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
Hanvon launches new N10 Mini for note taking and e-reading
Hanvon has launched the new N10 Mini e-paper book that comes with a 7.8-inch 300 DPI E Ink display. It supports 16-levels of grayscale which can simulate 256-levels of grayscale effect thanks to the smart algorithms it features. It comes bundled with a stylus which again supports 4096 levels of touch sensitivity. The display can be split into two with each side functioning … [Read more...] about Hanvon launches new N10 Mini for note taking and e-reading
Blackview Tab 11 review: A great allrounder tablet device for most purposes
Think of tablets and you are likely to have names of companies like Apple, Samsung, or Microsoft on your minds before anything else. All of that can be attributed to the sheer popularity of devices such as the iPad, the Galaxy Tab, or the Surface range of tablets or two-in-one devices. So far so good but here is another company that too has shot into prominence of late and has … [Read more...] about Blackview Tab 11 review: A great allrounder tablet device for most purposes
Neil Gaiman speaks out in favor for ebooks in libraries
Neil Gaiman, Naomi Klein, Cory Doctorow and 900+ authors speak out for libraries right to own and preserve eBooks. They are demanding that publishers and trade associations put the digital rights of librarians, readers, and authors ahead of shareholder profits. A website called Fight for the Future has created an email, blog and social media template and a list for authors to … [Read more...] about Neil Gaiman speaks out in favor for ebooks in libraries
All-new Kindle and Kindle Kids are now available
The all-new Kindle and Kindle Kids are now available for customers to purchase and they are being shipped out right away. The e-readers were announced for pre-order last month, the latest Kindle adds premium features at an affordable price, such as an extended battery life, adjustable front lighting, double the storage, and USB-C charging – all in a lighter, more compact build. … [Read more...] about All-new Kindle and Kindle Kids are now available
Get $5 back in eBook credit when you spend $15 on Kindle eBooks
Amazon is running a limited time promotion for customers in the United States. If you spend $15 on Kindle books you will get $5 of credit, which can be used towards buying any books in the future. This is not an automatic promotion, instead you need to visit their Kindle Rewards page and activate the offer. The promotion is valid from October 10th to October 16th, so if you … [Read more...] about Get $5 back in eBook credit when you spend $15 on Kindle eBooks