There is a new kid on the block that might finally be a true competitor of E INK and Kaleido Plus. It is called Display Electronic Slurry E-Paper. It is a new breed of display, which incorporates an electronic slurry module, which adopts a novel display structure which is completely different from the existing micro cup structure and micro capsules. The structure forms a layer … [Read more...] about DES – Display Electronic Slurry is next generation e-paper
First Look at the Reinkstone R1 10.1 inch color e-note
The Reinkstone R1 is an upcoming color digital note taking device and have a website where they will be taking pre-orders to raise funds for mass production. There are a few key factors that are going to make this a good product, it has a EMR layer and comes with a proprietary stylus that has some heft to it, but other stylus such as the Lamy are compatible. This is the first … [Read more...] about First Look at the Reinkstone R1 10.1 inch color e-note
Amazon Kindle Unlimited has a new 4 month free trial
Prime members who are new to Kindle Unlimited get four months free with a new subscription. Kindle Unlimited readers can read as much as they want from an ever-growing selection of over 2 million eBooks, thousands of audiobooks, comics, short reads, and magazines, including blockbuster titles like The Hunger Games trilogy, The Other Emily by Dean Koontz, Drown Her Sorrows by … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Unlimited has a new 4 month free trial
Onyx Boox Russia releases the Lomonosov 10 inch e-reader
Onyx Russia has just released a brand new 10 inch e-reader called the Onyx Boox Lomonosov. This is a dedicated ebook e-reader and does not have a WACOM screen or stylus. It has Android 10 and Google Play. It looks like Onyx is going to be competing against the Boyue P10 with this model and market this to people who want a large screen device, but don't want any note taking … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Russia releases the Lomonosov 10 inch e-reader
Amazon Whispernet branding has been retired
Amazon Whispernet used to refer to the optional 3G cellular access for various Kindle models. Once purchased, it would provide would allow customers to buy ebooks from Amazon, outside of a normal WIFI connection. Recently, Amazon has retired the Whispernet brand and has deleted all of the dedicated pages that used to describe what it is all about. Amazon only refers to cellular … [Read more...] about Amazon Whispernet branding has been retired
Amazon Kindle Vella will launch in July
The Amazon Kindle Vella is a new serialized fiction platform, where authors publish stories on a weekly basis and readers can spend credits to support the authors. Authors will receive 50% of what credit value, so it might be a viable revenue stream. Amazon has just announced that Vella will launch in July and readers can read it on Amazon website and the Kindle app for iOS, … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Vella will launch in July
Plastic Logic has developed an E-Paper Credit Card
Plastic Logic is leveraging their flexible, glass-free electrophoretic displays in a partnership with OneWave, to produce a universal connected smartcard with built-in user authentication that enhances cybersecurity. This credit card can be used to pay for things in retail stores, but also online with a dedicated smartphone app. The main benefit of this digital card, is that … [Read more...] about Plastic Logic has developed an E-Paper Credit Card
Wacom Intuos tablet supports Works with Chromebook program
The base Wacom Intuos drawing tablet is now part of the Works with Chromebook program. What that means is the entry-level non-Wi-Fi enabled tablet can seamlessly integrate with Chrome OS PCs via a USB type A connection. This, in turn, will allow for an affordable option for budding artists, students, creators, or teachers who already have invested in WACOM tablet to use with … [Read more...] about Wacom Intuos tablet supports Works with Chromebook program
Kobo Libra H2O on Sale for $149
Kobo has just discounted their Libra e-reader. You can save $20 off of the sticker price by buying it online, in the US it is currently available for $149 from the main Kobo website and Walmart is matching it. In Canada, Kobo has also discounted it and can be purchased for $179, the regular price is $199 and Chapters Indigo also matched the price. The Kobo Libra came out in … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra H2O on Sale for $149
Is it the end of the road for dedicated e-readers?
It all started with the first-gen Kindle that Amazon launched way back in 2007. With buttons and switches galore, it is a far cry from the sleek and svelte e-reader devices that we have now. In between, there have been a plethora of e-reader devices launched. Some survived to remain etched in our memories while some simply vanished. Take for instance the Wexler.Flex One, the … [Read more...] about Is it the end of the road for dedicated e-readers?