In the wake of climate change and with society’s environmental awareness, smart home devices are becoming predominant. Smart home devices, like thermostats, appliances, and lighting, are highly energy efficient because they consume significantly less electricity and adjust to our changing needs.Smart home technology sees many innovations, making it more accessible, … [Read more...] about E-Ink Displays in Smart Home Devices
Europeans less inclined towards pirated stuff, EUIPO study reveals
A recently published research study conducted by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) sheds light on the perceptions and behaviors of European citizens regarding intellectual property and online piracy. The findings reveal a majority of Europeans express disapproval of obtaining digital content from illegal sources. Common justifications for such behavior, … [Read more...] about Europeans less inclined towards pirated stuff, EUIPO study reveals
A Guitar with colour-changing Prism 3 e-paper display, and the result is enchanting
Where is the next you thought e-paper displays might crop up after seeing the Kohler Numi 2.0 toilet that is as unconventional as it is quirky? Fortunately, it’s far less outlandish this time as it’s a guitar that has been done up with an E Ink display and the result is as fascinating as it is aesthetic.Developed by Cream Guitars, it is the same Prism 3 color-changing … [Read more...] about A Guitar with colour-changing Prism 3 e-paper display, and the result is enchanting
First look at the Amazon Fire Max 11 Tablet
Amazon is making quite the splash with their latest Fire tablet, its new flagship model, the Fire Max 11. This is a powerful, multipurpose tablet, and it comes with an optional keyboard to turn it into a productivity device and a stylus to draw, make notes or edit PDF files. Should you buy this tablet? If so, you can purchase it from Amazon, and it ships out soon and only costs … [Read more...] about First look at the Amazon Fire Max 11 Tablet
Amazon to use AI for creating product review summary
Amazon is incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into its shopping app to help users find the right products CNBC reported. The company is currently testing a feature that uses AI to summarize customer reviews on certain products. The summarized reviews provide a brief overview of what shoppers liked and disliked, with a disclaimer that the summary is AI-generated from … [Read more...] about Amazon to use AI for creating product review summary
Amazon now offering Buy Now Pay Later service via Affirm
Affirm has become the first "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) provider to join forces with Amazon Pay, CNet reported. This partnership allows U.S. merchants using Amazon Pay to offer their customers the option to utilize Affirm's BNPL technology. Rather than integrating Affirm as a standalone installment option, merchants can seamlessly incorporate it into their existing Amazon Pay … [Read more...] about Amazon now offering Buy Now Pay Later service via Affirm
Role of E-ink Displays in Shaping Sustainability Initiatives
Climate change has become a big issue for the entire world. It has increased due to several anthropogenic activities, including extensive use of fossil fuels and cutting trees. Amidst such concerns, many industries are taking green initiatives to slow down their pace.Speaking of greener and environmentally friendly advancements, e-ink displays have gained recognition for … [Read more...] about Role of E-ink Displays in Shaping Sustainability Initiatives
Sony partners with Readmoo for a new Digital Paper called the Mooink Pro 2
Sony Japan and Linfiny have just developed a new Digital digital paper note-taking device and have licensed it to Readmoo. This company sells e-readers and e-notes in Taiwan. The new product dropped today and is being marketed as the MooInk Pro 2. This device uses the same shell as the Sony DPT-RP1; however, that is the only thing. The entire screen and internals have been … [Read more...] about Sony partners with Readmoo for a new Digital Paper called the Mooink Pro 2
Amazon Kindle Unlimited. All your questions answered
So, you are an avid reader and like most of your ilk, you have invested in a Kindle device to take your reading to the digital realm. While that is a nice thing given how great a Kindle is for reading e-books, the other aspect of the Kindle device that adds to its immense appeal the world over is the diverse and expansive content ecosystem backing the e-reader. In fact, Kindle … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Unlimited. All your questions answered
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra makes it past FCC, more details of the S9 series emerge online
Fresh details about Samsung's upcoming flagship tablets, the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, have surfaced through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). From what is evident, the Galaxy Tab S9 series is likely to continue with the same design theme as that of its predecessors, including a noticeable notch on the Ultra variant.Also, while the FCC has kept … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra makes it past FCC, more details of the S9 series emerge online
First Look a the Goyue K3 Color e-note with Kaleido 3
Goyue is a company out of China that uses white-labelled Bigme products. This device is similar to the Bigme Inknote Color Lite, an affordable Kaleido 3 colour e-paper digital note-taking device that supports many languages. One of the significant differences between the K3 and Lite is that the Lite scrapped the dual camera system, which is not a big deal for most people unless … [Read more...] about First Look a the Goyue K3 Color e-note with Kaleido 3
Will people read ebooks on the Apple Vision Pro?
Apple announced the Vision Pro VR headset last week, and everyone is talking about playing games and using productivity apps, but nobody is talking about reading or audiobooks. Will people listen to spatial audio-enabled books in VR or read their favourite book? Apple might be planning on porting over their Apple Bookstore to VR. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, "The … [Read more...] about Will people read ebooks on the Apple Vision Pro?
Books Without Barriers: New Guide for Australian Publishing Industry
In November 2022, the publishing industry in Australia decided to become more equitable and inclusive with time. This could be justified by the endeavor of the Australian Publisher's Association (with the support of IPEd, Institute of Professional Editors) to ensure a diverse representation of the publishing industry. Back then, IPEd backed APA for its initiatives.Months … [Read more...] about Books Without Barriers: New Guide for Australian Publishing Industry