Kobo is running a new promotion, where they are giving away one free year of VIP Membership with the purchase of a Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Sage or Kobo Elipsa. In order to get the free year, the purchase has to be made on the US version of the Kobo website. It is running between May 18 and June 9th, 2022. When you purchase one of these devices, the VIP code will be emailed to you … [Read more...] about Kobo is giving away 1 free year of VIP Membership
E Ink expands capacity to meet rising demand, reports jump in profit
E Ink Holdings Inc announced it is expanding its production capacity to match rising demands for E Ink displays from around the world. As Taipei Times reported, there has been a spurt in demand for E Ink displays led not only by increasing demand for the traditional e-readers but also the e-note devices and Electronic Shelf Labels. As it is, the pandemic had led many to take … [Read more...] about E Ink expands capacity to meet rising demand, reports jump in profit
The more affordable Audible Plus plan can be perfect to get started with audiobooks and podcasts
Audible has introduced a new subscription plan which will let members have access to more than 11,000 books and podcasts for a monthly fee of $7.95. Audible Plus, as the plan has been named, will let you stream content on any device you'd like via the Audible app. Further, there is a 30-day free trial offer as well which should help you make up your mind if you feel undecided … [Read more...] about The more affordable Audible Plus plan can be perfect to get started with audiobooks and podcasts
A Win for Affordability: Students are Spending Less for Course Materials in 2021-2022
College students are active consumers, with resources, interest and access to seek out a wide variety of services and products. The average amount students spent on course materials, including textbooks and digital materials, for post secondary programs declined 22% during the 2021-2022 academic year according to a new report by independent research firm Student Monitor. … [Read more...] about A Win for Affordability: Students are Spending Less for Course Materials in 2021-2022
Hisense Hi Reader Hands on Review
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