Color e-readers have been around for over a decade, and some brands, such as Pocketbook and iFlytek, have experimented with the technology. However, neither of their products has sold very well. E INK has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in refining the technology with the intention of mass market appeal. It has now hit critical mass with the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft, … [Read more...] about Color e-readers worth the hype?
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Should Google do more to prevent textbook piracy?
Major publishers are not sitting idly by, while digital textbook pirates use Google Ads to boost their website traffic and profit from subscription services or individual sales, often at a fraction of the market price. The publishing industry, including physical and digital textbooks, is a massive business in the United States, generating over 8.3 billion annually. The … [Read more...] about Should Google do more to prevent textbook piracy?
Why Print Magazines Still Thrive in Digital Age?
With the rise of digital media, print media seems to be under threat! But surprisingly, print magazines haven't died (Although their sales have declined)! What keeps print magazines alive in today's digital age? Let's figure out: Major Culprits Behind the Decline of Print Magazines Print magazine culture has seen a massive decline. Once-popular print magazines are now … [Read more...] about Why Print Magazines Still Thrive in Digital Age?
Internet Archive Launches MTV’s 460,000 News Articles
Recently, after Paramount Global disabled mtvnews.com and mtv.com/news, Internet Archive assembled a searchable index of 460,575 web pages that were published at mtv.com/news. You can search the MTV News archive on the organization’s Wayback Machine here. Prior to Internet Archive aggregating the MTV News pages into a collection, there was no way to locate articles based on … [Read more...] about Internet Archive Launches MTV’s 460,000 News Articles
You can now get 3 months of Kindle Unlimited for Free
Amazon offers a fantastic deal for book lovers on the road to Prime Day 2024. Kindle Unlimited, the ultimate reading experience, is now available for a three-month trial in Canada and the United States. In Canada, after the three-month trial, it's just $9.99 per month, giving you access to 800,000 titles and over 20,000 books in French. The monthly fee in the United States is … [Read more...] about You can now get 3 months of Kindle Unlimited for Free
High-End Print Outdoors Magazines Thriving
Image credit: adventure-journal Stephen Casimiro, a former editor of Powder and National Geographic Adventure, is the founder and publisher of Adventure Journal, an unapologetically analog magazine at the heart of an old-school trend. He sifted through the pages. He smiled and said: “People will have this in their hands, on their coffee table. That was the idea. We’re … [Read more...] about High-End Print Outdoors Magazines Thriving
Gannett Adds AI-Generated Summaries To Stories
Image credit: Reuters Newspaper conglomerate, Gannett, is starting a new program that will add AI-generated bullet points to the beginning of news articles. According to The Verge, the goal of this new feature is to help readers quickly understand the main points of each story. The "key points" feature on articles utilises automated technology to generate summaries below the … [Read more...] about Gannett Adds AI-Generated Summaries To Stories
Surge in UK Digital Magazine Sales
Digital sales of UK magazines have surged by 15.4% year on year to an average of 2.6 million per edition, according to Press Gazette research based the latest ABC figures. This is all largely due to Spotify-style bundled subscriptions. Some 147 titles published digital edition ABC figures for 2023. This data includes paywalled apps like The Economist and PDF-style digital … [Read more...] about Surge in UK Digital Magazine Sales
Libraries audiobook and ebook lending grew by 19% in 2023
Overdrive is the most popular company in the world that powers your local libraries' digital collection of audiobooks and ebooks. Reader demand for ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and streaming video drives library lending to grow by 19 percent in 2023. Readers worldwide borrowed 662 million ebooks, audiobooks and digital magazines. This data stems from over 92,000 … [Read more...] about Libraries audiobook and ebook lending grew by 19% in 2023
The price for Apple News+ is increasing to $12.99
Apple has announced they are increasing the price of News+ in the United States from $9.99 per month to $12.99 per month; prices in all other supported countries are also growing. The price will change during the next billing cycle if you are on a month-to-month plan. If you paid for a one-year subscription, the price will go up once the one-year expires. Prices have been … [Read more...] about The price for Apple News+ is increasing to $12.99
Kodansha’s Shonen Magazine Edge to End Publication in October
Image credit: anmosugoi On August 17, Shonen Magazine Edge announced to cease its publication with the release of the magazine’s November issue, which will be released on October 10. Shonen Magazine Edge is a manga magazine by Kodansha, a Japanese publishing company, which aims to publish work related to diverse interested manga, including Closing Pandora, B no Shokutaku, … [Read more...] about Kodansha’s Shonen Magazine Edge to End Publication in October
Amazon ventures into Webtoons industry with Amazon Fliptoon
In a bold move that bypasses its established comiXology platform, Amazon is making a significant foray into the realm of webtoons, introducing its own dedicated division called Amazon Fliptoon, ThePopVerse reported. This innovative venture aims to captivate audiences in a fresh way, marking Amazon's entry into original webtoon content. Distinguishing itself from conventional … [Read more...] about Amazon ventures into Webtoons industry with Amazon Fliptoon
Magzter Brings Premium Titles from the to Magzter GOLD
Magzter Inc., the world's largest digital newsstand, has announced new premium titles in the US under its Magzter GOLD program. With this move, the newsstand cements its position as a leading platform for digital magazines and newspapers, offering US readers an expansive collection of high-quality publications. As a part of its expansion, Magzter has partnered with … [Read more...] about Magzter Brings Premium Titles from the to Magzter GOLD
Booktopia Partners with VitalSource to Launch Digital Textbook Platform
Booktopia (Australia’s largest online bookstore) has partnered with VitalSource (the world’s premier education technology provider) to launch a digital textbook service – Bookshelf. The new best-in-class eReader platform will enable Booktopia customers to access digital textbooks. VitalSource’s Bookshelf comes with a full suite of built-in study tools, including flashcards, … [Read more...] about Booktopia Partners with VitalSource to Launch Digital Textbook Platform