A new render purported to be that of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has appeared online and provides a good glimpse of what the final thing could be like. The render courtesy of leakster OnLeaks and 91Mobiles reveals a nice looking tablet though the one thing that will make it special is the presence of a notch at the top. That would be akin to the one that the MacBook Pro is … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra renders reveal a notched display
New Pocketbook Inkpad 3 update come with several enhancements
The Pocketbook Inkpad 3 has just been provided a new firmware update which bumps the version to 6.5.765. The update brings along a host of improvements, which, the company said, will lead to an overall improvement in performance. The device boot process is going to be quicker too. The book covers and PDF pages too are going to be rendered faster than before. Similarly, the … [Read more...] about New Pocketbook Inkpad 3 update come with several enhancements
Books on Broadway has partnered with Libro.fm
Books on Broadway has entered into a partnership with Libro.fm which means subscribers of the audiobook service provider will be able to channel back a portion of the subscription fees to support local bookstores. Members will be able to purchase audiobooks from Libro.fm directly via the Books on Broadway platform.This way, buyers will be able to tap into the over 215,000 … [Read more...] about Books on Broadway has partnered with Libro.fm
New Magic Bookmark gives ebook features to print books
While eBooks have their own set of inherent advantages, none seem to be enough to make print books obsolete. This should explain the sustained demand for print books even after its digital counterpart being in vogue for years now. Such being the current state, there has been no let-up in efforts to make one have the feel of the other. For instance, eBooks have page-turn … [Read more...] about New Magic Bookmark gives ebook features to print books
Kobo Libra 2 vs Kindle Paperwhite 5. Which one is for you?
There has suddenly been a spurt in activity in the eReader segment. Close on the heels of Amazon launching its new Kindle Paperwhite 5 series has been Kobo that introduced its new generation Kobo Libra 2 (and Sage) eReader devices. Both are aiming at the same market segment, which would make it extremely interesting to find out how one stacks up against the other. Here we are … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra 2 vs Kindle Paperwhite 5. Which one is for you?
How a Plastic Logic Legio color bendable display can be used for a DIY smartwatch
What if we could develop our own smart wearable device that we can strap around our wrists? A few smart fellows at the Interactive Media Lab at Dresden Technical University came up with just such an idea even though the entire thing seems quite rudimentary in its looks. That said, the device has its own color E-Paper display big enough to have decent sized info on display. … [Read more...] about How a Plastic Logic Legio color bendable display can be used for a DIY smartwatch
Audiobooks are the biggest draw at the Riyadh Book Fair
The annual Riyadh International Book fair serves as the meeting ground of booklovers in the region though it is audiobooks that have emerged as the crowd favorite. That again is quite in line with global trends where audiobooks have seen a sharp rise in its popularity the world over. Many of the readers and publishers attribute the growing popularity of audiobooks to the … [Read more...] about Audiobooks are the biggest draw at the Riyadh Book Fair
Apple likely to ditch mini-LED in favor of OLED tech for future iPads
Apple is rumored to be plotting a switch to OLED panels for its future iPad models. This comes within just months of Apple launching the first iPad Pro 12.9 equipped with the mini-LED panel. However, no matter how impressive the display has proved to be, producing the same in volumes continues to pose a challenge for the manufacturers. In contrast, the tried and tested OLED … [Read more...] about Apple likely to ditch mini-LED in favor of OLED tech for future iPads
Demand for eBooks on the decline with gradual opening of bookstores
eBook, it seems is losing out in favor compared to print books. With bookstores gradually coming back to life, print book sales have picked up volume, which again has been at the cost of eBook sales. According to The NPD Group, there has been an 8 percent decline in sales of eBooks for the year-to-date through June 2021 compared to the same period last year but is still 8 … [Read more...] about Demand for eBooks on the decline with gradual opening of bookstores
Amazon Kindle discounted to a paltry $60
The standard Kindle eReader device is down to just $60 now. This makes for one of the most affordable eReader devices one can have. Usually priced in the vicinity of $90, the $30 discount has brought the price closer to the lowest it has ever been when it sold for just $55 apiece during the Prime Day sale earlier in June.The above price applies to the 8 GB ad-supported … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle discounted to a paltry $60
Surface Meta – the brilliant E INK Microsoft foldable phone that isn’t
Microsoft introduced the Surface Duo 2 a few weeks back and it turned out to be a fine piece of smartphone hardware. Sporting the latest specs and an advanced array of cameras, the new Duo 2 is everything the first-gen Duo should have been. That said, the Surface Duo 2 is still in a league of its own, and maybe a bit outdated as well considering that it comes with two separate … [Read more...] about Surface Meta – the brilliant E INK Microsoft foldable phone that isn’t
The 32 GB Kindle Paperwhite is down to just $90
Amazon may have just launched the all-new and more advanced Kindle Paperwhite series but has also provided enough reasons to opt for the 10th gen Paperwhite. It has slashed a huge $70 off of the popular eReader so that the 32 GB model is now selling for just $89.99. That's 44 percent less than the $159.99 that the Paperwhite otherwise sells for. At this price, the 32 GB model … [Read more...] about The 32 GB Kindle Paperwhite is down to just $90
Shinsegae Department Store’s Shinbaekseojae eBook rental service crosses 100,000 user mark
Consumption of eBooks continues to be on the rise in South Korea. While there have been several indications of that in the past, another metric that points to the above is the mobile e-book rental service 'Shinbaekseojae' that recently made it past the 100,000 userbase mark. The above was announced by the Shinsegae Department Store that further added that the above feat was … [Read more...] about Shinsegae Department Store’s Shinbaekseojae eBook rental service crosses 100,000 user mark
LAMY Safari all black n code smart digital pen now on sale in Japan
The LAMY safari all black n code smart digital pen has been launched in Japan. The German-engineered pen is capable of reading what has been written on the dedicated notebook named Lamy Digital Paper. The writings etched on the notebook in turn can be transferred easily on an Android, Windows, or iOS device easily.The Lamy smartpen also offers an offline writing feature as … [Read more...] about LAMY Safari all black n code smart digital pen now on sale in Japan