The Google Play Store plays host to hundreds and thousands of app. While that is great, zeroing in on the app that suits you best can be a huge chore. Add to that the different eBook types out there based on the file format they support. That complicates the whole process even further.However, with the right app installed, any device can serve as an eBook reader. Mentioned … [Read more...] about Best eBook Reader apps for Android in 2021
Amazon buys planes for the first time ever to expand its air cargo operations
Amazon announced it is buying 11 used Boeing 767-300 planes, providing a major fillip to its air cargo operations. This also marks a change of strategy for the online retail giant since this is the first time it has actually purchased planes. So far, Amazon relied on leased aircraft for its air cargo use.Seven of the planes are being bought from Delta Air Lines, while the … [Read more...] about Amazon buys planes for the first time ever to expand its air cargo operations
The Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable tablet is out soon
You might be forgiven to think of the new Dell Latitude 13 7320 as the Microsoft Surface Pro X. That's how close the two look. From the rear kickstand to the keyboard cover, both the devices share a striking similarity. Even the placement of the Active Pen holder within the keyboard too is the same.However, it’s a different story from the inside out. Powering the latest … [Read more...] about The Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable tablet is out soon
2020 has been surprisingly good for the publishing industry
It might be a picture of gloom and doom for most business sectors in 2020 though surprisingly, the publishing sector has come out unscathed from the vagaries of the pandemic. Sales have largely been positive across all segments of the book industry, which includes printed books, eBooks, and audiobooks.Print sales have risen by 8 percent, which may not seem much but is the … [Read more...] about 2020 has been surprisingly good for the publishing industry
The conventional bookstore is making a comeback in New Zealand
Traditional bookstores have had a hard time doing business during the pandemic, what with all the lockdown and travel restrictions disrupting the normal lives of people in most parts of the world. That said, this has also been the time when people took to reading in a big way. However, most chose to source their books via online retailers or superstores than bookstores as such … [Read more...] about The conventional bookstore is making a comeback in New Zealand
Publishers Association in the UK are happy with Brexit Deal
With a trade deal between the UK and EU finally, in place, the Publishers Association in the UK has heaved a sigh of relief as this will ensure uninterrupted trade with the European Union. The UK government and the European Union had time till December 31, 2020, to finalize the terms of the new relationship between them as the transition period comes to an end.As per the … [Read more...] about Publishers Association in the UK are happy with Brexit Deal
Best audiobook apps of 2021
While reading a book has some kind of a romance to it that is unlike any, letting your ears do the reading has its own allure. Most are likely to have fond memories of listening to stories during bedtime which, at times, can be even more exciting than reading.Fortunately, technology has made it possible to relive that excitement anytime and anywhere with what has come to be … [Read more...] about Best audiobook apps of 2021
Amazon set to become a serious player in podcast space after Wondery acquisition
Amazon announced it has acquired the podcast start-up Wondery, a move that will add more depth to its non-musical offering available via the Amazon Music app. Wondery already has to its credit some popular podcasts such as Dirty John, Dr. Death, Business Wars, and The Shrink Next Door and reaches out to 20 million unique visitors every month. Post the deal, expect to catch up … [Read more...] about Amazon set to become a serious player in podcast space after Wondery acquisition
E Ink Digital Signage experiences greater adoption
E Ink displays have been among the more important technological developments that we have seen make steady progress in the past decade. While it used to be confined to eBook readers and such during its early days, it has since seen wider application across a broader spectrum of consumer usage.Take for instance the recent trend of using E Ink displays as digital signage put … [Read more...] about E Ink Digital Signage experiences greater adoption
The best tablets of 2020
The year 2020 is drawing to a close. While most would love to see that happen soon given the not too fond memories we have had during the period, there sure were some nice things that happened in the tech scene.For instance, we have seen AI tech seemingly coming of age in 2020, with the same finding application in more segments than ever before. There has also been quite a … [Read more...] about The best tablets of 2020
New reading platform will turn pages with eye-tracking
Manually flipping the pages of an e-book could soon be a thing of the past, what with a new feature coming to the fore where eye-tracking technology is used to turn a page. The feature has been introduced by the Millie’s Library, a South Korean e-book service provider that introduced the above feature and will save the user from having to manually flip the page.The feature … [Read more...] about New reading platform will turn pages with eye-tracking
