The PineTab2 which was first unveiled in December 2022 is all set to go on sale on April 11, the company announced via a blog post. The new tablet running Linux comes with better specifications compared to its predecessor though the one thing that remains unchanged is its affordable price tag. The entry-level model with 4 gigs of memory and 64 GB of storage is priced at $159 … [Read more...] about New PineTab2 pre-order starts April 11, range starts at $159
Kate Beaton’s Graphic Novel ‘Ducks’ Wins ‘Canada Reads’
2023's Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) battle of the best books, "Canada Reads" has just wrapped up, and for the first time a graphic narrative has been crowned the winner. Ducks a graphic memoir about a young woman working in Alberta's oil sands, written by Kate Beaton, was championed by Jeopardy super-star Mattea Roach.The annual national book battle began over 20 … [Read more...] about Kate Beaton’s Graphic Novel ‘Ducks’ Wins ‘Canada Reads’
Bigme Inknote Color+ Kaleido 3 Review
The Bigme Inknote Color came out last year with an E INK Kaleido 2-colour e-paper panel. The colours were a bit messy, and when reading ebooks, the background wasn't grey, but a mixture of colours trying to make it grey. The company returned to the drawing board and added the latest generation E INK Kaleido 3 colour e-paper screen instead. This has made of world of difference. … [Read more...] about Bigme Inknote Color+ Kaleido 3 Review
E Ink makes a mark at the 2022 Asian Sustainability Report Awards with triple accolades
E Ink received recognition at the 2022 Asian Sustainability Report Awards, earning three distinguished awards, money.udn reported. These accolades were in the categories of "Asia's Best Supply Chain Report" and "Asia's Best Diversified Report," as well as the "Best Environmental Impact Report in Asia." The company's commitment to sustainability is evident in its efforts to … [Read more...] about E Ink makes a mark at the 2022 Asian Sustainability Report Awards with triple accolades
Judge’s ruling against The Internet Archive divides community
Book publishers and The Internet Archive recently faced off in court, and the first round landed in favor of book publishers. Judge John G. Koeltl ruled that libraries must continue to adhere to the digital licenses that publishers offer. As reported by Vice.com, Judge Koeltl stated, “Internet Archive had done nothing more than create 'derivative works', and so (it) would have … [Read more...] about Judge’s ruling against The Internet Archive divides community
Onyx Boox created a brand-new word processor
Onyx Boox is releasing a new firmware update for their latest e-readers and e-notes. They have created a brand-new word processor specifically for typing text. Comprehensive format settings such as font style, size, spacing, and more allow you to easily insert links, images, and attachments and even record meetings while taking text notes. Whether creating a work report, a … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox created a brand-new word processor
Onyx Boox increases cloud storage from 5GB to 10GB
Onyx Boox is a company based in China and they market a number of highly successful e-readers and e-notes all over the world, through various online distributors. When you load PDF files, sometimes they can be large and if you use their devices for the long haul, they can fill up all available space really fast. The company has a cloud storage service, which you get access to … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox increases cloud storage from 5GB to 10GB
A new insight was released that Canadians read more Romance in 2022
According to recent data published by BookNet Canada, It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover was the best-selling English language print book in Canada last year. Five of Hoover's works topped the list, and sales of her books contributed to a 55% growth in the Romance category from 2021 to the present.For the second year in a row, the Comics & Graphic Novels category had … [Read more...] about A new insight was released that Canadians read more Romance in 2022
E Ink and SuperUs Systems collaborate to advance localization of e-paper technology in India
E Ink and SuperUs Systems have formed a partnership to explore new ways to localize ePaper technology in India and expand the application of ePaper devices. The focus of this collaboration is on meeting the growing demand for sustainable outdoor displays that can reduce recurring energy costs. E Ink's ePaper displays are a perfect solution for this, as they are low power, … [Read more...] about E Ink and SuperUs Systems collaborate to advance localization of e-paper technology in India
Storytel acquires the audiobook division of Finnish bookstore chain Suomalainen Kirjakauppa
Storytel has announced via a press release the acquisition of the audiobook branch of Suomalainen Kirjakauppa, a prominent bookstore chain in Finland, from Otava Group. The merger of the subscriber base of Suomalainen Plus and Storytel has also been finalized. Suomalainen Kirjakauppa, which is owned by the Otava Group happens to be the largest bookstore chain in Finland. It … [Read more...] about Storytel acquires the audiobook division of Finnish bookstore chain Suomalainen Kirjakauppa
A Look at Google’s Accessibility Feature for ChromeOS and Chrome Browser, “Reading Mode”
Google revealed a wide range of fresh software upgrades for ChromeOS and Google Classroom on its blog on Tuesday. The features were unveiled at the same time the business attended this year's BETT conference. The UK edition is taking place this week from Wednesday to Friday.The most notable addition, which Google calls Reading Mode, will be included in ChromeOS M114. By … [Read more...] about A Look at Google’s Accessibility Feature for ChromeOS and Chrome Browser, “Reading Mode”
Artificial Intelligence Recreates the Voice of Late Voice Actor Kenji Utsumi for Sony Audiobook App
On Wednesday, YOMIBITO Plus, a new audiobook app from Sony Music Entertainment, was released. Classic works of Japanese literature are read in the app using three well-known voice actors' synthesized voices that CoeFont, an AI startup, has recreated using AI. An AI-replicated voice from Shichir Umeda (Pochita from My Life as Inukai-Puppy, san's Izumi from Shikimori's Not Just a … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence Recreates the Voice of Late Voice Actor Kenji Utsumi for Sony Audiobook App
Mobiscribe Wave Color is delayed until the summer
Mobiscribe unveiled the Wave series of e-readers with note-taking functionality a few months ago. They had already shipped out the black and white model and were taking pre-orders on the Mobiscribe Wave Color, with an E INK Kaleido Plus display. They have yet to ship any pre-orders out and have pushed the release date from April to sometime in the Summer of 2023. They are not … [Read more...] about Mobiscribe Wave Color is delayed until the summer