Scribd, the file-sharing platform that also hosts e-books and audiobooks is no more. To put it in the right perspective, the company is now renamed as Everand. Earlier, there used to be three separate entities - Everand, Scribd, and SlideShare that users had access to. Also, each was confined to their respective domains. For instance, user-uploaded documents used to be … [Read more...] about Scribd now rebranded as Everand
Kobo may announce new e-readers on April 10th
Kobo has three new e-readers they plan to announce soon, as early as April 10th, 2024. The Rakuten Kobo Books account just posted an image telling people to prepare. The company is due to release the Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Clara Colour next week, and they will likely be on pre-order until sometime in May. These devices will use the E INK Kaleido 3 e-paper and the latest … [Read more...] about Kobo may announce new e-readers on April 10th
Bigme Galy is discontinued
Bigme has just announced that the Galy is discontinued. This was the only Gallery 3 e-note on the market and has been sold for 18 months. The company will no longer manufacture any more units. Gallery 3 technology might be dead since the only other products displayed using this technology—the Sharp 8 and Pocketbook Viva—look like they will never come out. E INK invested over … [Read more...] about Bigme Galy is discontinued
What is Amazon Prime Reading?
Amazon Prime Membership is primarily purchased for discounts, often one-day or same-day shipping. If you order many things from Amazon, Prime membership is worth it. Yet the benefits go beyond quick delivery, including added savings, convenience, and entertainment. A Prime membership is $14.99 per month or $139 per year if you pay annually. Amazon also offers additional … [Read more...] about What is Amazon Prime Reading?
New color e-paper ID cards use E Ink Spectra 6 display tech
Smart Displayer Technology has come up with a new color e-paper identification card. This not only makes the identification card a lot more colorful but the use of e-paper display technology makes it an eco-friendly design as well. Making up the actual display is a 4-inch Spectra 6 E Ink panel. It offers vibrant displays with vivid colors that make it eye-catching while still … [Read more...] about New color e-paper ID cards use E Ink Spectra 6 display tech
Digital publishing witnessing sharp growth in Vietnam
Digital publishing is seeing a sharp upward trajectory in Vietnam, the publication Vietnamnet reported. It was on March 22nd that luminaries from the publishing realm convened to reflect on the year that was 2023 and to introspect as to what lies ahead in 2024. What emerged from this conference, hosted by the Authority of Publication, Printing, and Distribution under the … [Read more...] about Digital publishing witnessing sharp growth in Vietnam
Bigme launches cheaper version of B751C e-note without the stylus
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