The Readmoo MooInk Pro 2C is the first 13.3 E-Note with a Kaleido 3 colour e-paper panel. We have seen this device for over two years at various trade shows with Sony branding, and it was developed in conjunction with Linfiny. Readmoo was the first company that took the risk of bringing a colour e-notebook to the masses, which is fantastic; there are a few important things to … [Read more...] about Readmoo Mooink Pro 2C Review 13.3 E INK Kaleido 3 E-note Review
Bigme HiBreak E INK Phone Specs Revealed
A couple of weeks ago, Bigme teased their first smartphones with E INK screens. The promotional image was light on details, but we now know a few things about them. There will be four models with different hardware combinations, and the prices will be unveiled at the end of the month. It remains to be seen if they will be released and sold as usual or if there will be some … [Read more...] about Bigme HiBreak E INK Phone Specs Revealed
Most Anticipated Book Sale Hosted By Amazon
Amazon is listening to our silent prayers to bring us a massive book sale. It's a fantastic opportunity to grab some summer reads with Amazon's extensive book sale, which will be ongoing by May 20. Many ebooks are available for just $1, while print books start at $5. These books encompass a wide range of genres, from classics to children's books to popular BookTok … [Read more...] about Most Anticipated Book Sale Hosted By Amazon
More Than 4 Billion Books Borrowed Through OverDrive
OverDrive is famous for achieving big feats in the industry. Readers find OverDrive to be the perfect platform for all sorts of books that suit various interests. On April 30, 2024, OverDrive and its awarded apps, Libby and Sora, reached a historic milestone. They witnessed the four billionth title, Crafty Birds by Kristy Conlin, borrowed by a reader. The achievement … [Read more...] about More Than 4 Billion Books Borrowed Through OverDrive
Gannett Adds AI-Generated Summaries To Stories
Image credit: Reuters Newspaper conglomerate, Gannett, is starting a new program that will add AI-generated bullet points to the beginning of news articles. According to The Verge, the goal of this new feature is to help readers quickly understand the main points of each story. The "key points" feature on articles utilises automated technology to generate summaries below the … [Read more...] about Gannett Adds AI-Generated Summaries To Stories
The 2024 International Booker Prize shortlist
The 2024 International Booker Prize shortlist has been revealed, showcasing literature from six nations, translated from six languages, that skillfully intertwines the personal and political in uniquely innovative ways. Chosen by this year's judging panel, chaired by distinguished writer and broadcaster Eleanor Wachtel, the six shortlisted books reflect a diverse range of … [Read more...] about The 2024 International Booker Prize shortlist
PuBook Pro is Taiwan’s first 10.3-inch Color e-Note
Here comes Taiwan's first 10.3-inch E Ink Android tablet - the Pubook Pro. Prior to this, there have been e-reader devices sporting 6-inch or 7.8-inch color e-paper displays (Puboo SE). As TechBang reported, the Pubook Pro comes with a 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 display. On the other side of it lies an octa-core MediaTek CPU that is mated to 8 gigs of memory and 128 GB of storage. The … [Read more...] about PuBook Pro is Taiwan’s first 10.3-inch Color e-Note
Librarians’ Crusade for Easy and Affordable E-book Access
For libraries across the US, it has been an uphill battle against soaring e-book prices. The fight is to ensure e-books are easily accessible to members and at affordable rates. As Axios reported, publishers commonly impose stringent terms on libraries, mandating them to renew e-book licenses every two years or after a fixed number of loans, often as few as 26. These … [Read more...] about Librarians’ Crusade for Easy and Affordable E-book Access
US eBook revenues were down 1.5% in Q1 2024
Ebook revenues in the United States were down 1.5% compared to the first three months of 2023, for $255.6 million. However, there is a silver lining: digital audiobook sales saw a significant growth of 15.3% for the first three months, reaching $243.6 million in revenue. Physical Audio was down 29.1%, coming in at $2.1 million. Consumer Book sales were down 2.8% during the … [Read more...] about US eBook revenues were down 1.5% in Q1 2024
AI Narrators and Audible: Boon or Bane for Storytelling
Last year, Amazon announced that self-published authors in the USA who sell their books on the Kindle Store would be able to use a new tool in beta testing. This AI-generated "virtual voice" tool would allow authors to easily turn their ebooks into audiobooks. Now, months after the beta launch, more than 40,000 books in Audible have reportedly been generated with it, saving … [Read more...] about AI Narrators and Audible: Boon or Bane for Storytelling
Kindle Scribe Inches Closer to an All-Time Low Ahead of July Prime Day
Amazon has a Prime Day event lined up in July but is already offering its flagship Kindle device, the Kindle Scribe at one of its lowest prices so far. Right now, you can snag up the Kindle Scribe for $279, which is post a flat $110 discount on the regular price. This might be a few notches above the cheapest price the Scribe has ever sold for but is still quite affordable for … [Read more...] about Kindle Scribe Inches Closer to an All-Time Low Ahead of July Prime Day
The Inaugural Amazon Book Sale Starts May 15th 2024
The Amazon Book Sale is here, just in time to indulge your inner bookworm with the summer vacation just days away. The sale starts May 15 and runs through May 20. During this period, there are going to be hefty discounts on e-books, print books, audiobooks, or even Kindle devices as well. Amazon said print books are going to be on sale for up to 50 percent off while Kindle … [Read more...] about The Inaugural Amazon Book Sale Starts May 15th 2024
Apple News+ now supports offline reading
Today, Apple rolled out a new update for the iPad and iPhone, with the advent of iOS 17.5. One of the exciting additions is the Offline mode in Apple News+, which grants you access to the Today feed and News+ tab even when you're offline. This means you can now download Top Stories, Apple News Today audio briefings, full magazine issues and narrated articles, and puzzles, and … [Read more...] about Apple News+ now supports offline reading