Here is a nice Kindle tool that Kindle users will love to have on their PC. It’s the Kindle Mate which users can use to do a variety of tasks. These include import and export of Kindle clippings which refers to the highlights or notes you have done on your Kindle device. Plus, the Kindle Mate comes with sync and organize features as well along with the Kindle Vocabulary … [Read more...] about The Kindle Mate lets you export, manage your Kindle highlights and notes efficiently
Inkplate 6COLOR 5.8-inch ePaper display on offer for $99
Inkplate 6COLOR is a 5.8-inch color e-paper display that comes with 7 colors. As the site cnx-software reported, the Inkplate 6COLOR can be programmed with either Arduino IDE or MicroPython while the integrated dual-core ESP32 WiSoC microcontroller allows for Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth LE 4.0 connectivity.The display meanwhile has a resolution of 600 x 448 pixels which … [Read more...] about Inkplate 6COLOR 5.8-inch ePaper display on offer for $99
New ways the E Ink display can be put to use
E Ink displays continue to amaze us in ways we may never have fathomed before. Take for instance its use for something as ubiquitous as the door sign. This along with a few other applications of E Ink displays as revealed on the company blog page not only highlights the versatility of the technology but also the ingenuity of the designers who have found diverse areas where the … [Read more...] about New ways the E Ink display can be put to use
Rakuten Kobo offering exciting discounts on Kobo e-reader and e-book at Taipei Animation Festival
The 2022 Taipei International Animation Festival and the Reading Citizen Book Fair have kicked off in the Taiwanese capital, TechBang reported. While that should be good news for anime fans in the region, what is also special is that Lotte Kobo too is part of the festivities this time. Not only will the latest Kobo e-reader be up for display but there is going to be attractive … [Read more...] about Rakuten Kobo offering exciting discounts on Kobo e-reader and e-book at Taipei Animation Festival
OnwardMobility loses the right to the BlackBerry brand, 5G BlackBerry phone is dead
Those who have been eagerly awaiting the launch of a new BlackBerry smartphone are in for some bad news, for such a phone is as good as dead at the moment. The reason, according to Android Police is that OnwardMobility no longer holds the license to use the BlackBerry brand name. That again has to do with BlackBerry having sold the remainder of the mobile patent portfolio it … [Read more...] about OnwardMobility loses the right to the BlackBerry brand, 5G BlackBerry phone is dead
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 flagship tablet series officially launched
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 tablet series is finally here. This also brings to an end the months of leaks and speculations that we have had on this, which ensured there perhaps isn't anything that we aren't already aware of the tablet so far. So, we know there are three tablets in the flagship series this time, the Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra which … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 flagship tablet series officially launched
E Ink reveals detailed expansion plans of its South Hadley facility
E Ink had announced earlier in May 2021 the purchase of the South Hadley property it has been leasing since 2009. It has now come up with detailed plans on how it wishes to optimally use the available space to start full-scale production of E Ink panels at the earliest. The company officials presented its expansion plans to officials of the Planning Board for the necessary … [Read more...] about E Ink reveals detailed expansion plans of its South Hadley facility
Indian data scientist creates tool to convert Braille to text and audio using AI
A data scientist in India created a computing model based on the NVIDIA GPU that is able to translate Braille to text and audio, Indiatimes reported. Bhavesh Bhatt used his prowess in data science, machine learning, and the Python programming language to create the system which he claims to have an accuracy rate of 95 percent.The Braille to audio prototype … [Read more...] about Indian data scientist creates tool to convert Braille to text and audio using AI
Are e-Readers the best for listening to audiobooks?
E-Readers have emerged over the years as the best device for reading eBooks. Now, with audiobooks too becoming popular, most of the e-readers launched in recent times come with audiobook support. While that is fine, the thing to ponder is whether e-readers are best for listening to audiobooks?Now, there are several reasons e-readers have come to be preferred by book lovers. … [Read more...] about Are e-Readers the best for listening to audiobooks?
Pixel tablet renders – too ambitious or realistic?
The tablet segment is suddenly alive and kicking thanks to the pandemic, something that has made Google to stop and take notice. The company announced they are ready to infuse new life into the Android tablet segment which it had neglected for years. The first move in this regard could be the launch of the Android 12L - L stands for Large - which the company said has been … [Read more...] about Pixel tablet renders – too ambitious or realistic?
The 2022 Printz Award Winners
The Printz award recognizes the best literary works dedicated to teens and young adults. While there is a Printz award winner announced every year, there can be a max of four runners-up designated each year. The 2022 Printz award has been conferred to the title Firekeeper's Daughter written by Angeline Boulley. Plus, four titles have come to be designated as the runner's … [Read more...] about The 2022 Printz Award Winners
Japanese big four manga publishers to sue American firm for piracy, again
The big four of manga publishers in Japan - Kodansha, Shueisha, Shogakukan, and Kadokawa - have dragged the American web infrastructure company Cloudflare to court on charges of hosting servers containing pirated manga, Japan Today reported. The publishers accuse Cloudfare of hosting a server that is powerful enough to support an average monthly viewership of 300 million and … [Read more...] about Japanese big four manga publishers to sue American firm for piracy, again
Audiobooks, AI, and humans – where do they stand?
The audiobook segment is easily the most lucrative at the moment. With demand ever on the rise, one might have the impression the voice artists are having a field time reading out the books and bringing home fat pay cheques. After all, it’s a fairly simple job, at least it seems so, one that does not require any special skills. It’s something that any book lover with a good … [Read more...] about Audiobooks, AI, and humans – where do they stand?