Hisense is best known in the E INK world for releasing quality smartphones, but the company just threw us a curveball and announced the HiSense TOUCH music reader. This device is able to play HIFI audio via their ES9038 flagship decoder chip and the ES9603 independent amp chip, which supports up to 384kHz/32bit output. The actual output will be done through the dual stereo … [Read more...] about Hisense Touch Music Player has an E INK Display
Titan Pocket QWERTY phone now up for crowdfunding
Here comes the world's smallest QWERTY Android 11 smartphone, aptly named the Titan Pocket. The smartphone features a 3.1-inch display which is in stark contrast to the 6-plus inch display that has become the norm with smartphones as of now. The display has a resolution of 716 x 720 pixels which should make things decent enough. Under the hood, the Titan Pocket will come … [Read more...] about Titan Pocket QWERTY phone now up for crowdfunding
Spotify teams up with Storytel for Audiobook distribution
Storytel has been one of the big success stories in the Swedish audiobook scene, and have expanded into over 25 different countries over the past four years. Their unlimited paid offering is very compelling, it normally costs around $20 per month and users can get access to over 500,000 titles, most are in English. Storytel currently has over 2 million paid subscribers and … [Read more...] about Spotify teams up with Storytel for Audiobook distribution
Nasa’s new Hubble Focus eBook is aimed at the stars
With all the things we have got ourselves into that keeps us busy for the most part of the day, or maybe even at night, we seldom find the time to gaze into the night sky. But that does not mean it’s all quiet and organized over there. Rather, things can be more chaotic than, maybe what it is on our own planet. Of course, none of that chaos or whatever can be perceived with … [Read more...] about Nasa’s new Hubble Focus eBook is aimed at the stars
The Kobo Elipsa is a 10.3 inch e-note and e-reader
Kobo has just announced the Elipsa, which is their first E INK product that is geared towards professionals. You can freehand draw, jot down notes, edit and make highlights in a dedicated app, and you can also do the same thing in PDF files and ebooks. The Elipsa is your book, notebook, and bookstore combined, bundled with everything you need to make your ideas a … [Read more...] about The Kobo Elipsa is a 10.3 inch e-note and e-reader
Why You Should Consider Reading On A Tablet
If you are an avid reader then you probably already have your own way of doing things. While some people enjoy reading a book with a hardback, others prefer to read on a tablet or a Kindle. The way that you read is totally up to you but if you are looking for something a little different then why not consider reading on a tablet? In this article, we are going to tell you … [Read more...] about Why You Should Consider Reading On A Tablet
Amazon, DPLA Finally Join Forces on Library Lending
It's been a long time in the making, but Amazon Publishing finally has some big news to share: the traditional arm of Amazon's company will work with Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) to put its 10,000-plus titles in libraries. Previously, Amazon Publishing has not offered ebook lending through public libraries, unlike many traditional publishers--albeit publishers who … [Read more...] about Amazon, DPLA Finally Join Forces on Library Lending
Audiobook Scams Highlight the Issues in Self-Publishing
From the earliest days of self-publishing, scammers have been looking to make a buck. From paid review scams to enticing followers to download books simply for the pages views, there's no end to the ways people have taken advantage of these opportunities in a negative way. Every time a platform offers a new feature, someone figures out how to game the system, leaving … [Read more...] about Audiobook Scams Highlight the Issues in Self-Publishing
The French Institute of Tunisia holding the first online audiobook festival
The French Institute of Tunisia (IFT) together with the association 'La Plume de Paon” and the Alliance française de Bizerte has organized the first online Audiobook and Podcast Festival which aims to emphasize the latest trend of mobile reading. This applies to the format where one is able to get started with a book just about anywhere and anytime. There are also prizes to … [Read more...] about The French Institute of Tunisia holding the first online audiobook festival
Amazon will distribute ebooks to public libraries
Amazon has reached a much anticipated deal with the Digital Public Library of America to distribute 10,000 audiobooks and ebooks to libraries. The content will be provided by Amazons own imprints, such as Thomas and Mercer, Amazon Crossing and 47 North. This is the first time that libraries will receive digital books directly from Amazon and this a very big deal. The … [Read more...] about Amazon will distribute ebooks to public libraries