Papercast has a new e-paper display signage solution to offer, one that it claims is a lot more power-efficient than ever. According to RouteOne, the new Papercast e-paper display comes with its own integrated battery that can last more than 3 years on a single charge. All of this can be attributed to a new e-paper driver board that Papercast has come up with which it said … [Read more...] about Papercast introduces new e-paper signage solution with 3+ years battery life
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and basic Kindle discounted
It has been a while since we have had a sale on Kindle e-reader devices. So, for those who might have been holding back on their purchase of new Kindle e-readers, here is your chance. Kindle is now offering some nice discounts on the basic Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition on account of the Spring Sale. The basic Kindle is down to just $99.99, which makes it a … [Read more...] about Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and basic Kindle discounted
What is the future of e-readers? B&W or Color screens?
Most e-readers on the market have black and white e-paper screens. The Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook and Kobo are all major brands that provide a superior reading experience, and the devices are all relatively inexpensive. You can buy digital books and audiobooks on the device and listen to them via Bluetooth. The core technologies for black and white e-paper keep … [Read more...] about What is the future of e-readers? B&W or Color screens?
Pocketbook Era Color is a new Kaleido 3 e-reader
Pocketbook has just announced the Pocketbook Era Color; this new e-reader will come out at the end of April 2024. The big selling point is including the latest generation of colour e-paper technology, Kaleido 3. It combines an award-winning design with premium features, including audiobook support, built-in speaker, Text-to-Speech function, SMARTlight, and IPX8 water … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Era Color is a new Kaleido 3 e-reader
New Hisense refrigerator with E Ink Prism display introduced
After cars, guitars, or even smart toilets, and almost numerous other places, where you'd expect E Ink displays to come up next. It’s on a more conventional scale this time - a smart refrigerator brought about by Hisense. The Chinese manufacturer introduced the futuristic refrigerator at the Electronics World Expo 2024 in Shanghai. The said refrigerator features an E Ink … [Read more...] about New Hisense refrigerator with E Ink Prism display introduced
Kobo Plus expands into Ireland and South Africa
Rakuten Kobo has just announced that it has expanded its audiobook and ebook subscription platform into Ireland and South Africa. Irish and South African booklovers 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. The Kobo Plus eBook and audiobook collection features many stories, including … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus expands into Ireland and South Africa
The Remarkable Tablet now has a new archive feature
Remarkable has just issued a new software update (3.10). This release taps into the power of the Remarkable Cloud with a new archive feature, and the Desktop App has been upgraded to a brand new handwriting conversion engine. Finally, you can pair up to three paper tablets with a single Remarkable account; before, you could only pair one tablet. The Remarkable Desktop App … [Read more...] about The Remarkable Tablet now has a new archive feature
Library removes fees in exchange of cute cat photos
Libraries are renowned for their innovative community outreach programs. From painting workshops, to teen book clubs, to ESL classes and engaging public speakers, there is no end to what a library may offer. A unique and adorable program out of Massachusetts is garnering a large amount of feel-good press. March Meowness is happening now, and it's the purrfect combination of … [Read more...] about Library removes fees in exchange of cute cat photos
Barnes and Noble Nook Readouts is discontinued
Barnes and Noble have just discontinued Nook Readouts, the popular Nook service with blog posts, ebook excerpts, and serial reads. Barnes and Noble Nook e-Readers have just received a firmware update, 6.6.4, which has wholly removed Nook Readouts, while older devices will see messaging regarding Readouts ending on April 1, 2024. B&N Nook Readouts launched in 2015. B&N … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Readouts is discontinued
Will Amazon discontinue the 8GB Kindle Paperwhite?
When the 11th generation Amazon Kindle Paperwhite was released in 2021 it had 8GB of internal storage and one year later, Amazon increased the storage to 16GB. Now, customers have the option to buy both storage configurations. One of the significant advantages of Paperwhite is that you can purchase and download audiobooks, and if you would like to have a bunch on your Kindle, … [Read more...] about Will Amazon discontinue the 8GB Kindle Paperwhite?
Amazon Sellers to Use AI for Product Listing
Amazon is continuing to innovate on how it helps sellers succeed by giving them the option to provide a URL to their own website and leverage a new generative AI capability to easily create high-quality product detail pages in Amazon’s store. Amazon is continuing to launch new generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities that meaningfully improve how customers shop … [Read more...] about Amazon Sellers to Use AI for Product Listing
Gen Z and Millennials Reinventing Book Clubs
Did you know the history of book clubs can be traced back to 1634 when Anne Hutchinson, en route to the Bay Colony in 1634, started a small religious discussion group to expand upon sermons? Up through the 1700s and 1800s, many promoted book clubs were composed, with women being at the forefront of these groups. In September 1996, Oprah Winfrey announced her book club, … [Read more...] about Gen Z and Millennials Reinventing Book Clubs
Marvel To Launch New X-Men Comics
Marvel Comics have announced X-Men: From the Ashes, which is a new initiative spearheaded by incoming X-Men group editor Tom Brevoort. The new line-wide relaunch of the series will begin this summer. Picking up from the end of the Krakoan Age, X-Men: From the Ashes will be centered around three flagship comics including: X-Men by Jed Mackay and Ryan Stegman; Uncanny X-Men by … [Read more...] about Marvel To Launch New X-Men Comics
Kindle Vella is now free for Prime Student Members. Limited time offer!
Here is something for all bookworms and avid readers to rejoice. Amazon's Kindle Vella, ‘the mobile-first reading experience designed for bite-sized fiction’, is now offering a special deal for Prime Student members. From now until August 29, Prime Student members can enjoy free access to Kindle Vella's captivating serialized stories, right from their phones, tablets, or … [Read more...] about Kindle Vella is now free for Prime Student Members. Limited time offer!