Kobo is having a massive sale for the Nia e-Reader on the Walmart website in the United States. The regular price you will normally pay is $127 and it is on sale for $65, which is a $60 savings. This makes it the most affordable Kobo branded ebook reader in the world right now, and worth it if you want a backup e-Reader for yourself or want to pickup an early Christmas … [Read more...] about Kobo Nia is on sale at Walmart for $65
Incredible Book World Records
There’s something very sweet and nostalgic about World Records. Novel, entertaining, and honestly, rather silly; I like reading up on them for the simple reason that anything that offers relief from the pressures of everyday life in 2022 is a gift. Pondering random and humdrum things such as; “What’s the longest book ever written?” Or “What’s the largest litter of puppies ever … [Read more...] about Incredible Book World Records
First look at the RICOH 42-inch digital whiteboard with E INK
Many schools and businesses are starting to use digital whiteboards, instead of plastic ones ones. The big advantages of this market segment is connectivity, whatever is being drawn on the board can be shared in real time, on tablets, smartphones or computers. Good e-Reader got some hands on review time with the RICOH, which is a digital whiteboard using an E INK display and … [Read more...] about First look at the RICOH 42-inch digital whiteboard with E INK
Costco is no longer selling books in Hawaii and Alaska
Costco has 119 million paid members in the United States and is a destination to stock up on groceries and other bulk items. The company also sells books in many of their stores, which is a good side hustle. The company has just discontinued selling books in Hawaii and Alaska, due to the logistics of sending books that far and declining sales in those markets. It also had to do … [Read more...] about Costco is no longer selling books in Hawaii and Alaska
Amazon discontinues option to lend e-books to Kindle users
Amazon has quietly ended support for the Kindle lending program wherein Kindle users were able to lend e-books to others. Amazon didn't make any official announcement in this regard, and it is not known either as to what might have prompted the company to make the change. Intriguingly, many of Amazon's customer service representatives too aren't aware of the change, as a Book … [Read more...] about Amazon discontinues option to lend e-books to Kindle users
Bigme Galy is a 8-inch color tablet with E INK Gallery 3
Bigme has just announced a brand new 8-inch color e-note that is using E INK Gallery 3 color e-paper technology. It will be able to display over 50,000 different colors and the drawing experience will be unrivaled. It will be able to read and edit PDF files in full color, in addition to comics and magazines. The hardware specs are out of this world and it will feature dual … [Read more...] about Bigme Galy is a 8-inch color tablet with E INK Gallery 3
Amazon’s New Fire HD 8 tablets are now available
Amazon has just announced four all-new Fire HD 8 tablets – Fire HD 8, Fire HD 8 Plus, Fire HD 8 Kids, and Fire HD 8 Kids Pro – are now available. Designed for entertainment and getting more done, Fire HD 8 tablets are thinner, lighter, and faster than ever before – with premium features such as an all-day battery life with USB-C charging, 30% faster 6-core processor, vibrant 8" … [Read more...] about Amazon’s New Fire HD 8 tablets are now available
Onyx Boox launches the Leaf2, Nova5, Note X2, and Tab10 E Ink devices
Much along the expected lines, Onyx Boox has launched four new E Ink devices namely Leaf2, Nova5, Note X2, and the Tab10. The company said all four are reading-oriented devices and all the devices save for the Leaf2 allow stylus operation. Here is a brief lowdown on the latest quartet of devices from Onyx Boox. Leaf2The range starts with the Leaf2 which is the smallest … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox launches the Leaf2, Nova5, Note X2, and Tab10 E Ink devices
eBook revenues were down 6.6% in July 2022
In July 2022 in the United States eBook revenue is on the decline. Revenue was down 6.6% for the month as compared to July 2021 and the format generated $82.4 million. Digital and downloadable audiobooks were up 8.9%, coming in at $69.3 million in revenue. Physical Audio was down 46.5% coming in at $1.0 million. Year-to-date eBook revenues were down 8.0% as compared to the … [Read more...] about eBook revenues were down 6.6% in July 2022
Apple launches new M2-powered iPad Pro and base iPad
Apple quietly launched two new iPad models, the base iPad, and a new iPad Pro both of which do not break new grounds with their design or features but come with upgraded internals. The biggest change coming to the iPad Pro is the inclusion of the new M2 chip which Apple said will allow for 15 percent faster processing power while GPU performance will see an even higher … [Read more...] about Apple launches new M2-powered iPad Pro and base iPad
Kindle and Audible return to Windows 11 Store
Microsoft announced in September that the Amazon App Store would be available in Windows 11 in a bunch of new countries. This includes Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan and United Kingdom. There was no date when people would be able to download the app store and start using the Android apps for the Audible Store and Kindle. Today, the service is now live and I have … [Read more...] about Kindle and Audible return to Windows 11 Store
Review of the Amazon Kindle 11th Gen e-Reader
The 11th Generation Amazon Kindle Basic e-Reader is their latest generation model that just started shipping out to customers. This can be considered their entry level model or their basic one. It has undergone a heavy revision from previous models and there are a number of good selling points. It finally has a new 300 PPI display, all previous models have had 167 DPI, which … [Read more...] about Review of the Amazon Kindle 11th Gen e-Reader
Best Casino Books for Your Next Holiday
Although readers’ numbers are declining, reading remains the favourite pastime for a large segment of non GamStop casino players. In fact, there are plenty of books out there about gambling, from biographies of lottery winners to life stories of shrewd casino players to strategy books that describe in tedious detail how you can rely on your wits to make your fortune on a slot … [Read more...] about Best Casino Books for Your Next Holiday