Spotify is at it finally. The streaming giant has announced the launch of its audiobook service though it is going to be available only in the US as of now. The company said they are starting with 300,000 audiobooks at the moment which members can buy and listen to via any device that supports the Spotify app. Interestingly, the company isn't allowing in-app purchases of … [Read more...] about Spotify begins audiobook streaming, but only in the US
Remarkable lowers subscription costs and makes paid features free
Remarkable has just announced that they are dramatically changing their paid subscription system and are making previously paid features, free for all users. This is a bold move for the company that has received negative backlash from their community of users who accused them of price gauging. The Remarkable 2 continues to be one of the best e-notes on the market and the … [Read more...] about Remarkable lowers subscription costs and makes paid features free
Bionic Reading can easily send ebooks to your Kindle with new apps
Bionic Reading reading is one of the latest typography that is available for Kindle and Kobo books. They have an online tool that will allow you to upload a book and it will automatically convert the stock font to bionic reading. What is bionic reading? It revises texts in such a way that the most concise parts of the words are highlighted. This guides the eye over the text and … [Read more...] about Bionic Reading can easily send ebooks to your Kindle with new apps
Audio Books that Every Graduate Must Read
It's that time of year again - graduating seniors are getting ready to don their caps and gowns and embark on the next chapter of their lives. But before they do, there are a few motivational books for graduates they should make sure to listen to first. In this blog post, we'll recommend five audiobooks that every graduate must read! So, stay tuned as we kick things off! What … [Read more...] about Audio Books that Every Graduate Must Read
Canadian ebook sales were strong in 2021
Canadians continued to be enamored with reading reading digital books. Over half of all publishers (52%) saw increases in ebook revenue compared with 2020 and just over a quarter of all publishers (28%) saw increases in audiobook revenue in the same period. This bodes well for the digital publishing industry and also companies that sell e-readers and ebooks, such as Amazon and … [Read more...] about Canadian ebook sales were strong in 2021
Here is how you can update the Kindle app on Windows
The Kindle app is among the most widely used e-book reading applications and is available on a wide range of platforms. Amazon also provides timely updates which include bug fixes and new features. That makes it extremely important to install the latest updates whenever they become available. Today we are going to discuss how to update the Kindle app on a Windows device. … [Read more...] about Here is how you can update the Kindle app on Windows
DIY e-reader project has physical buttons
Coming across e-readers having mechanical switches is increasingly becoming a rarity. While there still are a few - read the Kindle Oasis, the B&N Nook, or those from Onyx, Pocketbook, and Boyue - most seem to be shifting towards incorporating a touchscreen that allows for a clean and minimalist design. This being the scenario, a particular DIY enthusiast by the name … [Read more...] about DIY e-reader project has physical buttons
Audible Premium Plus membership available for free for Amazon Prime Student subscribers
Amazon is offering free access to Audible Premium Plus for three whole months to members of the Amazon Prime Student subscription service, the website NorthJersey reported. The offer is going to be available till September 29 and will only be applicable to those who are fresh signees to the Amazon audiobook service. After the three-month trial period comes to an end, members … [Read more...] about Audible Premium Plus membership available for free for Amazon Prime Student subscribers
Tolino Epos 3 e-reader – Hands on Review
The Tolino Epos 3 has many things going for it, that German customers will be excited about. It is the most premium e-reader available with some of the best hardware specs. Turn pages with ease with the manual page turn buttons and everything is super quick with the new E INK Carta 1200 e-paper technology. You can buy books from over 16 different bookstores and libraries, and … [Read more...] about Tolino Epos 3 e-reader – Hands on Review
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite vs Kobo Clara 2e
The 11th Generation Kindle Paperwhite is one of the most popular e-readers in the world and Amazon dominates the sector. Kobo, is the global number two player and they have just released the Kobo Clara 2e. Both of these book readers have a lot in common on a pure hardware level. You will get a glorious 300 PPI screen, which makes all of the fonts look razer sharp. They are both … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite vs Kobo Clara 2e
What is X-Ray for the Amazon Kindle?
The Amazon Kindle and Fire tablets have a feature called X-Ray. It gives you a rundown of the people, places and things in a digital book that is purchased from Amazon. If you are reading autobiographies with lots of images, there is also an X-Ray function to look at all of the images in the book. One of the things that most readers find compelling, are all of the characters in … [Read more...] about What is X-Ray for the Amazon Kindle?
What’s new in the All-New Kindle Kids (2022)?
Amazon revealed its refreshed version of the basic Kindle a few days ago. You may or may not have noticed that this update included the entry-level Kindle Kids as well. While the differences between the older base Kindle and its 2022 counterpart are quite clear, things aren't as transparent when it comes to the All-New Kindle Kids (2022).To help you better understand what's … [Read more...] about What’s new in the All-New Kindle Kids (2022)?
Bigme Pocketnote 7 review: The handy e-note device with lots of practicality
The Bigme Pocketnote 7 comes across as a handy little device that is part e-reader and part e-note device. That said, it seems more of the former than the latter though that has much to do with the limited screen real estate that the 7-inch display can provide. This again makes for a rather interesting scenario considering that Bigme traditionally makes e-note devices, and … [Read more...] about Bigme Pocketnote 7 review: The handy e-note device with lots of practicality