It is spring time and Amazon is celebrating by offering some nice discounts on several of its Kids Fire tablet devices. In some cases, prices have literally been halved, which means now is the time to do your Kids' tablet shopping if you have been planning one.Take for instance the Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet, the one with 16 gigs of storage that demands special mention. The … [Read more...] about Amazon offering Fire Kids tablet at almost half the price
You would be foolish not to buy the iReader Smart 4 – Review
The iReader Smart 4 is their first digital note-taking device with an E INK screen of 2023. This product has a large 10-inch screen and comes with a stylus. This is designed for users to freehand draw, edit PDF files and do translations. A robust e-reading app is compatible with most major formats; you can use this by sideloading your favourite titles. A digital bookstore is … [Read more...] about You would be foolish not to buy the iReader Smart 4 – Review
Bigme is introducing a new UI for their e-notes and e-readers
Bigme is implementing a new firmware update for most of its current devices. They have successfully updated the Good e-Reader, Bigme Galy, and Bigme InkNote Color+ with Kaleido 3 colour e-paper. The company has updated the user interface for the first time in four years, and it looks like Onyx Boox now; everything is more precise, concise, and bubbly. There needs to be more … [Read more...] about Bigme is introducing a new UI for their e-notes and e-readers
Artifact News App Introduces AI to Summarize Stories for More Fun
Artifact, a news app developed by Instagram's co-creators (Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger), has been doing the rounds on the internet since its launch in February this year. On 25th April 2023, the company announced the introduction of a tool to create a summary of an article with just a tap. This new Summarizing feature in the app can help readers to understand the news story … [Read more...] about Artifact News App Introduces AI to Summarize Stories for More Fun
Kobo needs an e-reader trade in program
Kobo is the global number two player in the e-reader industry. They have been making them since 2010, and they release a couple of new models every year. The e-readers and digital note-taking devices are sold on their network of websites, online through their retail partners and in stores worldwide. Kobo has been making a big push into environmental sustainability in the past … [Read more...] about Kobo needs an e-reader trade in program
Kobo issues clarification with regard to their latest software update
Kobo has recently made an announcement regarding an important software update for their e-readers. As The e-Book Reader stated, users of older models were sent an email with limited information about the update, causing a lot of confusion in the process. To address these concerns, Kobo has added a notice on their help website with further details.As per the latest … [Read more...] about Kobo issues clarification with regard to their latest software update
Google News gets Material You makeover, gets optimised for use on tablet devices
The Material You redesign has been applied to Google News for Android, marking the latest first-party app to receive this overhaul, 9to5Google reported. Additionally, tablet and large screen optimizations have been implemented too.A Material You bottom bar featuring pill-shaped indicators to highlight the current tab has been added, with a default accent color of blue … [Read more...] about Google News gets Material You makeover, gets optimised for use on tablet devices
Gen Z Prefers Print Books, Not E-Books
Gen Z is phone-obsessed, so it's easy to believe that they might prefer e-books over paperback books. But this is not true. Surveys show that Gen Z, people born between 1997 and 2015, are ditching e-books for print books.Total sales of books in the UK and the US have increased dramatically over the past couple of years. McKinsey reports that book sales in the US reached a … [Read more...] about Gen Z Prefers Print Books, Not E-Books
Libby reports record rise in demand for comic books from 2020 to 2023 in North America
Libby is a mobile app developed by OverDrive that allows users to borrow e-books and audiobooks from their local library. With Libby, users can browse their library's digital catalog, borrow books with just a few taps, and read or listen to them on their mobile devices. Libby also offers a user-friendly reading experience with features such as adjustable font sizes, background … [Read more...] about Libby reports record rise in demand for comic books from 2020 to 2023 in North America
5 Applications of New E-Paper Display in Various Sectors
The Global Display Solution has come with E-Tela. It is an e-paper display (E-Tela) that gives real-time information. Moreover, the device works on solar energy, uses minimum power, and is made to withstand extreme weather conditions. Therefore, it has many advantages in various sectors. E-paper Display for Digital Bus StopA study found that providing passengers … [Read more...] about 5 Applications of New E-Paper Display in Various Sectors
First look at the iReader Smart 4 e-note and e-reader
Throughout the past few weeks, iReader has released a bevy of new e-readers, such as the Neo and Neo Pro; these are dedicated book readers, something that needed to be added to their entire lineup. The Smart 4 is their first large-screen e-note of 2023 and is looking to be a serious contender for one of the year's best new products. This product was designed to freehand draw … [Read more...] about First look at the iReader Smart 4 e-note and e-reader
Spotify is Working to Stop to Copyright Threat From AI Music
Spotify is one of the leading global platforms in music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more. But the recent launch of AI music in the voice of popular artists is welcoming controversy. The platform has confirmed working with labels to stop copyright threats from AI music. It will ensure that AI music flourishes while not harming its reputed artists. The Growth of Spotify The … [Read more...] about Spotify is Working to Stop to Copyright Threat From AI Music
AI Chatbots are Leaving Reviews on Amazon Products
People are deploying AI chatbots to write product reviews on Amazon. A recent study by CNBC found that there are multiple occurrences of artificial language detection in reviews. AI Chatbots for Reviews A popular review confirmed how AI chatbots are used for writing reviews. For example, a review on maternity shorts on Amazon was,"As an AI language model, I don't have a … [Read more...] about AI Chatbots are Leaving Reviews on Amazon Products