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
Apple iPad Mini 6 may come with LCD panel and not mini-LED
It’s just days left for the Apple event that is planned for September 14. Among a slew of new products due to be launched during the event include a new iPad Mini 6 which is going to succeed the iPad Mini 5. We have seen several leaks about the iPad Mini 6 for quite some time now, and the latest here claims that the smaller iPad version will be sporting an LCD panel and not a … [Read more...] about Apple iPad Mini 6 may come with LCD panel and not mini-LED
OverDrive now accessible via Yongin City Libraries in South Korea
OverDrive titles will become accessible to members of the Yongin City Libraries in South Korea starting September 13. This will let members have access to international eBook titles, which includes more than 600 eBooks from six countries that would be available right away. Members will have to click on the Overseas eBooks section to access the OverDrive titles. As of now, it is … [Read more...] about OverDrive now accessible via Yongin City Libraries in South Korea
New LG foldable display is flexible as plastic, but hard as glass
LG seems to have hit upon a new technology that might revolutionize the hot new foldable devices segment around the world. Developed by LG Chem, it’s all about a new foldable display that its makers claim is as flexible as plastic while having the hardness of glass. Another huge positive with the 'Real Folding Window', as it is named, is that it has no creases, something that … [Read more...] about New LG foldable display is flexible as plastic, but hard as glass
Upcoming eReaders and eNotes people are most excited about
With more people taking to reading, the demand for eReader devices naturally is on the upswing. There also is an array of new eReader devices slated for launch in the next few months that remain of this year. Interestingly, we have a new class of eReaders among us - eNotes which essentially are note-taking tablet devices with an E Ink display.Here is a compilation of all … [Read more...] about Upcoming eReaders and eNotes people are most excited about
Kobowriter transforms the Kobo Glo HD into an E Ink typewriter
Here's introducing the new Kobowriter which essentially is an E Ink typewriter that has been made out of a Kobo eReader. So, this isn't anything new that Kobo has to offer. Rather, it is the work of some enthusiasts who hit upon some ingenious ways to make good use of the USB port that the Kobo eReader has to offer. However, it is specifically the Kobo Glo HD that has been made … [Read more...] about Kobowriter transforms the Kobo Glo HD into an E Ink typewriter
