Barnes and Noble recently introduced new functionality for the vast majority of their e-readers. When customers sideload EPUB ebooks on a NOOK, reading progress will sync between e-readers, tablets and apps. This is a new functionality recently discovered by some intrepid Reddit users.The Barnes and Noble e-readers that currently support sideloaded EPUB books to sync across … [Read more...] about Sideloaded B&N NOOK EPUB Books can now sync between e-readers
ReadTych, a New Educational Foldable Tablet With Three E Ink Displays
A start-up ReadTych has come up with a new bi-folding E Ink tablet device for students to learn and study. The device is unique in that it comes with three e-paper displays. What's more, it supports stylus operation as well, which means it can be used to jot down notes, sketch, or draw, as needed. The device called ReadTych is currently on pre-order and is priced competitively … [Read more...] about ReadTych, a New Educational Foldable Tablet With Three E Ink Displays
Samsung E Ink Smart Mirror Device Unveiled
Samsung has unveiled an E Ink display based smart mirror, SmartPhoneMagazine.nl reported. As the website claimed, the device is built around the 32-inch color e-paper TV that the company launched just days back. Samsung had claimed the display to be primarily used for indoor signage or as digital posters. A smart mirror device build around the same display truly makes for an … [Read more...] about Samsung E Ink Smart Mirror Device Unveiled
Cheaper Prices Can Help Combat Book Piracy
It is common knowledge that you can save money if the prices of commodities are lower. This is why many people are using lower-quality pirated books, movies, and music. However, if the real reason is price, lower book prices on legal content can increase sales. A study conducted by researchers shows that lowering the original book price greatly reduces indirect visits to pirate … [Read more...] about Cheaper Prices Can Help Combat Book Piracy
American Publishers Sue Spotify for Audiobook Plan
Spotify is a famous music platform that recently started offering audiobook content to its subscription listeners. However, there is a catch. Spotify has added 15 hours of free audiobooks to its premium plans. They have launched a monthly $10 audiobook subscription, offering the same 15 hours of listening. The National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) believes that Spotify … [Read more...] about American Publishers Sue Spotify for Audiobook Plan
The Book House – New eReader and Vivlio app
Casa del Libro has taken an important step towards the digital era with the launch of its own new generation ereader, to replace the Tagus. This new device is called Vivlo, and it has not arrived alone, since the complementary mobile app Vivlo has also been presented. Double bet on digital to continue surviving in such a competitive world.This initiative seeks to offer … [Read more...] about The Book House – New eReader and Vivlio app
The Sexiest Books Of All Time, According to Goodreads
Goodreads has ranked it’s top 45 most salacious stories ever.The books were spread across three categories - BookTok (for those readers who don’t mind a cheeky scroll), romance (hot and heavy stuff) and romantasy (hot and heavy but mainly because - dragons).You’d imagine a bestseller like 50 Shades of Grey or maybe something from Mills & Boon to top the list but … [Read more...] about The Sexiest Books Of All Time, According to Goodreads
Review of the Barnes and Noble NOOK 9 Lenovo Tablet
Barnes and Noble have released their first new tablet in several years. The NOOK Tablet 9 is their second device, made with Lenovo. This tablet is perfect for US residents who already do business with the bookseller since all prior purchases made in their apps, e-readers or tablets will automatically be synced to this new model. This provides more value than all of the Fire … [Read more...] about Review of the Barnes and Noble NOOK 9 Lenovo Tablet
The Case for Using Your Main Phone as an E-Reader
Reading has been a large part of society for centuries. From carvings on clay tablets to writings on paper, people have always found a way to convey and read messages through words. Years later, digital tablets have replaced clay tablets. Evolution is funny that way.As technology has advanced throughout the decades, we have transitioned from printed books to digital … [Read more...] about The Case for Using Your Main Phone as an E-Reader
Will a Samsung e-Reader Come Next After E-Ink TV Launch
Samsung surprised all by launching its first E Ink device, a 32-inch TV featuring the E Ink Spectra 6 display. The South Korean conglomerate counts its display business among its biggest money spinners though that has largely been confined to the conventional LCD and OLED panels. With its latest move, it has now ventured into the e-paper display segment where it is competing … [Read more...] about Will a Samsung e-Reader Come Next After E-Ink TV Launch
Kobo Clara Colour and Kobo BW on Sale in the UK
Kobo is running a rare sale for their latest generation e-readers in the United Kingdom. The Kobo BW and Kobo Clara Colour are both available for a £20 discount on the main Kobo website. You can also find the same deals on Amazon, if you don't want to buy directly from Kobo.What are the major selling points behind the Clara BW? Aside from the Carta 1300 screen, it has a … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara Colour and Kobo BW on Sale in the UK
ebook sales soared 16.8% in April 2024
For the first time this year, digital book sales increased in the United States by 16.8% in April. The format generated $83.1 million in sales. Digital Audiobook sales were up 54.6%, reaching $100.0 million in revenue. Physical Audio was down 15.0%, coming in at $800 thousand.Looking at the overall trend, e-book revenues for the year-to-date period were up by a modest 2.3% … [Read more...] about ebook sales soared 16.8% in April 2024
Amazon Reveals Best Books of 2024
Amazon has announced that the Amazon Books Editors have revealed the Best Books of the Year So Far, naming Percival Everett's novel, James, as the top choice. The Amazon Books Editors call it "a wildly entertaining and thought-provoking read that cements Percival Everett as one of the best modern-day writers." Other titles that rounded out the top five include The Women by … [Read more...] about Amazon Reveals Best Books of 2024