Reading a book can be an extremely fulfilling exercise, something that perhaps only a die-hard book lover can relate to. It’s like a journey into a world of your own making. You shut down the book (or put down the e-reader) after you have finished reading and close your eyes, you seem to relive all that you had visualized while reading and get immersed in it all. Sometimes … [Read more...] about Here is how you can share or loan your Kindle books
Amazon Kindle Reading Progress Explained
The perfect reading device that the Kindle is, it shouldn't be surprising the host of reading-oriented features that the device has to offer. Among it happens to be the one that shows the reading progress, or how much you have made it through a book. This is beneficial as you get to have an idea of how much is left in a given book, how much more time it likely is going to take … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Reading Progress Explained
Capstone Interactive eBooks platform now more accessible to children with disabilities
Capstone announced its Capstone Interactive eBooks platform has been enhanced to be Section 508 compliant and WCAG 2.1-rated, the company announced in a press release. With the improvements incorporated, the Capstone Interactive platform is now going to be easily accessible to children having a vision, cognitive, physical, and hearing disabilities. Among the other changes … [Read more...] about Capstone Interactive eBooks platform now more accessible to children with disabilities
E Ink plans to increase production capacity
E Ink has said it is embarking on a capacity expansion drive to boost the production of e-paper modules and flexible films, Taipei Times reported. The company said it has earmarked NT$3.31 billion (US$110.4 million) for investment at its plant in Taoyuan city in Guanyin District. Then there is another 3.25 million yuan (US$479,400) that the company plans to infuse into its … [Read more...] about E Ink plans to increase production capacity
Here comes the Bookend Speaker, a bookend that also let’s you listen to audiobooks
How about a bookend that also serves as a Bluetooth speaker capable of reading out audiobooks? A cool concept that sure is and one that is a reality too. As Yanko Design pointed out, credit for the creation goes to enthusiasts Jonas Daehnert who showcased the device at the Render Weekly Instagram Competition. Also, there isn't anything revolutionary with the Bookend Speaker but … [Read more...] about Here comes the Bookend Speaker, a bookend that also let’s you listen to audiobooks
Boox Tab8 tablet with improved E Ink display launched
Boox had earlier announced it is going to launch a new 8-inch reading tablet, and here it is in all its glory - the Boox Tab 8. The tablet comes with a 7.8-inch 300PPI E Ink display having 1872 × 1404 resolution. Boox said the Tab8 has a light transmittance of 93 percent which makes for a 30 percent improvement. Luminous uniformity has increased by 13 percent while there is … [Read more...] about Boox Tab8 tablet with improved E Ink display launched
The best Android 13 features for your future e-reader or e-note
Google said the latest Android 13 comes with a lot of new features and improvements that will ensure higher levels of privacy and security, besides allowing for better customization options as well. Mentioned here are a few of the top new features of Android 13 that will no doubt make things interesting on any Android smartphone and tablet, or for that matter, any e-note or … [Read more...] about The best Android 13 features for your future e-reader or e-note
Huawei MatePad Paper getting new HarmonyOS update, E Ink display performance to get better
Huawei has come up with the second HarmonyOS update which applies to its MatePad Paper E Ink tablet device, HuaweiCentral reported. The company said the latest update will make the e-note device more stable though the takeaway from the update is the way it causes the E Ink display to redraw and refresh more comprehensively than ever before. This should add to the user … [Read more...] about Huawei MatePad Paper getting new HarmonyOS update, E Ink display performance to get better
New survey reveals undying love for print books
The physical book is still the king, with its kingship position remaining unscathed even after the advent of e-books and audiobooks and all the benefits the latter two have to offer. This has been proved, perhaps for the umpteenth time, in a recent survey conducted by paper producer, Stora Enso that revealed an impressive 65 percent prefer the physical book. In comparison, as … [Read more...] about New survey reveals undying love for print books