Watchy is a $50 E INK smartwatch, but users have to assemble it themselves. It is primarily aimed at amateur programmers and hobbyists. The current programming platform is Arduino IDE, which can be downloaded from the Github. When you purchase the item, it comes with a watch band, exposed circuit board and a watch face. There are instructions in the box on how to assemble it, … [Read more...] about First look at the Watchy E INK Smartwatch
Amazon Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite on sale for Valentine’s Day
Amazon is having a Valentine’s Day sale on the entry level Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite. They are running this sales promotion in most countries they do business in, so you can score a deal if you live in the United States. It looks like Amazon Canada is not running the promotion. The entry level Kindle in the US has received a $25 discount is now available for $64.99 and the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite on sale for Valentine’s Day
What’s new in iPadOS 14.5
Apple has launched the first developer beta of iPadOS 14.5, which is now available to download from the Apple Developer Centre. However, that applies to registered developers only but for the rest of us, it provides us with a glimpse of what the upcoming update will have on offer for the general user.Here are some of the more prominent features that the iPadOS 14.5 will … [Read more...] about What’s new in iPadOS 14.5
Digital Memo Pomera DM30 – E INK Typewriter Review
There are very few digital typewriters on the market that have E INK screens. The most famous is the Freewrite and Freewrite Traveller, but they are generally sold for over $600. The Digital Memo Pomera DM30 is really affordable, currently retailing for $249 from the Good e-Reader Store. This device has a clamshell design, so it can be opened and closed, to protect the screen. … [Read more...] about Digital Memo Pomera DM30 – E INK Typewriter Review
Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO of Amazon
Jeff Bezos founded Amazon over 27 years ago when he was working out of our garage. Initially Amazon just sold books, and is still a large part of their business. Amazon said Tuesday that Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO later this year and transition to the role of executive chair. He will be replaced by Andy Jassy.Bezos has been Amazon's CEO since its founding in 1995. … [Read more...] about Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO of Amazon
Upcoming iOS 14.5 update calls for stricter privacy push
Apple intends to make it harder for app developers to track user activity with the upcoming iOS 14.5 update. This is being enforced via a new rule pertaining to App Tracking Transparency that makes it mandatory for the developers to seek explicit user consent before tracking their activity.The 5.1.2(i) rule that relates to App Tracking Transparency will be one of the … [Read more...] about Upcoming iOS 14.5 update calls for stricter privacy push
B&N Press Just Sweetened Its Deal for Indie Authors
One of the most important things about self-publishing has always been that authors were finally in control. Without gatekeepers blocking the way, authors could sell where they wanted to, price their books how they wanted, write whatever genre and crossovers they wanted. Choice is a glorious thing when it comes to buying and selling, but that choice diminished somewhat with the … [Read more...] about B&N Press Just Sweetened Its Deal for Indie Authors
Apple might launch new iPad Pro and iPad Mini during rumored spring event
Apple is rumored to be planning a spring event this year, one that will likely see quite a few exciting products launched as well. Those might include a new iPad Pro and an iPad Mini, among other devices.Also, from what is known so far, it is the 12.9-inch iPad Pro that will be launched during the event, one that will feature the new mini-LED display technology. That also … [Read more...] about Apple might launch new iPad Pro and iPad Mini during rumored spring event
Asus might have a Chromebook tablet to offer soon
Not many might be aware, but there does exist a segment comprising of Chromebook tablets. However, one likely reason the segment isn't too popular is that it has just the Lenovo Chromebook Duet as sort of its flag-bearer. However, what seems likely is that the Lenovo Duet will soon have company in the form of the Asus Chromebook Flip CM3000.Strangely, Asus isn't going to … [Read more...] about Asus might have a Chromebook tablet to offer soon
ebook sales increased by 12.6% in 2020
Digital books are enjoying a resonance and the format sold 191 units in 2020. This was an increase of 12.6% over 2019 and the first time ebooks sold these many units since 2015. According to NPD BookScan, Kristen McLean, attributed the improvement in ebook sales to several factors, including their immediate availability when stores were locked down and people were doing lots … [Read more...] about ebook sales increased by 12.6% in 2020
New Chuwi SurPad 10.1-inch tablet now selling for $259
The new Chuwi SurPad comes across as a nice 10.1-inch tablet with premium looks that easily belies its budget pricing. With an all-aluminum build and decent specs, the Chuwi SurPad is one tablet that operates in the same segment as a mid-range smartphone given its $259 price tag, which is inclusive of free shipping as well.Coming to its specs, the Chuwi SurPad comes powered … [Read more...] about New Chuwi SurPad 10.1-inch tablet now selling for $259
New 12.9-inch iPad Pro to be the first from Apple to have mini-LED display
Apple has long been rumored to integrate mini-LED display technology for its tablet and smartphone offerings from 2021 onwards, and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro due out later in the year is likely to be the first device to come equipped with the advanced display. The first such iPad Pro is expected to arrive around Q1, 2021. However, while much of Apple's plans on this are still … [Read more...] about New 12.9-inch iPad Pro to be the first from Apple to have mini-LED display
Bigme S3 is a 7.8 Color E-reader
The Bigme S3 Color is a brand new product that is employing E INK Kaleido 2 color e-paper. It can display more colors and higher accuracy. This device comes with a stylus and you can take notes or freehand draw. This is also an Android 8.1 driven e-reader, which has ebook reading software, but also allows you to install your own apps.The Bigme S3 features an E INK Carta HD … [Read more...] about Bigme S3 is a 7.8 Color E-reader
Authors to Dept of Justice: Stop the Penguin Random House Buy of Simon & Schuster
Once upon a time, the publishing world involved a vast, gatekeeping entity called the Big Six. Shortly after a devastating anti-trust lawsuit involving five of those publishers, Penguin and Random House merged to become the current largest trade publisher in the US. But a new deal to buy Simon & Schuster--amounting to what the Washington Post has called "the Big Bad Wolf … [Read more...] about Authors to Dept of Justice: Stop the Penguin Random House Buy of Simon & Schuster