With the exception of graphic novels for young readers, manga has experienced the fastest increase in the US comics business over the past twelve years. Despite the fact that English-language fans now have access to more manga than ever, just a small portion of the total volume published by Japanese publishers makes it to these shores.Users whose demand for reading material … [Read more...] about Azuki, a new digital manga platform, is changing the way fans read their favorite series
Amazon stops new magazine subscriptions on the Newsstand
Amazon has announced that they will be discontinuing all existing Newsstand subscriptions in September. The company has just stopped new subscriptions for print and digital editions of magazines earlier this week. There is no way for customers to take out new subscriptions anymore on any of their favourite publications. Amazon has told publishers that they should gravitate … [Read more...] about Amazon stops new magazine subscriptions on the Newsstand
Huawei Launches MatePad Paper Collectors Edition
Huawei has just introduced the brand new MatePad Paper Collectors Edition. This brand-new package includes a genuine leather case, a stylus and the device itself now has leather on the back, which is easier to grip. It comes with 6GB of RAM to keep things speedy and robust; there is also 128GB of storage for all your PDF Files. This has LTE and a SIM card, which supports many … [Read more...] about Huawei Launches MatePad Paper Collectors Edition
Five reasons to honour National Read an Ebook Month in March 2022
In March, we commemorate National Read an Ebook Month in honour of Rita Toews. Author and voracious reader Toews approached her neighbourhood library about organising Read an Ebook Week in 2004. Since then, the concept has gained popularity, and we now celebrate for an entire month.You can now read the book that everyone has been raving about.March is the ideal time … [Read more...] about Five reasons to honour National Read an Ebook Month in March 2022
Audiobook Usage Increased by 70% in 2022
The percentage of Americans 12 and older who have listened to internet audio in the past week grew by three percentage points to 70%, according to Edison's most recent statistics. Which is about 200 million people.The 23-34 age group leads with 89 percent of the market, followed by 35-54 with 85 percent, and 55+ with 53 percent, according to the chart of individuals who … [Read more...] about Audiobook Usage Increased by 70% in 2022
Barnes and Noble is having a manga sale
Barnes and Noble are having a manga sale for print and digital. If you buy one manga, you can get the second one for 50% off, which is excellent. You can buy them online from the Barnes and Noble website or visit one of their 600 bookstores. This is one of B&N's most significant strengths for savings since you don't have to buy it online exclusively, but the retail stores … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble is having a manga sale
Gen Z is avoiding e books and here’s why
Although Gen Zers are voracious readers, they claim to avoid e-books due to eye strain, the need for a digital detox, and their love of libraries. Gen Z is without a doubt avid readers. Those who were born between 1997 and 2015 are referred to be members of this generation.An e-book had previously been used by Luk, a 21-year-old Oxford University student studying English, … [Read more...] about Gen Z is avoiding e books and here’s why
The ‘Note’ taking accessory marks the perfect amalgamation of digital and analog
In an era where smartphones have become ubiquitous, there are still instances where analog notes and digital devices can both be useful. Enter Note, a device that aims to blend both worlds seamlessly. With a dual-sided "whiteboard," you can jot down quick notes or diagrams and easily erase them when you're done. What sets Note apart is its vertical screen on the left side, … [Read more...] about The ‘Note’ taking accessory marks the perfect amalgamation of digital and analog
Vault Comics to be now available via Omnibus, partners with Kajabi to emerge as a ComiXology alternative
Vault Comics has recently announced a new partnership that will make its popular titles available through Omnibus, the website ComicsBeat reported. For the unversed, Omnibus is an upcoming digital comics marketplace, and reader and is set to launch in the spring of 2023. As a well-known publisher of top-quality science fiction, fantasy, and horror comics, Vault Comics aims to … [Read more...] about Vault Comics to be now available via Omnibus, partners with Kajabi to emerge as a ComiXology alternative
Amazon is working on a search engine
Amazon is working on a search engine on laptops, computers and tablets. The new browser would be a mainstream offering and would compete with Bing, Google and Yahoo. The company recently sent a survey to select users, asking them what they want to see in a search engine. According to the questions, Amazon seems to put a priority on shopping, security and syncing passwords … [Read more...] about Amazon is working on a search engine
Comics Plus has one million checkouts in 2022
Library Pass this week reported that its Comics Plus service recorded another record year for digital circulation, reaching one million checkouts of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga in libraries and schools. This is more proof of the continued rise in demand for digital comics.With a school ID or library card, users in libraries and schools have unlimited, … [Read more...] about Comics Plus has one million checkouts in 2022
Rakuten Kobo e-book flagship store goes online in Taiwan
Rakuten Mall has partnered with Rakuten Kobo, their e-book business, to broaden its mall services and offer digital publishing products. As TechBang reported, shoppers can use their Rakuten member account to buy Kobo e-books at Rakuten Mall and take advantage of the discounted prices. They can also buy and read books at their convenience. Additionally, customers can earn … [Read more...] about Rakuten Kobo e-book flagship store goes online in Taiwan
Upcoming Huawei MatePad 2023 tablet to sport a paper-like film to reduce glare
Huawei has a spring launch event lined up on March 23 wherein it plans to introduce a new version of its MatePad 2023 tablet device, HuaweiCentral reported. However, the upcoming MatePad 2023 isn't going to be like any other regular tablet. Rather, the device is going to be unique thanks to a special paper-like film that would cover the display and will act to reduce glare and … [Read more...] about Upcoming Huawei MatePad 2023 tablet to sport a paper-like film to reduce glare