AT&T has introduced a new tablet device which it has named amiGO Jr. Tab. The tablet is primarily aimed at the kids and is designed accordingly, with plenty of cladding all around along with what can be considered a holder at the top right corner. It also comes with a special Eye Care mode for filtering out harmful blue light. The key aspect of the tablet, according to … [Read more...] about AT&T amiGO Jr. Tab for kids with extensive parental controls launched
HarperCollins to produce AI-generated Audiobooks
HarperCollins Publishers has joined forces with ElevenLabs, a pioneering leader in AI voice technology to produce audiobooks for its foreign language business, The Bookseller reported. With this collaboration, HarperCollins is looking to diversify its audiobook catalog using ElevenLabs's cutting-edge text-to-speech tool. This innovative approach will help reduce the cost and … [Read more...] about HarperCollins to produce AI-generated Audiobooks
New E Ink Spectra 6 Plus offers faster refresh and higher resolution
E Ink has announced the launch of the new Spectra 6 Plus display technology. Built on the Spectra e-paper display which was launched in 2023, the new Spectra 6 has a markedly less page refresh time while flickering too has been reduced significantly. As E Ink stated, the new Spectra 6 takes just 7 seconds to refresh fully, which marks a considerable improvement over the 25 … [Read more...] about New E Ink Spectra 6 Plus offers faster refresh and higher resolution
New Star Wars adventures in manga on pre-order on Amazon
It perhaps can’t get more exciting for Star Wars and manga fans than this, what with the latest manga releases hitting the shelves soon. On May 7, two thrilling additions will join the Star Wars expanded universe: Star Wars Visions: The Manga Anthology and Star Wars: The Mandalorian Volume 2. The good news here, is that both are currently available on Amazon for … [Read more...] about New Star Wars adventures in manga on pre-order on Amazon
PocketBook Era Color now available to buy online
It has been around a month since the PocketBook Era Color e-reader has been launched. Now, the good news on this front is that the Era Color e-reader is finally available to buy online. You will be set back by $259.99 for the 7-inch color e-reader featuring a 7-inch Kaleido 3 display. You have to make full payment to secure your order. The company also stated they will be … [Read more...] about PocketBook Era Color now available to buy online
Viz Manga now includes Marvel Manga
Viz Media announced its manga app has now been introduced in more regions of the world, AnimeNewsNetwork reported. Those include the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. So far, the app was only available to users in the US and Canada. The company also stated all content that is available to users in the US and Canada, including simulpub content, will also be available in … [Read more...] about Viz Manga now includes Marvel Manga
Reading print books is better for children’s mental health than Kindle
A new study conducted by researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology has revealed compelling neuroscience evidence that affirms the superiority of paper reading over its digital counterparts, particularly for children. Published in the esteemed journal PLOS One, the study sheds light on the profound impact of reading medium on cognitive engagement, attention, and … [Read more...] about Reading print books is better for children’s mental health than Kindle
Spotify audiobook listening jumps 470% following the release of the film and TV adaptation
Spotify said each time a film gets released, the audiobook adaptation of the same witnesses a massive surge in demand, The Wrap reported. The company said that on average, they witnessed a huge 470 percent increase in audiobook consumption during the week following the release of a film or a television adaptation.For instance, there has been Shōgun by James Clavell, two … [Read more...] about Spotify audiobook listening jumps 470% following the release of the film and TV adaptation
New Kobo Libra Colour, Clara Colour, and Clara BW discounted 19%
It has just been days back, April 10, to be specific, that Kobo launched three all-new e-reader devices, Libra Colour, Clara Colour, and the Clara BW. None would expect any of the e-readers to be available for a discount just yet though the Australian book retailer Booktopia has done just that. As TechRadar reported, the bookstore is already offering a nice 10 percent discount … [Read more...] about New Kobo Libra Colour, Clara Colour, and Clara BW discounted 19%
Onyx Boox set to launch Note X3 Pro and Note X3 on April 23
Onyx Boox announced it will have two new E Ink tablet devices up for launch on April 23, ITHome reported. It is the Note X3 Youth Edition and the Note X3 Pro E Ink tablets that the company plans to launch next week. The company had earlier launched the Note X3 last fall. The Note X3 comes with a 10.3-inch E Ink display having 227 PPI resolution. One of the unique features of … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox set to launch Note X3 Pro and Note X3 on April 23
iReader Smart 5 E Ink tablet set for launch on April 23
iReader is all set to launch a new E Ink tablet at an event scheduled on April 23, ITHome reported. The Smart 5, as the e-note device is named is being put forth as the best device to usher in the new paperless era. The company however isn't revealing all about the upcoming e-note device, except that it will feature an 8-core processor and will have a separate graphics chip to … [Read more...] about iReader Smart 5 E Ink tablet set for launch on April 23
The iReader Neo 2 with the latest E Ink Carta 1300 display: A Review
iReader created history when it launched the Neo 2 e-reader device and that has to do with the all-new E Ink Carta 1300 display that the e-reader now comes with. At 6 inches, it also happens to be the smallest e-reader out there to flaunt the latest E Ink display tech. This makes it the biggest upgrade the Neo 2 has been provided with over its predecessor with much of … [Read more...] about The iReader Neo 2 with the latest E Ink Carta 1300 display: A Review
Next-gen ESL developed by E Ink and partner companies
E Ink announced it has teamed up with Realtek Semiconductor, United Polycrystalline, and Qibang Technology to pioneer the development of System on Panel (SoP) chips, TechNews reported. This collaboration marks a significant leap forward in electronic paper display technology given that this marks the integration of circuits directly onto the glass or flexible substrate of … [Read more...] about Next-gen ESL developed by E Ink and partner companies
Lenovo Tab P12 Paper set to launch soon
Here's introducing the Lenovo Tab P12 Paper, a tablet that the company claims is specifically designed to allow for a glare-free reading and writing experience. The tablet, as Liliputing claimed has been found listed on the official Lenovo France website.It isn't an E Ink display though, which means you won't have the same e-paper-like display qualities that you'd expect … [Read more...] about Lenovo Tab P12 Paper set to launch soon