Here is an easy way to make your Kindle serve as a clock and a weather station, and the best thing here is that no complex technicalities are involved. As a Reddit user Puzzled_Athlete_1253 stated in a recent post, you won't even have to hack your Kindle as well. Instead, the process can be accomplished in just three steps. First off, go to the homepage and enter "~ds" in the … [Read more...] about Turn your Kindle into a clock and weather station
Audiobooks – Here is how and where it stands
Audiobooks along with other aural forms of digital media such as podcasts or online radio have been making steady inroads in our lives of late. If you need quantitative proof of the trend, here it is. The 2024 Infinite Dial Report for Edison Research has revealed that the percentage of Americans listening to audiobooks has reached an all-time high. The report reveals that more … [Read more...] about Audiobooks – Here is how and where it stands
Amazon Kindle Rewards have triple the value today only
Amazon is having a very rare promotion today for the Amazon Kindle Rewards Beta program. When you buy an ebook, you will earn three times the rewards. If you purchase many books today, you can quickly get a voucher for $3.00 when you redeem the points, which is suitable for a discount on another book purchase in the future.Amazon Kindle Rewards is only available in the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Rewards have triple the value today only
New Mars10 e-note with 10-inch E Ink Carta display launched in South Korea
The South Korean e-reader store Innospaceone has a new e-note device to offer in the form of Mars10. As is already perceptible, the Mars10 comes with a 10.3-inch HD E Ink Carta display having 1600 x 1200 pixels resolution. That makes for 200 PPI pixel density which might not be the best in class but should be par for the course nonetheless. The display comes with an integrated … [Read more...] about New Mars10 e-note with 10-inch E Ink Carta display launched in South Korea
End of a family authorship legacy, Babar heir dies
Laurent de Brunhoff, the artist who revived his father’s picture book series about beloved children's character, Babar the elephant, has died at the age of 98. According to the New York Times, de Brunhoff passed away on Friday, at his home in Key West, from complications of a stroke. Legacy Left Behind Babar the elephant’s first appearance dates back to the 1930’s. This … [Read more...] about End of a family authorship legacy, Babar heir dies
Kindle lock-screen ads now seen featuring AI-generated books
Kindle e-readers have long served as a medium for showing ads. Users either chose to live with it or pay the extra $20 to get rid of those though many said that just politely asking the Amazon support staff to remove the ads worked for many. So far so good but as Futurism reported, here is a new kind of menace that is slowly becoming mainstream - AI-generated cover art of … [Read more...] about Kindle lock-screen ads now seen featuring AI-generated books
Barnes and Noble Nook Tablets can no longer buy ebooks
Barnes and Noble have disclosed to Good e-Reader that several tablets released between 2011-2013 are being discontinued. Starting in June 2024, users can no longer connect to the Barnes and Noble Bookstore to buy digital content, such as audiobooks and ebooks. They also won’t be able to register new accounts or login to existing accounts. They are now considered to be … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Tablets can no longer buy ebooks
Kindle deals round up: All Kindle deals currently available
The Amazon Spring Sale might be over though the fun continues for those who are still looking for a nice deal on Kindle e-readers. Here is a roundup of all the Kindle deals currently available.1. Kindle Scribe 64 GB with Premium Pen. $319.99 Discount $100 You can save $40 when you buy two.2. Kindle Paperwhite 16 GB with lock screen ad. $129.99 Discount $203. Kindle … [Read more...] about Kindle deals round up: All Kindle deals currently available
How do you register a new Kindle to your Amazon Account?
When you purchase a new Kindle e-reader from Amazon, and are not buying it as a gift, Amazon has an option to automatically register the Kindle to your Amazon account. When the device is shipped off and you unbox it for the first time, and go through a simple setup process, the Kindle is registered, which means you do not have to even enter your Amazon login and password, it is … [Read more...] about How do you register a new Kindle to your Amazon Account?
Fraudsters exploit Z-Library fundraising drive, New features introduced
In a concerning turn of events, the renowned shadow library platform, Z-Library, finds itself embroiled in a battle against fraudsters capitalizing on its latest fundraising campaign. The initiative, aimed at securing crucial funds that the library said it needs for project maintenance and development, has inadvertently become a target for scammers looking to deceive … [Read more...] about Fraudsters exploit Z-Library fundraising drive, New features introduced
Publishers score significant legal victory against Internet Archive in copyright battle
In a landmark ruling, book publishers have secured a significant legal victory against the Internet Archive (IA), marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing war against copyright violators. As TorrentFreak reported, the decision, handed down by a New York federal court, underscores the critical importance of protecting intellectual property rights in the digital age.The … [Read more...] about Publishers score significant legal victory against Internet Archive in copyright battle
Fairberry DIY physical keyboard attachment evokes BlackBerry nostalgia
Smartphones with physical keyboards were once the epitome of sophistication and efficiency, favored by business professionals and tech enthusiasts alike. However, with the advent of sleek, full touchscreen devices, the era of tactile keypads seemed to fade into obscurity. Fortunately, the DIY community has stepped in to resurrect the nostalgia of physical keyboards with … [Read more...] about Fairberry DIY physical keyboard attachment evokes BlackBerry nostalgia
Bigme B251 color E Ink monitor and all-in-one PC makes Amazon debut
The Bigme B251 color E Ink monitor as well as the all-in-one PC version of the same is now available on Amazon. The company had initially launched both the E Ink devices via a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter and the devices are already being shipped to the backers. Fortunately for those interested in either of the devices, the two are currently available to buy on Amazon … [Read more...] about Bigme B251 color E Ink monitor and all-in-one PC makes Amazon debut
Hitachi is buying 13.3 Kaleido 3 e-notes for their workforce
Hitachi has agreed with Linfiny and E INK to purchase a copious amount of 13.3-inch Kaleido 3 colour e-paper e-notes. This collaboration will address the ongoing challenge of reducing paper usage at Omika Works and enabling the company to shift to paperless operations. E-Papers unique attributes of durability, low power consumption, high visibility, and paper-like experience … [Read more...] about Hitachi is buying 13.3 Kaleido 3 e-notes for their workforce