Image credit: ign Shonen Jump (a weekly manga anthology magazine published in Japan by Shueisha) has revealed its three big names for NEXTWAVE. Who is on the list? It's Kagurabachi. The NextWave has had big names in the past, One Piece and My Hero Academia, which is near its end. Like all, the magazine fans wondered what the other big names would create a revolution in the … [Read more...] about Kagurabachi – Shonen Jump’s New Series is Anticipated to be a big hit Even Before the Release
LillyPad.ai Launches “OpenBook” – A Personal AI Book Club Feature
Image credit: lillypad The LillyPad.ai App has launched a new feature, "OpenBook," the world's first Personal AI Book Club. LillyPad.ai is a popular AI-powered App that is an English learning application for intermediate and advanced learners. Moreover, it is useful if you want to build ESL (English as a Second Language), EFL (English as a Foreign Language), or native … [Read more...] about LillyPad.ai Launches “OpenBook” – A Personal AI Book Club Feature
Have You Tried Gboard’s ‘Proofread’ AI Feature?
Image credit: yahoo Gboard, Google's flagship keyboard, has started rolling out its brand-new Proofread feature for beta version on Android. Launched in Gboard version 13.4, the feature shows up in the toolbar of the keyboard of Android users. Tap “Proofread”; it will process your text and make suggestions for fixing spelling or grammar errors. Meanwhile, you’ll see the … [Read more...] about Have You Tried Gboard’s ‘Proofread’ AI Feature?
Amazon unveils exciting lineup of smart home products and AI-enhanced Alexa at 2023 Devices & Services Event
Amazon recently hosted its much-anticipated 2023 Devices & Services event, and true to expectations, it introduced an array of cutting-edge smart home products. These innovative devices are set to hit the market next month, just in time to captivate shoppers for the upcoming holiday season. In the lead-up to the product launch, Amazon has scheduled the Amazon Early Access … [Read more...] about Amazon unveils exciting lineup of smart home products and AI-enhanced Alexa at 2023 Devices & Services Event
Amazon emerges victorious in jury trial concerning Kindle and Amazon Music App technologies
In a recent legal battle, Amazon emerged triumphant as a Delaware federal jury ruled in favor of the tech giant, stating that certain features within Amazon Music and Kindle e-reader applications did not constitute patent infringement, Reuters reported. Specifically, these features pertain to the ability to search for specific segments within song lyrics and audiobooks. The … [Read more...] about Amazon emerges victorious in jury trial concerning Kindle and Amazon Music App technologies
Onyx Boox Leaf 3 e-reader with 7-Inch 300 PPI E Ink Carta 1200 display launched in China
Onyx Boox has today unveiled the upgraded version of the Leaf 2 e-reader, known as the Leaf 3. The e-reader comes with a 7-inch 300-PPI E-ink screen along with an upgraded processor and memory. According to what the company revealed, the new Leaf 3 now comes with an upgraded processor so that it now features an octa-core processor, which can be considered a considerable upgrade … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Leaf 3 e-reader with 7-Inch 300 PPI E Ink Carta 1200 display launched in China
Onyx Boox Tab8C Color E-Ink tablet with 7.8-Inch Kaleido 3 panel launched in China
Onyx Boox has officially launched the Tab8C color E Ink tablet featuring a 7.8-inch Kaleido 3 panel. This enables the Tab8C color E-ink tablet to have a color pixel density of 150 PPI and a black-and-white pixel density of 300 PPI. The display supports 4096 colors with Onyx Boox further claiming the Tab8C uses BSR-Color+ self-developed color calibration technology. This, the … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Tab8C Color E-Ink tablet with 7.8-Inch Kaleido 3 panel launched in China
Kindle Scribe now selling for up to 22% discount for Prime Members
Amazon Prime members are in for a treat right now - the company's flagship e-reader device, the Kindle Scribe is now available to buy for Prime members for up to 22 percent discount. This applies to all models of the Kindle Scribe so that the 16 GB Kindle Scribe with the Kindle Pen can now be bought for $265, which is $75 less than the $340 that the device otherwise sells for. … [Read more...] about Kindle Scribe now selling for up to 22% discount for Prime Members
Building an Engaged Reader Base: Essential Strategies for Indie Authors in The Digital Age
Attention self-published authors: Successful business magnates such as Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Richard Branson have championed word-of-mouth marketing as the most effective and cost-efficient form of promotion. Why should we care about the opinions of three multibillionaires whose only published works are business manuals and autobiographies? You probably already know … [Read more...] about Building an Engaged Reader Base: Essential Strategies for Indie Authors in The Digital Age
Amazon limits self-published ebooks to only 3 a day
To combat the utter avalanche of AI-generated ebooks, Amazon is doing something about it. They have limited self-published ebooks to only three a day. Why are they doing this now? There have been several high-profile cases where AI books have increased the Amazon website. This past June, their bestseller pages were taken over by ebooks written by ChatGPT and other AI writing … [Read more...] about Amazon limits self-published ebooks to only 3 a day
Scotland by-the-Book: A new App by Birlinn to Discover the Country
Image credit: birlinn Birlinn Ltd officially launched the App "Scotlandby-the-Book" on 15 September 2023. It's a very informative platform with books on history, geology, mapping, cooking, fiction, travel, poetry, politics, and more. It's for anyone who wants to explore and learn about Scotland. Birlinn Ltd, one of the Edinburgh-based independent publishers, had partnered … [Read more...] about Scotland by-the-Book: A new App by Birlinn to Discover the Country
Books-A-Million Announces Same- and Next-Day Delivery
Image credit: yahoo On National "Read a Book" Day (September 6), Books-A-Million introduced same and next-day delivery to customers across 231 locations nationwide. This monumental step was launched by partnering with Walmart GoLocal. Here are all the Updates: Books-A-Million is collaborating with Walmart GoLocal, which is Walmart's white-label, delivery-as-a-service … [Read more...] about Books-A-Million Announces Same- and Next-Day Delivery
ebook revenue increased by up 2.3% in July 2023
Digital book revenue in the United States increased for the second time this year in July 2023. Ebook revenues were up 2.3% for the month compared to July 2022 for a total of $83.7 million, and digital audiobooks remained up at 12.1% for July, coming in at $69.5 million in revenue. Physical Audio was up 4.7%, coming in at $1.0 million. On a year-to-date basis, ebook revenues … [Read more...] about ebook revenue increased by up 2.3% in July 2023
Do E-Books Affect the Way We Retain Information
In today's digital age, the way we consume information has dramatically changed. We've gone from leafing through pages of printed books to scrolling through e-books on our smartphones or tablets. Even the way we grow our social presence has transformed—you can buy TikTok followers to increase your online clout. But does this digital convenience come at the cost of retention? … [Read more...] about Do E-Books Affect the Way We Retain Information
Textbook publishers pursue legal action against LibGen for copyright violations
A consortium of prominent US science and education publishers is taking legal action against the infamous online repository known as Library Genesis, or more commonly, LibGen, The Register reported. Their aim is to shut down the platform and recoup what they assert are profits made through copyright infringement. This lawsuit, filed in a federal court in New York, requests a … [Read more...] about Textbook publishers pursue legal action against LibGen for copyright violations
Amazon will limit the number of books that can be published via KDP
As the influence of generative AI technology continues to expand within the publishing industry, Amazon is adapting its Kindle Digital Publishing (KDP) self-publishing platform to accommodate these changes, PublishersWeekly reported. In a recent update shared on the KDP Community Forum, Amazon unveiled plans to revise the volume limits that govern new title creations on their … [Read more...] about Amazon will limit the number of books that can be published via KDP