Pocketbook is beginning to add support for the Amazon Kindle AZW ebook format. The first e-reader that has officially gained functionality is the Inkpad 3, when it received a firmware update on July 20th. I believe the Inkpad X and the Era will receive support for this in the coming weeks. The official Send to Pocketbook app that is on all of their e-readers just gained … [Read more...] about Pocketbook is adding support for AZW ebooks
Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen Signature Edition vs Pocketbook Era
The Pocketbook Era and Kindle Paperwhite 5 Signature Edition are two of the best e-readers in the world. They both allow you to download and buy lots of books and audiobooks from their online bookstores and allow you to sideload in your own digital content. Their 300 PPI screens ensure that all of the fonts look razer sharp and you can read at night via their front-lit displays … [Read more...] about Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen Signature Edition vs Pocketbook Era
Kobo e-readers can now change font size with gestures
Kobo has just issued a new firmware update for most of their modern e-readers. The new 4.33.19759 build can now change your font size by using the pinch gesture - As you pinch, a circular preview window appears, allowing you to see the font size as you adjust it. As you pinch, a circular preview window will appear to allow you to see the font size as you adjust it. Once you are … [Read more...] about Kobo e-readers can now change font size with gestures
What is the worst e-reader you have ever bought?
There is no shortage of bad e-readers out there. Over the past 15 years, when e-readers first started to hit the market, there have been countless brands that tried to release a device or two, only to fail. Wexler, Aluratek, Cool-er, Icarus, iRiver, Trekstor, Txtr, Entourage, iRex, Samsung, Asus and a myriad of others released a couple of models each and quickly bowed out of … [Read more...] about What is the worst e-reader you have ever bought?
Alaska Airlines begin using E Ink-based electronic bag tags
Alaska Airlines announced it is introducing E Ink-based electronic bag tags to make the entire baggage checking process at the airport a lot more hassle-free, TechCrunch reported. The airline stated there are going to be 2,500 of the e-bag tags that would be made available for free to its Mileage Plan elite members as of now. Eventually, all Mileage Plan members … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines begin using E Ink-based electronic bag tags
TikTok moves beyond #BookTok and launches a new Book Club
Over the course of the past couple of years, the TikTok #BookTok category has captured the imaginations of young people everywhere and has promoted reading. Traditional bookstores have displays that promote the books that everyone has been talking about and even digital bookstores that sell ebooks have BookTok categories on their main page. This hashtag has been viewed almost … [Read more...] about TikTok moves beyond #BookTok and launches a new Book Club
Hands on Review of the Boyue Meebook P10 Pro e-note
Boyue has just released the Meebook P10 Pro, which is a 10-inch digital note taking device. It does not have a WACOM screen, instead it uses a capacitive one. This means that you will not be able to use different pens for drawing, taking notes or editing PDF files, other than the one that ships with it. The major selling points is the low-cost entry point, it is only $349 and … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Boyue Meebook P10 Pro e-note
Amazon files legal action against 10,000 Facebook Groups
Amazon is getting serious about combatting fake reviews listed in their ecommerce websites. Most people look at the overall star rating of the product and ensure that the reviews listed are left by people who bought it, it is a matter of trust. Today, Amazon filed legal action against 10,000 Facebook groups that attempt to orchestrate fake reviews on Amazon in exchange for … [Read more...] about Amazon files legal action against 10,000 Facebook Groups
Millions of Kindle e-readers will lose store access next month
August is just a couple of weeks away and this is the date that Amazon has set to render their Kindle bookstore unavailable on millions of active Kindle e-readers that are being used on a daily basis. Starting in the first week of August, a bunch of older Kindles will lose the ability to buy books right on the device and won't even be able to add them to a wish list to buy on … [Read more...] about Millions of Kindle e-readers will lose store access next month
Hyread Gaze Note Plus C with Kaleido Plus color display to go on sale in August
Hyread is all set to launch Taiwan's second color e-reader in August, Techbang reported. The upcoming color e-reader named Hyread Gaze Note Plus C however is basically the Hyread Gaze Note Plus that was launched around a month back but with the second generation E Ink Kaleido Plus display making up the top. Every other feature of the Hyread Gaze Note Plus C is going to be the … [Read more...] about Hyread Gaze Note Plus C with Kaleido Plus color display to go on sale in August
Two ways the $60 Amazon Fire 7 can trump the iPad
Amazon launched a new entry-level Fire 7 tablet just weeks back. The tablet makes for a great device though much of that has to do with its ultra-low pricing. At around $60, it makes for one of the cheapest 7-inchers in the tablet segment. Other than that, almost every aspect of the tablet is outright basic, which includes the display, the audio quality, processing power, and … [Read more...] about Two ways the $60 Amazon Fire 7 can trump the iPad
Samsung to launch new Galaxy Tab A7 (2022) Android budget tablet soon
Samsung is rumored to be working on a new budget Android tablet which could replace the current Galaxy Tab A7. According to information currently available courtesy of tipster Snoopy Tech, the upcoming A7 replacement device is going to be a budget offering and will have matching specs. That includes a Unisoc T618 SoC that would make up the core of the tablet and will be paired … [Read more...] about Samsung to launch new Galaxy Tab A7 (2022) Android budget tablet soon
Hands on Review of the Pocketbook Era e-reader
Pocketbook is been making e-readers for 15 years and their new Era e-reader just might be the best one they have ever released. Most Pocketbooks tend to be slow and sluggish at times, but the Era is quick and snappy. This is due to the new e-paper display panel they they are using, E INK Carta 1200. This increases page turn speed by 25% and overall performance by 35%. This, in … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Pocketbook Era e-reader