Renders purported to be that of the Surface Duo 2 has been doing the rounds online. However, while the device is expected to retain the overall design of its predecessor, there likely is going to be at least one significant change in the Surface Duo 2 - a beefed-up camera system to redress one of the biggest shortcomings of the first-gen Surface Duo that had an underwhelming … [Read more...] about Surface Duo 2 likely to have a beveled camera module
Kobo has new support for Apple M1 Chip and increases DPI
Kobo has just published a new firmware update for the vast majority of their e-readers. The company has added support for the Apple M1 chip found on various MAC laptops and the Mac Mini. In the past, if you connected Micro USB to USB-C, the Kobo would not be detected, this issue has now been solved for newer devices but Glo, Aura HD, Mini, Aura SD, and Aura H2O will still be … [Read more...] about Kobo has new support for Apple M1 Chip and increases DPI
Onyx Boox Note Air and Nova 3 Color on Sale
The Onyx Boox Note Air and Nova 3 Color are on sale, these are two of the most popular e-notes in the world. The Note Air regular price is $479.99 and is now available for $455. The Onyx Boox Nova 3 Color is the best color e-paper device on the market, the everyday price is $419 and the sale price is $399. Both of these products can be purchased on the Good e-Reader … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Note Air and Nova 3 Color on Sale
Xiaomi is keen to take on the iPad Pro with its new Mi Pad 5 Pro tablet
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 is finally here, after months of rumors and speculations, and it seems the wait could well have been worth it. The tablet does look promising, at least the spec sheet would like us to believe that. A comparison with the iPad Pro launched earlier this year too does not seem out of place either, as the tablet, especially the Mi Pad 5 Pro seems well equipped to … [Read more...] about Xiaomi is keen to take on the iPad Pro with its new Mi Pad 5 Pro tablet
Will you buy the new Pocketbook InkPad Lite?
Pocketbook is gearing up to release a 9.7 inch dedicated ebook reader with middling hardware specs. It will retail for $299 when it is due this October. It supports a multitude of ebook formats, including CBR/CBZ for manga. It has an internet browser and a bunch of apps, and also a dedicated store, where you can purchase digital content. Will you buy the InkPad Lite?The … [Read more...] about Will you buy the new Pocketbook InkPad Lite?
Eve Room indoor air quality monitor offers HomeKit integration
Here is something that should appeal to the health-conscious types, who take the food they eat or the air they breathe rather seriously. For the latter group, there is the Eve Room indoor air quality monitor that will let users keep a tab on the surrounding air.The device itself is just the bare basics and is diminutive enough to be fitted into the pocket easily. The … [Read more...] about Eve Room indoor air quality monitor offers HomeKit integration
E Ink & Avalue introduce new smart hospital display solution
E Ink, a household name when it comes to digital paper technology has joined hands with Avalue to come up with new and innovative smart hospital display technology. Both the companies claimed their new technology which is set to be showcased at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2021 will bring about a sea-change in the way health care providers … [Read more...] about E Ink & Avalue introduce new smart hospital display solution
Reading Online; Are E-books Replacing Printed Books?
Readers passionate about reading are always looking for a greater variety of books to read within their prescribed resources. The question arises if readers are open to changes in technology and transformation of printed books to e-books or not? There are two sides of the story to both of these means of reading. No doubt, the mesmerizing scent and gentle touch of the paper on … [Read more...] about Reading Online; Are E-books Replacing Printed Books?
Freewrite International Editions are sold out
Astrohaus has just confirmed that they are totally sold out of the international edition of the Freewrites and Hemingwrites. It looks like these will now be discontinued and the company will focus on their newest product, the Freewrite Traveler. Traveler supports 30+ alternative keyboard layouts in software, including QWERTZ, AZERTY, DVORAK, and more. Perfect for the non-US … [Read more...] about Freewrite International Editions are sold out
HarperCollins ebook revenue increased by 16%
HarperCollins reported that their publishing revenues generated close to 2 billion dollars from June 30th, 2020 to June 30th 2021, up 21% year over year. Revenue growth was driven by higher consumption trends and contributions from the buyout of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Higher frontlist and backlist sales, comprising the series of Bridgerton titles by Julia Quinn and The … [Read more...] about HarperCollins ebook revenue increased by 16%
Storytel reports strong Nordic performance
Storytel reported mixed second-quarter performance results that saw its sales and subscriber base registering healthy growth in the Nordic region even though the same in other parts of the world remained under stress. The Swedish audiobook streaming service provider said its streaming sales were up 19 percent over Q2 2020 while the subscriber base jumped 29 percent … [Read more...] about Storytel reports strong Nordic performance
Beware of Kindle books infested with Malware
The Kindle is easily among the lesser attractive targets when it comes to hacking. However, it could still be worthwhile to ensure the highest levels of security to the device considering that it contains such information as your Amazon account details as well as billing info, and in the wrong hands, these could lead to disastrous consequences.Fortunately, anything of that … [Read more...] about Beware of Kindle books infested with Malware
Chinese digital comics platform, Kuaikan planning international expansion
Kuaikan, the Chinese e-Comics platform is planning to go overboard and expand into more international markets worldwide. The company said they are looking to invest a billion yuan (about $156.3 million USD) over a span of three years which will be used to support the comic authors as well as enhancing the outreach of such comics to more international markets.Towards that, … [Read more...] about Chinese digital comics platform, Kuaikan planning international expansion