Gen Z has been fairly vocal about their struggles with mental health, but according to the American Bible Society’s recent report, “The State of the Bible 2024,” young adults who read their Bible regularly report being much happier than their peers. The report found that Gen Z scored 12.9 on a stress scale, significantly higher than Boomers (6.3), Gen Xers (9.9), and … [Read more...] about Study: Daily Bible Reading is the Secret to Happiness
reMarkable 3: Features, Specs, Release Date
The reMarkable 3 will be the third-generation E-Ink note-taking tablet from the Norwegian startup company, reMarkable. When released, the tablet will replace the current reMarkable 2, which is widely known as the best paper tablet you can buy. The notepad is ideal for those who like pen and paper but want to digitize their notes. reMarkable 3 Release Date reMarkable has … [Read more...] about reMarkable 3: Features, Specs, Release Date
Hybrid Smartwatch Puts a Small E Ink Display Front and Center
Samsung just unveiled its newest batch of wearables, which finally includes the much-awaited Galaxy Ring. Smartwatches, in particular, have been around for a few years now, but not everyone is sold on the value they bring to our modern lives, especially those who are particularly fond of analog timepieces. This hybrid smartwatch concept, for example, doesn’t exactly go the way … [Read more...] about Hybrid Smartwatch Puts a Small E Ink Display Front and Center
New Transit Real Time Bus Arrival Devices with Text-To-Speech Capability
Image credit: pasadenanow The Pasadena Department of Transportation (DOT) is deploying a demonstration of five new solar powered devices at local bus stops to provide customers real time bus arrival information at the touch of a button. These new devices are different than the existing real time arrival devices currently provided at 115 bus stops in that they also have … [Read more...] about New Transit Real Time Bus Arrival Devices with Text-To-Speech Capability
Princeton University to Offer Customized Online Bookstore Service
Princeton University undertook a comprehensive and competitive search for a modern bookstore solution that would give students seamless access to affordable textbooks and digital content. eCampus.com, celebrating 25 years in the course materials industry, offered an innovative and customized approach to providing affordable course materials to their more than 8,500 … [Read more...] about Princeton University to Offer Customized Online Bookstore Service
Audible’s First-Ever Global Brand Marketing Campaign
Audible Inc., an Amazon company and the creator and provider of audio storytelling, announced the launch of its first-ever global brand marketing campaign. The brand execution explores how listening to Audible immerses us all in extraordinary worlds, changes our mood, perceptions, views-- all while engaging in routine daily activities, stated the company. The campaign’s … [Read more...] about Audible’s First-Ever Global Brand Marketing Campaign
Booktopia Will Not Fill Orders and May Not Issue Refunds
The administrators handling the collapse of Booktopia have announced that orders placed with Australia’s largest online bookseller will not be filled – and there may be no refunds either. It means out of pocket customers who placed orders prior to the company entering voluntary administration have now become, in effect, unsecured creditors – which voids store credits and … [Read more...] about Booktopia Will Not Fill Orders and May Not Issue Refunds
Playdate’s Surprisingly Good E-Reader
Image credit: The Verge Released by Panic and Teenage Engineering, the Playdate has become a popular full-fledged e-reading app. The app comes with a handful of classic books preinstalled. Its black-and-white LCD screen is great for displaying text, which is crisp and clear. The drawback is that it has no backlight for reading at night, and the screen is tiny. At one point, … [Read more...] about Playdate’s Surprisingly Good E-Reader
Are E-readers Better Than Phones/Tablets?
Of course! E-readers are better than phones and tablets for avid readers. And here are the reasons why: E-readers are safer to eyes. There are e-readers that come with an E Ink screen and adaptive frontlight (warm/cool tone) that are 2-3 times safer for the eyes compared to gadgets with an LCD screen and backlight. We all know that blue light exposure can increase levels of … [Read more...] about Are E-readers Better Than Phones/Tablets?
Comic Book Market To Grow by USD 3.25 billion by 2028
The global comic book market size is estimated to grow by USD 3.25 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period. Success of TV shows and movies based on comic books is driving market growth, with a trend towards growing number of partnerships in comic book market. However, growing incidents of comic … [Read more...] about Comic Book Market To Grow by USD 3.25 billion by 2028