We all love to read comics. But there are many of us who just can't wait to enter the comics creation world. Although these illustrators start making comics as a labor of love, their passion and dedication towards the profession make it a part of their long-term career. Earlier, entering into the comics world was no child's play. Not only were there fewer opportunities but also … [Read more...] about A New Way to Enjoy Your Favorite Comic Genres
Onyx Boox speculated to launch a new e-reader, e-note, and E Ink notebook on May 5
Onyx Boox has announced they have a new product launch event lined up on May 5, IT Home reported. The company however isn't revealing what it plans to launch on that day but has dropped hints of there being several products slated for launch. More specifically, it is at least three E Ink devices that would be launched next month, as is evident from a poster that the company has … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox speculated to launch a new e-reader, e-note, and E Ink notebook on May 5
Readmoo to launch the world’s first foldable e-reader featuring 8-inch Gallery 3 display
With foldable smartphones slowly becoming mainstream, maybe it’s time we have foldable e-readers too. That is exactly what Readmoo is aiming to do, which the company said will set a new benchmark when it comes to foldable device technology. The company made the announcement to this effect at the 2023 Touch Taiwan exhibition wherein it stated it has partnered with E Ink Yuantai … [Read more...] about Readmoo to launch the world’s first foldable e-reader featuring 8-inch Gallery 3 display
Xiaomi brings back the Inkpalm Mini 2 with a collaboration with Kinbor
Xiaomi has resurrected the second generation InkPalm Mini 2 with a new collaboration with a digital stationery company. The hardware is exactly the same, however, it comes with a bunch of extras. You get a luggage tag and stickers with an owl reading books. You also get a high-quality travelling pouch, made of super high-grade plastic, which you can attach over your shoulder … [Read more...] about Xiaomi brings back the Inkpalm Mini 2 with a collaboration with Kinbor
E INK is putting a priority on digital signage
Good e-Reader is live on the scene at Touch Taiwan and over at the E INK booth, the company is betting that digital signage will one-day eclipse e-reader sales. The company has recently announced E INK Spectra 6 and large screen posters that use Kaleido 3 colour e-paper, in addition to traditional black and white 61-inch displays. These verticals are primarily geared toward … [Read more...] about E INK is putting a priority on digital signage
Marvel Comics app for Android and iOS is shutting down
Marvel has been operating their digital comics app for Android and iOS for close to a decade. Their digital content is powered by Comixology, which has been hit especially hard during the recent round of Amazon layoffs. Marvel has announced that they are shuttering the Marvel Comics app on June 2, 2023, and it will cease to exist. Everything is going to be transitioning to … [Read more...] about Marvel Comics app for Android and iOS is shutting down
Lenovo removes the Lenovo Smart Paper e-note from their website
Lenovo made a huge announcement at CES 2023, the company was going to release an e-note. This was going to be called the Smart Paper, and although the company did not take pre-orders for it, it did have a landing page that listed all of the key features, a number of pictures and even some video. It was supposed to go on sale sometime this Spring, there were even reports that … [Read more...] about Lenovo removes the Lenovo Smart Paper e-note from their website
New Samsung news app combines news and podcasts
Samsung announced it is introducing a new beta News app to replace the existing Free app on its Galaxy devices. This new client is designed to be more focused, with similarities to Apple's News app. It offers curated top headlines, which are categorized into morning and evening briefings, as well as customizable feeds. In addition to these features, the Samsung News app also … [Read more...] about New Samsung news app combines news and podcasts
How to download and read ePub titles on your Kindle
Amazon had earlier announced support for ePub on its Kindle e-reader devices. This had come as a huge surprise considering that the company had staunchly been opposing what otherwise happens to be the world's most used e-book file formats. So, that should mean any e-book in the ePub file format would be easily recognizable on any Kindle device. Unfortunately, things aren't as … [Read more...] about How to download and read ePub titles on your Kindle
Kobo Arc tablets will no longer connect to the Kobo Bookstore
Kobo has announced via email that they are no longer supporting Kobo Arc tablets and will no longer be able to connect to the Kobo bookstore. This change will occur on May 25th, 2023. These tablets will not receive a mandatory firmware update, which upgrades their security, such as TLS and SSL. All of their s older ebook readers with E INK screens will be getting the update, … [Read more...] about Kobo Arc tablets will no longer connect to the Kobo Bookstore
Kobo is sending out emails about a mandatory firmware update
Hundreds of users have reported receiving emails from Kobo about a mandatory firmware update that needs to be downloaded and installed by May 25th, 2023. This is a legit email sent from Rakuten Kobo, so it is authentic. Kobo has stated that in order to continue to access the bookstore to buy ebooks, manga, graphic novels and other digital content, the update must be … [Read more...] about Kobo is sending out emails about a mandatory firmware update
Publishers Launch Task Forces to Oversee AI Initiatives
What began as a casual experiment with creative AI technology within publishers' newsrooms has become a full-fledged emphasis area for several media businesses. BuzzFeed, BridgeTower Media, Forbes, Ingenio, and Trusted Media Brands are forming new teams. They are dedicated to monitoring AI initiatives in various aspects of their businesses, from editorial to … [Read more...] about Publishers Launch Task Forces to Oversee AI Initiatives
Is This The End of Computer Magazines in America?
The April editions of Maximum PC and MacLife are now available at a bookstore near you. Sadly, they will be the final print versions of these two historic computer publications. They date back to 1996 (and were previously called Boot and MacAddict, respectively). It is indeed a piece of bad news for computer publication readers.Both publications will only be available in … [Read more...] about Is This The End of Computer Magazines in America?