iReader created history when it launched the Neo 2 e-reader device and that has to do with the all-new E Ink Carta 1300 display that the e-reader now comes with. At 6 inches, it also happens to be the smallest e-reader out there to flaunt the latest E Ink display tech. This makes it the biggest upgrade the Neo 2 has been provided with over its predecessor with much of … [Read more...] about The iReader Neo 2 with the latest E Ink Carta 1300 display: A Review
How will Amazon make Gallery 3 work for Color Kindles?
E INK invested over 100 million dollars in making Gallery 3 a reality. This colour e-paper technology was based on Advanced Color E-Paper (ACEP) a few years ago. It was initially developed for digital signage with still images, such as sandwich boards, digital menus and advertising. The refresh rate for ACEP is abysmal; each time a new state change is initiated, it flashes over … [Read more...] about How will Amazon make Gallery 3 work for Color Kindles?
Amazon has just discontinued the 8GB Kindle Paperwhite
I speculated back in March that Amazon might discontinue the 8GB Kindle Paperwhite e-reader. The company has finally done it; the 8GB storage model is no longer available for new purchases in the United States and the United Kingdom. However, the 8GB model is available in some international markets, such as Canada, but the 16GB model is checked by default. When the 11th … [Read more...] about Amazon has just discontinued the 8GB Kindle Paperwhite
Should e-readers and e-notes support larger SD Cards?
There aren't many e-readers and e-notes in the industry that use SD cards anymore. Some used to do it but now go with their cloud storage solutions. Several brands such as Meebook, HyRead,iFlytek, Mobiscribe, Bigme and Pocketbook are likely the most prominent players still supporting SD cards, but hardly anyone else does, except for the occasional outlier. When SD cards are … [Read more...] about Should e-readers and e-notes support larger SD Cards?
Should Amazon Kindle release premium or color e-readers?
The Amazon Kindle line of e-readers is the most popular one globally. The company has a stranglehold on Canada, the US, and the United Kingdom, representing nearly 75% of the total. The Amazon bookstore is one of the best in the world, and it also has several side hustles, such as Kindle Vella, Prime Reading, and Kindle Unlimited, not to mention audiobooks from Audible. Most … [Read more...] about Should Amazon Kindle release premium or color e-readers?
Next-gen ESL developed by E Ink and partner companies
E Ink announced it has teamed up with Realtek Semiconductor, United Polycrystalline, and Qibang Technology to pioneer the development of System on Panel (SoP) chips, TechNews reported. This collaboration marks a significant leap forward in electronic paper display technology given that this marks the integration of circuits directly onto the glass or flexible substrate of … [Read more...] about Next-gen ESL developed by E Ink and partner companies
Tolino e-readers will no longer use Android
Tolino e-readers are primarily aimed at the European German-speaking market, and various models have been available since 2013. In 2019, Kobo started to design the hardware for all future e-readers, but the software is currently running on Android. This is all going to change, according to a new report, the software found on the upcoming Tolino Shine, Tolino Vision Color, and … [Read more...] about Tolino e-readers will no longer use Android
Sony Reader for PC and Reader for Mac Downloads has ended
Sony announced a couple of months ago that its Reader software for PC and MAC has been discontinued on March 31st, 2024. True to their word, the programs are no longer available. This was the primary way users could download firmware updates to their e-readers and sideload books on their devices. Several PRS-T series of e-readers are still in circulation, and some people are … [Read more...] about Sony Reader for PC and Reader for Mac Downloads has ended
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper set to launch soon
Here's introducing the Lenovo Tab P12 Paper, a tablet that the company claims is specifically designed to allow for a glare-free reading and writing experience. The tablet, as Liliputing claimed has been found listed on the official Lenovo France website. It isn't an E Ink display though, which means you won't have the same e-paper-like display qualities that you'd expect … [Read more...] about Lenovo Tab P12 Paper set to launch soon
Kindle for iPad now works on the Apple Vision Pro
There are not very many reading solutions for the Apple Vision Pro. The Apple Books app was the first to gain functionality to read ebooks or listen to audiobooks in a virtual space. Now, there is another. The Kindle for iPad app is now available on the Apple Vision Pro via the App Store as of late March 2024. In the new immersive environments, customers can now read their … [Read more...] about Kindle for iPad now works on the Apple Vision Pro
New Kobo e-readers are repairable
Kobo wants to extend the life of its latest generation of e-readers. The Clara BW, Clara Color and Libra Color will last a long time with a new initiative by Rakuten. Rakuten Kobo is partnering with iFixit, the leader in the technology repairability space, making it easy for customers to fix their e-readers and replace common components. A series of repair kits will be … [Read more...] about New Kobo e-readers are repairable
Rare Superman comic breaks records selling for $6M
Action Comics #1 is iconic for many reasons, but part of what makes it so valuable, is that this was first edition to introduce Superman. Last week, a rare copy the book was bought by an anonymous collector for a record breaking 6 Million dollars US. This price tag makes it the most expensive comic ever sold. The previous record was for the same edition, Action Comic #1, … [Read more...] about Rare Superman comic breaks records selling for $6M
Concerns linger for libraries as states react to rising book bans with new legislation
As book bans sweep across the nation, state legislatures are taking action, but concerns over the potential impact on libraries are surfacing alongside these efforts. According to a recent report from the American Library Association (ALA), the number of banned books surged by nearly two-thirds in 2023, totaling over 4,200 titles, NBCNews reported. Alarming figures reveal … [Read more...] about Concerns linger for libraries as states react to rising book bans with new legislation
New Hanvon N10 2024 and N10 Mini 2024 e-note devices launched
Hanvon has introduced two new e-note devices, the N10 2024 and N10 Mini 2024. Of these, the N10 comes with a 10.3-inch e-paper display while the N10 Mini features a 7.8-inch E Ink panel. Both come bundled with a Wacom electromagnetic pen though the pressure sensitivity has undergone an upgrade so that it now supports 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity compared to the earlier … [Read more...] about New Hanvon N10 2024 and N10 Mini 2024 e-note devices launched