Barnes and Noble have a new feature for their Nook reading app for the iPhone and iPad. They are gamifying reading ebooks by introducing a new feature called "Trends." The new Trends section lets you keep track of your reading and listening progress for the month. It has a reading and listening wheel that tracks the number of days in a row that you read digital content or … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble adds “Trends” to Nook iOS app – Tracks Reading Progress
Upcoming Indigo Bookstore will sell beer and wine
Indigo Books and Music over the past decade has moved from just selling books to more of a lifestyle store. You can purchase American Dolls, candles, stationary, in addition to Kobo e-readers and tech products. A new store opening this fall in Toronto will offer an “edited selection of Indigo’s curated assortment of books,” with a heightened focus on in-store experiences and … [Read more...] about Upcoming Indigo Bookstore will sell beer and wine
eBook revenue was down 3.9% in June 2023
Digital book revenue in the United States slightly declined by 3.9%, generating $79.9 million in June 2023. There is always a slight slowdown in ebook sales in the summer since most people are either on holiday or working. They tend to increase in the new year when people start populating their new e-readers with digital content. Digital audiobooks saw a rise of 15.3% for June, … [Read more...] about eBook revenue was down 3.9% in June 2023
First Look at the TCL Nxtpaper 12 PRO Android Tablet
TCL is gearing up to release the Nxtpaper 11 tablet, which should be available in North America next month. This device has Nxtpaper 2.0, which is easy on the eyes due to a combination of hardware and software tweaks. On the other end of the spectrum is the TCL Nxtpaper 12 Pro, a high-end Android tablet with a few software eye-care tweaks. The big selling points behind this … [Read more...] about First Look at the TCL Nxtpaper 12 PRO Android Tablet
David Limp, head of Amazon devices is stepping down later this year
David Limp has overseen Amazon's devices for the past 13 years. He has led Kindle e-readers, Fire tablets, Alexa and other tech products. He will be stepping down later this year, and Amazon will announce a successor for his position. I met him several times in off-the-book meetings; he has been developing and shipping consumer electronics for over 30 years. The Amazon … [Read more...] about David Limp, head of Amazon devices is stepping down later this year
Now is a good time to buy a Amazon Kindle Scribe
The Amazon Kindle Scribe is one of the most popular e-notes in the world and is relatively new. Amazon has issued over six firmware updates, adding new functionality, and promised to support it over the long term. If you are looking to buy one, you usually have to pay full price; however, if you want some solid savings, Amazon is running a rare sale. They have the 16GB, 32GB … [Read more...] about Now is a good time to buy a Amazon Kindle Scribe
Sharp is going to release color E INK posters using Gallery Plus
Today E Ink announced that colour is coming to the ePoster electronic paper display collaboration with Sharp. In March, they announced a 42-inch monochrome ePoster display for the Japanese market. Sharp will soon release a 25.3- and 13.3-inch model – in colour, thanks to E Ink Gallery Plus technology. As the world’s only Dark Sky Association-approved digital signage, the … [Read more...] about Sharp is going to release color E INK posters using Gallery Plus
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite vs B&N Nook Glowlight 4 Plus 2023 edition
When it comes to e-reader sales in the United States, the top players in the industry are the Amazon Kindle, which has an 80% market share, and Barnes and Noble Nook. The Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition are the most popular, while the upcoming Nook Glowlight Plus 2023 edition is currently on pre-order and will ship out in September. This is the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite vs B&N Nook Glowlight 4 Plus 2023 edition
Pocketbook announces their first e-note, the Pocketbook InkPad X Pro
Pocketbook has been making e-readers for over 13 years. They have finally announced their first dedicated e-note, or digital note-taking product, the Pocketbook InkPad X Pro. The product was designed for taking notes, freehand drawing and editing PDF files since it has a WACOM screen. It comes with an all-new jet-black stylus with an eraser and 4096 degrees of pressure … [Read more...] about Pocketbook announces their first e-note, the Pocketbook InkPad X Pro