Warner Animation Group and Dr. Seuss Enterprises are hoping that one of the places you’ll go... is to the movie theatre.Taking a page out of other long established publishing brands, like Marvel and DC Comics, a new partnership between Warner Bros and Dr. Seuss Enterprises is set to release its first project. The partnership was first announced in Oct 2018, and later … [Read more...] about Dr. Seuss/Warner Bros. partnership announces first film
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Library removes fees in exchange of cute cat photos
Libraries are renowned for their innovative community outreach programs. From painting workshops, to teen book clubs, to ESL classes and engaging public speakers, there is no end to what a library may offer.A unique and adorable program out of Massachusetts is garnering a large amount of feel-good press. March Meowness is happening now, and it's the purrfect combination of … [Read more...] about Library removes fees in exchange of cute cat photos
Hyread Gaze One SC color e-reader is discontinued
Hyread is one of the largest e-reader retailers in Taiwan and has an extensive online bookstore. The company might be getting out of selling colour e-readers. They have confirmed with Good e-Reader that the Gaze One SC is now discontinued; this unit has only been on the market for less than a year. One of the big selling points was the support of English, which was very … [Read more...] about Hyread Gaze One SC color e-reader is discontinued
New “Reading Rainbow” film is nostalgic and impactful
For children of the 80's and 90's, our educational TV time was all about learning our A,B,C’s and 1,2,3’s. Along with Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and Sesame Street, we had Reading Rainbow.This hugely popular children’s show aired from 1983 to 2006, with LeVar Burton of Star Trek:The Next Generation fame, as the main host. The purpose of the show, was to encourage children … [Read more...] about New “Reading Rainbow” film is nostalgic and impactful
Dasung launches Paperlike Color with Oasis-like asymmetrical build
Dasung today announced the launch of its new Paperlike Color device which it claims to be the world's first portable color e-paper display. The Paperlike Color comes with a 12-inch Kaleido 3 display having 2560 x 1600 resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The display benefits from the company's proprietary X-Color Filter algorithm while the Turbo Ink Screen high brush refresh … [Read more...] about Dasung launches Paperlike Color with Oasis-like asymmetrical build
iReader Neo 2 e-reader is now available
The iReader Neo 2 might be the best e-reader in the world. It utilizes the latest generation E INK technology, Carta 1300. This provides a massive 35% increase in overall performance vs the previous generation. This means if you thought the 11th generation Kindle Paperwhite was fast, this trounces it. It even supports English, so there is a massive market for it. It retails for … [Read more...] about iReader Neo 2 e-reader is now available
Supernote releases new update for A5X, A6X and Nomad
Ratta Supernote has just released a new firmware update for the current generation of e-notebooks. They have fixed some OneDrive syncing features, which are relatively new; they allow users to save their notes to the Microsoft Cloud service. For those of you who love WIFI, several bugs have been solved.A5X and A6X ChangelogAdded: • Added the drawing app called … [Read more...] about Supernote releases new update for A5X, A6X and Nomad
Supernote A5X2 not available until Spring 2024
Ratta Supernote has confirmed that the upcoming Supernote A5X2 digital notebook will not be available until spring 2024. The A5X is also virtually discontinued; no more units will be manufactured. The company has seen delays with most of their upcoming products, even the A6 Nomad is still in pre-orders and there is no estimated date yet when the product will ship out.Not … [Read more...] about Supernote A5X2 not available until Spring 2024
How to prevent scratches on the Kindle Paperwhite
Amazon might not recommend using a screen protector for your Kindle device though how do things stand in the real world? While most would perhaps agree using a screen protector might not be the best option as it might hamper the reading experience, there is no denying that adhering to some basic maintenance routines is essential to ensure your device remains in pristine … [Read more...] about How to prevent scratches on the Kindle Paperwhite
Misspelled Potter book: Bought for pennies & sold for thousands
Initially sold in 1997 for $.38 cents at a second-hand shop in London, an extremely rare original copy of Harry Potter and the Philosophers’ Stone has just sold for $17,000. From Trash to Treasure The story around this misfit-misprint is quite amusing.The 52-year-old seller, who wishes to remain anonymous, shared in an interview, "In 1997, when I was 26…I didn’t have much … [Read more...] about Misspelled Potter book: Bought for pennies & sold for thousands
The Sudden Fall of ebook Sales
In today’s era of digitalization, when everyone is buying subscriptions for online content, physical books are giving hard competition to e-books.Technology is good, but sometimes people are interested in old-fashioned artifacts. And, reading physical books is one of them. This is boosting the publishing industry. Let’s find out more on what is the current growth of hard … [Read more...] about The Sudden Fall of ebook Sales
‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Rumoured Cast
Updated March 3rd, 2024. Please note, many of the source materials and links for this piece have changed in the last 24 hours. As such, for now, please note this is the “Suspected Cast”. We will be sure to share the Official Press Release from Warner Bros. when it is issued. We apologise for any inconvenience. The recent confirmation of a Harry Potter TV series adaptation … [Read more...] about ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Rumoured Cast
Would you buy a dual-screen e-reader?
There haven't been many e-readers or e-notes that feature a dual-screen layout. The Entourage Edge reader and Pocket Edge were the first in 2010. This model had an LCD on one side and an E INK on the other. The now-defunct one book was a dual-screen manga reader, with two E INK screens that opened and closed, but it only supported manga on SD cards, which limited their appeal. … [Read more...] about Would you buy a dual-screen e-reader?
Excitement builds as third new Kobo e-reader emerges at FCC
The realm of dedicated reading devices is abuzz with anticipation as a third new Kobo e-reader has surfaced at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for testing. This points to an exciting year ahead in 2024 for e-reader enthusiasts, it must be said.Designated with the model number N367 and bearing the FCC ID NOIKBN367, this latest Kobo device has piqued curiosity … [Read more...] about Excitement builds as third new Kobo e-reader emerges at FCC