Amazon-owned Audible happens to be the largest audiobook store out there, one that has to offer the most diverse range of audiobooks, podcasts, and Audible original content. If that isn't reason enough to enroll for an Audible membership, Amazon has just made subscribing to the audiobook store a lot easier thanks to a hefty 60 percent discount being offered at the moment, The … [Read more...] about Amazon announces new Audible pricing for Black Friday in the UK
Like-new Kindle Scribe on sale for really cheap
Here is a chance to pick up the Kindle Scribe while being kind to your wallet. This has been made possible thanks to Amazon offering the flagship Kindle at really low prices, the trade-off being that its refurbished units that are being offered. More specifically, it is a Kindle Scribe model with 16 GB of onboard storage that is on sale for $204, including shipping. As 9To5Toys … [Read more...] about Like-new Kindle Scribe on sale for really cheap
Bigme introduces new features with latest update
Bigme announced a new upgrade for the InkNote Color+ e-note device. The update brings the version up to INKNOTE_COLOR_P_R_4.3.0_20231107 and introduces several new features, ITHome reported. Here are some of the new features and enhancements that the update includes. AI-generated images AI-generated images are a new section added to Bigme Smart Office + ChatGPT functionality. … [Read more...] about Bigme introduces new features with latest update
Sharp to unveil new color E-Ink products with IGZO technology at SHARP Technology Day event
Sharp is gearing up to introduce a new line of color e-ink products featuring IGZO technology. The latest announcement from E Ink reveals that Sharp will unveil its cutting-edge color e-paper posters at the SHARP Technology Day event, taking place at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center from November 10 to 12, ITHome stated. This innovative A2-sized e-paper poster … [Read more...] about Sharp to unveil new color E-Ink products with IGZO technology at SHARP Technology Day event
Best Long Audiobooks if You Are a Good Listener
Maybe you are going on a long drive or have lots of listening time and you want to spend it on some good books. No matter what the reason, there are some awesome and intriguing long audiobooks spanning 20+ hours.So, if you’re looking for some good long audiobooks, we have some perfect recommendations for you. You’re surely going to love them. (And, if I miss something, I … [Read more...] about Best Long Audiobooks if You Are a Good Listener
Penguin Random House India Commits to 100% Recycled Paper
Penguin Random House India has announced its transition to 100% recycled paper for books. Ajay Joshi, the company's vice president for supply chain and production, told Publishing Perspectives:“Penguin recognizes the immense responsibility we shoulder as users of paper. Therefore, being eco-friendly and having sustainable practices are of utmost importance. We were one of … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House India Commits to 100% Recycled Paper
Naver Webtoon Shuts Down 150 Illegal Overseas Sites
In July, South Korea’s Naver Webtoon applied in the US court subpoenas under the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) to acquire the personal information of 360+ websites that were unauthorizedly posting webtoons in the US. These illegal websites receive around .5 billion visits per year.“It is estimated that most of the operators of illegal webtoon sites have stopped … [Read more...] about Naver Webtoon Shuts Down 150 Illegal Overseas Sites
Amazon has a better internet browser on Kindle e-readers
Amazon has quietly unveiled a better internet browser for 10th and 11th-generation Kindle e-readers. This is a part of the new 5.16.4 update that came out on October 25h, 2023. Amazon never said anything about the expanded browser functionality but did say they made changes to Goodreads, so it functions better on an E INK screen. Good e-Reader conducted a myriad of tests since … [Read more...] about Amazon has a better internet browser on Kindle e-readers
Kobo Plus is now available in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland
Kobo Plus is an online subscription platform with unlimited access to over 1 million ebooks and over 120K audiobooks for a low monthly fee. The service has just launched in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. Scandinavian readers can access Kobo Plus via the Kobo Books App for iOS or Android and directly on Kobo eReaders to begin discovering new authors and genres.There … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus is now available in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland
Instapaper updated to include new features: Note Search and Article Notes
Instapaper can be your one-stop solution for anything that you'd like to read. Be it articles, videos, song lyrics, or whatever, anything that you come across while browsing can be saved on Instapaper for viewing later on. The nice thing here is that you can view them anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Be it an iPhone, iPad, Android tablet, or smartphone, anything that you … [Read more...] about Instapaper updated to include new features: Note Search and Article Notes
Are Print Book Sales Declining In Your Country?
Although many readers believe in the notion of a decline in the publishing industry, it is surprisingly still going strong. Hardcore bookworms still prefer physical books, and they are expected to continue doing so. Reading is more than just a pastime; it's an experience of setting foot in another world, powered solely by your imagination and the words on the pages of a … [Read more...] about Are Print Book Sales Declining In Your Country?
Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C Pro E-Note Review
Onyx Boox's latest product in their portfolio is the Tab Ultra C Pro. This is their premium tablet utilizing the newest generation of Kaleido 3 colour e-paper. This product is designed as a productivity machine and not simply digital paper. You can freehand draw, take notes using 16 different colours, and annotate PDF files. There is an optional keyboard that has a trackpad … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C Pro E-Note Review
Book Reading Helps Boost IQ: Is the Same True for Audiobooks?
The current age of digital media has increased the popularity of ebooks and audiobooks alongside traditional print books. In particular, the global audiobook is worth over $5.3 billion and is expected to reach $30 billion by 2030. Hardcore book lovers have always emphasized reading physical books over other formats.There have been intense debates over books and audiobooks … [Read more...] about Book Reading Helps Boost IQ: Is the Same True for Audiobooks?
Manga and Graphic Novels Are Popular in Libraries
Image credit: Monash Graphic novels have lately become popular among students, according to a survey. It has successfully invaded 90% of the school libraries, with the highest in elementary schools. Amidst the trending genres, manga tops the list, making about 43% of high school graphic novel purchases.An important thing to note here is that despite the backlashes from … [Read more...] about Manga and Graphic Novels Are Popular in Libraries