Netgalley is a company that specializes in providing early access to books that have yet to be released. Publishers provide them with ARC e-books and audiobooks in exchange for reviews that can be used for marketing purposes. For a long time, Netgalley used Adobe Digital Editions as a form of Digital Rights Management (DRM). However, they just announced that they … [Read more...] about Netgalley switches from Adobe Digital Editions to LCP
Amazon Music is having a price increase
Amazon has announced that Amazon Music is getting a price hike. Prime members will have to pay $10.99 instead of $9.99 per month for unlimited access to Amazon’s music library. Non-Prime members used to pay $10.99 per month and it will increase to $11.99. Amazon says it’s making the change “in order to bring you even more content and new features.” The price change went into … [Read more...] about Amazon Music is having a price increase
Libraries loaned out 739 million audiobooks and e-books in 2024
Public libraries have increasingly loaned digital content in the past ten years. Worldwide, libraries that do business with Overdrive loaned 739 million audiobooks, e-books, and digital magazines in 2024, a 17% increase over 2023. A record 192 library systems, consortia, and school libraries reached over one million digital checkouts, and over 30 library systems and consortia … [Read more...] about Libraries loaned out 739 million audiobooks and e-books in 2024
Bookshop.org launches e-book system in the US to monetize indie bookstores
Independent bookstores can only sell what is on the physical shelves. Hardly any bookstore has a website where customers can place orders and have them shipped out. Digital books are easy to buy, but if you don't want to deal with Amazon, Google, or Kobo, there aren't many alternatives. Bookshop.org has just launched an e-book section of their website, and their entire business … [Read more...] about Bookshop.org launches e-book system in the US to monetize indie bookstores
Did you know you can turn off Kindle Automatic Book updates?
One of the worst things about audiobooks and e-books is when the author or publisher updates the cover art because the book or series is being made into a television show, movie, or streaming exclusive. An excellent cover art image mirrors the print book counterpart when it first comes out, building consistency with the hardcover, paperback, and digital formats. The Kindle is … [Read more...] about Did you know you can turn off Kindle Automatic Book updates?
E INK Spectra 6 Photo Frame is on Kickstarter
Many DIY enthusiasts craft their own E-INK photo frames with old e-readers or repurposed Android ones. However, there are not many commercially viable ones that the average person can purchase. This has all changed with the advent of the Refection Frame on Kickstarter. During the early bird price promotion, it is available for $249. It is set to ship out this April, so there … [Read more...] about E INK Spectra 6 Photo Frame is on Kickstarter
Pebble is bringing back a new e-paper watch
We might see a new Pebble e-paper watch sometime this year. A new website popped up by the founder of the company, Eric Migicovsky. He wants to inform people that a new watch is being developed and solicit public opinion on whether the company should launch something. There are no pre-orders yet and no fees people must pay to get on the mailing list. The website states, "A … [Read more...] about Pebble is bringing back a new e-paper watch
Barnes and Noble clarifies why Lenovo M9 can’t run the Nook App
The Barnes and Noble Nook Tablet 9 by Lenovo is a digital reading device sold on the B&N website. It has the Nook Hub, an online portal to fetch firmware updates and provide software updates for the Nook App and related services. The Nook app is preinstalled on the device and not downloaded from Google Play. The Nook tablet 9 is based on the Lenovo M9, cheaper than the … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble clarifies why Lenovo M9 can’t run the Nook App
Bloomsbury Renews Publishing Agreement with Amazon
Amazon and Bloomsbury Publishing have been selling e-books without an agreement for the past couple of months. This situation came to a head last week when it looked like all Harry Potter books would be pulled from Amazon. This made waves in the publishing world, as customers could not buy many bestselling books in the UK and worldwide. Amazon stated in a media post, "We … [Read more...] about Bloomsbury Renews Publishing Agreement with Amazon