Image credit: publishersweekly HB 900, or the READER Act (Restricting Explicit and Adult Designated Educational Resources), was passed in Texas on June 12 and is likely to take effect from September 1. It was passed by the 88th Texas Legislature and signed by Governor Greg Abbott into law. According to the law, book vendors are mandated to assign ratings to books as per the … [Read more...] about Vendors vs Texas Book Rating Law
Amazon’s Non-Prime Members Can Now Order Groceries from Fresh Stores
Image credit: winsightgrocerybusiness Amazon has commenced the biggest grocery overhaul since it acquired Whole Foods in 2017. The goal is to win over a bigger chunk of the U.S. market. Now, non-Prime users can also order groceries from Amazon Fresh stores in a dozen major US cities, including Dallas, San Francisco, and Boston. Amazon plans to roll out the facility nationwide … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Non-Prime Members Can Now Order Groceries from Fresh Stores
Bigme releases new update to fix ghosting and performance gains
Bigme has just released a new firmware update for their newer e-notes, such as S6 Color +, S6 Color, S6 Color Lite, Inknote Color + and the Inknote Color LITE. The big selling point is adding a new normal mode to automatically fix the ghosting problem on all these devices. Battery life has been increased by a couple of days, or even weeks, due to increases in power … [Read more...] about Bigme releases new update to fix ghosting and performance gains
Pocketbook announces the Verse and Verse Pro e-readers
Pocketbook has just announced two new e-readers, the Verse and Verse Pro, with 6-inch screens. The Verse Pro is premium it features audio output with Text-to-Speech, protected from water with IPX8 standard, while the PocketBook Verse is an affordable e-reader with E Ink Carta touchscreen and SMARTlight. They are available in a few weeks and can be pre-ordered from the Good … [Read more...] about Pocketbook announces the Verse and Verse Pro e-readers
New Nook GlowLight 4 Plus shipping ahead of schedule
The latest Barnes & Noble offering, the Nook GlowLight 4 Plus is now shipping. This, as the eBook Reader Blog stated, is a few days ahead of its earlier shipping estimate of September 6 that the company had previously stated. The new 7.8-inch Nook version was first announced back in July even though the first images of the same had leaked online in May itself.The … [Read more...] about New Nook GlowLight 4 Plus shipping ahead of schedule
Best Manga Reader Apps for iOS
With the growing popularity of manga, an increasing number of Manga reader apps are surfacing. But you need the best app to have an immersive experience reading the intriguing storyline of your favorite manga.So, here are our hand-picked manga reader apps for iOS you can use on iPhones and iPads. Let’s take a look: Shonen Jump Manga & Comics – Most Trustworthy This is … [Read more...] about Best Manga Reader Apps for iOS
Does Kindle Track Your Reading Time?
Reading time on Kindle can be tracked through the Kindle Reading Insights program. Besides reading time, it also offers other insights about your overall reading habits, including the total read books, reading progress, and reading wishlist.Note that the Kindle Reading Insight program is not available directly on the device. Rather, you can access the data through Amazon's … [Read more...] about Does Kindle Track Your Reading Time?
Bad Vibes Coming from Amazon’s Goodreads
Goodreads claims to be the world's largest online platform for readers and book recommendations. Elizabeth Chandler, a journalist at the Los Angeles Times, and her partner Otis Chandler launched the website in 2006. The platform was launched with the vision to create an online community of book lovers where they can share opinions and catalog their books.Besides, Goodreads … [Read more...] about Bad Vibes Coming from Amazon’s Goodreads
AI-written books on mushrooms and fungi and the grave danger they pose
Mushrooms are not only delicious additions to various dishes but also pack a powerful nutritional punch. Low in calories and fat, mushrooms are a great option for those looking to manage their weight. Unfortunately, that's just one side of the story as some fungi such as mushrooms are known to be extremely dangerous, with some even life-threatening as well if consumed. The … [Read more...] about AI-written books on mushrooms and fungi and the grave danger they pose
Taiwan’s PanelSemi Partners with E INK for a Bookstore
Image credit: digitimes Taiwan’s display firms have joined hands with E INK to release AM miniLED display, which is e-paper digital signage and e-paper tag solutions designed for a bookstore. These firms include PanelSemi Corporation, RapidSignage, and TopRGB Opto.PanelSemi Corporation is a Taiwan-based panel semiconductor provider, and it’s the world’s first to unveil a … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s PanelSemi Partners with E INK for a Bookstore
Google’s First ‘Book-Style’ Foldable Phone Launched with an Immersive Ebook Experience
Image credit: cnet After years of rumours, Google has finally launched its first foldable phone – The Pixel Fold – at Google I/O 2023. The phone goes head-to-head with Samsung's flagship foldable phone - the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.Google commemorated the launch by releasing an immersive crime ebook. The tech giant partnered with Ajay Chowdhury, who is the best-selling … [Read more...] about Google’s First ‘Book-Style’ Foldable Phone Launched with an Immersive Ebook Experience
TCL announces Nxtpaper 40 smartphones
TCL is getting very bullish about Nxtpaper 2.0 technology since it is a fully functional Android tablet with eye-care both on a hardware and software level. The first generation Nxtpaper is coming to a smartphone near you, with the advent of the TCL 40 NXTPAPER and the TCL 40 NXTPAPER 5G become the world’s first and only smartphone devices to offer a revolutionary full colour … [Read more...] about TCL announces Nxtpaper 40 smartphones
4 Books Worth Listening As Audiobooks
According to Wordsrated, the audiobook market's worth stands at more than $5.3 billion and is projected to reach $35 billion in 2030. It indicates how, besides traditional reading, people are into other forms like audio-reading as well. Although the numbers are less, the graph is definitely an uptick for people interested in audiobooks.While we are at it, it's worth … [Read more...] about 4 Books Worth Listening As Audiobooks
Are Book Bans the Reason Behind Some Book’s Popularity?
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is considered the most challenged and banned classic book, as per the American Library Association. The book has been consistently discouraged by schools for its racial and sexually charged themes. Authorities have also called it unethical for young minds. Despite the backlash, To Kill a Mockingbird is included in the list of most-assigned … [Read more...] about Are Book Bans the Reason Behind Some Book’s Popularity?