Rakuten Kobo discontinued the Libra 2 e-reader when the Libra Color came out in early 2024. Some people like the Libra 2 form factor since it has manual page-turn buttons, an excellent black-and-white e-paper screen, and solid battery life. Despite being over 3 years old, it is still relevant in 2025. Kobo has just released refurbished Libra 2 e-readers and is selling them to … [Read more...] about Kobo is selling refurbished Libra 2 e-readers
Will you buy the Kindle Colorsoft now that it is on sale?
The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft has received its first significant discount, but only if you are a Prime Member. The regular price in the United States is $279.99, but is now available for $229.99, a savings of $50.00. Is this deal good enough for a purchase, and will you buy it? The Kindle Colorsoft features a 7-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 color e-paper display with a black and white … [Read more...] about Will you buy the Kindle Colorsoft now that it is on sale?
Diamond Comic Distributors is filing for Bankruptcy
Diamond Comic Distributors used to be the only game in town when distributing graphic novels and comics to physical bookstores and comic book shops. Due to increased competition and many of the world's largest publishers going with the competition, Diamond has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Diamond distributes content from Comics, Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW … [Read more...] about Diamond Comic Distributors is filing for Bankruptcy
DynaScan to Introduce New Range of ePaper Displays
DynaScan Technology has been producing displays for the past 25 years. A couple of years ago, they partnered with E INK for a new breed of innovative ePaper displays for Integrated sustainability, energy efficiency, and cutting-edge technology for indoor and outdoor applications. 75-Inch Color ePaper Display Powered by E Ink Kaleido 3 Based on E Ink's largest color … [Read more...] about DynaScan to Introduce New Range of ePaper Displays
Everand releases State of Reading Report
Everand is an online audiobook and e-book subscription service by the company Scribd, Inc. They have just released their State of Reading Report. There were several key findings: Half of the respondents report reading more this year, with stress relief and relaxation cited as key drivers. While 14% of readers prefer only physical books, most enjoy a mix of e-books, audiobooks, … [Read more...] about Everand releases State of Reading Report
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft screen issues have been fixed
When it was first released, the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft had significant issues. There were persistent yellow bars or bands at the bottom of the screen. This was even more noticeable when the front-lit display was turned on, as the screen's brightness made the issue even more pronounced. This caused Amazon to suspend the sales of Colorsoft for a month or two, and they seemed to … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Colorsoft screen issues have been fixed
What new e-readers will come out in 2025?
What new e-readers will come out in 2025? Several brands will release new devices like clockwork, such as Pocketbook, Onyx Boox, Meebook, iFlytek, iReader, Hyread, and others. These guys, on average, issue 3-4 new devices each and tend to mix traditional black-and-white e-paper with Kaleido 3-color e-paper. What about the other guys in the e-reader market, such as Kindle, … [Read more...] about What new e-readers will come out in 2025?
Hot Wheels and Barbie are Getting a New Manga
Mattel has partnered with TOKYOPOP to create a new publishing initiative. Some of the toy makers' hottest properties will be getting a manga-styled graphic novel series for Mattel’s Hot Wheels and Barbie. The first titles are set to debut in print in early 2026. This series will feature fresh artwork and original stories. Simon & Schuster will sell and distribute graphic … [Read more...] about Hot Wheels and Barbie are Getting a New Manga
Google is Providing AI-powered Recaps of the Days Top Stories
Google is testing a new feature for its main app for Android and iOS. It is called Daily Listen and will pull stories on topics you are interested in for a five-minute recap. You have to opt in to try this experiment with Search Labs. In addition to the audio, the app will provide text transcripts so you can follow along. Google says Daily Listen is based on your interests … [Read more...] about Google is Providing AI-powered Recaps of the Days Top Stories
Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 Sells Out in 48 Hours
There is a pent-up demand for smaller tablets. For example, the new Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 sold out within 48 hours of going on sale for $499.99. This device is aimed at gaming, which is not the case with many tablets. There is no word yet, on when it will be back on sale and there isn't even pre-orders available. The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 features an 8.8-inch 2.5K … [Read more...] about Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 Sells Out in 48 Hours
Barnes and Noble will Open 60 New Bookstores in 2025
Barnes and Noble is the largest bookselling chain in the US and has announced that it will open 60 new bookstores in 2025. The bookseller opened up 57 stores in the US in 2024, so a further 60 is reasonable. They currently run over 600 stores, and sales are strong. Bookstores are doing big business. Last year, US book sales rose 7% through October, eclipsing $12 billion in … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble will Open 60 New Bookstores in 2025
The best e-books for January 2025
The first month of the new year is upon us, and plenty of new e-books have come out and will be available soon. Whether you are a sci-fi fan, a romance reader, love a good mystery thriller or literary fiction, or are looking for the latest solid reads, you will want to check out our list of the best books of January 2025. … [Read more...] about The best e-books for January 2025
Meebook M8 e-Reader Review
The Meebook M8 is a brand-new e-book reader and is the spiritual successor of the Meebook P78 Pro. This device is primarily marketed as a manga reader and does some light note-taking. The major selling point is the fast processor, 64GB memory, plus external. There are gesture controls to change the brightness of the light, and it has full access to the Google Play Store and all … [Read more...] about Meebook M8 e-Reader Review
Fujitsu Announces Quaderno A4C and A5C with Kaleido 3
Fujitsu has just unveiled the Quaderno Gen 3 Color. The A5 Fujitsu Quaderno COLOR 10.3 and the A4 Fujitsu Quaderno COLOR 13.3 use Kaleido 3 e-paper screens. These two models are primarily for taking notes, editing PDF files, and freehand drawing. They should be available to purchase in one or two months. Both models have eight colors when drawing, which is the industry … [Read more...] about Fujitsu Announces Quaderno A4C and A5C with Kaleido 3