Onyx Boox has just quietly refreshed their M96 Universe e-reader with two different models, the N96 and N96ML. The big difference between the devices is that one with dual touch (capacitive + electromagnetic) and the other employs a electromagnetic touchscreen and a front light.These e-readers should be appealing towards anyone who is looking to own a large screen … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Just Released 9.7 inch N96 and N96ML e-Readers
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The unstoppable rise of eReaders
Like many other activities in our lives, the simple practice of reading a book has been transformed by digital technology. Much as card-games have been revolutionized by the advent of online video poker sites, the humble book has been given a 21st century update thanks to the introduction of eReaders.And whilst traditional book-lovers scorned the rise of eReaders during … [Read more...] about The unstoppable rise of eReaders
Icarus Illumina XL Review
Icarus has developed a new eight inch e-reader that certainly stands out in a crowded market full of six inch devices. One of the big selling points is the open Android concept, that allows users to install their own apps. What is most compelling, is that this model has a 3.5mm headphone jack. This makes it possible to listen to audiobooks and music.HardwareThe Illumina … [Read more...] about Icarus Illumina XL Review
Onyx Boox 13.3 Inch e-Reader has a March Release Date
Onyx International has just confirmed that their 13.3 inch e-reader will be released this March. The device will have the official name, Onyx Boox Max and the retail price is currently unknown.The Onyx Boox Max will feature a 13.3 inch flexible PVI HD screen with a resolution of 2200 x 1650 at 207 PPI. It will have a Freescale i.mx6 CPU, 4100mah battery and Andriod 4.0. … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox 13.3 Inch e-Reader has a March Release Date
Amazon Changes The Home Screen In New e-Reader Update
Amazon has just released a new firmware update for the Kindle Voyage, Kindle Paperwhite 2, Kindle Paperwhite 3 and Kindle Basic. This is one of the biggest enhancement packages in years it dramatically changes the layout of the home screen.I think this update modernizes the Kindle Voyage and gives you a sense of the current books you are reading or the ones you have just … [Read more...] about Amazon Changes The Home Screen In New e-Reader Update
Amazon Fails to Mention the Kindle in Financial Reports
Every quarter Amazon releases financial reports that gives the industry a sense on how much revenue it is gaining. Last week Amazon proclaimed that it had delivered the largest quarterly profit in its 20-year history. What I find most interesting is that the Kindle was not mentioned once, one year ago it was mentioned twice and in 2014 a whopping 14 times.The Amazon Kindle … [Read more...] about Amazon Fails to Mention the Kindle in Financial Reports
Amazon Word Runner is Worthless
Every few weeks there is a new app that promises readers new and innovative ways to speed read e-books. Amazon has also jumped into the fray offering their own unique method. I fail to see a point in speed reading e-books. How can you possibly digest James Joyce, Cormac McCarthy and all of their literary idiosyncrasies?A review paper, which has just been published in the … [Read more...] about Amazon Word Runner is Worthless
Amazon Bundles Entry Level Kindle with Case and Charger
Amazon has just launched a new bundle deal for the entry level Kindle. It comes with a case and charger for $109, which basically gives you the charger for free.There are six different color options for the Kindle Cover, which allows you to standout in the crowd. The colors are; black, red, yellow, blue, pink and purple.In the last few months Amazon has offered bundles … [Read more...] about Amazon Bundles Entry Level Kindle with Case and Charger
46% of U.S. households have Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime membership have grown 35% in the last year and it is estimated that there is now 54 million active accounts in the United States. One in five adults now have an Amazon membership for perks like free two day shipping, the Kindle lending library, Prime Music and Prime Video.In late 2014 Amazon increased the cost of Prime from $79 to $99. Many industry experts … [Read more...] about 46% of U.S. households have Amazon Prime
Amazon Launches a Free Kindle e-Book Program in the UK
Amazon has just launched a new promotional campaign in the United Kingdom. In return for downloading the Kindle e-reading app, buying an e-book or purchasing a print title, users will get a special coupon code. It can be redeemed to download one free Kindle e-book from a pool of 6.The titles that Amazon is giving people for free for just doing one simple task is fairly … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches a Free Kindle e-Book Program in the UK
E-Book Sales Have Slowed Down this Past Christmas
The publishing industry typically waits for the last eight weeks of the year to release blockbuster titles. This is because book sales dramatically increase from 700,000 units sold per week to over 3 million. Companies that are involved in the e-book space normally do not see an influx of sales until after Christmas, but this might be the first year that the digital boom period … [Read more...] about E-Book Sales Have Slowed Down this Past Christmas
Onyx Boox launches the Maclay e-reader in Russia
has been heavily targeting Russia the last few years with Android driven e-readers. The company normally attaches a pirated version of Google Play in order to give customers a viable app store to install whatever apps they desire. Onyx has just released the first new e-reader of 2016, the six inch Maclay.The Onyx Boox Maclay features a six inch e-ink Carta capacitive … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox launches the Maclay e-reader in Russia
Icarus Illumina XL e-reader now available via Amazon
Icarus has developed a new 8 inch e-reader and they are hoping that it will find commercial success. In order to make this device more accessible to people living in North America they have just listed the latest device via Amazon for a very respectable $199.The Illumina XL e-reader features an 8 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1024 x 768. Icarus … [Read more...] about Icarus Illumina XL e-reader now available via Amazon