Ratta Supernote has just released a new firmware update for the current generation of e-notebooks. They have fixed some OneDrive syncing features, which are relatively new; they allow users to save their notes to the Microsoft Cloud service. For those of you who love WIFI, several bugs have been solved. A5X and A6X Changelog Added: • Added the drawing app called … [Read more...] about Supernote releases new update for A5X, A6X and Nomad
Supernote A5X2 not available until Spring 2024
Ratta Supernote has confirmed that the upcoming Supernote A5X2 digital notebook will not be available until spring 2024. The A5X is also virtually discontinued; no more units will be manufactured. The company has seen delays with most of their upcoming products, even the A6 Nomad is still in pre-orders and there is no estimated date yet when the product will ship out. Not … [Read more...] about Supernote A5X2 not available until Spring 2024
How To Edit E-Books Professionally? Explore Several Productive Ways!
Imagine you finally acquire the E-book for which you had been looking forward for weeks. But the worst thing happens; the format isn’t quite right for reading. The text is too small and the pages don’t fit your screen. In such situations, navigating through an E-book will feel like a chore. This scenario is rare, but thankfully, it can also be easily remedied with the right … [Read more...] about How To Edit E-Books Professionally? Explore Several Productive Ways!
Italian Publishers sound the alarm on ebook piracy
Book piracy in Italy is a clear and present danger, something that can pose a significant threat to the book industry as a whole. As PublishingPerspective reported, this has been revealed by Ipsos, a renowned market research firm that was commissioned recently by the Association of Italian Publishers (Associazione Italiana Editori, AIE) to gain a better insight into the … [Read more...] about Italian Publishers sound the alarm on ebook piracy
Onyx BOOX Anniversary Sale is here
Onyx Boox has announced the commencement of its Anniversary Sale. This will lead to discounts on any purchases made in the main shop and the Euro shop. Discounts available include $20 or $50 on all orders above $300 and $600 respectively. The sale runs from March 8th till March 24th. To avail of the $20 discount, you need to apply the code BOOX20 while the discount code to … [Read more...] about Onyx BOOX Anniversary Sale is here
Brandon Sanderson’s bold stand for author rights
In a groundbreaking move that has sent ripples throughout the publishing industry, acclaimed fantasy author Brandon Sanderson has successfully negotiated higher audio royalties for all audiobooks on Audible. As DigitalMusicNews reported, this marks a significant win for authors' rights while introducing some much-needed transparency in digital publishing. For authors on the … [Read more...] about Brandon Sanderson’s bold stand for author rights
These Books were made into Oscar-Nominated film adaptations in 2024
Image credit: The Seattle Times Movies based on books often make people want to read the original stories. This feeling gets stronger during the Academy Awards when films get extra attention. Before the 2024 Oscars, three books turned into nominated movies in 2023. Each of these books adds its special flavour to the film. Poor Things First on this list is ''Poor … [Read more...] about These Books were made into Oscar-Nominated film adaptations in 2024
RUERTU RT-BE-103C e-note comes with 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 display
Here comes a new e-note device, the RUERTU RT-BE-103C. The company has its roots in China and may not have much of a presence just yet, at least not in the international market. That said, there is something interesting with the e-note it has up for sale - its specs are eerily similar to the InkNote Color Plus from Bigme, so much so that the RUERTU e-note is being considered as … [Read more...] about RUERTU RT-BE-103C e-note comes with 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 display
Brandon Sanderson talks about new deal with Audible
Brandon Sanderson, a famous fantasy author, shared on March 5 that he met with Audible to talk about author payments. He mentioned that audiobooks from his Kickstarter project might be on Audible soon. Sanderson is a big-time author and entrepreneur. In 2022, he ran an epic Kickstarter campaign, raising a whopping $41.75 million from over 185,000 supporters. This cash was … [Read more...] about Brandon Sanderson talks about new deal with Audible
Star Wars: The High Republic: Tempest Breaker audiobook version set for Dec. 3 release
Exciting news awaits Star Wars fans. the website StarWars has announced the forthcoming release of Star Wars: The High Republic: Tempest Breaker, an enthralling audiobook that was originally penned by the acclaimed author Cavan Scott. Set to debut on December 3, courtesy of Random House Audio, this captivating tale delves into the uncharted territories of the Star Wars … [Read more...] about Star Wars: The High Republic: Tempest Breaker audiobook version set for Dec. 3 release
Apple’s ‘Shop on iPhone’ Manga Campaign
Celebrated director Takashi Miike and Apple have come together to create a 19-minute live-action masterpiece shot entirely on iPhone 15 Pro. The shot brings the iconic manga "Midnight" to life in a thrilling suspense drama. The storyline by the “godfather of manga" Osamu Tezuka revolves around taxi driver who encounters mysterious passengers during his nightly rounds. A … [Read more...] about Apple’s ‘Shop on iPhone’ Manga Campaign
Authors Equity: A New Profit-Sharing Publishing Company
Image credit: Publishers Weekly In the US, three former executives from Penguin Random House (PRH) and Macmillan have launched a new publishing company named Authors Equity, as reported by Publishers Weekly. Former PRH US CEO Madeline McIntosh, former Macmillan CEO Don Weisberg, and former PRH US president and director of strategic development US Nina von Moltke are … [Read more...] about Authors Equity: A New Profit-Sharing Publishing Company
RuPaul Launches Allstora Online Bookstore
Image credit: PEOPLE Recently, RuPaul has co-founded and launched an online books marketplace named Allstora. In an interview with PEOPLE, RaPaul told that Allstora is an author-first platform. It has a more equitable pay structure by splitting profits and doubling writer's incomes with each book sale. To ensure fair compensation, Allstora also makes books more accessible to … [Read more...] about RuPaul Launches Allstora Online Bookstore