With students heading back to campus, life will soon be busy with all that is needed for getting ready for classes, including buying all the required textbooks. With high academic fees, many students are on a budget and often try to get second-hand copies of their books.There are many pros to buying a used textbook. Not only are they more affordable but it can easier to … [Read more...] about How to Spot a Counterfeit Textbook
Xiaomi CyberDog 2 wears E Ink prism color-changing skin
Xiaomi has introduced the CyberDog 2, an innovative quadrupedal robot that embodies a new era of technological possibilities, The Verge reported. Building upon its predecessor, the original Xiaomi CyberDog of 2021, this advanced creation stands as a testament to enhanced intelligence and lifelike attributes that redefine the boundaries of robotics.With a sleek profile … [Read more...] about Xiaomi CyberDog 2 wears E Ink prism color-changing skin
New Amazon AI-generated review summary feature provides easier product insight
When it comes to online shopping, reading through user reviews has become an essential step in evaluating the worth of a product. However, sifting through numerous reviews, which can run into the hundreds, can be a daunting task. Addressing this challenge, Amazon has harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify the process. The e-commerce giant is now … [Read more...] about New Amazon AI-generated review summary feature provides easier product insight
Google to offer native support for eSignatures in Google Docs and Drive
The adoption of electronic signatures as a convenient means for signing legal documents or managing crucial paperwork has seen a surge in recent years. It comes as no surprise, then, that Google is stepping into the realm of electronic signatures with the introduction of native support for eSignatures within Google Docs and Google Drive. As Android Central stated, the tech … [Read more...] about Google to offer native support for eSignatures in Google Docs and Drive
No Real Advancement in eBook Readers in Years?
While researching some interesting, newsworthy topics on e-readers, I stumbled upon this Reddit post, "No real advancement in eBook readers in years."So, I decided to share my views on this blog.Well, as agreeing to some response, we need to understand that e-readers are not tablets. Both are different. E-readers are intended for reading books only. People want … [Read more...] about No Real Advancement in eBook Readers in Years?
Now is a good time to buy a Amazon Kindle Scribe
The Amazon Kindle Scribe is one of the most popular e-notes in the world and is relatively new. Amazon has issued over six firmware updates, adding new functionality, and promised to support it over the long term. If you are looking to buy one, you usually have to pay full price; however, if you want some solid savings, Amazon is running a rare sale. They have the 16GB, 32GB … [Read more...] about Now is a good time to buy a Amazon Kindle Scribe
Sharp is going to release color E INK posters using Gallery Plus
Today E Ink announced that colour is coming to the ePoster electronic paper display collaboration with Sharp. In March, they announced a 42-inch monochrome ePoster display for the Japanese market. Sharp will soon release a 25.3- and 13.3-inch model – in colour, thanks to E Ink Gallery Plus technology. As the world’s only Dark Sky Association-approved digital signage, the … [Read more...] about Sharp is going to release color E INK posters using Gallery Plus
Are Color E-readers Worth It?
Image credit: theverge Color e-readers have become an efficient way to display book content in color. These e-readers are beyond traditional devices that usually exhibit content in conventional black-and-white hues. With these high-quality color e-readers, you can display the graphic book content in a rich, vibrant, and detailed manner.Although books are generally read in … [Read more...] about Are Color E-readers Worth It?
Bookshop.org Generates £3m in Profit For Indie Bookstores
Image credit: redital Popular online book marketplace, Bookshop.org has recently made an announcement that it has generated a £3m profit for the 570 independent bookshops using the same. They are also aiming to increase online sales for indie bookshops nearly five times by the year 2028, according to The Bookseller.The managing director of the platform, Nicole … [Read more...] about Bookshop.org Generates £3m in Profit For Indie Bookstores
Iowa Elementary School Unveils Brand-New Book Vending Machine
Image credit: theguardian Books can now be accessed through the school vending machines. Last week, Iowa Elementary School in Nampa, Idaho, introduced a brand-new book vending machine. This made the school one of the first in the district to have such machines.Speaking about the matter, Principal Preston Pruett said that with this initiative, the school wants to boost the … [Read more...] about Iowa Elementary School Unveils Brand-New Book Vending Machine
YouTube or TikTok: What do Youngsters Prefer for Finding New Reads?
Image credit: backstage Digital platforms have become a great mode for people to discover new books. While TikTok has definitely been a useful space for the same, it seems like YouTube has surpassed TikTok to become the most popular online platform for youngsters to find out new books to read, according to a Nielsen BookData report.In the 2022 survey, Nielsen found out … [Read more...] about YouTube or TikTok: What do Youngsters Prefer for Finding New Reads?
Amazon building publisher-centric ad product team to boost $37 billion ad business
With an eye toward accelerating its ad revenue growth, Amazon is making strategic moves to establish a dedicated ad product team geared towards publishers. As Insider reported, this endeavor is part of Amazon's broader effort to bolster its advertising endeavors. The retail behemoth is actively recruiting for its newly formed "PubTech" team, a division within Amazon Ads, as … [Read more...] about Amazon building publisher-centric ad product team to boost $37 billion ad business
The Internet Archive and leading book publishers find common ground in legal battle
In a development that may mark a turning point in their legal dispute, the Internet Archive and a consortium of prominent book publishers have jointly informed a Manhattan federal court about their progress in resolving key aspects of their ongoing conflict concerning the Archive's digital lending of scanned books, Reuters reported.Pending acceptance, a consent judgment is … [Read more...] about The Internet Archive and leading book publishers find common ground in legal battle