Energy Sistem, a Spanish tech brand that has recently launched its new range of e-Readers. The Energy Reader Slim, Energy Reader Screenlight and Energy Reader PRO all have wildly different specs and the pricing structure makes them all tremendously affordable.Likely the best model this company has just released is the Energy Reader PRO. It features a six inch e-Ink Pearl HD … [Read more...] about Energy Sistem Releases 3 New e-Readers
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Kindle Keyboard Firmware Update Fixes Browser Security Issues
The Kindle Keyboard is close to five years old and Amazon is still supporting it. The Seattle based company has just issued a new firmware update that seeks to resolve a security issue with the internet browser.The vulnerability with the internet browser stems from accessing online content utilizing the 3G connection. Modern websites often have heavier security credentials … [Read more...] about Kindle Keyboard Firmware Update Fixes Browser Security Issues
Contest – Two InkCase Plus Secondary Android Screens
We have unboxed and gave a comprehensive hands on review of the new InkCase Plus secondary e-ink screen for Android smartphones and now its time to do a giveaway! We have two units available in their original retail packaging!The Inkcase Plus connects up to your Android phone via Bluetooth. You can install the e-reading app from Google Play and use it as an autonomous … [Read more...] about Contest – Two InkCase Plus Secondary Android Screens
Pixel QI is Officially out of Business
Pixel Qi first first established in 2008 by Mary Lou Jepson and her husband John Ryan took over the reigns as CEO in November 2012. Mary left the company in March of 2013 to become Head of Display Division at Google X. John followed her in September to become the Director Program Management at Google X. With a non-existent executive team and no display prospects for the future, … [Read more...] about Pixel QI is Officially out of Business
Everything You Want To Know About e-Reader Cases
E-readers have been continuing to become the preferred method of reading digital books since the original Kindle was released in 2007. The industry has had their high and low-points and right is more is more or less consolidated between Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo. Some people love their devices and prefer to keep them in safe, working order with a case. There are two … [Read more...] about Everything You Want To Know About e-Reader Cases
Inkcase Plus Hands on Review
The Inkcase Plus is a portable secondary e-ink touchscreen extension of your Android smartphone. It was designed to connect via Bluetooth and run a series of dedicated apps that allow you to view pictures, read e-Books or use as a sports tracker.The InkCase Plus features a 3.5 inch 360 X 600 resolution Mobius e-ink display. It comes with its own battery, which should last … [Read more...] about Inkcase Plus Hands on Review
Netronix Debutes 13.3 inch e-Reader at CES
Netronix has debuted a new 13.3 inch e-reader at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. This device features a resolution of 1440x1600 and its powered by a Freescale i.MX6 Solo Lite CPU processor. It is running an older version of Android right now, but they promised it will be upgraded to Kitkat within a few weeks.This 13.3 inch e-reader has a capacitive … [Read more...] about Netronix Debutes 13.3 inch e-Reader at CES
Barnes and Noble Nook Had Another Unprofitable Holiday Season
Barnes and Noble has just announced that their holiday sales for e-readers, tablets and e-Books did not meet expectations. Customers expressed trepidation about the booksellers new line of Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook devices and did not purchase them in droves like B&N had hoped.The NOOK segment (including digital content, devices and accessories), had sales of $56 … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Had Another Unprofitable Holiday Season
Onyx Boox Afterglow 2 Now Available on Amazon
Onyx doesn't make it easy to get your hands on their latest e-readers since they are only primarily available in Europe. The company operates their own store and shipping to North America can be quite expensive and normally has a long delay, due to customs. In order to get their new flagship e-reader into customers hands Onyx Boox has just begun to offer the Afterglow 2 for … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Afterglow 2 Now Available on Amazon
Inkcase Plus Unboxing Video
The Inkcase Plus is a secondary screen for your Android smartphone. It pairs up to your device using Bluetooth and once you install the e-reading app, it functions as a mini e-reader.This device features a 3.5 inch, 360 x 600 pixel e-Ink display which is visible in direct sunlight. The low-power screen also only uses electricity when you refresh the page, so it should get … [Read more...] about Inkcase Plus Unboxing Video
Honto Pocket e-Reader Released in Japan
Dai Nippon Printing has released their first e-reader called the Honto Pocket. It has been available in Japan for the last few weeks and the company intends on making a number of e-book anthologies available to purchase by the end of January and will be opening up an online bookstore in February.The Honto Pocket basically has no place in the modern world, it is a throwback … [Read more...] about Honto Pocket e-Reader Released in Japan
Whats Next for B&N Nook in 2015?
Barnes and Noble tends to go through phases where they are total in stealth mode about whats happening in the Nook division. The last time they had anything to say was in November when they launched Nook Audiobooks and before that, they really hyped up the two Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook tablets. How are hardware sales doing and how many people are listening to audiobooks? Nobody … [Read more...] about Whats Next for B&N Nook in 2015?
The 10 Big Things Amazon Did in 2014
Amazon had a very productive year and managed to keep themselves in the news with ton of product releases and business maneuverings. Today, we take a look back at the 10 most notable things Amazon did in 2014.Amazon Buys TwitchAmazon acquired the video-game streaming site Twitch Interactive Inc. in August for $970 million. The company doesn't make a lot of … [Read more...] about The 10 Big Things Amazon Did in 2014
New Kobo e-Reader to Have a Wacom Display
Sony was legendary in the e-reader business because the vast majority of their e-readers had touchscreen displays and came with a stylus. This appealed not only to casual readers, but people who needed to make highlights and annotations with pinpoint precision. Now that Sony has exited the consumer sector, there is now a void to be filled, and Kobo is aiming to rise to the … [Read more...] about New Kobo e-Reader to Have a Wacom Display