In a significant milestone, Dutch libraries commemorate a decade since the initiation of digital borrowing, marking a transformative era in literary access, NLTimes reported. Jet Bussemaker, the former Minister of Culture, officially kicked off this digital venture, lending the first e-book via the pioneering online platform known as the "online Bibliotheek" or online library. … [Read more...] about Dutch Libraries celebrate a decade of digital borrowing milestone
Kodansha teams up with Crunchyroll for a unique Initial D Manga cover
As per Crunchyroll's official announcement, Kodansha is collaborating to re-release Shuichi Shigeno's iconic racing manga, which includes introducing a series of exclusive commemorative covers for each volume. As CBR reported, the inaugural omnibus, combining Volumes 1 and 2 of Initial D, showcases a striking orange foil-stamped design featuring the AE86 Trueno, the car driven … [Read more...] about Kodansha teams up with Crunchyroll for a unique Initial D Manga cover
Some older Boox models launched years back still getting latest update
The last time Onyx Boox introduced a new software update was back in November 2023. Not surprisingly, the company's more recent devices were among the first to receive the update though several other models too were among the recipients of the update. While all of this is nice, the update has also made it to devices such as the Boox Note2, which as Nathan of the e-Book Reader … [Read more...] about Some older Boox models launched years back still getting latest update
E Ink’s Color-Shifting innovations unveiled at CES 2024
BMW's revolutionary concept cars, which showcased color-changing capabilities through E Ink Holdings' cutting-edge technology, were notably absent from CES 2024, despite their impressive debut in 2022 and 2023. Speculations arose about the technology possibly becoming outdated, but industry insiders argue otherwise. E Ink Holdings' technology took center stage at CES 2024, … [Read more...] about E Ink’s Color-Shifting innovations unveiled at CES 2024
Amazon’s Alexa Plus to offer personalized AI experience, but for a price
Amazon is reported to be working on introducing a new revamped Alexa Plus, a subscription service designed to elevate its AI-powered voice assistant. This innovative offering aims to deliver users a heightened and personalized experience though premium features may come at a cost. The anticipated launch date for the upgraded Alexa functionality is slated for June 30, but … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Alexa Plus to offer personalized AI experience, but for a price
Publishers intensify battle against Z-Library
Since the beginning of this month, publishers have been spearheading the surge in Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown requests received by Google. The influx amounts to millions per day. Analysis of the data, as TorrentFreak pointed out indicates that the notable uptick in publisher activity is largely attributed to Z-Library, hinting at a concerted effort to … [Read more...] about Publishers intensify battle against Z-Library
Onyx Boox conferred Best Seller of E Ink Color Products in 2023 by E Ink Holdings
Onyx Boox has been adjudged as the Best Seller of E Ink Color Products in 2023 by E Ink Holdings. The feat can be considered as a testament to the huge strides that Boox has made when it comes to launching E Ink devices and products. It has been in existence since 2008 and has launched scores of E Ink devices for more than a decade. Though it started out by focusing almost … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox conferred Best Seller of E Ink Color Products in 2023 by E Ink Holdings
Shelly H&T Gen3 E Ink weather sensor is Matter upgradeable
Shelly, the Europe-based smart home device manufacturer has announced the launch of its new temperature and humidity sensor named the Shelly H&T Gen3. The company said the latest iteration of the weather info display system comes with an enhanced e-paper display while there also is twice the amount of memory - 8 MB – this time. All of this makes the device a lot more … [Read more...] about Shelly H&T Gen3 E Ink weather sensor is Matter upgradeable
Amazon introduces AI image generator to Fire TV, new AI tool to answer user queries
Amazon has officially launched the capability to generate AI-driven images on Fire TV devices. The feature is driven by Amazon's Titan Image Generator, a technology unveiled during the AWS re:Invent 2023 conference in November. Similar to other image generators like Stability AI and OpenAI's DALL-E 3, the Titan model transforms written prompts into images. However, with Fire … [Read more...] about Amazon introduces AI image generator to Fire TV, new AI tool to answer user queries
RBmedia records meteoric rise in 2023
RBmedia, the world's largest audiobook publisher, has proudly disclosed another year of unparalleled growth. Throughout the year, the company forged new strategic partnerships, expanded its repertoire by publishing an unprecedented number of titles, and crafted audiobooks for numerous New York Times bestsellers and recipients of prestigious literary awards. RBmedia boasted a … [Read more...] about RBmedia records meteoric rise in 2023
New TCL NXTPAPER 3.0 powered tablets set for US launch later this year
TCL said it plans to launch its new NXTPAPER 3.0 powered tablets - the NXTPAPER 14 Pro and the TAB 10 NXTPAPER 5G in the US later this year. The company introduced its latest eye-friendly display technology, NXTPAPER 3.0, at CES 2024 which it claims is more paper-like in its look and feel than ever.Also, TCL no doubt has a definite strategy with the two specific tablet … [Read more...] about New TCL NXTPAPER 3.0 powered tablets set for US launch later this year
Several manga box-sets now offered on a discount
Reading manga on an e-reader or other suitable device may have its own advantages though there is nothing like having the print version on hand. This helps create a feeling that is hard to describe in words. You get to touch the pages, the characters, and so on which simply can't be replicated on an e-reader device. It's like you get to develop a special bond with the … [Read more...] about Several manga box-sets now offered on a discount
Piracy sites have witnessed 12% rise in traffic in past four years
Visits to illicit online platforms have surged by 12 percent over the past four years, shedding light on the pervasive issue of online piracy, FastCompany reported. This longstanding problem, tethered to the expansive growth of digital platforms and the proliferation of video and audio streaming services, underscores the increasing temptation for users to resort to … [Read more...] about Piracy sites have witnessed 12% rise in traffic in past four years