We understand that even the title of this article could get some avid readers riled up. However, the art of writing and reading goes back thousands of years. The Epic of Gilgamesh is credited as the first-ever book or piece of poetry created and published during the ancient Mesopotamian era. It dates back so far that genuine and accurate records are hard to find, but historians … [Read more...] about Why E-Books Are Better Than Paperbacks
Review of the Pocketbook Inkpad 4 e-reader
The Pocketbook InkPad 4 is their latest generation e-reader. It is designed for reading ebooks, digital manga, and audiobooks. Pocketbook operates its digital bookstore, primarily populated with royalty-free titles. The Pocketbook brand's real power is purchasing EPUB and PDF files from other online stores, such as Google Play Books or Kobo, and using Adobe Digital Editions to … [Read more...] about Review of the Pocketbook Inkpad 4 e-reader
20 Best children’s Books of All Time, BBC Culture Reveals
A good children’s book can spark imagination in adolescence and develop a lifelong love for reading. So, it’s worth giving your kids the best books to cultivate a great habit – like reading – in them.And recently, BBC Culture conducted a poll to list 100 best books for children, 20 of which are listed below:“Where the Wild Things Are,” (Maurice Sendak, 1963) … [Read more...] about 20 Best children’s Books of All Time, BBC Culture Reveals
Bus Stops in Boston Now Have Digital Libraries To Get Free Ebooks
Boston City in the U.S. has rolled out digital pop-up libraries at 20 bus stops citywide. The bus stops are outfitted with quick response (QR) codes, allowing people to browse and borrow digital content this spring and summer.The libraries provide riders with e-books, audiobooks, e-magazines, and e-newspapers from Boston Public Library (BPL). They can even access … [Read more...] about Bus Stops in Boston Now Have Digital Libraries To Get Free Ebooks
Samsung showcases Rollable Flex OLED panel and other display innovations at SID Display Week 2023
Samsung Display, a leading OLED technology provider, is making waves in the industry with its latest innovations showcased at the SID Display Week 2023 event. Among the highlights are the Rollable Flex OLED panel and the Sensor OLED Display, both offering unique features for mobile devices, The Verge reported.The Rollable Flex OLED panel is a flexible screen that can be … [Read more...] about Samsung showcases Rollable Flex OLED panel and other display innovations at SID Display Week 2023
Podcasts Vs Audiobooks – What’s the Difference?
Audio entertainment is in high demand these days. Podcasts and audiobooks are the two most popular forms of audio entertainment. But both are different - podcasts are shorter and more conversational, while audiobooks are books read aloud.Let’s explore all the key differences between podcasts and audiobooks to make the most of both audio content formats. Podcasts vs … [Read more...] about Podcasts Vs Audiobooks – What’s the Difference?
Overdrive celebrating two decades of pioneering e-book and audiobook lending services
In 2003, a team of innovative librarians at Cleveland Public Library revolutionized the lending of e-books and audiobooks, marking the 20th anniversary of this groundbreaking achievement. Patricia Lowrey, Cindy Orr, Sari Feldman, and Tracy Strobel, along with a dedicated local e-book development team at OverDrive, collaborated to build and launch the world's first popular … [Read more...] about Overdrive celebrating two decades of pioneering e-book and audiobook lending services
Z-Library Remains Popular Among Students and Teachers
Z-library, one of the largest online e-book platforms, has become very popular because it charges nothing to access its content.Despite facing law enforcement last year, Z-library remained accessible through the dark web. Now, it has made a complete comeback. Recently, the U.S. authorities seized several domains connected to Z-library. But it is still not showing any … [Read more...] about Z-Library Remains Popular Among Students and Teachers
Hands on Review of the Bigme InkNote Color Lite
The Bigme InkNote Color Lite is a new digital note-taking device now available. This product is designed for freehand drawing, making notes and editing PDF files. This is all done in full colour at 300 PPI. This is a game changer for people who need a way to replace paper at home, work or for students. The Lite has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, whereas the regular InkNote … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Bigme InkNote Color Lite
TikTok announces plans to launch book awards
TikTok, the popular social media platform, is set to launch its own book awards exclusively for the UK and Ireland. The aim of these awards is to honor and recognize outstanding books, authors, content, and creators within the BookTok community, as reported by The Bookseller.The awards will encompass nine distinct categories, including Best Book of the Year, BookTok Author … [Read more...] about TikTok announces plans to launch book awards
Amazon launches its biggest tablet yet, the Fire Max 11 for $230
Today, Amazon unveiled its largest tablet yet, the Fire Max 11, boasting an expansive 11-inch screen. Priced at $229.99, this device comes across as a more affordable option compared to its counterparts like the 10.9-inch iPad and the recently released Pixel tablet, both sporting a similar screen size. The display otherwise offers a 2000 x 1200 pixels resolution and a unique … [Read more...] about Amazon launches its biggest tablet yet, the Fire Max 11 for $230
Wiley and Perlego agree to extend their partnership to allow students access to affordable e-books
Wiley and Perlego have announced the extension of their partnership, allowing students worldwide to access a vast array of digital books for higher education. The renewed partnership, which will continue until February 2027, builds upon their collaboration since 2019. Under this extended agreement, Perlego will offer students unrestricted access to a comprehensive collection of … [Read more...] about Wiley and Perlego agree to extend their partnership to allow students access to affordable e-books
EverPaper E Ink notebook with 10.3-inch e-paper display launched
Evernote has released the EverPAPER Ink Screen AI Office Notebook, priced at 2,199 yuan. The EverPAPER E Ink notebook or e-note features a 10.3-inch screen with a resolution of 1872 × 1404 and a pixel density of 226 PPI. It is super thin at just 4.65mm in depth and weighs 415g. The screen combines a capacitive touch panel, an electromagnetic screen, and an e-ink panel. It … [Read more...] about EverPaper E Ink notebook with 10.3-inch e-paper display launched