Dasung has a long and storied track record for dedicated monitors with E INK e-paper screens; they have been making them for nearly a decade. Their latest generation product is the Paperlike 253 U, which features a curved screen. They have a few different models, which include the price. They have a wired ethernet version for $1700, wireless for $1900, wired with a front-lit … [Read more...] about Paperlike 253 U is a 25-inch curved monitor with an E INK screen
First Look at the Onyx Boox Poke 5 e-reader
The Onyx Boox Poke series of e-readers are some of the best in the business. Onyx refreshes its entry-level model once per year, and its latest generation is called the Poke 5. This device is geared solely toward reading manga, webtoons, ebooks and audiobooks. The Onyx Boox Poke 5 retails for $179.99 and comes with a free magnetic sleep cover case; you can order it today from … [Read more...] about First Look at the Onyx Boox Poke 5 e-reader
Review of the Philips dual screen monitor with E INK
A few months ago, Philips launched a unique monitor that seeks the best of both worlds—a traditional LCD monitor and an E Ink screen. The two-in-one monitor named Philips 24B1D5600 consists of two parts, with one part being a 23.8-inch LCD and the other being a 13.3-inch E Ink panel.The IPS LCD panel has a 2560 × 1440 pixels resolution and a 75 Hz refresh rate. It boasts a … [Read more...] about Review of the Philips dual screen monitor with E INK
Will Hisense stop making E INK phones?
There has been a tremendous amount of buzz out of China that Hisense will stop making E INK smartphones and other e-paper-related products, such as the Hi Reader. The company has just discontinued its TMall page, where all of its phones were listed, and there is a message about terminating its products. However, their flagship JD store continues to operate.In China, Tmall … [Read more...] about Will Hisense stop making E INK phones?
Amazon is increasing the cost to Kindle Unlimited
Amazon has announced that they are increasing the cost of their subscription system for audiobooks, ebooks and comics, Kindle Unlimited. The price is rising from $9.99 per month to $11.99 starting May 11th, 2023. If users are on a month-to-month renewal, the next time they are charged, it will be a new amount. This is the first time Amazon has changed the price of Kindle … [Read more...] about Amazon is increasing the cost to Kindle Unlimited
What is better to read on, the Kindle Paperwhite or Kindle Scribe?
The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is the most popular e-reader in the world. It has a large 6.8-inch screen with 300 PPI resolution, so the text is razor sharp. It usually retails for around $119, and there is also the Signature Edition, which has more storage, an ambient light sensor and fast charging. The Amazon Kindle Scribe features a giant screen, 10.2 inches and 300 PPI. What … [Read more...] about What is better to read on, the Kindle Paperwhite or Kindle Scribe?
Ebook sales declined by 4.8% in February 2023
Digital book sales continue to decline in the United States. This past February, ebook revenues were down 4.8% for the month compared to February 2022 for a total of $87.5 million. Overall, digital audiobooks were up 31.6% for February, reaching $84.5 million in revenue. Physical Audio was down 37.0%, coming in at $700 thousand. Year-to-date ebook revenues were down 0.8% … [Read more...] about Ebook sales declined by 4.8% in February 2023
Amazon Anywhere will let you buy things right inside apps
Amazon Anywhere is a new program that will give users Android and iOS apps alongside virtual worlds and interactive digital environments. With Amazon Anywhere, you can discover and buy physical products from Amazon stores without leaving your game or app. This will be a boon to anyone who runs audiobook or e-reading apps and wants to sell digital content. It will also assist … [Read more...] about Amazon Anywhere will let you buy things right inside apps
Good e-Reader is now a distributor for Hanvon e-readers and e-notes
Good e-Reader is proud to announce that they have signed Hanvon to a long-term distribution deal. Their N10 series of e-readers and digital note-taking devices are available on the Good e-Reader and Shopify stores. Prices are standardized, which means Good e-Reader charges the exact amount that Hanvon charges in China without any added surcharge. Hanvon is one of the oldest … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader is now a distributor for Hanvon e-readers and e-notes
Scribd is not a fan of AI scraping their service for data
You might have read on the news that large language models are patrolling the internet to get the most data possible for their AI chatbots or other artificial intelligence endeavours. There are many use cases; some only get data from image-sharing sites for the AI service to make works of art or logos quickly. Others, like Microsoft's new Big chat system, will answer questions … [Read more...] about Scribd is not a fan of AI scraping their service for data