It was just this January that Bigme launched the B751C e-note device featuring a 7-inch color e-paper display. Just three months down the line the company is following that up with a standalone version of the e-note device that does not include a stylus. This should suffice for those who are in need of a 7-inch color e-reader device sans the note-taking ability. That said, … [Read more...] about Bigme launches cheaper version of B751C e-note without the stylus
Kobo is sold out of the Libra 2 e-reader
Kobo is sold out of the Libra 2 e-reader in Canada on the main Kobo website. The device is still available through Chapters Indigo and Amazon.ca. The Libra 2 is also available at the main Kobo store in the United States and Amazon. Rakuten Kobo is gearing up for the forthcoming Libra Colour e-reader, which will be available to order next month. It remains to be seen if Kobo … [Read more...] about Kobo is sold out of the Libra 2 e-reader
E Ink displays and its various applications
Think of E Ink displays and chances are that it is the Kindle that comes to your mind before anything else. What is intriguing is that this continues to be the general perception about E Ink displays even though it has been 17 years since the first Kindle was launched. However, what is important to understand is that over the years, manufacturers have found a myriad of other … [Read more...] about E Ink displays and its various applications
Kobo Libra Colour and Clara Colour e-readers will ship out on May 8th
Kobo is gearing up to release the Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Clara Colour e-readers using Kaleido 3 colour e-paper technology. Fnac, the largest retailer in France, released the product page earlier today, and Chapters Indigo also had a product listing before they were both taken down a couple of hours later. The Libra Colour will feature a 7-inch screen, and the Clara Colour … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra Colour and Clara Colour e-readers will ship out on May 8th
New ebooks available on Amazon First Reads for April
Amazon First Reads is a program that Amazon runs, that anyone can participate. Every month a pool of 8 ebook titles are refreshed and encompass a wide array of genres and publishers. Users can select one book and pay $1.99 to download it and the title is yours to keep. For the month of April there are a number of notable titles, such as Cut and Thirst by Margaret Atwood. You … [Read more...] about New ebooks available on Amazon First Reads for April
Spotify introduces its subscriber audiobook system in Canada
Here is an exciting piece of news for bookworms and audiobook enthusiasts. Spotify announced it is introducing an additional perk – 15 hours of monthly audiobook listening at no extra cost to its Premium users in Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. The plan starts on April 9. Worth mentioning, that the feature so far has been available in the US, UK, and Australia for a few … [Read more...] about Spotify introduces its subscriber audiobook system in Canada
The new Kindle Update has a sleep timer for the lock screen
Amazon has released the 5.16.8 update for the 11th and 10th-generation Kindle e-readers, including the Oasis. There is a new sleep timer; users can set how long a Kindle waits before going to the lock screen from the settings/device menu. The library search filter has new functionality; search results can now be filtered by subscription type and reading format. This one is … [Read more...] about The new Kindle Update has a sleep timer for the lock screen
OverDrive Reveals Insights into Ebook and Audio Growth in K-12 Schools
According to a new report released today by OverDrive digital reading is surging in K12 schools nationwide. The State of K-12 Digital Reading is based on data from Sora and reveals some fascinating insights into the reading habits of students across different age groups. The Sora student reading app is available in more than 62,000 K-12 schools worldwide; Sora offers the … [Read more...] about OverDrive Reveals Insights into Ebook and Audio Growth in K-12 Schools
Important Eye Care Exercises for Bookworms
Eyes are one of the most important organs in our bodies, but many of us neglect the importance of the eye care. We assume that vision decline is just a natural part of aging. However, that's not necessarily true. According to Dr. Jane Barratt, Secretary General of International Federation of Aging (IFA), "80 percent of vision loss is preventable... vision loss is no longer … [Read more...] about Important Eye Care Exercises for Bookworms
Its curtains down for Google Podcasts, transitions to YouTube Podcasts
It’s the end of the road for Google Podcasts. Come April 2 and we will be seeing the last of the Google podcast service. While this might seem like the end of an era, well, that isn’t the case. Rather the fact is, Google isn't quitting the podcasting realm. Rather, as ArsTechnica reported, it's going to come back rebranded as YouTube Podcasts and hopefully, it checks most of … [Read more...] about Its curtains down for Google Podcasts, transitions to YouTube Podcasts
The best Kindle Books of April 2024
This April, several new and notable Kindle books will be released. Some are from debut authors, and others are perennial best-selling ones. Spring is in the air; it is time to sit outside and read a good book. Many genres are represented here, including fiction, non-fiction, romance, and mystery. The Hunter - by Tana French It’s a blazing summer when two men arrive in a … [Read more...] about The best Kindle Books of April 2024
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite on sale for $30 off
The Amazon Big Spring event might be over, but the Kindle Paperwhite is enjoying a hefty discount for those of you that are looking to buy a new e-reader. The 16GB model is on sale; the regular price is $150, but it is now available for $130.00. This device is the most significant discount since Black Friday, so it is worth it. Pick one up. If you buy it in the US, this is the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite on sale for $30 off
Kindle vs Kindle, and the winner is the Kindle e-reader
Amazon offers the Kindle range of e-reader devices. That's among the best you can have when it comes to reading e-books. Then the company also offers the Kindle app that promises to let you have access to the Kindle Store via almost any device, be it a smartphone, tablet, laptop, and such. This way, you can get along with your reading on any device that you want. If that makes … [Read more...] about Kindle vs Kindle, and the winner is the Kindle e-reader
Introducing Inklay, the Swiss e-paper display
Here is an E Ink display that brings a touch of elegance to your space. Meet Inklay, developed by Lukas von Niederhäusern, a designer and programmer hailing from Zurich, Switzerland. The newly launched device that is done up in walnut and oak frames not only makes it look a class apart but also lets it blend seamlessly with any décor that it is introduced in. But Inklay is more … [Read more...] about Introducing Inklay, the Swiss e-paper display
Turn your Kindle into a clock and weather station
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