Self-publishing an e-book is a great way to share your work with the world. It can be a cost-effective way to get your work out there and allows you to control the entire publishing process. However, it can be pretty overwhelming, especially if it's your first time. In this article, we'll walk you through the entire process of publishing your e-book so you can decide if it's … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Self-Publishing an E-Book
First look at the Amazon Kindle Basic 2022
The lightest and most compact Kindle comes in an all-new 300 PPI high-resolution display that delivers 3X more pixels than their previous generation with laser-quality text and graphics, adjustable front light, dark mode, 2X the storage at 16 GB, up to six weeks of battery life on a single charge, and USB-C charging. This new Kindle is somewhat more expensive and can be … [Read more...] about First look at the Amazon Kindle Basic 2022
New Kindle Basic and Kids Edition e-readers are delayed
Amazon was taking pre-orders for the all-new Kindle e-Reader and the Kids model for the past couple of weeks. It looks like a combination of demand and shortages have made most of them unavailable. In Canada, the entry level Kindle in black is shipping within a couple of weeks, whereas the denim model is going to take between 6-8 weeks for delivery. In the United States, the … [Read more...] about New Kindle Basic and Kids Edition e-readers are delayed
Tolino Shine 4 is a solid e-reader for the German Market
The Tolino Alliance has just announced the Shine 4, which is a very nice e-reader with an E INK Carta 1200 display panel. This will increase the performance by 30%, when compared to the previous generation model. Reading ebooks from various online retailers will be amazing, since it has a six inch 300 PPI display. It is available now and is retailing for €139.00.The Tolino … [Read more...] about Tolino Shine 4 is a solid e-reader for the German Market
Good luck trying to read the longest book in the world
It’s impossible to read the longest book in the world, and that’s the point.ONEPIECE is part conceptual art project and part publishing stunt. It reimagines and reconfigures Eiichiro Oda's 25-year running Japanese manga of the same title. Created by artist Ilan Manouach, "ONEPIECE exists only as an object of pure speculation."According to the Smithsonian, Manouach … [Read more...] about Good luck trying to read the longest book in the world
Memory Box E Ink calendar will show facts from the past in a fun manner
Here comes the Memory Box E-ink calendar that offers a unique blend of classic looks and modern functionality. Developed by the IdeaClub Team, the Memory Box E-ink calendar is essentially a desktop gadget that serves to provide you with 'this-day-in-history' sort of information. The idea behind developing the gadget is not to replicate what the smartphone in our pockets already … [Read more...] about Memory Box E Ink calendar will show facts from the past in a fun manner
Onyx Boox to launch new generation E Ink devices on Oct. 19
Onyx Boox has announced they have a slew of new e-paper devices lined up for launch on October 19th. Among the device set for launch on the said day include the Leaf2 e-reader, the Nova 5, Note X2, and the Tab10. The timing of the launch event is interesting as it was almost this time last year that the company introduced four E Ink devices of different sizes aimed at different … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox to launch new generation E Ink devices on Oct. 19
Amazon Kindles in Canada have Bluetooth disabled and can’t buy audiobooks
Many of the most popular Amazon Kindle e-readers in Canada have Bluetooth chips in them. This includes the 11th Generation Kindle Paperwhite, Signature Edition, the All-new Kindle and various Kids models. Amazon has disabled Bluetooth via software so Canadians are not able to purchase audiobooks from the Audible section of the Kindle Bookstore. In fact, there is no audiobook … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindles in Canada have Bluetooth disabled and can’t buy audiobooks
E Ink digital license plates made legal in California
Digital number plates using E Ink displays have been made legal in California. As Ars Technica reported, this has come into effect in end-September when Governor Gavin Newsom gave legal accordance to Assembly Bill No. 984 which makes E Ink based digital number plates a legal alternative to the conventional metal number plates used so far. Such digital number plates have already … [Read more...] about E Ink digital license plates made legal in California
Kindle creator Gregg Zehr announces retirement from Amazon
President of Amazon's Lab126, Gregg Zehr who is credited to have invented the Kindle has stepped down from the company. This brings to end an illustrious career spanning 18 years at Amazon during which he not only developed the Kindle e-Reader but is believed to have helped shape Lab126. This lab is the secretive Amazon hardware division where all of the company's tech … [Read more...] about Kindle creator Gregg Zehr announces retirement from Amazon
Fujitsu Quaderno Gen 2 has faster response speed for drawing
Fujitsu Quaderno has just released a new firmware update for the second generation A4 and A5. There is now improved response speed of fountain pens, calligraphy pens, and markers. Anytime you are editing a PDF file, freehand drawing or take notes, the pen latency has been improved. The company has also added Wi-Fi ON/OFF switching on in the settings menu and changed the … [Read more...] about Fujitsu Quaderno Gen 2 has faster response speed for drawing
Amazon proclaims Kindle e-readers sold like crazy during Prime Day 2
Amazon kicked off the holiday season earlier than ever, Prime members ordered more than 100 million items from Amazon’s selling partners, most of which are small businesses and medium-sized businesses during the first-ever Prime Early Access Sale. Some of the best sellers from the Top 100 deals list were Macbook Air M1; Peloton Bike; Bose earbuds and headphones; Casper pillows … [Read more...] about Amazon proclaims Kindle e-readers sold like crazy during Prime Day 2
The entire Thalia network is down
Thalia has disclosed to Good e-Reader that the German bookseller is experiencing a large technical outage. This includes the flagship Thalia online bookstore, in addition to bol.de, Osiander, Thalia AT & Orell Füssli. The Thalia app is also not available. If you have a Tolino e-reader and use it to buy ebooks from Thalia, the service is down on their entire fleet of … [Read more...] about The entire Thalia network is down