Mudita has announced the launch of the successors of the Bell and Harmony E Ink alarm clocks. Named the Bell 2 and the Harmony 2, the latest generation clocks from Mudita continues with the same basic design and looks. The Bell 2 features the same analog design as its predecessor. Similarly, the Harmony 2 also has a similar E Ink display as the first gen Harmony and serves as a … [Read more...] about Mudita Bell 2 and Harmony 2 E Ink clocks now on Kickstarter
Amazon adds new help page for Send to Kindle feature for Microsoft Word
It seems that Amazon is finally gearing up to release its much-awaited feature of sending Microsoft Word documents directly to the Kindle Scribe. As The e-Book Reader Blog pointed out, the company has recently published a new help article on the Send to Kindle webpage, providing step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature. While this has been a topic of discussion … [Read more...] about Amazon adds new help page for Send to Kindle feature for Microsoft Word
Latest Audible update makes iOS 15.5 the minimum needed to run the app
Audible has come up with a new update for iOS users which claims to introduce several improvements as well as bug fixes. According to the change log available, it is iOS 15.5 that would be the minimum needed for receiving updates henceforth from Audible. That is also the minimum iOS version needed to make the most of the Spatial audio and Dolby Atmos sound effects that the … [Read more...] about Latest Audible update makes iOS 15.5 the minimum needed to run the app
How an e-book is pirated, its implications for the stakeholders, and the extent of the problem
E-book piracy refers to the unauthorized distribution and sharing of copyrighted digital books without permission from the copyright owner or publisher. It can take many forms, including uploading e-books to file-sharing sites, distributing copies via email, or sharing them on peer-to-peer networks.E-book piracy can have significant financial and legal consequences for … [Read more...] about How an e-book is pirated, its implications for the stakeholders, and the extent of the problem
New Hanvon AI e-note with 10.3-inch E Ink display and 6000 mAh battery launched
Hanvon today launched its new AI e-paper learning notebook among a few other products at its 2023 Spring New Product Launch Conference, ITHome reported. The company said the new e-note device has been specifically designed for use by students aged between 5 and 18 years old. The 10.3-inch E Ink display is supposed to make studying using the e-note all the more convenient and … [Read more...] about New Hanvon AI e-note with 10.3-inch E Ink display and 6000 mAh battery launched
Hyepaper is a newspaper on a 13.3-inch E Ink display with news summarised by ChatGPT
Here is yet another instance of E Ink and ChatGPT conspiring to come up with something as innovative as it is interesting. It is the Hyepaper project conceived by Eike Hein that is being referred to here as revealed by Hackster.io. It basically is a customized newspaper that makes use of a 13.3-inch E Ink panel having 1600 × 1200 resolution with an ESP32 providing the … [Read more...] about Hyepaper is a newspaper on a 13.3-inch E Ink display with news summarised by ChatGPT
Nielsen BookData reports slight decline in e-book sales in the UK in 2022, audiobook growth slows
Nielsen BookData’s Consumer 2022 presentation at the London Transport Museum has revealed a slight decline in the UK book market in 2022. According to the research, UK consumers bought 348 million books last year, a decrease from the pandemic-boosted highs of 2020 and 2021, with volume and value down by 4 percent to 5 percent compared to 2021. However, the report shows that … [Read more...] about Nielsen BookData reports slight decline in e-book sales in the UK in 2022, audiobook growth slows
New rhyming E Ink clock shows time as a two-line poem composed by ChatGPT
There is no dearth of clocks out there featuring E Ink displays made by enthusiasts from around the world. They come in all shapes and sizes and are made to show time in different ways. However, here is one that begs to be different in that it shows a new poem every minute. Guess where the poems are sourced from; it's none other than the AI chatbot ChatGPT that is composing a … [Read more...] about New rhyming E Ink clock shows time as a two-line poem composed by ChatGPT
Hisense Q5 10-1-inch RLCD tablet is back in stock
The Hisense Q5 RLCD tablet is unique in that it comes with a Reflective LCD or RLCD display, which, quite like E Ink displays, has almost zero glare and is hence extremely eye-friendly. It was the first to come with a Reflective LCD or RLCD monochrome display. Going by its very name, the RLCD display is completely reflective in nature and comes with no backlight or front light … [Read more...] about Hisense Q5 10-1-inch RLCD tablet is back in stock
iReader to launch new ‘extremely thin and light’ e-reader on April 21
It has just been days since iReader launched the new Ocean 3 e-reader though the company seems to have more up its sleeves. iReader announced they have a new product launch event lined up on April 21 where it plans to launch a new 'extremely thin and light' e-reader. That's the only quality that the company is willing to share about the upcoming e-reader at the moment.The … [Read more...] about iReader to launch new ‘extremely thin and light’ e-reader on April 21
Z-Library envisages operating as a virtual library, to allow exchange of physical books via ‘Z-Points’
Z-Library boasts an extensive archive of over 12 million books and has positioned itself as the largest online platform for free access to literature. The site has garnered a massive following of avid readers who rely on it as a rich source of information and entertainment. The only issue here is that it isn't on the right side of the law as the books it has in its collection … [Read more...] about Z-Library envisages operating as a virtual library, to allow exchange of physical books via ‘Z-Points’
E Ink Kaleido 3 Outdoor color e-paper for outdoor signage launched
Yuantai, the largest e-paper manufacturer in the world has announced the launch of its latest technology, the E Ink Kaleido 3 Outdoor color printing e-paper, money.udn reported. This technology is specially designed for Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) signage applications, featuring a color dynamic display and the texture of a poster display. Moreover, it is suitable for use in a … [Read more...] about E Ink Kaleido 3 Outdoor color e-paper for outdoor signage launched
Amazon’s long-standing fight against counterfeits
In its 28-year history, Amazon has prioritized customer satisfaction as a cornerstone of its business model. Central to this mission is fostering a sense of trust between customers and the company so as to ensure that when they purchase products from Amazon, they can be confident in the authenticity of the items they receive. Whether sold by Amazon Retail or any of the millions … [Read more...] about Amazon’s long-standing fight against counterfeits
Samsung tipped to launch Galaxy Z Tab foldable tablet later this year
Samsung may be expanding its foldable devices lineup with a new tablet, as suggested by a tweet from tipster Revegnus. The tweet claims that the South Korean tech company is planning to launch the Galaxy Z Tab foldable tablet later this year, alongside the high-end Galaxy Tab S9 series, GizBot reported. Although no specifications have been leaked, it is speculated that the … [Read more...] about Samsung tipped to launch Galaxy Z Tab foldable tablet later this year