The Kyobo Book Centre, the largest bookstore chain in South Korea has launched a new e-note device in the form of the Sam 10 Plus. As the name itself reveals, it’s a 10-inch E Ink display that the e-note comes with, which makes for a healthy upgrade over the Sam 7.8 e-reader the company already offers. However, unlike the Sam 7.8, the Sam 10 Plus offers Wacom stylus pen support … [Read more...] about Kyobo Book Centre launches Sam 10 Plus e-note in South Korea
Kobo Clara 2e e-reader – Hands on Review
The Kobo Clara 2e is one of the most environmentally friendly e-reader in the world. The overall body is made of 85% recycled plastic, in addition to being 10% ocean. plastic. In keeping with this theme, it is waterproof, so you will be able to use it while lounging by the pool or reading in the bathtub. It is rated iPX8, so it should be good for up to 60 minutes completely … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara 2e e-reader – Hands on Review
The Audiobooks that Kobo Staff recommends
Audiobooks are a great way to pack more reading into a day, whether you’re commuting, sorting laundry, or walking the dog. But for discriminating readers, a major concern is which books to listen to, and which books to read? Not surprisingly, the staff of Rakuten Kobo are happy to offer a bunch of suggestions if you want to optimize your listening and reading time. Yearbook … [Read more...] about The Audiobooks that Kobo Staff recommends
Top Picks from Amazons First Reads for September
Every month, Amazon First Reads offers a collection of titles available a month early to readers. You can select one new pre-release Kindle book each month for $1.99 or one free if you’re a Prime member. The majority of the books are from Amazons own imprints, these are genre specific and the company goes out of their way to sign indie authors who sell a ton of books on the … [Read more...] about Top Picks from Amazons First Reads for September
Blackview Super Brand Day Sales Event starts Today
Blackview, one of the leading manufacturers of rugged smartphone and tablet devices today announced the launch of its Blackview Super Brand Day promotion sales event that is slated to kick off from September 14th to 15th on AliExpress. While there are going to be discounts galore - to the tune of up to $300 - to be availed of on several of its products, there is also going to … [Read more...] about Blackview Super Brand Day Sales Event starts Today
First Look at the Kobo Clara 2e e-reader
There were plenty of rumors that Kobo was planning on refreshing the Clara HD e-reader and they have done so in a big way. The second generation model is called the Kobo Clara 2e and there are numerous selling points. It has an E INK Carta 1200 display, which dramatically increases performance across the board and it features Bluetooth, so it is finally possible to buy and … [Read more...] about First Look at the Kobo Clara 2e e-reader
Topjoy Butterfly DES Tablets are finally being shipped out
Topjoy is a new company that has developed a writing tablet with a 6 and 7.8 inch screen and raised capital to produce the devices via various crowdfunding platforms. They raised $660k on Kickstarter and another $713k on Indiegogo. Topjoy missed numerous shipping dates and hundreds of comments were proclaiming them as a scam, the company remained quiet about the whole … [Read more...] about Topjoy Butterfly DES Tablets are finally being shipped out
Indigo announces President, Executive Chair, and CEO change up
Canada's largest book retailer announced that effective September 5th 2022, its Board has approved leadership changes within the company. As reported by Newswire, Indigo's founder & Chief Executive Officer, Heather Reisman, has been appointed the position of Executive Chair; Indigo's President, Peter Ruis, will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer, as well as, … [Read more...] about Indigo announces President, Executive Chair, and CEO change up
New Amazon Kindle has a 300 PPI screen and USB-C
Amazon has just announced a refresh to their entry level Kindle. It is available for pre-order today and will start shipping on October 12th, 2022. It will retail for $99.99, which is tremendously affordable. This is the first time there is a new Kindle since the previous generation came out in 2019. The big selling points are the 300 PPI display, which the previous generation … [Read more...] about New Amazon Kindle has a 300 PPI screen and USB-C
E-Readers to consider if you hate the Kindle
The Kindle is one of the best e-readers out there. It has held on to that position for more than a decade now, which should provide you with an idea of how good the device is as an e-reader. Even if competitors have managed to launch e-readers that are well built and affordable, most are often not able to match up to the sheer scale of the Amazon ecosystem that the Kindle … [Read more...] about E-Readers to consider if you hate the Kindle
Audrey is a new audiobook app with a twist
Audrey is an audiobook player with all the functionality of any other, but designed to help listeners engage with fiction in a deeper, more meaningful way. Each audiobook has a handcrafted illustration done by professional authors and the service is populated with guides, who will assist users with finding their next audiobook. Each audiobook comes with chapter-by-chapter … [Read more...] about Audrey is a new audiobook app with a twist
Kindle Unlimited titles to honor National Hispanic American Heritage Month
On September 15, National Hispanic American Heritage Month kicks off, celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. For any readers interested in celebrating this cultural moment through books, sharing a list of titles available on Kindle Unlimited, the paid … [Read more...] about Kindle Unlimited titles to honor National Hispanic American Heritage Month
The Best Prime Reading ebooks for September 2022
Amazon Prime gives users a ton of benefits if they shop on Amazon or want to access services such as Prime Video. One of the aspects of the program that does not get much attention is the sheer number of free titles that are available for Prime Reading. Amazon does not make it easy to look for Prime Reading eligible titles. In order to find them, you have to type Prime Reading … [Read more...] about The Best Prime Reading ebooks for September 2022