It is the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace, the epic science fiction film that was first released in 1999. To celebrate the occasion, Disney Books has introduced the audiobook, Star Wars: Padawan’s Pride which is going to be available exclusively on Audible. The audiobook has been written by Bryan Q. Miller, with the narration done by Kevin Kemp. The audiobook also forms … [Read more...] about Star Wars: Padawan’s Pride Available Exclusively on Audible
BookBeat Will Let You Listen to Your Favorite Audiobooks For 90 Days For Free
Here is your chance to listen to your favorite audiobooks for free. As Watford Observer reported, all that you have to do is log on to BookBeat which is offering free access to its entire catalogue of audiobooks for three months. The company hosts more than a million e-books and audiobooks covering almost all genres that you might think of. That includes the classics of yore to … [Read more...] about BookBeat Will Let You Listen to Your Favorite Audiobooks For 90 Days For Free
Best Prime Day Kindle Deals Now Available
Amazon might be readying a new line of Kindle devices for launch soon, which are expected to feature a colour display. However, if you'd prefer a black-and-white display for your reading, the current crop of Kindles might be just what you need. An excellent deal is also available on some Kindle Bundles, which is worth checking out. Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle The package … [Read more...] about Best Prime Day Kindle Deals Now Available
Huawei MatePad Tablets With PaperMatte Display Launched
Huawei has launched the new MatePad series of tablet devices with PaperMatte displays for the international market. The company first launched the tablet devices in China last month. The MatePad series comprises of the more upmarket MatePad Pro 12.2 and the MatePad 12 X which caters to the affordable segment. Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 The MatePad Pro 12.2 comes with a, you … [Read more...] about Huawei MatePad Tablets With PaperMatte Display Launched
Amazon Rolling Out New Software Update For Kindle Scribe
Amazon has just come out with a new software update for the Kindle Scribe. This will make the Scribe to be at par with all other Kindle devices so far as the software is concerned. When I say all Kindle devices, I mean the basic Kindle and the Kindle Paperwhite. There has also been a software update for the Kindle Oasis in recent times which has taken many by surprise as … [Read more...] about Amazon Rolling Out New Software Update For Kindle Scribe
Sharp IGZO ePoster Displays Showcased at Sharp Tech Day 2024
Sharp has a significant presence in the e-reader segment. The last time the company's e-paper business made headlines was when it had introduced the ePoster series of displays. It comprises of three displays, the A1, A2, and the A3 having 42-inch, 25.3-inch, and 13.3-inch sized displays respectively. The ePoster series was also showcased at the just concluded Sharp Tech Day … [Read more...] about Sharp IGZO ePoster Displays Showcased at Sharp Tech Day 2024
French Court Orders Blocking Access to Z Library
A French court has ordered the piracy site Z Library to be taken down, Publishing Perspective reported. The court ruling comes in response to a case filed by the French Publishers Association, the Syndicat national de l’édition or SNE which alleged Z Library adopted unfair means to distribute e-books that infringed upon the copyright of the respective authors. A dozen of the … [Read more...] about French Court Orders Blocking Access to Z Library
Amazon Rolling Out New Update For the Kindle Oasis
Here is something that could point to something cooking at the Amazon camp. The company has developed a software update for the Kindle Oasis. The development is both attractive and exciting. It is interesting because we thought Amazon had lost the plot with the Oasis completely but has still opted to provide it with a software update. Current owners of the Oasis would welcome … [Read more...] about Amazon Rolling Out New Update For the Kindle Oasis
Iodyne Pro Mini External SSD Storage Comes With Built-in e-Paper Display
Here comes an SSD external storage device - the Iodyne Pro Mini which comes with an integrated e-paper display. As The Verge stated, the best part is that the display is customizable, which means you can choose what info to show on the E Ink panel. The 2.1-inch display otherwise has a 240 x 146 resolution and is powered by a battery that is built into the storage unit. Every … [Read more...] about Iodyne Pro Mini External SSD Storage Comes With Built-in e-Paper Display
E Ink Dashboards Now Easier to Make Thanks to Inkycal Software
Here is something that DIY enthusiasts who'd like to make an e-paper dashboard can benefit from immensely. These are among the favorites for those who like to tinker with displays or electronic boards and create something new out of them. As Hackaday reported, Inkycal has come up with a software solution that is designed to extract information from different sources and then … [Read more...] about E Ink Dashboards Now Easier to Make Thanks to Inkycal Software
iReader Smart 5C e-Note With 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 to Launch on Sept. 23
iReader announced it will be launching a new e-note device on September 23, 2024, ITHome reported. The iReader Smart 5C, as the upcoming e-note device has been named, will be sporting a 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 colour e-paper display, making it the first e-note or e-reader device from iReader. The Kaleido 3 is the latest colour e-paper display technology launched recently, offering … [Read more...] about iReader Smart 5C e-Note With 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 to Launch on Sept. 23
Base Kindle is not to be found anywhere. Is a new Kindle coming?
Here is a development that is further fuelling speculation of a new Kindle device being in the making. The base Kindle device that was launched in 2022 is currently marked 'Out of Stock' on Amazon and this is applicable to almost all the major e-reader markets around the world. Interestingly, the Kid's version of the Kindle continues to be available in the very same markets … [Read more...] about Base Kindle is not to be found anywhere. Is a new Kindle coming?
Amazon Fire HD 8 Now Selling for $60 a Pop
The Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet is selling right now for less than half its usual price. Against a list price of $129.99, the Fire HD 8 is now being sold for just $59.99 which makes for a flat 54 percent discount over the listed price. That no doubt is a super affordable price tag for a tablet that is good at almost everything it does without being exceptional at anything. The … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire HD 8 Now Selling for $60 a Pop
Amazon Creating AI Voice Replicas of Audible Narrators to Speed Up Audiobook Production
Amazon has hit upon a novel scheme of speeding up audiobook production. It has asked several Audible narrators to clone their voices so that the cloned voice can then be used to create new audiobooks. This, Amazon hopes will lead to the creation of more audiobooks affordably and in less time and with fewer resources. The above however is currently in the beta testing phase and … [Read more...] about Amazon Creating AI Voice Replicas of Audible Narrators to Speed Up Audiobook Production