Digital publishing is seeing a sharp upward trajectory in Vietnam, the publication Vietnamnet reported. It was on March 22nd that luminaries from the publishing realm convened to reflect on the year that was 2023 and to introspect as to what lies ahead in 2024. What emerged from this conference, hosted by the Authority of Publication, Printing, and Distribution under the … [Read more...] about Digital publishing witnessing sharp growth in Vietnam
Bigme launches cheaper version of B751C e-note without the stylus
It was just this January that Bigme launched the B751C e-note device featuring a 7-inch color e-paper display. Just three months down the line the company is following that up with a standalone version of the e-note device that does not include a stylus. This should suffice for those who are in need of a 7-inch color e-reader device sans the note-taking ability. That said, … [Read more...] about Bigme launches cheaper version of B751C e-note without the stylus
E Ink displays and its various applications
Think of E Ink displays and chances are that it is the Kindle that comes to your mind before anything else. What is intriguing is that this continues to be the general perception about E Ink displays even though it has been 17 years since the first Kindle was launched. However, what is important to understand is that over the years, manufacturers have found a myriad of other … [Read more...] about E Ink displays and its various applications
Spotify introduces its subscriber audiobook system in Canada
Here is an exciting piece of news for bookworms and audiobook enthusiasts. Spotify announced it is introducing an additional perk – 15 hours of monthly audiobook listening at no extra cost to its Premium users in Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. The plan starts on April 9. Worth mentioning, that the feature so far has been available in the US, UK, and Australia for a few … [Read more...] about Spotify introduces its subscriber audiobook system in Canada
Its curtains down for Google Podcasts, transitions to YouTube Podcasts
It’s the end of the road for Google Podcasts. Come April 2 and we will be seeing the last of the Google podcast service. While this might seem like the end of an era, well, that isn’t the case. Rather the fact is, Google isn't quitting the podcasting realm. Rather, as ArsTechnica reported, it's going to come back rebranded as YouTube Podcasts and hopefully, it checks most of … [Read more...] about Its curtains down for Google Podcasts, transitions to YouTube Podcasts
Kindle vs Kindle, and the winner is the Kindle e-reader
Amazon offers the Kindle range of e-reader devices. That's among the best you can have when it comes to reading e-books. Then the company also offers the Kindle app that promises to let you have access to the Kindle Store via almost any device, be it a smartphone, tablet, laptop, and such. This way, you can get along with your reading on any device that you want. If that makes … [Read more...] about Kindle vs Kindle, and the winner is the Kindle e-reader
Introducing Inklay, the Swiss e-paper display
Here is an E Ink display that brings a touch of elegance to your space. Meet Inklay, developed by Lukas von Niederhäusern, a designer and programmer hailing from Zurich, Switzerland. The newly launched device that is done up in walnut and oak frames not only makes it look a class apart but also lets it blend seamlessly with any dĂ©cor that it is introduced in. But Inklay is more … [Read more...] about Introducing Inklay, the Swiss e-paper display
Turn your Kindle into a clock and weather station
Here is an easy way to make your Kindle serve as a clock and a weather station, and the best thing here is that no complex technicalities are involved. As a Reddit user Puzzled_Athlete_1253 stated in a recent post, you won't even have to hack your Kindle as well. Instead, the process can be accomplished in just three steps. First off, go to the homepage and enter "~ds" in the … [Read more...] about Turn your Kindle into a clock and weather station
Audiobooks – Here is how and where it stands
Audiobooks along with other aural forms of digital media such as podcasts or online radio have been making steady inroads in our lives of late. If you need quantitative proof of the trend, here it is. The 2024 Infinite Dial Report for Edison Research has revealed that the percentage of Americans listening to audiobooks has reached an all-time high. The report reveals that more … [Read more...] about Audiobooks – Here is how and where it stands
New Mars10 e-note with 10-inch E Ink Carta display launched in South Korea
The South Korean e-reader store Innospaceone has a new e-note device to offer in the form of Mars10. As is already perceptible, the Mars10 comes with a 10.3-inch HD E Ink Carta display having 1600 x 1200 pixels resolution. That makes for 200 PPI pixel density which might not be the best in class but should be par for the course nonetheless. The display comes with an integrated … [Read more...] about New Mars10 e-note with 10-inch E Ink Carta display launched in South Korea
Kindle lock-screen ads now seen featuring AI-generated books
Kindle e-readers have long served as a medium for showing ads. Users either chose to live with it or pay the extra $20 to get rid of those though many said that just politely asking the Amazon support staff to remove the ads worked for many. So far so good but as Futurism reported, here is a new kind of menace that is slowly becoming mainstream - AI-generated cover art of … [Read more...] about Kindle lock-screen ads now seen featuring AI-generated books
Kindle deals round up: All Kindle deals currently available
The Amazon Spring Sale might be over though the fun continues for those who are still looking for a nice deal on Kindle e-readers. Here is a roundup of all the Kindle deals currently available.1. Kindle Scribe 64 GB with Premium Pen. $319.99 Discount $100 You can save $40 when you buy two.2. Kindle Paperwhite 16 GB with lock screen ad. $129.99 Discount $203. Kindle … [Read more...] about Kindle deals round up: All Kindle deals currently available
Fraudsters exploit Z-Library fundraising drive, New features introduced
In a concerning turn of events, the renowned shadow library platform, Z-Library, finds itself embroiled in a battle against fraudsters capitalizing on its latest fundraising campaign. The initiative, aimed at securing crucial funds that the library said it needs for project maintenance and development, has inadvertently become a target for scammers looking to deceive … [Read more...] about Fraudsters exploit Z-Library fundraising drive, New features introduced
Publishers score significant legal victory against Internet Archive in copyright battle
In a landmark ruling, book publishers have secured a significant legal victory against the Internet Archive (IA), marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing war against copyright violators. As TorrentFreak reported, the decision, handed down by a New York federal court, underscores the critical importance of protecting intellectual property rights in the digital age.The … [Read more...] about Publishers score significant legal victory against Internet Archive in copyright battle