Kobo has just added Apple Carplay integration for their app and it now allows drivers to listen to audiobooks while on the road. The audiobooks have to be downloaded to an iPhone beforehand, they cannot be streamed or downloaded via the infotainment system. Kobo initially launched their audiobook store late last … [Read more...]
Amazon Kindle and Paperwhite on sale for Prime Members
Amazon is running their monthly sale on Kindle e-readers and this one is only available for Prime Members who reside in the United States. The entry level Kindle is regularly $79 and is on sale for $49. The Paperwhite normally retails for $119, but can be yours for $79. These deals are only for the Special Offers … [Read more...]
Will Amazon ever license their original content to libraries?
Amazon has millions of original ebooks that indie authors submitted to their platform as part of Kindle Direct Publishing. The company also runs their own imprints such as Thomas & Mercer and have a different one for each major genre. Their Audible unit also has hundreds of original audiobooks that … [Read more...]
Amazon may unveil new Kindles at an event later this month
Amazon is preparing for a major event sometime this month. The company is poised to unveil 8 new Alexa devices, which include a microwave oven, amplifier, receiver, subwoofer, and an in-car gadget. CNBC reports that all of the devices will be Alexa-enabled, meaning they can easily connect to the voice assistant. Some … [Read more...]
Onyx Boox Note Lite Unboxing Video
The Onyx Boox Note Lite is a new e-reader that has the same design as the 10.3 Note that was released earlier this year. The main difference is that it does not have a digitizer layer or come with a stylus, it is a dedicated ebook reader that has Android 6.0 and incorporates an ultra fast quad-core processor. I … [Read more...]
Likebook Mars now Available on the Good e-Reader Store
The Boyue Likebook Mars holds the distinction of being the best e-reader of 2018. It got an 9/10 on our comprehensive review and Good e-Reader made the decision to carry this product in the Online Store. There are over two dozen new e-readers released every year and many of them are not worth your time. Good … [Read more...]
Storytel e-Reader Review 2018
Storytel is an online subscription service for ebooks and last year they added audiobooks. The company launched in 2005 and dominate the Nordic region. They currently have over 520,000 subscribers and are should attain 800,000 by the end of the year. They are continuing to grow by expanding into foreign markets such … [Read more...]
E Ink Waveforms are a closely guarded secret
E Ink released the Carta e-paper screen in 2013 and Carta HD in 2015. Both of these technologies rely on the Regal Waveform Controller. Regal virtually eliminates the need for a full refresh, giving the viewer smoother viewing transitions and prevents ghosting. This enhances the reader's experience by providing … [Read more...]
Onyx Boox Note Plus 10.3 inch e-Reader Review
The Onyx Boox Note product line comprises of four different models, which have all been released this year. The original Note that came out at the very beginning of the year proved to be the most popular e-reader the company has ever made and was their first digital note taking device that had a quad core processor and … [Read more...]
Boyue Likebook Mars e-reader review
The Boyue Likebook Mars is the most powerful e-reader in the world. The software experience is really innovative and the home screen is super polished and intuitive. Whether you are reading books, listening to audiobooks or playing around with Android apps, the octa-core processor handles it all like a … [Read more...]
Barnes and Noble fires Chief of Digital Fred Argir
Barnes and Noble has quietly fired the Chief of Digital Fred Argir a couple of months ago. The bookseller did not publish a press release or mention it during their latest quarterly financial report. He was initially hired by former CEO Ron Boire to gut the Nook division and to cut costs. Under his watch the Nook App … [Read more...]
The Bibliotheca Cloud Library is on the rise
Bibliotheca is a company that targets the library market. They developed kiosks that allow patrons to bypass the staff and initiate self-checkout via the RFID and barcode scanners. This market is fairly competitive and they were looking for an edge. The 3M Cloud Library service was sold in 2015 to One Equity Partners, … [Read more...]