The all-new Amazon Fire tablet was announced last month. It was also when pre-orders were being accepted, however it is going to be released on June 29, 2022. The new Fire tablet in its 12th generation also shares quite a few similarities with the Fire HD 8 launched in 2020. That includes the same processor and GPU, wireless connectivity, camera setup, and memory.To … [Read more...] about New 12th gen Fire 7 tablet all set to go on sale for $60
Previous gen Kindle Paperwhite now on sale for $70
Amazon is now offering the previous generation Kindle Paperwhite for $69.99, which is almost half the usual price of $129.99. This applies to the base model of the e-reader with 8 GB of storage while there are ads shown on the lock screen. The discount applies to the 32 GB model as well which is now priced at $89.99, which is $70 less than the usual price of $159.99.Both … [Read more...] about Previous gen Kindle Paperwhite now on sale for $70
Why a tablet can never replace an e-reader
The tablet vs e-reader debate will linger for perhaps as long as they both exist. This is in spite of the fact that each exists in its own realm which is vastly different from that of the other. Maybe it is the form factor but beyond that, it is almost chalk and cheese. Here are reasons why you should never opt for a tablet or otherwise depending on what your priorities … [Read more...] about Why a tablet can never replace an e-reader
Is Amazon adequately concerned about author’s demands?
Authors are up in arms against the Amazon e-book return policy that allows buyers the option to return an e-book within up to seven days of purchase. However, the return policy which has been there for a long time has attained notoriety of sorts in recent times after many shared a 'hack' on social sites like TikTok and Facebook about how the same can be used to claim a full … [Read more...] about Is Amazon adequately concerned about author’s demands?
The Bacta War and other titles from the Essential Legends Collection set for a re-release in audiobook form
Here is something that Star Wars book fans can look forward to, several of the older Legends titles are getting a re-release as the Essential Legends Collection. Some of the titles that are set for a re-release include The Old Republic‘s Revan by Drew Karpyshyn and Deceived by Paul S. Kemp, and The Bacta War by Michael A. Stackpole, the website DorkSideoftheForce reported. All … [Read more...] about The Bacta War and other titles from the Essential Legends Collection set for a re-release in audiobook form
Audible Premium Plus on offer for free for three months as part of Prime Day promotion
Amazon's mega Prime Day sale event is just weeks away and the company is building up some hype by offering Audible Premium Plus audiobook subscription for free for three months. The plan otherwise costs $15 a month, which means $45 worth of savings for the taking when taken three months as a whole. As 9to5toys reported, all freebies and other perks that are part of the Audible … [Read more...] about Audible Premium Plus on offer for free for three months as part of Prime Day promotion
Modos Paper Monitor: Here is all that is known of the 13.3-inch E Ink monitor so far
Modos had earlier announced it is working on an E Ink monitor which they are calling the Paper Monitor. The company now has some more bits to share on the stand-alone monitor which is going to be part of a series of E Ink devices the company is working on. Modos said its devices are designed to promote healthy living even for busy professionals who have to read and write a lot … [Read more...] about Modos Paper Monitor: Here is all that is known of the 13.3-inch E Ink monitor so far
Twitter introduces new Notes feature for users to write long form content
Twitter might have been famous for its strict word count limitations but is now encouraging users to let go of those with its new Notes feature. As Engadget reported, It’s akin to a blog post and Twitter is encouraging users to write long-form content that would be available on their Twitter profiles. Users will also be able to share their Notes via tweets as well. Further, … [Read more...] about Twitter introduces new Notes feature for users to write long form content
Google News is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a fresh new redesign
Google News is getting a fresh new makeover to celebrate twenty years of its existence, Android Central reported. The redesign which applies to the desktop version of Google News is centered around bringing about a more personalized feel to the users who will have better control over the sort of news they'd like to have in their feed. Towards that, there are going to be … [Read more...] about Google News is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a fresh new redesign
RBmedia acquires exclusive rights to TikTok Star Alex Aster’s latest audiobook Lightlark
RBmedia announced today that it has acquired the exclusive audio rights for the young adult fantasy novel Lightlark, the debut novel by author and TikTok sensation Alex Aster. Lightlark is going to be the first audiobook in the series and is the story of six kings who are competing in a game set on a lush magical island. The kings have 100 days to break free from the deadly … [Read more...] about RBmedia acquires exclusive rights to TikTok Star Alex Aster’s latest audiobook Lightlark
Latest Huawei MatePad Paper OS update optimizes display, adds new features
Huawei has announced a new software update for the MatePad Paper E-Ink tablet. The Hongmeng OS 2.1.0.143 update comes with several improvements which include offering a more optimum display effect for several app interfaces. Plus, the update also improves the text fade and ghosting issues as well. The update also enables sharing of TXT documents as well while the stylus … [Read more...] about Latest Huawei MatePad Paper OS update optimizes display, adds new features
Amazon’s withdrawal from China questioned by the Jiangsu Consumers Council
Amazon had announced the cessation of its Kindle operations in China, leaving all Kindle users in the country in the lurch. Not surprisingly, this has led to widespread discontent among Kindle owners who said it makes for a one-sided decision that does not take into account the valid concerns of all those who invested in the Amazon ecosystem of e-books and other related … [Read more...] about Amazon’s withdrawal from China questioned by the Jiangsu Consumers Council
Spotify’s acquisition of AI voice platform Sonantic will lead to more machine-narrated audiobooks
Spotify has already let its intentions out, that of generating more than $100 billion in revenue and a billion-plus user base within the next decade. The company had also stated they are betting big on audiobooks and podcasts to reach that goal. That the streaming giant is serious with its intentions is evident from a recent revelation, that of acquiring the AI voice platform … [Read more...] about Spotify’s acquisition of AI voice platform Sonantic will lead to more machine-narrated audiobooks