Digital publishing company Bookwire said it has entered into a partnership with Google Play Books that will allow users to create auto-narrated audiobooks using Google's text-to-speech technology, The Bookseller reported. Bookwire said such auto-narrated audiobooks will comply with its WAY audiobook service platform. The publishing firm will also provide quality assurance to … [Read more...] about Bookwire offers auto-narrated audiobook production service using Google TTS tech
Kaite releases Memo Pad Mini and Memo Pad Note – First Look
Kaite is a Japanese company that has been making e-paper note taking devices for the past four years. They have made their mark on the industry by releasing a series of e-notes that feature microcapsule technology and not E INK. The price points are normally very affordable and best of all, they are battery-free. They have just announced their first new products of 2023 and is … [Read more...] about Kaite releases Memo Pad Mini and Memo Pad Note – First Look
What new feature would you like the Amazon Kindle to have?
The Amazon Kindle is the most popular e-reader in the world. There are many new functionality and enhancements that would make it a better product. It would be nice to have reading statistics and Kindle Challenges be incorporated, right now they are only available within the Kindle app for Android and iOS. Kindle Vella stories are only available on the website, having these … [Read more...] about What new feature would you like the Amazon Kindle to have?
The Vekkia Bookmark Book Light can be best for those addicted to bedtime reading
There is nothing like settling down on a comfy couch and catching up with your favorite book, the one with real pages and ink. Being able to touch and feel the books or flipping over the pages has an appeal of its own, something that perhaps can't be replicated or substituted with anything else. However, you got to be in a well-illuminated room to have the best reading … [Read more...] about The Vekkia Bookmark Book Light can be best for those addicted to bedtime reading
MooInk Plus 2C color e-reader with 7.8-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 display now on pre-order
The MooInk Plus 2C color e-reader with a 7.8-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 display is now on pre-order in Taiwan. The Kaleido 3 e-paper display offers 300 PPI (1404 x 1872 pixels) resolution in monochrome mode, which drops down to 150 PPI (702 x 936 pixels) when viewing in color. The screen otherwise is capable of displaying 4096 colors. The screen is front-lit with user adjustable … [Read more...] about MooInk Plus 2C color e-reader with 7.8-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 display now on pre-order
Hisense Hi Reader Pro Review
Hisense is the only player in the game that develops E INK phones and clamshell devices with no phone functionality that function as dedicated e-readers. There have been other attempts in the industry that tried to make it work, such as the Onyx Phone, Tencent Wechat Phone, Face Note and a couple of Chinese only releases, but they have not gone beyond a single … [Read more...] about Hisense Hi Reader Pro Review
Hisense A9 update makes the phone faster
Hisense has just released a firmware update for the A9 phone. This device has an E INK screen and has 4G internet access. The company has added a number of enhancements, such as making it more robust and faster. There is improved system stability, a new lakeside wallpaper, improved system permissions prompt for smart suggestion and improved location services. The phone is … [Read more...] about Hisense A9 update makes the phone faster
E Ink Gallery 3 color e-paper expected to start a new era of color e-readers and e-notes
The E Ink Gallery 3 displays are a landmark development when it comes to color e-paper display technology. That has to do with the huge improvement it comes with compared to the company's earlier attempt with color e-paper display tech, the most recent being the E Ink Kaleido color displays launched just about two years ago. However, while the Kaleido could display 4000 colors, … [Read more...] about E Ink Gallery 3 color e-paper expected to start a new era of color e-readers and e-notes
Italian charged with stealing more than 1,000 manuscripts
The mystery of over a thousand missing manuscripts has finally been solved, The Guardian reported. An Italian, Filippo Bernardini, 30, has confessed to having collected the manuscripts via unscrupulous means which brings to an end a case that has been troubling the investigators for years now. Filippo Bernardini used his experience working with renowned publisher Simon & … [Read more...] about Italian charged with stealing more than 1,000 manuscripts
Hot fiction coming in 2023 for the Kindle
From debuts novels, to short stories, and next level offerings from beloved authors, these books will keep you enthralled and engaged. Mark your calendar with these upcoming exciting books to read!A single Black lawyer puts her career and personalmoral code at risk when she moves in with her coffee entrepreneur boyfriend and his doomsday-prepping roommates in a novel … [Read more...] about Hot fiction coming in 2023 for the Kindle
Amazon is no longer allowing downloading Kindle Unlimited titles via USB
Amazon announced it has made some changes with regard to the e-books purchased via the Kindle Unlimited program. As per the new scheme of things, downloading Kindle Unlimited e-books from the Manage Your Content section via USB has been disabled. Rather, such titles will henceforth have to be transferred wirelessly to Wi-Fi enabled Kindle device or via the Kindle app but cannot … [Read more...] about Amazon is no longer allowing downloading Kindle Unlimited titles via USB
Kobo Web Reader has officially launched
Kobo has had a busy past couple of months, as the e-reading company has been introducing a number of features and enhancements to their entire ebook and e-reader experience. They have recently added Apple Pay and Google Pay to their online store for customers to pay. They launched two new plans for the Kobo Plus subscription service in Canada. Kobo Plus Read & Listen and Kobo … [Read more...] about Kobo Web Reader has officially launched
Chinese New Years Wreaks Havoc for E-Reader Industry
Chinese New Years traditionally starts in February, but in 2023 it starts on January 22nd. Due to COVID, this year the holiday starts on January 22nd and stretches until February 2nd. This means that all of the factories and companies that manufacture and produce e-readers will be closed. Not to mention over the course of the past four months there has been an exodus of … [Read more...] about Chinese New Years Wreaks Havoc for E-Reader Industry