The iReader Smart 4 Pro is here and it is quite unlike any other e-note device that you may have come across. For it happens to be the first and the only Wacom-enabled e-note in the 10+ inch category to feature physical page turn buttons. Of course, you can program the buttons to perform other tasks as well and it is this that adds a new dimension to the e-note's capability. … [Read more...] about The iReader Smart 4 Pro is a no-nonsense e-note device you might have been waiting for. A review
DPLA launches “The Banned Book Club” to preserve access to banned titles nationwide
The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) has taken a bold stand against the rising trend of book banning by launching "The Banned Book Club," Literary Hub reported. This innovative digital library initiative aims to ensure free and permanent access to banned books for readers across the United States. With the recent surge in censorship laws targeting books on sexual and … [Read more...] about DPLA launches “The Banned Book Club” to preserve access to banned titles nationwide
Amazon-certified refurbed Fire 7 and Fire HD 10 selling for real cheap
Amazon devices are always high on quality while offering decent levels of performance. They make great buys, more so if you can grab these at a discount. Take for instance the latest Fire 7 or the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablets which are now selling for just $40 and $80 respectively. Though both are refurbished, Amazon said the devices have been subjected to extensive checks and is … [Read more...] about Amazon-certified refurbed Fire 7 and Fire HD 10 selling for real cheap
Woot is selling a Kindle Paperwhite for just $25
Here is your chance to pick up a Kindle Paperwhite for real cheap. In fact, $25 for a Paperwhite can be considered a steal deal though there are a few caveats involved. As you might have guessed already, it's a refurbished Kindle Paperwhite that dates back to 2015. However, as is usually the case, it has been put through extensive tests and is certified by Amazon to perform … [Read more...] about Woot is selling a Kindle Paperwhite for just $25
Amazon to shun plastic for sending packages but does not commit to a deadline yet
In a landmark announcement, Amazon has declared its firm commitment to abandon the use of plastic padded bags for parcel shipments, The Verge reported. Instead, the company plans to embrace more eco-friendly and recyclable alternatives, signaling a significant step towards reducing plastic waste. While the exact timeline for implementing this change remains undisclosed, … [Read more...] about Amazon to shun plastic for sending packages but does not commit to a deadline yet
Spotify Tesla app updated to now include audiobook support
Listening to an audiobook while cruising along on your Tesla is now a reality. Not that you couldn't do the same via other means such as a smartphone and such but it's just that the Spotify app for Tesla has been updated to now include support for audiobooks, DigitalMusicNews reported. This also happens to be the first major update that the Spotify app for Tesla received since … [Read more...] about Spotify Tesla app updated to now include audiobook support
Smart Powermeter uses e-paper display to show real-time power usage
Amid rising electricity costs globally, finding ways to cut back on usage has become a priority for many. Here's where [JGAguagdo]'s ingenious smart power meter comes into play, offering a practical solution to escape the pain of escalating energy bills.As Hackaday revealed, the heart of the project comprises of the ESP32-S2, serving as the intelligent brain behind the … [Read more...] about Smart Powermeter uses e-paper display to show real-time power usage
Get your daily dose of audiobooks via Audible Daily Deal
Here is your chance to pick up a new audiobook every day and slip into literary nirvana to your heart’s content. While it seems unlikely that anyone would resort to listening to audiobooks that frequently, there is a way to do so just in case you have the time or are strongly addicted to the medium. The best part is that you can source the audiobooks from a credible platform … [Read more...] about Get your daily dose of audiobooks via Audible Daily Deal
iReader Smart 4 Pro e-note offers exemplary features for professionals
iReader has a new e-note device to offer in the form of the iReader Smart 4 Pro Smart Reader. The e-note comes with a 10.3-inch E Ink display up front and a quad-core CPU on the other side of it. The display has a resolution of 1404 x 1872 pixels which translates to a 227 ppi pixel density. The e-paper anti-glare display offers 97 percent reduced interference light and hence … [Read more...] about iReader Smart 4 Pro e-note offers exemplary features for professionals
New Bigme S6 Color+ e-note with Kaleido 3 display and faster 12fps refresh rate due out soon
A new Bigme color e-note device is in the making which the company said will be officially launched sometime soon. Named the Bigme S6 Color+, the e-note device will feature the latest Kaleido 3 display and will have 12 frames per second refresh rate. The display will be 7.8-inches. The company right now offers the S6 Color e-note which comes across as a decent offering but … [Read more...] about New Bigme S6 Color+ e-note with Kaleido 3 display and faster 12fps refresh rate due out soon
Eurolan introduces GGtag, the e-paper badge with RFID that can be programmed via sound
In a breakthrough innovation, Eurolan, a networking equipment company, has unveiled GGtag, an electronic alternative to the traditional plastic identification badges and RFID-based access cards commonly worn by office workers, Hacker.io reported. Going beyond the limitations of conventional badges, GGtag combines the functions of both identification and access into a … [Read more...] about Eurolan introduces GGtag, the e-paper badge with RFID that can be programmed via sound
Internet Archive takes action against ebook piracy
In a recent development, the Internet Archive (IA) has taken a proactive step to protect copyrighted materials by sending a DMCA notice to GitHub, urging the removal of a tool known as "DeGouRou," Torrent Freak reported. This software allows IA patrons to remove digital rights management (DRM) from books borrowed from the IA library, potentially infringing upon the copyrights … [Read more...] about Internet Archive takes action against ebook piracy
Google Reading Insights will let you keep a tab on your kid’s reading habits
Summer is here which means schools are off and it's time to relax and have fun with the kids. This is also when you can let the child inculcate the habit of reading e-books or listening to an audiobook. After all, nothing perhaps is better than letting them loose on a literary journey, something that they will perhaps be thankful to you for the rest of their life.That said, … [Read more...] about Google Reading Insights will let you keep a tab on your kid’s reading habits
Kindle Paperwhite Kids bundle is not the preferred option anymore. Here’s why
While most of us remained engrossed with the way the Amazon Prime Day event played out, there have been some interesting changes introduced behind the scenes with none getting an inkling of the same.As first noticed by Nathan of the e-Book Reader Blog, Amazon increased the price of the Kindle Paperwhite Kids bundle by $10 on the sly so that it now costs $169, up from the … [Read more...] about Kindle Paperwhite Kids bundle is not the preferred option anymore. Here’s why