The publishing industry, encompassing e-books or their print counterparts and such constitutes a significant portion, contributing to 28 percent of global piracy traffic. While this can provide you with a glimpse of the magnitude of the issue that piracy has grown to be, a recent report has revealed that in 2022, a substantial 46 percent of all piracy website visits were … [Read more...] about Publishing is the second largest media segment to be affected by piracy
SeekInk introduces 13.3-inch outdoor e-paper bus stop sign
SeekInk, a frontrunner in E-paper module innovation, announced the launch of its latest creation: the 13.3-inch outdoor bus stop signs, setting a new standard for efficiency, eco-friendliness, and practicality. Tailored for outdoor settings like bus stops, subway stations, and high-speed rail indicators, this product boasts remarkable features. As is the usual attribute of … [Read more...] about SeekInk introduces 13.3-inch outdoor e-paper bus stop sign
Introducing Wattpad Originals – The Updated Paid Program
Wattpad has launched Wattpad Originals, a new paid content model for balancing free and paid access for authors and readers. With a catalog of Wattpad’s most popular stories, Wattpad Originals replaces Paid Stories with a model that enables readers to pay to read ahead or wait to read for free. The new model will provide a better balance for readers and authors, giving more … [Read more...] about Introducing Wattpad Originals – The Updated Paid Program
First Look at the Xiaomi Moaan InkPalm Mini 5 Pro Edition
Xiaomi Moaan has just released the InkPalm Mini 5 Pro Edition e-reader. This is a pocket-friendly device that has the form factor of a smartphone, but is a cutting edge e-reader. On the retail box they are really hyping this is an English edition with 2023 branding. It comes with a free Matte screen protector, because the screen is made of glass and is flush with the bezel, so … [Read more...] about First Look at the Xiaomi Moaan InkPalm Mini 5 Pro Edition
New French law forces Amazon to pay minimum delivery fee to support independent bookstores
In an effort to protect independent bookstores and level the playing field with big tech companies, France has enacted a new law that imposes a minimum delivery fee on online book purchases. Starting October 7, Amazon and other online retailers will charge a minimum delivery fee of €3 for book orders, applying to all orders under €35.As EuroNews reported, the law, known as … [Read more...] about New French law forces Amazon to pay minimum delivery fee to support independent bookstores
Manga among most pirated in the publishing segment in Europe as digital piracy shows upsurge
Digital piracy witnessed a surprising 3.3 percent surge in 2022, marking a reversal in the downward trend observed in previous years, reports the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in its latest publication, 'Online Copyright Infringement in the European Union, Films, Music, Publications, Software and TV, 2017-2022.' The report, the third in a series, delves into the … [Read more...] about Manga among most pirated in the publishing segment in Europe as digital piracy shows upsurge
E Ink Spectra 6 and Kaleido 3 clinches gold awards at 2023 SDIA Awards
E Ink, a pioneer in e-paper technology, proudly announced its recognition with two Gold Awards at the "2023 SDIA Awards—Innovative Display Award," organized by the Smart Display Industrial Alliance (SDIA). The accolades acknowledge the groundbreaking contributions of E Ink Spectra 6 and Kaleido 3 color e-paper display technologies.Mr. Johnson Lee, Chairman of E Ink, … [Read more...] about E Ink Spectra 6 and Kaleido 3 clinches gold awards at 2023 SDIA Awards
Remarkable adds new features for keyboard shortcuts
Remarkable has just released a new software update for the Remarkable 2 writing slate. The release brings three key enhancements: handwriting to typed text conversion with the Marker, selection handles on the paper tablet, and new keyboard shortcuts for Type Folio. Select to convert With software update 3.7, the Marker can now smoothly convert handwritten notes into typed … [Read more...] about Remarkable adds new features for keyboard shortcuts
K-Pop to Debut in Bookstores and Comic Shops
Image credit: publishersweekly As reported by Publishers Weekly, famous K-pop bands - BTS, ENHYPHEN, and Tomorrow X – will debut in comic shops across North America. It will be a trio of full-color comics from IZE Press, a Korean comics imprint of manga giant Yen Press.In 2022, the BTS and their studios HYBE released a webtoon comic, 7Fates: Chako. The webcomic garnered 15 … [Read more...] about K-Pop to Debut in Bookstores and Comic Shops
ChLC e-paper consortium seizes market opportunity following Amazon’s exit from China
As Amazon ceased operations of its Kindle e-book store in China, Taiwan's Cholesterol Liquid Crystal (ChLC) e-paper display consortium, consisting of Iris Optronics, TPK Holdings, and GeneTouch, is seizing the opportunity to fill the market gap. The Chinese e-reader market, with an anticipated demand scale exceeding CNY8.5 billion (US$1.16 billion) in 2023, presents a … [Read more...] about ChLC e-paper consortium seizes market opportunity following Amazon’s exit from China
PressReader and The New York Times to Reach a Broader Global Audience
Canada’s PressReader – a digital newspaper distribution company – has partnered with The New York Times Company to grow The New York Times's reach to a broader global audience. Given its wide network of channel partners in 150+ countries worldwide, PressReader is uniquely positioned to offer The New York Times a distribution of its digital news products and digital replica … [Read more...] about PressReader and The New York Times to Reach a Broader Global Audience
Amazon releases another Kindle update, focus seemingly shifts to 10th and 11th gen models
Amazon has rolled out another software update for its current lineup of Kindles, extending the update to include the previous 10th-generation models like the Paperwhite 4 and the 2019 entry-level Kindle, The e-Book Reader reported.This incremental update, denoted by the addition of .1 to the previous version released in late August, likely addresses minor bugs only. Amazon … [Read more...] about Amazon releases another Kindle update, focus seemingly shifts to 10th and 11th gen models
Shocking AI Ripoffs of Original Books on Amazon
Image credit: talkingbiznews Scammers are using AI to mimic actual human authors. Recently, British journalist and former BBC tech reporter Rory Cellan-Jones told The Guardian that he found a biography about his life when he went to Amazon to check his author bio. Surprisingly, the book was not written by Cellan-Jones.The book was published under the name "Steven Walryn," … [Read more...] about Shocking AI Ripoffs of Original Books on Amazon
Netronix overcoming e-paper market challenges with impressive 2023 growth
Facing challenges in transitioning products, E Ink revised its 2023 revenue projection to either remain flat or experience a single-digit decline, a Digitimes report on this stated. This marks the second revision to their forecast. Netronix, a close partner of E Ink, is also impacted, with 60 percent of its revenue expected to come from e-paper applications this year, down from … [Read more...] about Netronix overcoming e-paper market challenges with impressive 2023 growth