Smartphone grips aren't anything new. They have been there for a while now and offer a convenient option to hold the smartphone with one hand. However, such grips can make more sense when attached to an e-reader than perhaps on a smartphone. There are several reasons for that.For one, such grips add to the width of the smartphones even if that is in a very localized manner. … [Read more...] about Smartphone grips can be of more convenience when paired with an e-reader
Mepaper is an Adafruit MagTag-based device for showing memes on the E Ink display
Going through memes can be a nice way to let go of some stress. That way, you will also do a favor to your friends and colleagues by sharing interesting memes with them. The developer relations engineer at Golioth, Mike Szczys has taken things to another level by creating a device for the sole purpose of sharing memes with co-workers using the Adafruit MagTag that the company … [Read more...] about Mepaper is an Adafruit MagTag-based device for showing memes on the E Ink display
Santek EZ Door Sign uses 2.9-inch E Ink display
The Japan based San Technology announced it is now offering 'EZ Door Sign Ver2' that uses a 2.9-inch E Ink display. Though it is being marked as a door sign, it can be put to a variety of uses. For instance, it can be put on the desk or at the entrance of the meeting room, besides serving as a door sign as well. In each case, it can be used to display a message comprising of a … [Read more...] about Santek EZ Door Sign uses 2.9-inch E Ink display
Apple to offer 11-inch and 12.9-inch OLED iPad Pro in 2024, OLED MacBook Pro to arrive 2026
There have been rumors for some time now that the next-generation iPad Pro and MacBook Pro devices would be making the switch to OLED panels. Now, there are reports that Apple has already placed orders for such panels with Samsung. As GSMArena reported citing supply chain insiders, it is the iPad Pro that would be first off the block to have the OLED makeover and should be … [Read more...] about Apple to offer 11-inch and 12.9-inch OLED iPad Pro in 2024, OLED MacBook Pro to arrive 2026
T-Mobile offering free access to BookBeat audiobooks for 60 days
T-Mobile offers gifts or other freebies to its customers as a mark of gratitude for choosing its services over others. All of it forms part of the 'It's good that you are..' campaign and this week, there is something that the bookworms will really appreciate. More specifically, the offer should appeal more to those who prefer listening to reading books as the magenta carrier is … [Read more...] about T-Mobile offering free access to BookBeat audiobooks for 60 days
Google ordered to allow side-loading of apps by users in India and other app stores
In what is being seen as a major setback for Google, the Supreme Court in India has refused to stay the fine of Rs 1337 crore that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) had imposed on the Mountain View company earlier. As 9to5Google reported, the apex court also directed Google to pay 10 percent of the fine amount within a week. Things, however, do no settle there as there … [Read more...] about Google ordered to allow side-loading of apps by users in India and other app stores
How Kindle Collections can make your library more organized
The Library section on your Kindle is where all of your e-books are shown. Unfortunately, all of it might seem like one grand mess of your own making particularly if you have a sizeable collection of e-books. Books of all genres get stored here, be it thrillers, business & finance, science fiction, children's books, cooking books, along with everything else that you can … [Read more...] about How Kindle Collections can make your library more organized
Amazon offering up to $50 discount on Kindle Kids and Kindle Paperwhite Kids e-readers
Amazon is offering a discount of up to $50 on both the Amazon Kindle Kids as well as the Kindle Paperwhite Kids versions of e-readers. Of these, the Amazon Kindle Kids that was introduced in September 2022 is right now selling for $84.99, which is 29 percent less compared to its regular price of $119.99. The Kindle Paperwhite Kids is a bit more up-market considering that it … [Read more...] about Amazon offering up to $50 discount on Kindle Kids and Kindle Paperwhite Kids e-readers
Xiaodu Optical Eye Protection Learning tablet launched in China
With gadgets such as smartphones or tablets increasingly becoming the preferred medium for work or education, there is also a growing consensus among users to opt for those devices that have some sort of eye-protection technology built in. Companies too have responded by coming up with devices having eye-friendly displays. Take for instance the Xiaodu Optical Eye Protection … [Read more...] about Xiaodu Optical Eye Protection Learning tablet launched in China
Google Podcasts disappears from search results
At a time when companies are betting big on podcasts and audiobooks, Google seems to be treading a different path so far as podcasts are concerned. As Android Authority pointed out, the Mountain View company has disabled the option to listen to podcasts directly from the search results. This is in contrast to the earlier practice where Google search results for podcasts would … [Read more...] about Google Podcasts disappears from search results
Latest Android Auto update will make listening to audiobooks or podcasts easier
Google is rolling out a new update for Android Auto which includes new features that should be a boon for those who love to listen to audiobooks or podcasts while on the move. With the latest update which however is being made available to only early beta testers at the moment, users will be able to find their exact spot on a track which can be a music file, a podcast, or an … [Read more...] about Latest Android Auto update will make listening to audiobooks or podcasts easier
Pycasso, the smart E Ink picture frame for showing AI art
Picture frames using an E Ink display aren't anything uncommon these days. However, here is one that is different in that it shows AI-generated random images which makes it all look so very cool. Conceived and designed by Jess Farber, the picture frame named Pycasso uses a 7-color e-paper display from Waveshare. A Raspberry Pi 4 serves as the processing backbone of the entire … [Read more...] about Pycasso, the smart E Ink picture frame for showing AI art
Bookwire offers auto-narrated audiobook production service using Google TTS tech
Digital publishing company Bookwire said it has entered into a partnership with Google Play Books that will allow users to create auto-narrated audiobooks using Google's text-to-speech technology, The Bookseller reported. Bookwire said such auto-narrated audiobooks will comply with its WAY audiobook service platform. The publishing firm will also provide quality assurance to … [Read more...] about Bookwire offers auto-narrated audiobook production service using Google TTS tech