If you are looking to pickup a new Amazon Kindle e-reader, in addition to a case, the Essential Bundles might be for you. The company has three different bundles available which comprise of the e-reader, case and a wall charger. The deals range from 30% off to 50% off, so there is some significant savings. You have to be a Prime Member in order to quality or have signed up for … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Essential Bundles on Sale
Pocketbook Era e-reader is now available
Pocketbook unveiled their new Era e-reader last month and mentioned it would be shipping out in the first week of July. The new device is now available and I think it is their best one yet. It has been totally designed from previous models and looks visually stunning. The company has decided to remove all of the home bottoms from the bottom of the screen and put them underneath … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Era e-reader is now available
First look at the Amazon Fire 7 Tablet 2022 Edition
Amazon has just refreshed their Fire 7 tablet a couple of weeks ago. This is not breaking any new ground, in terms of hardware specs, but Amazon utterly dominates the low-end of the tablet spectrum. It retails for $59 in the United States and $79 in Canada, which is very affordable. One of the big strengths of this device is the ability to buy digital books and audiobooks and … [Read more...] about First look at the Amazon Fire 7 Tablet 2022 Edition
A large number of lawyers think ebook piracy is not theft
When you download pirated ebooks from file sharing websites, should the publishers count these as lost sales? Does piracy constitute theft and should people be punished? An in-depth study among 50 Harvard lawyers shows that downloading pirated content is widely tolerated and even supported by some. It is certainly not seen as a form of theft by these legal experts. Based on … [Read more...] about A large number of lawyers think ebook piracy is not theft
RBmedia starts distributing French language audiobooks
RBMEDIA is the largest audiobook publisher in the world, has announced its entry into the French-language audio market through its acquisition of French audiobook publisher Éditions Thélème. That brand will be home to the existing Éditions Thélème audiobooks catalog and all new French-language titles published by RBmedia in the future. This news comes hot on the heels of the … [Read more...] about RBmedia starts distributing French language audiobooks
Publishers are out for blood against Internet Archive
Today, member companies of the Association of American Publishers (AAP) filed a motion for summary judgment in the copyright infringement lawsuit against Internet Archive, first filed on June 1, 2020 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The filings show that IA’s illegal mass scanning, public display, and distribution of literary works are … [Read more...] about Publishers are out for blood against Internet Archive
How To Read And Enjoy Manga
For some of us who grew up on old-fashioned adventure books, the world of manga might seem like an endless horizon filled with strange and unusual places to explore. For others, it might be a scary, solitary place where nothing good ever happens. Regardless, for anyone who has ever been in the manga vault and seen the big picture, there’s one thing that can be known for certain … [Read more...] about How To Read And Enjoy Manga
Save 30% on Kindle e-readers for Prime Day
Amazon has just announced their Prime Day discounts for Kindle e-readers. You will be able to Save 30% on Kindle devices, including Kindle Paperwhite ($94.99), Kindle Oasis ($174.99), and up to 55% on Kindle Kids ($49.99). If you have been looking to save some money on buying an e-reader, you will want to capitalize on these deals, you won't find anything better to at least … [Read more...] about Save 30% on Kindle e-readers for Prime Day
Will you record Podcasts on Spotify?
Spotify is known for their music catalog and they are the largest player in this space, with Apple a close second. In recent years, podcasts have been a growing part of everyone's digital strategy. Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify are all giants in this space and they lock up big name celebrities' for exclusive contracts. What about everyone else? It is hard … [Read more...] about Will you record Podcasts on Spotify?