Microsoft has launched its latest range of Surface Pro devices which it is claiming is the most powerful the line-up has ever been. Microsoft also stated the new Surface Pro devices form part of a new series of Copilot+ PCs which it said boasts advanced AI capabilities. The basic design of the tablet however remains largely the same though the internals have been fully … [Read more...] about Microsoft Launches New Surface Pro CoPilot PC with Advanced AI Capabilities
Archives for May 2024
Author Opens FL Bookstore in response to Book Bans
While they had toyed with the idea of opening a bookstore for some time, it was the surge of book bans sweeping across Florida that finally compelled author Lauren Groff and her husband, Clay Kallman, to turn their dream into reality. "This store would probably still be a pipe dream if the book bans hadn’t happened," Groff shared in a recent interview with The New York … [Read more...] about Author Opens FL Bookstore in response to Book Bans
Pocketbook Verse Color e-reader is coming out soon
Pocketbook is going to be releasing a new e-reader in the coming months called the Verse Color, this device will be using the latest generation colour e-paper, Kaleido 3. Pocketbook seems to be going all in on colour, releasing many new products in the past few months, such as the InkPad Color 3, Era Color and Eo Color. How do I know Pocketbook will be releasing the Verse … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Verse Color e-reader is coming out soon
What B&N Nook e-readers still receive new updates?
Barnes and Noble recently announced that several Nook e-readers and tablets have reached the end of life and will no longer be able to connect to the bookstore to buy digital content. This includes the first generation Nook, Nook Color, Nook Simple Touch, Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight, Nook tablet, Nook HD, Nook HD+, and the Nook Glowlight. Considering this, what Nook … [Read more...] about What B&N Nook e-readers still receive new updates?
Amazon Offering Three Months of Kindle Unlimited for Free
Amazon right now is running a three-months-of-free-Kindle-Unlimited-access offer. This should be like sweet honey for parched souls who live and die by books. Kindle Unlimited otherwise costs $11.99 per month which is also what Amazon would begin charging your account once the free trial offer comes to an end after three months. That said, you can always cancel your account if … [Read more...] about Amazon Offering Three Months of Kindle Unlimited for Free
TikTok Bookshelves to Open Across UK
TikTok is joining forces with the National Literacy Trust (NLT) to “BookTok bookshelves” in UK cities lacking in literary provision. These areas include 11 cities like Birmingham, Blackpool, Bradford, Doncaster, Manchester, Middlesborough, Newcastle, Nottingham, Peterborough, Stoke and Swindon that will get 20 BookTok Bookshelves starting with around 100 books each. TikTok … [Read more...] about TikTok Bookshelves to Open Across UK
Will Amazon Ever Release a Kindle Color?
Yes! We have already reported on Amazon’s plan to launch next-gen Kindle with color ACeP Technology in 2025. Up until today, Kindle devices display text only in black and white. But the upcoming technology in 2025 may change things forever. Many of Kindle’s competitors including Kobo and PocketBook have already come up with color e-readers. It’s the high time Amazon needs to … [Read more...] about Will Amazon Ever Release a Kindle Color?
Michael Ignatieff Honored: Wins Prestigious Award
Canadian historian and author Michael Ignatieff has been honored with Spain’s Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences for his, "critical examination of the significant conflicts of our era," as announced by organizers on Wednesday. With a repertoire exceeding 20 books encompassing topics such as human rights, foreign policy, economics, and nationalism, among others, … [Read more...] about Michael Ignatieff Honored: Wins Prestigious Award
53% of UK Parents Don’t Buy Books for Their Children
With the rise of things like BookTok and Bookstagram, it looks like the world is reading more. But what about children? In the UK, a new survey, which involved 3,000 parents with children ages 2-12, revealed that 53% of parents don't buy books to their kids. This statistic may not seem really worthy of the discussion. But we can understate the benefits of introducing books at … [Read more...] about 53% of UK Parents Don’t Buy Books for Their Children
Kindle Scribe Hits an All-Time Low Price Tag
Amazon has been offering attractive discounts on its flagship Kindle device, the Kindle Scribe for some time now. The good thing here is that the price now has hit an all-time low of $240. This translates to a flat $100 discount or 29 percent off the original price of $340. What you get for that price is the base 16 GB Kindle Scribe with the Basic Pen. The Basic Pen, if you … [Read more...] about Kindle Scribe Hits an All-Time Low Price Tag