Amazon was the first company to release a 10.2-inch screen with a 300 PPI display, the Kindle Scribe. Everyone else who has issued products in this space have been 10.1, 10.2 or 10.3 and can only handle 212 to 227 PPI. Amazon did not create a special screen with E INK, they are using the same off the shelf e-paper screens as everyone else, so there is no stopping other … [Read more...] about Will Kobo release a second generation Elipsa with a 300 PPI screen?
Remarkable 2 vs the Amazon Kindle Scribe – What one is better?
The Remarkable 2 is one of the most prolific and well-known digital writing slates in the world. The company has sold over a million units for their first and second generation models, making over a billion dollars in revenue. Amazon has just released the Scribe, the first digital note taking device and has captured the hearts and minds of hundreds of thousands of users. The … [Read more...] about Remarkable 2 vs the Amazon Kindle Scribe – What one is better?
Amazon sold a boatload of Kindles during Thanksgiving Weekend
Amazon is excited to announce that this Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend was its biggest ever, with customers around the world purchasing hundreds of millions of products between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday. Customers also supported small businesses this holiday shopping weekend, generating more than $1 billion in sales. In their press release Amazon stated that the … [Read more...] about Amazon sold a boatload of Kindles during Thanksgiving Weekend
Hands on Review of the Amazon Kindle Scribe
The Kindle Scribe has two major selling points. It is the first digital note taking device that Amazon has ever released and out of the box it has tremendous functionality in this regard. The second, is a large screen e-reader that is capable of reading books, comics, magazines, manga, newspapers and all sorts of other digital content. This is due to the 10-inch display that … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Amazon Kindle Scribe
Barnes and Noble is trying to deter holiday thefts
Barnes & Noble is installing cameras and locking away expensive items to deter shoplifters and thieves as they brace for a post-pandemic rush of holiday shoppers this year. At dozens of retail locations American Girl 'Wellie Wisher' dolls are shackled to the shelves with electronic ties. At one of their bookstores in Manhattan, customers have to carry empty Lego set boxes … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble is trying to deter holiday thefts
First look at the Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 Tablet
Amazon has just released their Fire HD 8 tablet for 2022 and it is a barebones device that is geared towards anyone that is heavily invested in the Amazon ecosystem. The ideal customer is someone who subscribes to Prime Video, Audible or Amazon Music. You will be able to read books, magazines, manga and newspapers too. The company doesn't pay much attention to tablet design … [Read more...] about First look at the Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 Tablet
Hyread Gaze One SC Kaleido Plus e-reader now available as a pre-order
The HyRead Gaze One SC is a dedicated e-book reader with an E INK Kaleido Plus color e-paper display. You will finally be able to see book cover art and ditto with manga, webtoons and comics. You can display over 4096 different colors, which is very solid. The UI is in English, so millions of users will find value in the Gaze One SC. This model is really new and is available … [Read more...] about Hyread Gaze One SC Kaleido Plus e-reader now available as a pre-order
Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday e-Reader Deals
If you are looking to get a brand new e-reader there are plenty of savings and deals to be had. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Onyx and a myriad of others are heavily slashing the price. This is useful if you are upgrading to a new e-reader from a very old one, or looking to knock off a few early Christmas gifts. Kindle In the United States, the Kindle Paperwhite is likely … [Read more...] about Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday e-Reader Deals
Reading Sidekick for Amazon Kids+ is really useful
Amazon Sidekick is likely one of the coolest features you have never heard of. Amazon announced it late last year and other than an initial press release, they haven't really promoted it. Amazon Echo smart speakers can read along with your child's favorite Kindle and print books. Alexa listens, corrects mistakes and occasionally repeats a passage to help kids learn. The feature … [Read more...] about Reading Sidekick for Amazon Kids+ is really useful
Kobo e-readers are on sale for Black Friday
Kobo is having a respectable sale for some of their e-readers. If you have been wanting to buy one, likely they won't be this low until Boxing Day. Kobo is guaranteeing that they will all ship out really soon, so they will be in your hands in a couple of days. This is solid if customers are buying them for a gift or maybe just upgrading their older models to something more … [Read more...] about Kobo e-readers are on sale for Black Friday
The LAMY Safari Twin is a new 2-in-1 with EMR and a pen
Lamy is well-known for high quality fountain pens and they have dabbled with WACOM EMR pens, with the Lamy Al-Star. Lamy has just released their first 2-in-1, a EMR pen that you can use on virtually any e-note in the world and also a traditional ballpoint pen, which can be used to write in notebooks, or paper. This is a really compelling product that gives you the best of both … [Read more...] about The LAMY Safari Twin is a new 2-in-1 with EMR and a pen
ePaper Displays Selected for World Cup 2022
Papercast has deployed ePaper displays to support the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The contract is believed to be one of the largest single ePaper deployments in the world. Featuring E Ink technology, Papercast’s displays provide real-time passenger information and wayfinding as part of critical infrastructure to transport the anticipated 1.5 million visitors between eight … [Read more...] about ePaper Displays Selected for World Cup 2022