We have the paper books and then e-books. Now, maybe it’s time to have both with what has come to be known as the digital book hybrid. The product has been the result of the bitBook project with the technology conceived and developed by the Greek start-up AmphiLab. Not surprisingly, AmphiLab is headed by Manolis Kelaidis who is an aeronautical and mechanical engineer as well as … [Read more...] about New bitBook is a print and e-book hybrid with the feel of a real book
New AI tool Katarite to automate audiobook creation
Audiobooks are all the rage these days and there are a greater number of audiobooks produced now than ever before. However, unlike print or e-books, audiobooks require a human voice actor to actually read out the stories. It is this that might change soon thanks to a new tool named Katarite that has been jointly developed by Parksha and Otobank.Parksha contributed to the … [Read more...] about New AI tool Katarite to automate audiobook creation
Windows will run on the iPad or Mac thanks to Windows 365 service
Microsoft recently announced its new cloud-based Windows 365 service which allows for a full-fledged Windows experience on any device and any platform. So, be it a desktop, a laptop, a tablet, or even a smartphone, one will be able to experience Windows 10 or Windows 11 (when it becomes available later in the year) via an app or a web browser seamlessly.That is not all as … [Read more...] about Windows will run on the iPad or Mac thanks to Windows 365 service
New Ricoh eWhiteboard 4200 uses 42-inch E Ink Carta E-paper
Ricoh will be launching their new electronic paper terminal that comes with a rather massive 42-inch E Ink display. Named 'eWhiteboard 4200', the terminal uses the E Ink Carta 1000 display that has a resolution of 2,880 x 2160 dots.The display has a 4:3 aspect ratio which makes for a decent layout for displaying images, texts, or handwritten content. The supported pen works … [Read more...] about New Ricoh eWhiteboard 4200 uses 42-inch E Ink Carta E-paper
Leitners AD MAIORA smartwatch has a Plastic Logic display
The Leitners AD MAIORA smartwatch is available as a pre-order for €539 and will be shipping out in November. It is employing a Plastic Logic e-paper display. This product combines the connected features of a smartwatch with the aesthetics and timekeeping mechanisms of a traditional analogue watch. Unlike other smartwatches, it doesn’t have a touchscreen, but incorporates an … [Read more...] about Leitners AD MAIORA smartwatch has a Plastic Logic display
Children are listening to more audiobooks in 2021
The Literacy Trust in the United Kingdom and Audible have just issued a new report on how young people are listening to audiobooks. The survey of 8 to 18-year-olds showed almost half (48.7%) of children and young people listened to some form of audio in the last year. 1 in 4 (23.3%) listen to just podcasts, in addition 1 in 4 listened to audiobooks or audiobooks with podcasts. … [Read more...] about Children are listening to more audiobooks in 2021
Kobo Elipsa just received a new firmware update
The Kobo Elipsa just received a new firmware update, version 4.28.17925. This simply addresses various bug fixes and stability improvements. One of the features found in the changelog has to do with accelerated dithering, which makes text and images a bit better. This is the 3rd update the e-reader has received since it was launched a couple of weeks ago.The Elipsa is a … [Read more...] about Kobo Elipsa just received a new firmware update
LG UPlus creating e-books for the visually challenged
LG UPlus recently announced they have produced about 60,000 pages of e-book as part of its U+ Hope Book program which focuses on creating e-books for the visually impaired. The LG-owned cellular carrier in South Korea said they produced the above e-book pages over a span of 4 months.The company stated they started with the project in March. More than four hundred of its … [Read more...] about LG UPlus creating e-books for the visually challenged
Customized Echo Dot by Diane von Furstenberg now Available
Amazon's Build it program has a new entrant, limited-edition versions of the Echo Dot speakers that you can customize with active inputs from renowned fashion designer and philanthropist, Diane von Furstenberg. The process starts today so that those interested in getting their own special Echo Dot x Diane von Furstenberg concept speaker can pre-order right away.The … [Read more...] about Customized Echo Dot by Diane von Furstenberg now Available
Fujitsu Quaderno A4 2nd Gen Review
The second generation Fujitsu Quaderno is the best 13.3 inch digital note taking device on the market. This product is designed to view and edit PDF files, freehand draw and take notes. It is simply the most responsive e-note that has ever been released and this is primarily attributed to the exposed e-paper display. The device is also employing brand new E INK technology, … [Read more...] about Fujitsu Quaderno A4 2nd Gen Review
Amazon Kindle Vella for Serialized Stories Launches in the US
Amazon has been working on the Vella platform since the Spring. They have been working with thousands of authors to populate the platform with enough content to keep readers interested in checking it out and hopefully staying. Today, Amazon announced the launch of Kindle Vella, a new mobile-first, interactive reading experience for serialized stories. Available in the U.S. via … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Vella for Serialized Stories Launches in the US
The Best e-Readers to Take on Vacation This Summer
If you are planning to take an e-Reader with you on vacation, you may want one that is waterproof, reads well in sunlight and is easily portable. So, here are four of the best to consider taking on vacation this summer. Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8 Everyone loves soaking up the sun, relaxing by the pool, and taking a dip while on vacation. But you could soon … [Read more...] about The Best e-Readers to Take on Vacation This Summer
New BlackBerry concept uses a QWERTY display keyboard
Think of BlackBerry and you should have visions of a smartphone having a physical QWERTY keyboard at the bottom. While a whole new 5G enabled BlackBerry smartphone is due out sometime later this year, a new concept has surfaced online, and it does look cool.The concept device, the credit for which goes to Neil D from Behance, has an interesting take on the keyboard. For it … [Read more...] about New BlackBerry concept uses a QWERTY display keyboard
Half a Billion ebooks will be borrowed from the public library in 2021
The public library has been open ever since the pandemic started and more people are borrowing digital content than ever before. Overdrive is estimating that over a half a billion audiobooks and ebooks will be loaned out in 2021. Public libraries around the world are seeing double-digit growth in their digital checkouts with Toronto Public Library leading the way, having … [Read more...] about Half a Billion ebooks will be borrowed from the public library in 2021