The Chinese market is one of the most profitable in the world regarding ebook sales. As of June 2023, the number of people who had read ebooks in China reached around 528 million, and ebook sales are projected to reach a revenue of US$1.96 billion by the end of 2024. The vast majority of people read on their smartphones, the most recent report states that 327 million read … [Read more...] about How the Chinese e-reader and ebook industry works
Is Kobo facing budget constraints?
Kobo plans on releasing two new e-readers sometime in the next couple of months. The company filed two FCC applications to sell them in the United States, so this is often the last hurdle before mass production. With all of their money tied up in existing inventory and new devices, is Kobo in financial trouble? Good e-Reader was forwarded an email from Rakuten Advertising, that … [Read more...] about Is Kobo facing budget constraints?
Dasung is shipping out Paperlike Kaleido 3 Color Monitor to backers
Dasung is a company that specializes in E INK monitors and has been developing them for close to ten years. Whenever they have a new model, they tend to crowdfund them first, in order to get the money necessary for a production run and gauge consumer interest. Their latest generation product is a 25-inch E INK Kaleido 3 color monitor has been on Indiegogo since September 2023, … [Read more...] about Dasung is shipping out Paperlike Kaleido 3 Color Monitor to backers
152 Libraries Exceed 1 Million Checkouts of Ebooks & Audiobooks in 2023
Over the last three years, ebooks, audiobooks, and digital reading have skyrocketed! In 2023, a record number of 152 libraries across the continent exceeded 1M digital checkouts.This is a testament to peoples willingness to download digital content to their e-readers, tablets and smartphones via the Overdrive website or the Libby app for Android and iOS. For the second year, … [Read more...] about 152 Libraries Exceed 1 Million Checkouts of Ebooks & Audiobooks in 2023
Pocketbook InkPad X Pro e-reader and e-note review
Pocketbook is a brand that has been developing and releasing commercial e-readers to the public for over a decade. The company has always used Linux as an operating system, which made things super stable and provided long battery life. They have just released the Pocketbook InkPad X Pro, which is notable for a couple of reasons. It is their first attempt at digital paper, a … [Read more...] about Pocketbook InkPad X Pro e-reader and e-note review
First Look at the Kyobo Sam 7.8 Plus e-reader and e-note
Kyobo, the largest bookseller in South Korea, has been experimenting with e-readers for over a decade. For many years, they exited the space, and now they are back with a 10-inch and the brand new 7.8-inch, called the Sam Plus. This is a dedicated book reader that has the Kyobo bookstore available, and it also supports English. This is available now from the Good e-Reader Store … [Read more...] about First Look at the Kyobo Sam 7.8 Plus e-reader and e-note
Sol Reader is available for pre-order for $350
Sol Reader has enjoyed much media coverage from all major tech blogs. It was announced in early 2023 and is a VR headset designed to go beyond an e-reader, and users can read books in a virtual space. It looks like the product will finally hit the market sometime in 2024. The company has just begun taking pre-orders for $350 , and it comes in many colours: black, silver, rose … [Read more...] about Sol Reader is available for pre-order for $350
Kobo is going to be releasing a new e-reader in 2024
Kobo plans on releasing at least two new e-readers in 2024. The first device had an FCC application submitted in October and industry insiders think it would likely be the Rakuten Kobo Libra 2e. Towards the end of December 2023, Kobo submitted a second FCC application for an entirely new e-reader. Both of these devices should be released in June 2024. The second upcoming Kobo … [Read more...] about Kobo is going to be releasing a new e-reader in 2024
Libraries audiobook and ebook lending grew by 19% in 2023
Overdrive is the most popular company in the world that powers your local libraries' digital collection of audiobooks and ebooks. Reader demand for ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and streaming video drives library lending to grow by 19 percent in 2023. Readers worldwide borrowed 662 million ebooks, audiobooks and digital magazines. This data stems from over 92,000 … [Read more...] about Libraries audiobook and ebook lending grew by 19% in 2023