To combat the utter avalanche of AI-generated ebooks, Amazon is doing something about it. They have limited self-published ebooks to only three a day. Why are they doing this now? There have been several high-profile cases where AI books have increased the Amazon website. This past June, their bestseller pages were taken over by ebooks written by ChatGPT and other AI writing … [Read more...] about Amazon limits self-published ebooks to only 3 a day
Scotland by-the-Book: A new App by Birlinn to Discover the Country
Image credit: birlinn Birlinn Ltd officially launched the App "Scotlandby-the-Book" on 15 September 2023. It's a very informative platform with books on history, geology, mapping, cooking, fiction, travel, poetry, politics, and more. It's for anyone who wants to explore and learn about Scotland.Birlinn Ltd, one of the Edinburgh-based independent publishers, had partnered … [Read more...] about Scotland by-the-Book: A new App by Birlinn to Discover the Country
Books-A-Million Announces Same- and Next-Day Delivery
Image credit: yahoo On National "Read a Book" Day (September 6), Books-A-Million introduced same and next-day delivery to customers across 231 locations nationwide. This monumental step was launched by partnering with Walmart GoLocal. Here are all the Updates: Books-A-Million is collaborating with Walmart GoLocal, which is Walmart's white-label, delivery-as-a-service … [Read more...] about Books-A-Million Announces Same- and Next-Day Delivery
ebook revenue increased by up 2.3% in July 2023
Digital book revenue in the United States increased for the second time this year in July 2023. Ebook revenues were up 2.3% for the month compared to July 2022 for a total of $83.7 million, and digital audiobooks remained up at 12.1% for July, coming in at $69.5 million in revenue. Physical Audio was up 4.7%, coming in at $1.0 million.On a year-to-date basis, ebook revenues … [Read more...] about ebook revenue increased by up 2.3% in July 2023
Do E-Books Affect the Way We Retain Information
In today's digital age, the way we consume information has dramatically changed. We've gone from leafing through pages of printed books to scrolling through e-books on our smartphones or tablets. Even the way we grow our social presence has transformed—you can buy TikTok followers to increase your online clout. But does this digital convenience come at the cost of retention? … [Read more...] about Do E-Books Affect the Way We Retain Information
Textbook publishers pursue legal action against LibGen for copyright violations
A consortium of prominent US science and education publishers is taking legal action against the infamous online repository known as Library Genesis, or more commonly, LibGen, The Register reported. Their aim is to shut down the platform and recoup what they assert are profits made through copyright infringement.This lawsuit, filed in a federal court in New York, requests a … [Read more...] about Textbook publishers pursue legal action against LibGen for copyright violations
Amazon will limit the number of books that can be published via KDP
As the influence of generative AI technology continues to expand within the publishing industry, Amazon is adapting its Kindle Digital Publishing (KDP) self-publishing platform to accommodate these changes, PublishersWeekly reported. In a recent update shared on the KDP Community Forum, Amazon unveiled plans to revise the volume limits that govern new title creations on their … [Read more...] about Amazon will limit the number of books that can be published via KDP
Onyx Boox has announced the Palma e-reader to the public
The Onyx Boox Palma is an e-reader that looks like a phone. The company announced the product in July, but it was considered a limited production run with only 250 units available. Within the first twelve hours, it was sold out, prompting Onyx Boox to release the Palma to the public with a wide release, so they have thousands of units to sell, starting today. The Palma is an … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox has announced the Palma e-reader to the public
First Look at the Mooink Plus 2C Kaleido 3 e-reader
The Readmoo Mooink Plus 2C is an e-reader that was supposed to come out in the Spring, but after months of delays, it is finally available. This is a dedicated ebook reader with some limitations. You cannot sideload in pictures or PDF files. It runs Android, but you cannot load your apps, nor does it have an app store. There is no Adobe Digital Editions support since the … [Read more...] about First Look at the Mooink Plus 2C Kaleido 3 e-reader
Project Gutenberg is offering audiobooks powered by AI
Project Gutenberg is one of the best places to download royalty-free ebooks in a myriad of popular formats, such as EPUB and MOBI. The company has millions of monthly downloads and is one of the largest. To broaden access to classic literature, Project Gutenberg partnered with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Microsoft to craft a vast collection of audiobooks using … [Read more...] about Project Gutenberg is offering audiobooks powered by AI
Indigo’s founder, Heather Reisman, returns to top position
Canada's largest bookstore announced another reshuffling of its leadership team on Monday with founder Heather Reisman back in charge. Markus Dohle, Chair of the Board's Human Resources, Compensation and Governance Committee, said in the press release, "We know Heather's deep understanding of the Indigo brand as the country's leading voice on books and reading, and her … [Read more...] about Indigo’s founder, Heather Reisman, returns to top position
Kyōdai Nishioka’s Kafka Manga is Going to Launch in English Soon
Image credit: ebay The Pushkin Press, a London-based publisher, has said that the company will publish Kyōdai Nishioka's Kafka manga in English on October 26. It's for everyone who was waiting for its adaptation to English. David Yang will do this incredible translation into English.The avid manga readers will love to enjoy this thrilling Manga, which has gained popularity … [Read more...] about Kyōdai Nishioka’s Kafka Manga is Going to Launch in English Soon
Match the Music and Mood With Spotify’s New “Daylist”
Spotify launches out a new playlist - “The Daylist” for all its free and premium users. This unique playlist is constantly updated throughout the day after assessing the music niche and micro-genres you love to listen to.Moreover, it focuses on how your mood in the day transcends, so should your playlist. It's now available for all users in the US, Canada, the U.K., … [Read more...] about Match the Music and Mood With Spotify’s New “Daylist”
Reducing eyestrain: The impact of polarization on screen displays
Eyestrain, often attributed to glare or specular reflection, can significantly affect our screen viewing experience. To mitigate this issue, a common approach involves the use of upper polarizers for Anti-Glare (AG) surfaces with Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Adding a slight haze to the screen helps reduce glare. Additionally, modern smartphones are … [Read more...] about Reducing eyestrain: The impact of polarization on screen displays
Important News Concerning Privacy for Google Chrome Users
Google has announced a new "Privacy Sandbox" feature, which will reach most Google Chrome users in the coming months.The tech giants are constantly warning Chrome Users to be aware of this feature. But why is it making such a buzz? According to The Conversion, it can access the user's browsing history to compile information on advertising topics. Instead of using … [Read more...] about Important News Concerning Privacy for Google Chrome Users
Visual Novels are selling like hotcakes; here is why
Image credit: cloudnovel Visual Novels are not new in storytelling and gaming. According to The Visual Novel Database, the first visual novel is Lolita: Yakyūken, designed by PSK and released on the FM-7 in 1982.You may have seen many visual novels if you have visited the Stream channel in the last decade. Also, Famicom Detective's Club was a popular one in the 1980s. But … [Read more...] about Visual Novels are selling like hotcakes; here is why