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
E Ink: Spectra 6 won 2024 Display Industry Award from SID
The Society for Information Display has recently revealed the winners of its 30th Annual Display Industry Awards. These awards recognize the best displays, components, and applications introduced in the previous year. The recipients of these awards are a testament to the dynamic evolution of display and imaging products. They showcase the technological advancements prioritizing … [Read more...] about E Ink: Spectra 6 won 2024 Display Industry Award from SID
iReader Smart X3 Pro Comes With a 10.65-inch 300 PPI Carta 1300 Display
Here comes the iReader Smart X3 Pro E Ink tablet which its makers claim offers class-leading experience whether for work, education, or simply entertainment. The e-note comes with a custom-sized 10.65-inch Carta 1300 display having 300 PPI resolution. The Kindle Scribe sports a 10.2-inch 300 PPI display which again is unique in the segment while for the vast majority of the … [Read more...] about iReader Smart X3 Pro Comes With a 10.65-inch 300 PPI Carta 1300 Display
UK Audiobook Segment Records 24% Revenue Growth Last Year
Audiobook downloads in the UK between 2022 and 2023 have increased by 17 percent, The Guardian reported citing data from the Publishers Association. The total number of audiobooks downloaded during the period has jumped from 50 million to 59 million during the period. This has contributed to a 24 percent growth in revenue to £206m in 2023. Total publishing revenue in 2023 made … [Read more...] about UK Audiobook Segment Records 24% Revenue Growth Last Year
E-Ink Ghosting Effect Can Reveal Sensitive Info Such as Passwords
Ghosting happens to be one of the inherent issues with an E-Ink display. Since e-paper displays take longer than conventional displays to refresh, remnants of the previous display are often visible even if the display changes. While recent innovations in this space have minimized the issue to a large extent, the fact is, it isn't eliminated altogether. Now, this can pose a … [Read more...] about E-Ink Ghosting Effect Can Reveal Sensitive Info Such as Passwords
Several Kobo e-Readers Devices Discounted
Kobo might be all the rage these days thanks to the recent launch of the 7-inch Libra Colour and the 6-inch Clara Colour and the Clara BW though things do not end here. The company has now announced a sale on a few of its older Kobo e-readers. Those include the 8-inch Kobo Sage and the 10.3-inch Kobo Elipsa SE, both of which have been discounted by $30 and $50 … [Read more...] about Several Kobo e-Readers Devices Discounted
Spotify Introduces Countdown Timers for Audiobooks
Spotify said it is making it easier for listeners to keep track of upcoming audiobook launches using the Countdown Pages for audiobooks. The page will be displaying the exact time the next audiobook will be launched down to the precise seconds. While this will let listeners pre-save an audiobook and track its launch, this will also serve as the perfect pitch for the authors, … [Read more...] about Spotify Introduces Countdown Timers for Audiobooks
Startup to Translate 50,000 Manga Titles to English Using AI for International Launch
In a major push towards making manga more accessible internationally, several manga publishers along with the Japanese government’s Japan Industrial Innovation Investment Corporation have come together to translate manga titles to English using AI resources. As Nikkei reported, this is going to be accomplished by a start-up named Orange which has been provided an initial … [Read more...] about Startup to Translate 50,000 Manga Titles to English Using AI for International Launch
Bigme is releasing two HiBreak smartphones at the end of May
Bigme is releasing two smartphones, the first ones they have ever released. The new series is called HiBreak, one phone is using the latest generation colour e-paper technology, Kaleido 3 and the other is using a black and white display. Not much is known right now, but they will have cameras with flash, Google Android OS and full access to the Google Play Store, in addition … [Read more...] about Bigme is releasing two HiBreak smartphones at the end of May
Kobo Places Urgent Orders for Color e-Readers as Current Stock is Sold Out
Kobo is reported to have placed fresh orders for its Kobo color e-readers, the Kobo Libra Colour and the Kobo Clara Colour after the first batch of e-readers sold out faster than they had anticipated, industry analyst Ming Chi Kuo reported. Many of the companies that are part of the supply chain are working at twice their capacity to meet existing demand.As per the estimate … [Read more...] about Kobo Places Urgent Orders for Color e-Readers as Current Stock is Sold Out