The Hisense Hi Reader is the first dedicated e-reader that Hisense has ever released. The company typically focuses all of their e-paper energies towards Android smartphones with either black and white screens or color EINK. This makes the Hi Reader a very interesting product, it looks like a fully featured phone, upon first glance. However, in reality, it is a pocket friendly … [Read more...] about Hisense Hi Reader Hands on Review
Amazon Announces New Fire 7 Tablet with Android 11 via FireOS 8
Amazon has just announced a new Fire 7 tablet and will retail for $59 in the US and $69 in Canada. It features a 7 inch touchscreen with a resolution of 1024 x 600 with 171 PPI. It is powered by a MediaTek Quad-core 2.0 GHz, 2GB of RAM and either 32 or 64GB of internal storage. If this is not enough, there is an SD card that is capable of an additional 1TB. There is a USB-C … [Read more...] about Amazon Announces New Fire 7 Tablet with Android 11 via FireOS 8
Amazon releases new Kindle update which solves many bugs
Amazon released the 14.3 firmware update a couple of weeks ago and pulled it within a day, before too many Kindles downloaded and installed it. This is primarily due to a large number of bugs. The update had an adverse effect on battery life, making Kindles run out of juice within a couple of days, instead of weeks. There were also widespread problems with opening … [Read more...] about Amazon releases new Kindle update which solves many bugs
Hisense A9 smartphone and e-reader is now on sale
The Hisense A9 which was launched just days back is now on sale. However, the smartphone e-reader device is currently only available in China where it is priced at 1799 yuan for the model with 4 GB of memory and 128 GB of storage. The version with 6 gigs of memory and 128 GB of storage costs 1899 yuan. The other and perhaps the most important feature of the phone is its … [Read more...] about Hisense A9 smartphone and e-reader is now on sale
New Study Shows Audiobook Increase in France
A new study from France’s publishers shows that French audiobook fans are moving away from tape and CDs to embrace digital audio, according to a May 4th Publishing Perspectives article.May is “Audio Book Month” in France, according to the Syndicat national de l’édition (SNE). The French Publishers Association (SNE) is France’s trade association of book publishers, … [Read more...] about New Study Shows Audiobook Increase in France
Apple and Google announce removal of abandoned and outdated apps
Both Apple and Google have announced plans to remove those apps that have remained unattended on their respective app stores for long, CNET reported. Specifically, both companies have said they are going to remove those apps that have not been updated in the past two years. An estimate by the analyst firm Pixalate has put the number of apps set to be on the chopping block at … [Read more...] about Apple and Google announce removal of abandoned and outdated apps
The InkPlate 10 e-paper display now available worldwide via Crowd Supply
The InkPlate 10 comes across as a large e-paper display measuring 9.7-inches. The display module supports Wi-Fi connection and can be programmed using Arduino and MicroPython. It is a favorite with hobbyists and developers given the ease with which it can be programmed as well as its low price. Now, as Geeky Gadgets revealed, the good news here is that the InkPlate 10 is easily … [Read more...] about The InkPlate 10 e-paper display now available worldwide via Crowd Supply
Apple introduces new tools for its podcast service
Apple has started to roll out a new update which, as TechCrunch reported, includes a clutch of new features for its Apple Podcasts service. These include means to better manage the storage of podcasts in various devices as well as tools that enable annual podcast subscriptions. Plus, the update also includes the Apple Podcasts Delegated Delivery system that was recently … [Read more...] about Apple introduces new tools for its podcast service
Apple rumored to be developing foldable iPhone with an external E Ink display
Apple has long been rumored to be working on a foldable iPhone device, one that would serve as a smartphone in its folded state and a tablet when unfolded. Now there are reports of Apple including a color E Ink display on the outer surface. Kuo made the revelation in a Twitter post claiming Apple is in the process of testing a color E Ink Electronic Paper Display that would … [Read more...] about Apple rumored to be developing foldable iPhone with an external E Ink display
Wikipedia is broken on many older Kindle e-readers
Amazon has a Wikipedia system on their Kindle e-readers. If you long press on a specific word in a book, you can either look it up in the dictionary or get the complete definition and history of it in Wikipedia. Older Kindle e-readers are not able to look up the full description in Wikipedia anymore. However, the little popup card that gives a brief paragraph of Wikipedia still … [Read more...] about Wikipedia is broken on many older Kindle e-readers
E Ink clock shows time and a host of other info
There has been no dearth of smart clock hacks featuring E Ink displays and here is another from mattwach which has an interesting take on the concept thanks to its wooden build. As Hackaday revealed, making up the core of the clock is the Atmega328p microchip that runs off a 32.768 KHz clock crystal. This allows for the twin advantages of precise timekeeping while also ensuring … [Read more...] about E Ink clock shows time and a host of other info
Casino Books: Best Gambling books with working tips and winning methods
Attempts at gambling by fresh gamers may not pay off at first. Many gambling enthusiasts lack the knowledge and strategy required to maximize their chances of winning. Best casino books contain the know-how required for higher winnings asides from luck. Gambling legends document their gambling experiences and practical lessons from both their winnings and losses. These … [Read more...] about Casino Books: Best Gambling books with working tips and winning methods
First Look at the iPad Air 5th Generation
The Apple iPad line of tablets are most well-designed and robust on the market. Google hems and haws on their tablet direction, sometimes they take it seriously and there are years when they simply don't care. The Apple iPad 5th Generation has many things going for it. It has speakers on the top and button of the display panel, previously this was only reserved for the iPad Pro … [Read more...] about First Look at the iPad Air 5th Generation
Xiaomi InkPalm 5 e-reader now available worldwide
The Xiaomi InkPalm 5 e-reader is now available worldwide, Liliputing reported. The pocket-sized e-reader with a 5.2-inch E Ink display was so far available only within China for around $91. However, retailer AliExpress is now taking orders from buyers anywhere in the world for around $110. This makes for a nice development as those looking for a portable e-reader now have … [Read more...] about Xiaomi InkPalm 5 e-reader now available worldwide