Considering the highly power-efficient attributes of E Ink displays, it's a logical choice for smartwatch manufacturers to embrace these displays to ensure prolonged battery life for their devices, spanning several days on a single charge. A notable example illustrating this trend is the ESP32-based LILYGO T-Wrist. However, a smartwatch isn't complete without appropriate … [Read more...] about LilyGo E Ink smartwatch gets open-source qpaperOS firmware support
Now, AI-written travel guides invade Amazon as it struggles against a deluge of dubious content
With the advent of advanced new AI tech that endows it with human-like reading and writing capability, Amazon is suddenly facing a deluge of such AI-written books invading its site at an alarming rate. While there have been all sorts of content making it to Amazon, more recently, it is travel guides written using AI tools that have been making their presence felt on the … [Read more...] about Now, AI-written travel guides invade Amazon as it struggles against a deluge of dubious content
Amazon offering enticing discount on the Fire Max 11 tablet
The Fire Max 11 tablet might have been launched just this May but is already getting discounted at Amazon, 9to5Toys reported. As per the latest deals offered by the retail major, the latest and greatest Fire tablet variant now starts at just $189.99, which is inclusive of shipping costs as well. That's $40 less than the $230 that the tablet otherwise sells for during normal … [Read more...] about Amazon offering enticing discount on the Fire Max 11 tablet
Amazon may not remove AI-written books falsely attributed to an author
Here is a curious case of AI spoiling someone else's party. If stealing others' jobs wasn't enough, here is an instance of AI now stealing someone else's identity. As journalist, author, and professor Jane Friedman found out much to her horror, several books written by AI are now selling on Amazon all of which are purportedly written by her, except that it isn't. To make … [Read more...] about Amazon may not remove AI-written books falsely attributed to an author
Is Mangakakalot Safe?
People who read manga know why it has been extensively favored worldwide. Besides its unique style and impressive plots, the magnificent storytelling has encouraged people for its widespread indulgence. While many manga platforms have been on the rise for their diverse offerings, a name that's quite common in the industry is Mangakakalot. Mangakakalot is an online free … [Read more...] about Is Mangakakalot Safe?
Manga Planet And Kodansha Bring 500+ Titles in August
Manga readers, we have good news for you! Manga Planet has partnered with Kodansha to bring more than 500 titles to their catalog. Readers will be able to access diverse varieties of manga from both Kodansha and Ichijinsha. The manga will be available on the platform in August 2023. This is the second time Manga Planet and Kodansha have released their line-ups for readers. … [Read more...] about Manga Planet And Kodansha Bring 500+ Titles in August
Two Different Trends in Global Book Sales : Here’s What the Report Says
As per Publisher's Weekly, the overall book sales in the world saw a mixed trend, with half countries showing a decline and the other half showing growth in 2022. The international news website that focuses on book publishing, literary and related topics found about the trend through their reporting from the Federation of European Publishers earlier. They mentioned in their … [Read more...] about Two Different Trends in Global Book Sales : Here’s What the Report Says
E Ink media player board STM-100 slated for launch soon
Digital View has stated the media player board for E Ink displays which they have been working on for some time is now in the final stages of development. With this, the board, STM-100, is also set to enter the production phase soon. The US-based company stated they are targeting the digital signage segment that employs E Ink displays which are largely designed to show still … [Read more...] about E Ink media player board STM-100 slated for launch soon
Simon & Schuster might finally be sold
Penguin Random House is the largest publishing company in the world, and they had their eyes set on one of the other large publishers, Simon & Schuster. The PRH was ready to pay $2.2 billion for it. Still, the deal was never finalized, due to the US Justice Department, citing the lack of competition—Penguin Random House to pay a $200 million termination fee to S&S parent … [Read more...] about Simon & Schuster might finally be sold
Blockchain and Publishing: A Combination That Requires Widespread Adaptation
Blockchain technology has been commonly used in different industries for its immutable potency. By immutable potency, it means after entering the data into the block, there's no way it can be changed or altered. Thanks to such an incredible mechanism, users can stay assured of good data integrity and unauthorized changes. Blockchain has been extensively known for its role in … [Read more...] about Blockchain and Publishing: A Combination That Requires Widespread Adaptation