Samsung, it seems, is taking its time with the Galaxy Tab S7 successor. In between, there is almost an incessant stream of leaks, rumors, and speculations all pointing to what the Galaxy Tab S8 is going to be like. According to Ice Universe that has been quite accurate with its past leaks, the Galaxy Tab S8 will feature the Snapdragon 898 chipset and not the Exynos 2200. This … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series will come powered by SD 898 SoC
E Ink’s August earnings to take a hit due to China plant closure
E Ink Holdings said their monthly earnings are going to take a hit this month as they are forced to shut one of its production facilities in China owing to a sudden spike in Covid cases. The company said it is their production facility located in the Yangshou region in China that has been shut to comply with local restrictions, the Taipei Times reported.Fortunately, the … [Read more...] about E Ink’s August earnings to take a hit due to China plant closure
Amazon Fire 7 selling for dirt-cheap at Staples
Anyone looking for a decent tablet that they can pick up at a bargain is in for luck; for the Amazon Fire is now available to buy for as low as just $40 from Staples. The offer applies to the Amazon Fire 7 device which comes for $50 on other days but is now being offered with a $10 discount.Of course, the Fire 7 isn't a speed monster or can't be put in the same league as … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire 7 selling for dirt-cheap at Staples
WEBTOON partners with DC to create new webcomic series
WEBTOON, the world's leading webcomic platform announced they have joined hands with DC that will lead to the creation of several webcomic series based on DC Universe, BusinessInsider reported. These are going to be standalone series that won't require readers to go through previous stories to catch up with the latest iterations. This again should help DC reach out to an even … [Read more...] about WEBTOON partners with DC to create new webcomic series
Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 series registers 200,000 unit sales in 5 mins
Call it an iPad Pro clone or whatever, the fact is, the new Mi Pad 5 is already proving to be a hit. At least the sales figure of 200,000 units sold within five minutes should be ample proof of this. Buyers however complained of there being not enough of the tablet's accessories available to buy during the launch. Those include the keyboard cover and stylus along with other … [Read more...] about Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 series registers 200,000 unit sales in 5 mins
Kindle Summer Campaign in Japan repaying half the eBook cost via Amazon coins
Amazon is holding the Kindle Summer Campaign in Japan wherein the retailer is repaying back half the price of eligible eBooks bought during the period. As mentioned in the website k-tai, buyers stand to gain from the offer in the form of Amazon points which will be credited to their accounts. The offer is applicable on a wide range of eBooks which range from business and … [Read more...] about Kindle Summer Campaign in Japan repaying half the eBook cost via Amazon coins
PineNote vs the TopJoy Butterfly: How the two match up
There have been quite a few e-Note devices launched in recent times and the new PineNote from the Hong Kong-based Pine 64 is the latest to join that list. Just prior to that, we have seen the TopJoy Butterfly being announced which too comes across as a tablet and eReader combo with note-taking capabilities.Here we discuss how the two square up.Before proceeding further, … [Read more...] about PineNote vs the TopJoy Butterfly: How the two match up
App States’ decades-old rental program turns digital
Appalachian State University announced the launch of its new digital rental program. This way, students will now be able to download digital versions of their textbooks and class materials on smartphones and tablets. This ensures ease in accessibility of the ebooks so that the students can continue with their studies unabated. The students will also get to save on cost, time, … [Read more...] about App States’ decades-old rental program turns digital
Estonian publishers view Audiobooks as the new growth engine
While a debate on this can stretch to eternity, whether ebooks are going to outshine their printed counterparts, the fact is, traditional paper books continue to pose a tough challenge to their digital counterpart. Also, while the two formats are at it, it is audiobooks that might emerge as the surprise winner. At least, that is what the publishers in Estonia feel is set to … [Read more...] about Estonian publishers view Audiobooks as the new growth engine
The Kindle Paperwhite hits a new low, now priced $104.99
Here is your chance to pick up the Kindle Paperwhite at its cheapest price ever. For Amazon is now offering the Paperwhite for just $104.99, which is a good $35 less than its original price. That makes for a 25 percent discount over the regular price of $139.99. This new discounted price tag is also the same as what it was during the Amazon Prime Day sale in 2020.As for … [Read more...] about The Kindle Paperwhite hits a new low, now priced $104.99
Honor Tab V7 Pro is the newest iPad Pro killer on the block
Here is another tablet device from China that too is aiming for the segment where the likes of the Apple iPad Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series operate in. It is the Honor Tab V7 Pro powered by the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T chipset and is the world's first tablet to feature the 6nm flagship processor from the Taiwanese chipmaker, the Notebookcheck reported. There is a max … [Read more...] about Honor Tab V7 Pro is the newest iPad Pro killer on the block
Busan Port Authority in South Korea launch eBook reading platform for employees
The Busan Port Authority or BPA, a leading sea port terminal in South Korea has introduced an online eBook reading platform in its bid to encourage more to take up reading. As news1 reported, employees are required to subscribe to the service in order to borrow eBooks of their choice. The BPA said the service is completely free while there is no limit to the number of eBooks … [Read more...] about Busan Port Authority in South Korea launch eBook reading platform for employees
Surface Duo 2 likely to have a beveled camera module
Renders purported to be that of the Surface Duo 2 has been doing the rounds online. However, while the device is expected to retain the overall design of its predecessor, there likely is going to be at least one significant change in the Surface Duo 2 - a beefed-up camera system to redress one of the biggest shortcomings of the first-gen Surface Duo that had an underwhelming … [Read more...] about Surface Duo 2 likely to have a beveled camera module