Dual-screen devices with a hinge that opens and closes like an actual book are a dying breed. The Gvido, with two giant 13.3-inch displays on a nice hinge, was discontinued a couple of years ago, and the music store was shut off. However, it remains a trendy device since the stock is still plentiful in the Good e-Reader Store. The other dual-screen product is a dedicated manga … [Read more...] about eOneBook has has been discontinued
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Hyread Gaze Mini C with Kaleido 3 due out in March 2024
Hyread has announced that they have developed a new colour e-reader that will be released in March 2024. The device is called the Hyread Gaze Mini C, a 6-inch e-reader using the latest generation colour e-paper, Kaleido 3. It is being crowdfunded in Taiwan and is available as a pre-order for $239 from the Good e-Reader Store.The Gaze Mini C specs aren't known, since the … [Read more...] about Hyread Gaze Mini C with Kaleido 3 due out in March 2024
How Vivlio is proving to be the Amazon or Kobo alternative in Europe
When it comes to providing a comprehensive e-book ecosystem, only three companies merit mention: Amazon, Rakuten Kobo, and B&N. Each of these companies offers hardware, apps, and a digital bookstore, encompassing everything you need to embark on your reading journey. There's another contender vying for a spot in this elite club—Vivlio.While Vivlio may lack the scale of … [Read more...] about How Vivlio is proving to be the Amazon or Kobo alternative in Europe
The last Sony e-Reader is 10 years old
The last consumer-grade Sony e-reader, the PRS-T3, turns ten years old this week. Funny enough, plenty of these devices are still being used today. Sony had tremendous build quality for all of their products. The big selling points at the time were an online bookstore to buy digital content, physical buttons to turn pages of an ebook, the home button, and settings. When Sony … [Read more...] about The last Sony e-Reader is 10 years old
E-Readers you shouldn’t buy in 2024
The e-Reader industry shows no sign of slowing down and more new devices were released in 2023, then any other year, ever. This is a great sign for the overall health and future of dedicated book readers. However, there are a myriad of devices that are not worth your time, either because they are discontinued and no longer receiving firmware updates, slow and sluggish or just … [Read more...] about E-Readers you shouldn’t buy in 2024
Onyx Boox Palma is now listed at Best Buy in the US
The Onyx Boox Palma is now available to buy via Best Buy in the US. The pocket-sized e-reader from the Chinese company has been gaining popularity ever since it was launched in September 2023. However, for some strange reason, it isn't listed on Amazon where almost every other of its device are on sale. Also, the good thing here is that the Palma is available and can be bought … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Palma is now listed at Best Buy in the US
The start of a new era – e-notes outselling e-readers
We are approaching the end of 2023 and while we get to that, what seems all too evident in the gradual change in the very ethos that would have defined e-readers so far – that of a digital device conceived and designed from the ground up to serve exclusively as a reading aid and nothing else. In that sense, e-readers can be considered as nothing more than digital incarnations … [Read more...] about The start of a new era – e-notes outselling e-readers
Joy Behar Announces New Tell All Book: ‘Everyone and Everything’
Comedian and longtime co-host of The View Joy Behar just announced she will be writing a brand new book to allow her to open up about her past in a fresh new way.The new memoir project is currently untitled and not due for release until 2024 or 2025. According to an interview with People, her publisher, Regalo Press, said, "(This memoir) promises to please both longtime … [Read more...] about Joy Behar Announces New Tell All Book: ‘Everyone and Everything’
$322,000 Given Out in Literary Prizes
Several high value awards were given out on Monday November 21st at CBC's Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto. The Atwood Gibson Prize Named in honor of Writers' Trust co-founders and literary couple Margaret Atwood and Graeme Gibson, The Atwood Gibson Prize recognizes writers of exceptional talent for the best novel or short story collection of the year. Atwood and Graeme, … [Read more...] about $322,000 Given Out in Literary Prizes
Authors Guild creates Generative AI Survey
In order to tackle growing concerns over AI generated books and AI's being trained using authors' materials, the Author Guild has created a Public Survey to garner feedback.In a statement they said, "Companies have scraped millions of copyrighted books/articles and copied them without permission to train generative AI. We are conducting a survey and would like to hear from … [Read more...] about Authors Guild creates Generative AI Survey
Ringo Starr creates ‘Beats & Threads’; 100% of proceeds donated
Published on Novemeber 24th, Beats & Threads is an illustrated journey through the former Beatles drummer’s perspective examining decades in show business. The 312-page book feature images of everything from his drum kits to his trend-setting wardrobe.Ringo Starr is reunited with some of his most iconic Beatles' property in this compilation. In celebration of his … [Read more...] about Ringo Starr creates ‘Beats & Threads’; 100% of proceeds donated
Crayon Shin-chan Manga Franchise Has 148+ Million Copies in Circulation
Source Last week, we posted an article on crayon shin-chan and how it's going to have its own dedicated website. Now, as per Anime News Network, the new website dedicated to Crayon Shin-chan, which was reported by Lasisa on November 13, has 148+ million copies of manga in circulation. Although the number does not indicate the number of books that are sold, it's definitely … [Read more...] about Crayon Shin-chan Manga Franchise Has 148+ Million Copies in Circulation
The Misunderstood Beatle
Beatle Mania is timeless. It's been over six decades since the astonishing marvel of John, Paul, George and Ringo first shot onto the scene, and we are still being gifted by their talents and contributions.Right on the heels of the release of a new Beatles song Now and Then, which was made possible through AI technology and the discovery of old and forgotten cassettes, … [Read more...] about The Misunderstood Beatle