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
Poker in fiction – five must-read examples
In the world of movies, poker is a theme that crops up time and again. Casino Royale, Rounders, The Cincinnati Kid, Molly’s Game, you can probably think of four or five more without having to stretch yourself too much. Ordinarily, the major plot drivers that work in movies also work in books and vice versa. However, there are not so many famous titles that immediately spring to … [Read more...] about Poker in fiction – five must-read examples
Rakuten Kobo reading habit survey reveals 54% reading less than 1 hr a week
The Rakuten Kobo reading habit survey in 2023 provides us with some interesting insight into the reading habits of users such as the amount of time they spend reading or the sort of book they prefer to read, and so on. As ChinaTimes reported, the survey has revealed that 54 percent of the readers spend less than 1 hour a week reading, with only 23 percent reading more than 16 … [Read more...] about Rakuten Kobo reading habit survey reveals 54% reading less than 1 hr a week
Portrayt uses color E Ink display to show AI-generated images
A DIY enthusiast by the name Alex Thiele has come up with something interesting in the form of a picture frame sort of thing - except that there is no frame as such - using a color E Ink display that rests or is fitted on a wooden easel. Thiele named it the Portrayt and will show AI-generated images either via human intervention or the system does so automatically.Also, as … [Read more...] about Portrayt uses color E Ink display to show AI-generated images
TCL Tab 8 LE 8-inch Android tablet launched in the US for $159
TCL has a new tablet to offer in the form of the TCL Tab 8 LE. As might be perceptible, the Tab 8 LE comes with an 8-inch IPS LCD display having a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. Under the hood lies a 2 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8766 chipset mated to 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of ROM, the latter being further expandable to 512 GB via microSD cards. For cameras, there is the 5 MP … [Read more...] about TCL Tab 8 LE 8-inch Android tablet launched in the US for $159
What Amazon Kindle Should You Buy In 2023?
The Amazon Kindle originally came out in 2007 and it changed the way people read digital books. Instead of a backpack or a purse with one or two books, the Kindle houses hundreds. One of the benefits of the Kindle is the eye-friendly e-paper display, making it a pure joy to read on. The technology is called E INK, and it powers the e-readers of not only the Kindle, but also … [Read more...] about What Amazon Kindle Should You Buy In 2023?
Hipoink Paperless e-note comes with 10.3-inch E Ink display
The Hipoink Paperless e-note device comes with a 10.3-inch E Ink display having a resolution of 1264 x 1680 pixels. It comes with a 24-level cold and warm light setting to offer a soothing reading experience irrespective of the ambient lighting condition. The device comes bundled with a stylus that will let you jot down notes or scribble on the display. It runs the Android 11 … [Read more...] about Hipoink Paperless e-note comes with 10.3-inch E Ink display
127 Libraries loan out 1 million ebooks in 2022
Libraries all over the world are loaning out a copious number of ebooks. Overdrive has just announced that 127 libraries have surpassed one million checkouts over the course of 2022. In total, 555 million ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and more were checked out by readers last year.In 2022, Los Angeles Public Library became the first library ever to hit ten million … [Read more...] about 127 Libraries loan out 1 million ebooks in 2022
Celebrities books coming out in 2023
Love them or hate them, celebrities tend to be an interesting and creative bunch. There are several new celebrity books coming out in 2023, and it seems that all of the celebrity authors are branching out into new directions.An academy award-winning actor offers his first fiction novel, which looks at the making of a movie through three different time periods. A couple of … [Read more...] about Celebrities books coming out in 2023
Adonit Star stylus for iPad has that classic fountain pen appeal
We have had styluses for a long time now. However, perhaps there has never been the sort of variety in the segment that we have now. Take for instance the new Adonit Star stylus for iPad which you might easily mistake for a classic fountain pen. With a metallic build, the Adonit Star has that weighted yet comfortable feel to it as well.Open the cap and you will get to see … [Read more...] about Adonit Star stylus for iPad has that classic fountain pen appeal
Improve Your Blackjack Skills With These Books
There are many excellent, entertaining, and fascinating books about the lovely game of blackjack available for you to read both in physical books and on e-readers. This will help you regardless of whether you're a beginner trying to get your feet wet in the world of blackjack or an experienced player requiring a refresher. In fact, there may be so many options for blackjack … [Read more...] about Improve Your Blackjack Skills With These Books
Read These Books to Become a Sports Betting Expert
The amount of material written about sports betting has grown exponentially since the early days of e-books. Barnes & Noble near me has a full range dedicated to sports betting titles plus it has 99 books available from their online store.There are also a lot of books that get recommended on Tik Tok, the app that became the most downloaded app of 2022. Adding tons of … [Read more...] about Read These Books to Become a Sports Betting Expert
First look at the Hisense Hi Reader Pro with an E INK Screen
The Hisense Hi Reader Pro is a great pocket friendly e-reader, that can also double as a phone. It has great hardware specs and robust software that has various speed modes, to greatly enhance the e-paper display. This model actually comes with a number of free accessories, such as a leather bound ledger, used for taking notes and a silicone case that will product the Hi … [Read more...] about First look at the Hisense Hi Reader Pro with an E INK Screen