Amazon has released the 5.16.8 update for the 11th and 10th-generation Kindle e-readers, including the Oasis. There is a new sleep timer; users can set how long a Kindle waits before going to the lock screen from the settings/device menu. The library search filter has new functionality; search results can now be filtered by subscription type and reading format. This one is … [Read more...] about The new Kindle Update has a sleep timer for the lock screen
OverDrive Reveals Insights into Ebook and Audio Growth in K-12 Schools
According to a new report released today by OverDrive digital reading is surging in K12 schools nationwide. The State of K-12 Digital Reading is based on data from Sora and reveals some fascinating insights into the reading habits of students across different age groups. The Sora student reading app is available in more than 62,000 K-12 schools worldwide; Sora offers the … [Read more...] about OverDrive Reveals Insights into Ebook and Audio Growth in K-12 Schools
Important Eye Care Exercises for Bookworms
Eyes are one of the most important organs in our bodies, but many of us neglect the importance of the eye care. We assume that vision decline is just a natural part of aging. However, that's not necessarily true.According to Dr. Jane Barratt, Secretary General of International Federation of Aging (IFA), "80 percent of vision loss is preventable... vision loss is no longer … [Read more...] about Important Eye Care Exercises for Bookworms
Its curtains down for Google Podcasts, transitions to YouTube Podcasts
It’s the end of the road for Google Podcasts. Come April 2 and we will be seeing the last of the Google podcast service. While this might seem like the end of an era, well, that isn’t the case. Rather the fact is, Google isn't quitting the podcasting realm. Rather, as ArsTechnica reported, it's going to come back rebranded as YouTube Podcasts and hopefully, it checks most of … [Read more...] about Its curtains down for Google Podcasts, transitions to YouTube Podcasts
The best Kindle Books of April 2024
This April, several new and notable Kindle books will be released. Some are from debut authors, and others are perennial best-selling ones. Spring is in the air; it is time to sit outside and read a good book. Many genres are represented here, including fiction, non-fiction, romance, and mystery. The Hunter - by Tana FrenchIt’s a blazing summer when two men arrive in a … [Read more...] about The best Kindle Books of April 2024
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite on sale for $30 off
The Amazon Big Spring event might be over, but the Kindle Paperwhite is enjoying a hefty discount for those of you that are looking to buy a new e-reader. The 16GB model is on sale; the regular price is $150, but it is now available for $130.00. This device is the most significant discount since Black Friday, so it is worth it. Pick one up. If you buy it in the US, this is the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite on sale for $30 off
Kindle vs Kindle, and the winner is the Kindle e-reader
Amazon offers the Kindle range of e-reader devices. That's among the best you can have when it comes to reading e-books. Then the company also offers the Kindle app that promises to let you have access to the Kindle Store via almost any device, be it a smartphone, tablet, laptop, and such. This way, you can get along with your reading on any device that you want. If that makes … [Read more...] about Kindle vs Kindle, and the winner is the Kindle e-reader
Introducing Inklay, the Swiss e-paper display
Here is an E Ink display that brings a touch of elegance to your space. Meet Inklay, developed by Lukas von Niederhäusern, a designer and programmer hailing from Zurich, Switzerland. The newly launched device that is done up in walnut and oak frames not only makes it look a class apart but also lets it blend seamlessly with any décor that it is introduced in. But Inklay is more … [Read more...] about Introducing Inklay, the Swiss e-paper display
Turn your Kindle into a clock and weather station
Here is an easy way to make your Kindle serve as a clock and a weather station, and the best thing here is that no complex technicalities are involved. As a Reddit user Puzzled_Athlete_1253 stated in a recent post, you won't even have to hack your Kindle as well. Instead, the process can be accomplished in just three steps. First off, go to the homepage and enter "~ds" in the … [Read more...] about Turn your Kindle into a clock and weather station
Audiobooks – Here is how and where it stands
Audiobooks along with other aural forms of digital media such as podcasts or online radio have been making steady inroads in our lives of late. If you need quantitative proof of the trend, here it is. The 2024 Infinite Dial Report for Edison Research has revealed that the percentage of Americans listening to audiobooks has reached an all-time high. The report reveals that more … [Read more...] about Audiobooks – Here is how and where it stands
Amazon Kindle Rewards have triple the value today only
Amazon is having a very rare promotion today for the Amazon Kindle Rewards Beta program. When you buy an ebook, you will earn three times the rewards. If you purchase many books today, you can quickly get a voucher for $3.00 when you redeem the points, which is suitable for a discount on another book purchase in the future.Amazon Kindle Rewards is only available in the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Rewards have triple the value today only
New Mars10 e-note with 10-inch E Ink Carta display launched in South Korea
The South Korean e-reader store Innospaceone has a new e-note device to offer in the form of Mars10. As is already perceptible, the Mars10 comes with a 10.3-inch HD E Ink Carta display having 1600 x 1200 pixels resolution. That makes for 200 PPI pixel density which might not be the best in class but should be par for the course nonetheless. The display comes with an integrated … [Read more...] about New Mars10 e-note with 10-inch E Ink Carta display launched in South Korea
End of a family authorship legacy, Babar heir dies
Laurent de Brunhoff, the artist who revived his father’s picture book series about beloved children's character, Babar the elephant, has died at the age of 98. According to the New York Times, de Brunhoff passed away on Friday, at his home in Key West, from complications of a stroke. Legacy Left Behind Babar the elephant’s first appearance dates back to the 1930’s. This … [Read more...] about End of a family authorship legacy, Babar heir dies