Today, Apple rolled out a new update for the iPad and iPhone, with the advent of iOS 17.5. One of the exciting additions is the Offline mode in Apple News+, which grants you access to the Today feed and News+ tab even when you're offline. This means you can now download Top Stories, Apple News Today audio briefings, full magazine issues and narrated articles, and puzzles, and … [Read more...] about Apple News+ now supports offline reading
Google Play Books Now Offers 300+ free eBooks for children
Image credit: Google As a parent, finding the buying the best books for your children can be an expensive undertaking, thanks to the price of books are increasing year by year. Addressing this challenge up to some extent, Google Play Books has announced that it is expanding its kids’ collection by giving away 300+ non-fiction kids' books for free on the platform.The more … [Read more...] about Google Play Books Now Offers 300+ free eBooks for children
reMarkable gains new text formatting changes via the stylus
The latest firmware version 3.11 for the reMarkable paper tablet brings significant enhancements. One of the notable additions is the ability to select, format, and move typed text on reMarkable 2 using the Marker. This update is now available for all reMarkable users. To access it, navigate to the settings menu on your device and update the apps.The new feature turns the … [Read more...] about reMarkable gains new text formatting changes via the stylus
Rumor: New 13.3-inch 300 PPI E Ink Display Arriving Soon
Here is a rumor that has caused quite a furore in the world of e-paper displays - that E Ink has created a 13.3-inch e-paper display having 300 PPI resolution. This first appeared on the Chinese social media site Xiaohongshu wherein a user by the name Yuntai Technology-Lian Kun first broke the story. The user is believed to be an employee at Yuantai Technology. However, there … [Read more...] about Rumor: New 13.3-inch 300 PPI E Ink Display Arriving Soon
Kobo should develop a Send to Kobo system
Amazon is the number one player in the e-reader sector, and one of their most popular programs is Send to Kindle. It allows people to download a program or use their email client to send ebooks from a PC/MAC directly to their e-reader. Amazon only supports a small handful of supported ebook formats. Still, one of their new initiatives was to help people send EPUB books to their … [Read more...] about Kobo should develop a Send to Kobo system
New Lenovo tablet with paper-like display set for May 16 launch
The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad 2024 Comfort Edition is all set for launch on May 16. While there still are a few days left for the official launch to take place, here are a few details of the upcoming tablet device that have come to the fore courtesy of ITHome. What we have come to know about the tablet is that it will come with an 11-inch LCD panel having 1920 x 1200 pixels … [Read more...] about New Lenovo tablet with paper-like display set for May 16 launch
PEN America cancels major events amid mounting controversy
Amid mounting criticism over its response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, PEN America (PEN) has decided to cancel not only its 2024 Literary Awards ceremony, but also the 20th edition of its esteemed World Voices Festival.These cancellations came in the wake of withdrawals from award considerations and participation in the festival by an unprecedented number of authors. … [Read more...] about PEN America cancels major events amid mounting controversy
What is better? The Kobo BW or Kobo Clara Colour?
Kobo has two new six-inch e-readers in their 2024 product lineup, the Kobo Clara BW and Kobo Clara Colour. The first model is a pure black and white e-reader using E INK Carta 1300, the latest e-paper. It has a great response time, and page-turn speed is faster. At the same time, the Kobo Clara Colour uses E INK Kaleido 3 colour e-paper. What are the main differences? The Kobo … [Read more...] about What is better? The Kobo BW or Kobo Clara Colour?
HarperCollins Sales Shake-Up
Mary Beth Thomas, VP and Director of Independent Retail Sales at HarperCollins, has left the company, as confirmed by Publishers Weekly (PW). It's uncertain whether a successor will be appointed.Additionally, HarperCollins is launching a voluntary buyout program for sales staff, according to an insider.This shakeup follows strategic initiatives led by Ed Spade since he … [Read more...] about HarperCollins Sales Shake-Up
New Apple Pencil Pro Supports Squeeze Gesture, Haptic Feedback, and More
Apart from the new more powerful iPad Pro, Apple also introduced the new Pencil Pro that comes with several innovative features. Those include a gyroscope, haptic feedback, squeeze gesture, Find My support, and so on. The Pencil Pro comes with a special sensor to allow for the squeeze gesture control, which opens up a tool palette that offers a plethora of options.For … [Read more...] about New Apple Pencil Pro Supports Squeeze Gesture, Haptic Feedback, and More
Huawei MatePad PaperMatte Edition Launched
Huawei has launched the MatePad tablet range which includes an optional PaperMatte Edition as well that allows for a paper-like reading and writing experience. Huawei said the display supports nanoscale anti-glare etching technology, which eliminates 99 percent of light interference. Plus, there are also the magnetron nano optical layers at work which reduces screen … [Read more...] about Huawei MatePad PaperMatte Edition Launched
PocketBook e-Readers on sale
Companies like Kobo and Amazon are offering discounts on several of their e-reader models. Now, PocketBook too has joined in the fun, offering a nice deal on a couple of their models on Amazon. If you are looking for a new e-reader or e-note, there are some serious discounts available.PocketBook InkPad Lite The PocketBook InkPad Lite is now selling for a discount of 22 … [Read more...] about PocketBook e-Readers on sale
Amazon is having a Book Sale that lasts six days
Amazon is celebrating the kickoff to summer reading with the new Amazon Book Sale, a shopping event starting May 15 through May 20, with deals on thousands of books, plus early offers customers can start shopping today such as deals on trending #BookTok books by Sarah J. Maas and popular book-to-screen titles like Red, White & Royal Blue. This sale only happens in the … [Read more...] about Amazon is having a Book Sale that lasts six days