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
The Timeframe E-paper calendar device uses a 4.7-inch E Ink display
Here is a DIY project involving an E Ink display that busy individuals would love to have. It’s a device that The Register reported uses a 4.7-inch E Ink panel and is used to display calendar information. As developer Stavros Korokithakis said in his blog, he used the device which he aptly named the Timeframe, to show details of the around twenty meetings that he has to attend … [Read more...] about The Timeframe E-paper calendar device uses a 4.7-inch E Ink display
Manga using AI in Japan sparks controversy
Author Rootport of the manga series "Cyberpunk: Peach John" imagines a dystopian future in which the Japanese folk hero Momotaro, who is reputed to have been born from a big peach, will live. The author came up with the plot and narrative, but artificial intelligence created all of the sci-fi-inspired images. The 37-year-old actually has never hand-drawn a comic."Cyberpunk: … [Read more...] about Manga using AI in Japan sparks controversy
What’s the future of audiobooks? Will AI read your next book?
There is a lot of excitement about the possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023, but there is also a lot of worry about it possibly replacing creative individuals. With varied degrees of success, ChatGPT can write a wide range of different types of papers, from insurance pre-authorization letters to dating app biographies. Many people who make a living generating … [Read more...] about What’s the future of audiobooks? Will AI read your next book?
Panel examines libraries as ‘political battlegrounds’
As we reported on at the end of February, a coalition of library workers and advocates have organized a March of Action for libraries. The coalition is hosting a series of Congressional briefings in response to the growing concern about fair access to digital rights, including ebooks, audio books and other digital resources. The coalition invited concerned stakeholders, such as … [Read more...] about Panel examines libraries as ‘political battlegrounds’
First Look at the Dasung Link – An E INK Mirror for your smartphone
Dasung is well known in the E INK world for its monitors. They have released a handful over the past six years and recently started to branch out into other verticals. It all started with the Not an E-Reader tablet, and they rebranded the Sony DPT-RP1 with new colourful back panels. This year, they have done something very compelling. It is an E INK display that does two … [Read more...] about First Look at the Dasung Link – An E INK Mirror for your smartphone
Digital Paper is up to 3x healthier for your eyes than LCD screens
A study from Harvard School of Public Health, released today, found that displays with brighter, bluer (or cooler) light cause higher levels of stress on retinal cells, and E Ink’s ePaper is up to three times healthier for your eyes than LCD screens.The average adult spends about 13 hours a day behind a screen, according to Nielsen. All of this screen time comes with a … [Read more...] about Digital Paper is up to 3x healthier for your eyes than LCD screens
How Out of-the-Box thinking saved Barnes & Noble
In 1873, Charles M. Barnes opened a small book business from his home in Wheaton, Illinois. His son, William Barnes carried the torch forward and alongside Clifford Noble, they opened the very first Barnes & Noble (B&N) bookstore in 1917 on Fifth Avenue in New York City. The store began to flourish, gaining it a reputation for excellence. In 1971 Bookseller Leonard … [Read more...] about How Out of-the-Box thinking saved Barnes & Noble