It’s just hours left for the Microsoft Surface event to unfold. While there already are a slew of new Surface tablets lined up for launch, including the new Surface Pro 8, here is a new leak courtesy of @shadowleak revealing some aspects about the Surface Pro 8 device. That includes a Thunderbolt 4 port in place of the usual USB-C port and USB-A port that the Surface Pro range … [Read more...] about Surface Pro 8 leak reveals twin Thunderbolt ports, 13-inch 120 hz display
Webtoon and DC join hands for new Batman comic series
The South Korea-based Webtoon has entered into a partnership with DC comics to develop new content on the Webtoon platform. The latest endeavor is to create content based on the iconic Batman character and is named Batman: Wayne Family Adventures, the first three series of which are already available.Webtoon has described the situation as one where Batman is being provided … [Read more...] about Webtoon and DC join hands for new Batman comic series
Storytel and LitRes fuel audiobook uptake in Russia
Russia is another country to be witnessing a steady rise in the popularity of audiobooks, as with many other parts of the world. Storytel, which has a strong presence in the country reported a 45 percent rise in audiobook downloads which is higher than the 35 percent rise it has witnessed in the rest of the world.Storytel also stated audiobooks started gaining popularity in … [Read more...] about Storytel and LitRes fuel audiobook uptake in Russia
Surface tablets expected to launch next week
We have a grand Microsoft Surface event lined up on September 22. The company said they will be discussing Windows 11 and new devices but didn't spell out anything specific. However, sources point out there could be at least five new Surface devices launched during the event. That includes three Surface tablets or hybrids and the Surface Book 4, all of which are expected to … [Read more...] about Surface tablets expected to launch next week
Xiaomi Pad 5 makes European debut, price starts €349
The Xiaomi Pad 5 has just been introduced in the European market. According to gsmarena, the tablet essentially is the rebranded version of its recently launched Mi Pad 5 4G though for reasons best known to Xiaomi, the more advanced versions of the tablet, the Mi Pad 5 Pro and the Mi Pad 5 Pro 5G isn't making it to the international markets, at least not for now.The Mi Pad … [Read more...] about Xiaomi Pad 5 makes European debut, price starts €349
Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra to have ultra-thin bezels thanks to BRS tech
Smartphones with ultra-thin bezels have been here for a while now though the same could soon be making its way to tablet devices as well. At least that is exactly what the Border Reduction Structure or BRS technology that Samsung is pursuing points to. Fortunately, we won't have to wait for long to see its implementation. As Naver blog reported, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 … [Read more...] about Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra to have ultra-thin bezels thanks to BRS tech
New iPad and iPad Mini are coming out soon
The new iPad and iPad Mini are finally here. Essentially, these make for the 9th generation iPad and the 6th generation iPad Mini, and the launch pretty much confirms what was already being speculated for months preceding the launch. That includes an A13 Bionic chip for the regular iPad that Apple said allows for a 20 percent bump in CPU and GPU performance. Apple is also … [Read more...] about New iPad and iPad Mini are coming out soon
Audible Premium Plus and Amazon Music Unlimited for three months completely free
There are three months of free Amazon Music Unlimited and Audible Premium Plus subscription for the taking, which no doubt is one of the best things that music buffs or book worms will like to have. As freep reported, all of this entails a monthly saving of $22.94 provided one opted for both the services at the same time. The Amazon Music Unlimited comes for $7.99 for Amazon … [Read more...] about Audible Premium Plus and Amazon Music Unlimited for three months completely free
Saudi Research & Media Group introduces Manga Arabia
The Saudi Research & Media Group or SRMG has announced the launch of Manga Arabia which is an attempt to tap into the growing popularity of Japanese Manga and Anime. As it is, the Japanese comic and animation series has seen steady growth in popularity in the middle east country for the last two decades and the launch of Manga Arabia can be seen as a manifestation of … [Read more...] about Saudi Research & Media Group introduces Manga Arabia
Libro.fm for Business is helping local bookstores thrive
Audiobook retailer Libro.fm has launched a new scheme named Libro.fm for Business. This is aimed at the corporate sector where companies are offered a collection of audiobooks that the employees can listen to when taking a break from work. For this, the companies are offered audiobooks at scale while each company is able to set their own monthly download limits as well.The … [Read more...] about Libro.fm for Business is helping local bookstores thrive
Amazon will launch Kindle updates aimed at enhancing user-navigation
Amazon said they are in the process of introducing a new software update for its Kindle line of eReaders aimed at enhancing the user experience. The said update is targeted at the 8th generation or later Kindle models or the 7th generation or later Kindle Paperwhite models. Plus, there is going to be an update available for the Kindle Oasis device as well.Among the changes … [Read more...] about Amazon will launch Kindle updates aimed at enhancing user-navigation
Genie Music gets into audiobook segment with Millie’s Library acquisition
Genie Music announced it has acquired a controlling stake of Milli's Library, the largest eBook subscription service provider in Korea in a deal worth 46.4 billion won. This will let Genie Music have a 38.6 percent stake in Millie's Library, biz.chosun reported. Genie Music happens to be a subsidiary of the music streaming platform 'Genie' owned by KT.With the acquisition, … [Read more...] about Genie Music gets into audiobook segment with Millie’s Library acquisition
Audible launches Plus Catalogue in Australia offering thousands of audiobooks for free
Audible's platter comprising of audiobooks and podcasts just got enhanced with the launch of the new Plus Catalogue that makes available more than 11,000 Audible originals, audiobooks, and podcasts to members at no extra cost. The new content set includes bestsellers and hidden gems to almost everything else that are likely to appeal to the members. As PC Mag reported, the Plus … [Read more...] about Audible launches Plus Catalogue in Australia offering thousands of audiobooks for free