalog. Status Royale is set in the late 2030s, at the height of VR technology as the titular game of the series dominates the world of eSports. Competitive Status Royale is played in teams of three, with three possible player classes introduced at the start: Tank, … [Read more...] about Status Royale: First eSports Manga Under VIZ
Kindle features that make reading all the more interesting
Kindle e-readers have been leading the way in digital reading for years now, setting the bar for other companies to follow. They've become as essential to online reading as Google is to search, offering incredible convenience and an intuitive user experience. With their constant updates and devoted user base, Kindle e-readers continue to reign as a top choice in the e-book … [Read more...] about Kindle features that make reading all the more interesting
Amazon Kindle Oasis was removed from the Kindle comparison chart
Amazon looks like they are totally discontinuing the Amazon Kindle Oasis e-reader. They have just removed it from the Amazon comparison chart in the United States, the largest market for Oasis sales. They have also scrubbed all advertising banners and imagery. The Kindle Oasis has been out of stock for months, and it looks like Amazon is either working on a new model or the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis was removed from the Kindle comparison chart