A precedent setting legal case regarding digital works is currently underway in Maryland. On January 1, a Maryland law went into effect that requires Ebook publishers to license libraries on reasonable terms.Library associations have been advocating for more fair-minded terms which would allow them to access to Ebooks at lower prices. The groups say libraries pay too much … [Read more...] about Maryland Digital Works Law Challenged
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First Look at the Xiaomi InkPalm Mini 2
Xiaomi released the InkPalm Mini 1 a couple of years ago and they have just released the second generation model. This e-Reader employs an 5.2 inch E INK Carta HD e-paper screen that is flush with the bezel, with a layer of glass. It has a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and 284 PPI. It has 24 white and amber LED lights, so you can read during the night or low light … [Read more...] about First Look at the Xiaomi InkPalm Mini 2
Good e-Reader is now an official distributor for Bigme
Good e-Reader has become an official distributor of Bigme. This means that we now have dealer pricing and all of the products on our store, now have discounts. One of the benefits of this new relationship is that many of the products that were previously were only available in China, can now be sold worldwide. This includes the Bigme S3 Color, Bigme B1 Pro Plus Color, Crave … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader is now an official distributor for Bigme
First look at the Xiaomi Moaan Mix 7 e-reader
Xiaomi has just released a new large screen dedicated e-reader called the Moaan Mix 7. This device has a 7 inch e-paper display and it has great resolution and solid hardware. It is running Google Android 11, so you can sideload in all of your favorite apps and keep them updated with a 3rd party app market. This is a Chinese only device, but it does support English for … [Read more...] about First look at the Xiaomi Moaan Mix 7 e-reader
Kobo unveils Sideload Mode to their e-readers
Kobo has just unveiled a new sideload system for all of their modern e-readers. This will allow you to load in your own books on the Kobo, without having to register or sign-in to a Kobo account. This also will allow users to not have to connect to a WIFI network or any of the sync services. You can basically use the Kobo has an e-reader only. This will certainly resonate well … [Read more...] about Kobo unveils Sideload Mode to their e-readers
First look at the Croqy real wood note taking device with E INK
The vast majority of e-readers and e-notes have plastic or aluminum shells, which aren't that great for the environment. Shiftall is a new company based in Japan, who is doing something much more sustainable. They have just released the Croqy, a new E INK note taking device that aside from the screen, is made of real wood, even the stylus is made of wood, except for the plastic … [Read more...] about First look at the Croqy real wood note taking device with E INK
New PocketBook 617 Basic Lux 3 on sale for $99
The PocketBook 617 which can be considered a successor to the PocketBook Basic Lux 2 is now available for just $99 on the Good e-Reader Store. There are two different colors, black and white.The e-reader comes with a 6-inch E Ink Carta screen having a resolution of 758 x 1024 pixels and 212 PPI. It offers 16 grayscales and has a DPI of 212.Another highlight of … [Read more...] about New PocketBook 617 Basic Lux 3 on sale for $99
Will AI writers eventually render authors of today defunct?
Content is the lifeblood of the internet, toppling over traditional forms of media and revolutionizing the fields of modern marketing and PR. Everything you read on the web has been written carefully by a trained copywriting professional. It takes a whole team of writers and editors to curate content that matches the tone, style, format, and level of depth that agrees with the … [Read more...] about Will AI writers eventually render authors of today defunct?
PChome forms a deal with Kobo to sell ebooks and e-readers
PChome 24h is based in Taiwan and is an ecommerce website. They carry popular brands such as the Kindle, Onyx Boox, Moan and many others. The company just signed a deal with Kobo to sell ebooks and Kobo branded e-readers on the site. Kobo has a dedicated landing page, called KoboLand. In the first week of trial operation, more than 3 million Kobo e-books in Chinese, English and … [Read more...] about PChome forms a deal with Kobo to sell ebooks and e-readers
US e-reader brands can now sell in China, without the hassle
One of the bottlenecks of foreign entities wishing to do business in China, is having to find partnerships. This is pretty easy if you are a large company, with deep pockets, but even Amazon tried to make the Kindle work, but decided to pull completely out of the market a couple of months ago, ditto with their shopping site, which was shuttered last year. Smaller brands might … [Read more...] about US e-reader brands can now sell in China, without the hassle
Adult Fiction Sales on the Rise
According to NPD BookScan’s annual report, adult print book sales grew by nine percent in 2021, compared with 2020. NPD BookScan is regarded as the gold standard for POS tracking in publishing. Covering approximately eight-five percent of trade print books, The NPD Group tracks information regarding physical and digital books sales in the United States through direct reporting … [Read more...] about Adult Fiction Sales on the Rise
Onyx Boox releases Poke 3 Special Edition
Onyx Boox has just released the Poke 3 Special Edition. This dedicated e-reader is visually quite different than the regular Poke 3. This model has a snow white strip along the bottom and the back is also the same color. The case is also pure white, and has a picture of a snowflake on the back. I really like the really clean, white design of the Poke 3 Special Edition. This … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox releases Poke 3 Special Edition
Boyue is going out of business and the Likebook brand might be dead
Boyue has been making e-readers for six years and primarily focused on the Chinese market. Over the course of the past three years, they started to market their products overseas and introduced English to spur adoption. Their first generation of products that were developed for a wider audience was the Likebook Mars, Mimas, Muses, Ares and Alita. The vast majority of these were … [Read more...] about Boyue is going out of business and the Likebook brand might be dead
