The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is clearly among the more anticipated tablet devices at the moment. We have also had several leaks of the tablet trio in the recent past, including one that was claimed to be the first official renders of the Samsung flagship tablets. Now, the latest leak courtesy of Sudhanshu Ambhore claims to reveal what the tablets might cost in … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 tablet prices leaked ahead of launch
Harlequin Plus is a new ebook and print subscription service
Harlequin is a leading publisher of commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction. The company publishes more than 100 titles a month, in both print and digital formats, that are sold around the world. The publisher is home to many award-winning New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author and tends to focus exclusively on the romance genre. Harlequin has just announced a new … [Read more...] about Harlequin Plus is a new ebook and print subscription service
Pottermore bookshelf is discontinued at the end of January
Pottermore launched in 2012 and was initially the only way you could buy and download the Harry Potter ebooks. Over the years, they launched a ton of mini-games and social elements, such as the Sorting Hat. This entire operation is being discontinued, they stopped selling digital content last year and will be shutting down the bookshelf at the end of January. This means, that … [Read more...] about Pottermore bookshelf is discontinued at the end of January
Huawei MatePad Paper tablet launch delayed
There have been reports of Huawei working on an e-reader and an e-note sort of a device, one that would be featuring an ink display with paper-like attributes. All of this likely points to the use of an E Ink display for the said devices, as is the norm with most e-reader and e-note devices. Now, there are reports about the MatePad Paper - as the e-note device is being referred … [Read more...] about Huawei MatePad Paper tablet launch delayed
Ultra-secure BlackBerry 5G enterprise smartphone with keyboard will launch soon
Here is a welcome update from OnwardMobility, the company that currently owns the rights to the BlackBerry brand. The company said they are still committed to launching a new BlackBerry smartphone, one that will have a physical keyboard as well as 5G connectivity. Unfortunately, the company isn't offering a deadline or even an expected launch window for the upcoming BlackBerry … [Read more...] about Ultra-secure BlackBerry 5G enterprise smartphone with keyboard will launch soon
Readmoo revenue increased by 60% in 2021
Readmoo is the largest digital bookstore in Taiwan and the company generated 400 million NT, which is around $1.4 million USD in sales, over the course of 2021. This was an increase of over 60%, which is mind blowing. Taiwan readers accounted for 60% of revenue, and other markets such as Hong Kong and the United States accounted for 15%. According to internal data, the company … [Read more...] about Readmoo revenue increased by 60% in 2021
BMW iX Flow electric SUV using E Ink skin can change its own exterior color
Think of e ink displays and you are likely to have visions of devices such as e-readers, e-notes, or other smart electronic gadgets. That was until automaker BMW decided to take things to another level. Also, it isn't an internal display that the E Ink panels will be lending support to. Instead, it is the car's entire exterior that has been done up with the panels and the … [Read more...] about BMW iX Flow electric SUV using E Ink skin can change its own exterior color
Scroll to Screen:What Would Shakespeare Say?
I'm reading Shakespeare on an e-Reader; and it's surreal. By best guesses, William Shakespeare wrote Richard III around 1591. It's odd to consider... reading a book on a modern electric device that was written over 430 years ago on a scroll. I’m new to e-Readers, and to be honest, I’m a bit reluctant. I love books. I have a small personal library, which … [Read more...] about Scroll to Screen:What Would Shakespeare Say?
Booksellers face the heat in Nigeria as economy faces downturn
Print books might reign supreme in most parts of the world though that isn't how things stand in some regions. Take for instance the situation in Nigeria where booksellers find it hard to sell enough books to sustain a decent life, and they aren't blaming the advent of the internet or e-books for their miseries. Rather, it’s the economy that itself has shrunk to a situation … [Read more...] about Booksellers face the heat in Nigeria as economy faces downturn
The TCL Tkee Mini can be a great first tablet for kids
The TCL TKEE MINI is a 7-inch tablet designed specifically for kids. For that, there are enough claddings all around to ensure the device can survive quite a bit of rough handling as well. Priced just $89, the tablet comes with specs that are modest at best and should match its affordable pricing. For instance, the 7-inch display has a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels while … [Read more...] about The TCL Tkee Mini can be a great first tablet for kids