Started in 1968, Golgo 13 is the longest-running manga ever and is still in publication. The Japanese thriller manga series is certified by Guinness World Records as the highest number of volumes for a manga series.The story revolves around a professional assassin - Duke Togo - who travels around the world accomplishing supposedly impossible jobs, mostly through scoped M16 … [Read more...] about Golgo 13: The Oldest Manga Still Ongoing
New research shows pirate site blocking spurs legal content consumption globally
Recent research sheds light on the impact of blocking pirate sites, revealing significant boosts in legal content consumption worldwide, TorrentFreak reported. In the ongoing battle against online piracy, website blocking has emerged as a prominent strategy employed by ISPs in different parts of the world. This approach, aimed at curbing access to illicit content, has garnered … [Read more...] about New research shows pirate site blocking spurs legal content consumption globally
Did you know you can save big money on Kindle Books?
Finding deals and discounts can be daunting if you are a voracious reader and constantly want new Kindle books to read. Luckily, Amazon has you covered. Almost every day, they have a series of Gold Box discounts and a subscription system, which emails you every day when books are heavily discounted.Gold Box discounts are hefty, marked down by over 80% daily, and this is not … [Read more...] about Did you know you can save big money on Kindle Books?
Hanvon Clear 6 e-reader slated for Feb. 26 launch
Hanvon said they have lined up its new Clear 6 e-reader for launch on Feb. 26, ITHome reported. From the image that the company has revealed, the upcoming Clear 6 can be seen sporting a conventional design in that it has similar-sized bezels on all three sides save for the chin which is significantly thicker. The chin also hosts what can be presumed to be the Home … [Read more...] about Hanvon Clear 6 e-reader slated for Feb. 26 launch
Onyx Boox Leaf 3C details leaked online just days ahead of launch
The Amazon Kindle Oasis might be dead but here are more e-readers coming up having a similar form factor. Take for instance the Onyx Boox Leaf 3C which is slated for an official launch on February 26. While that is still a few days away, here are a few details about the upcoming e-reader that has emerged online. All that has leaked online can be considered authentic given that … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Leaf 3C details leaked online just days ahead of launch
Amazon releases new 5.16.7 update for the Kindle
Amazon has just released a new firmware update for modern Kindle e-readers, including the latest Paperwhite, Scribe and base model Kindle. There are no new features or functionality. Instead, this is more of a maintenance patch. The change log cites Performance improvements, bug fixes, and other general enhancements.The last patch introduced a whole host of new features for … [Read more...] about Amazon releases new 5.16.7 update for the Kindle
Solar powered E Ink weather station that can operate even on dark days
Here is a cool DIY weather station that can operate almost endlessly without requiring an external power source to top up its batteries. Thanks to the E Ink display - a 2.13-inch Tri-color e-paper display - on board as well as a solar charger at the rear, the charging station can have an almost unlimited power supply to see you through when there might not be enough sunshine. … [Read more...] about Solar powered E Ink weather station that can operate even on dark days
Freedom to Read Act to Fight Book Ban
A House committee heard testimony Wednesday on the Freedom to Read Act (House Bill 785). The legislation is viewed as a countermeasure to efforts to remove material some feel is inappropriate for children and young teens.The bill is inspired by the growing number of attacks on school and public library collections. The Carroll County school board recently put guidelines in … [Read more...] about Freedom to Read Act to Fight Book Ban
Introducing Onyx Boox Kant 2 e-reader
The Kant 2, a new e-reader from Onyx Boox that has a smartphone form factor. It comes with a 6.13-inch E Ink Carta Plus monochrome display having a 2:1 aspect ratio. The display has a resolution of 824 x 1648 pixels and supports 16 shades of gray. The display is capacitive touchscreen enabled and boasts multi-touch support, all of which adds to superior user convenience. There … [Read more...] about Introducing Onyx Boox Kant 2 e-reader
BookBeat reports 28% surge in paying users
BookBeat, based in Stockholm, has reported a significant surge in paying users, marking a 28 percent increase in 2023, Publishing Perspective reported. CEO Niclas Sandin announced that the company's total revenue for the year reached 1.122 billion Swedish kroner (equivalent to US$118.2 million), up from 877 million kroner in 2022 (US$84 million). Notably, more than 70 percent … [Read more...] about BookBeat reports 28% surge in paying users
Kodansha bringing Ashita no Joe manga to English readers
Here is a great piece of news for those who read manga in English. Kodansha is about to drop the first-ever English version of the legendary Ashita no Joe (Tomorrow's Joe) boxing manga by Ikki Kajiwara (also known as Asao Takamori) and Tetsuya Chiba. Named Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow, this manga will hit shelves and screens in December, both in print and digitally. … [Read more...] about Kodansha bringing Ashita no Joe manga to English readers
200+ Million Digital Piracy Instances Removed in 2023
Piracy is a major issue for digital publishers including Kakao Entertainment's subsidiary Tapas Entertainment, which focuses on publishing webcomics and web novels. For publishers that make their money off of clicks and microtransaction coins, having the same content being uploaded elsewhere for free on the same day without the owners' permission can have long-term consequences … [Read more...] about 200+ Million Digital Piracy Instances Removed in 2023
Libranda, Zebralution Join on Audiobooks
Spanish digital distributor Libranda-DeMarque and German distribution company Zebralution have partnered to coproduce, distribute, and market audiobooks with Spanish and Latin American publishers. Through this partnership, Spanish-language publishers will be able to access funding to produce audiobooks while retaining their license.Publishers will also be able to … [Read more...] about Libranda, Zebralution Join on Audiobooks