iReader has just released an 8 inch e-reader that has a 300 PPI screen and Android 8, so you can sideload in your own apps. One of the most exciting features, is that it supports several languages including English. This is the first time that iReader has ever directly marketed something that is not exclusively designed for the Chinese market, but wants to sell it all over the … [Read more...] about First Look at the iReader XS – The Kindle Oasis Killer
Windows 11 will support sideloaded Android Apps
Windows 11 will be available for release later this year and Insiders will be the first ones that can take it out for a test drive. One of the most compelling aspects about the total redesign, is the inclusion and support for running native Android apps. Microsoft signed a deal with Amazon to provide a wellspring of apps in the Windows Store. You just need to login to your … [Read more...] about Windows 11 will support sideloaded Android Apps
Joan 6 Pro is a new meeting room e-paper display for enterprise
Visionect has just announced the Joan 6 Pro, which is a six inch E INK display that is aimed at enterprises and used for meeting rooms. This new product is available as a pre-order and will be shipping out in August and retails for $769. It comes with a full one year subscription to the backend software, which is used to display text and book meeting rooms, through a web … [Read more...] about Joan 6 Pro is a new meeting room e-paper display for enterprise
Lilygo Mini E-Paper Core offers a 1.02-inch e-Paper display
Lilygo has come up with a new e-Paper-based device that offers a rather small 1.02-inch e-Paper display that is held within a 3D printed enclosure. The device also comes with a microSD card socket that also serves as the primary storage, a reset button as well as a three-way user button. Besides, there are also headers for GPIOs, ADC, DAC, SPI, and others as well. Coming to … [Read more...] about Lilygo Mini E-Paper Core offers a 1.02-inch e-Paper display
New hybrid smartwatch from Leitners to have Plastic Logic e-paper dial
Plastic Logic, a household name when it comes to glass-free electrophoretic displays is providing the e-paper display technology for a new hybrid smartwatch - Ad Maiora - being developed by the Czech Republic-based start-up, Leitners. There isn't going to be a touchscreen display as seen with most smartwatches. Rather, the Ad Maiora will have an e-paper dial sourced from … [Read more...] about New hybrid smartwatch from Leitners to have Plastic Logic e-paper dial
Hands on Review of the Reinkstone R1 Color E-paper E-note
The Reinkstone is a very innovative product and the company is making some very compelling reasons to open up your pocketbook and support them on Kickstarter. The R1 is employing a new type of color e-paper, a technology never seen before. It is running Android 11 and users can sideload their own apps. Most importantly, it is a 10.1 inch digital note taking device, that allows … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Reinkstone R1 Color E-paper E-note
Fujitsu Quaderno A5 and A4 Second Generation now available
Fujitsu has just released the second generation Quaderno A5 with a 10.3 inch screen and A4 with a 13.3 inch screen. These devices are primarily geared towards digital note taking, freehand drawing and viewing/editing PDF files. The major selling points is that it is thinner, more lightweight and has a WACOM screen, so pen latency has been improved by over 30%. In addition, it … [Read more...] about Fujitsu Quaderno A5 and A4 Second Generation now available
Windows 11 will support Android apps
Windows 11 will be a new update available this fall and one of the most exciting developments is the Microsoft Store. It is undergoing a total redesign and it will support Android apps. The apps will run natively on Windows 11 and will be downloadable from Amazon’s App Store, which has its own section. Microsoft says it’s using Amazon’s App Store to bring Android apps to … [Read more...] about Windows 11 will support Android apps
Google is lowering their 30% cut on Audiobooks and Ebooks
Google takes 30% from in-app transactions from developers, which makes it unviable for low margin items such as audiobooks or ebooks. Lots of people make it work, but the revenue per transaction is really small. This is all going to change, Google is going to lower their cut from 30% to 15%, in exchange for supporting certain platforms and features. The Play Media Experience … [Read more...] about Google is lowering their 30% cut on Audiobooks and Ebooks
Onyx Boox Mira Pro is a 25 inch E INK Monitor
The Onyx Boox Mira Pro is a new 25 inch E INK monitor , equipped with Aragonite's self-developed BSR super refresh technology, with a screen-to-body ratio of 85%. It adopts an all-aluminum alloy body and supports horizontal and vertical rotation. It has 2K resolution and will be easy on the eyes. It has a front-lit display and color temperature system, so it is easy to read … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Mira Pro is a 25 inch E INK Monitor