E Ink Holdings said their monthly earnings are going to take a hit this month as they are forced to shut one of its production facilities in China owing to a sudden spike in Covid cases. The company said it is their production facility located in the Yangshou region in China that has been shut to comply with local restrictions, the Taipei Times reported. Fortunately, the … [Read more...] about E Ink’s August earnings to take a hit due to China plant closure
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PineNote vs the TopJoy Butterfly: How the two match up
There have been quite a few e-Note devices launched in recent times and the new PineNote from the Hong Kong-based Pine 64 is the latest to join that list. Just prior to that, we have seen the TopJoy Butterfly being announced which too comes across as a tablet and eReader combo with note-taking capabilities. Here we discuss how the two square up. Before proceeding further, … [Read more...] about PineNote vs the TopJoy Butterfly: How the two match up
High-end E Ink tablet PineNote announced with powerful internals
Pine64, a Hong Kong-based electronics manufacturer, has introduced one of the most powerful e-paper devices to date. Priced at $399, the E Ink tablet is called the PineNote and it runs a custom version of Linux OS. It will support first-party EMR pens (sold separately) and third-party Wacom EMR pens upon release. Users will also be able to buy magnetic covers for the e-paper … [Read more...] about High-end E Ink tablet PineNote announced with powerful internals
Is Digital Publishing Overlooking their Biggest Consumer?
Everywhere you look on social media, it seems like it's Gen Z versus Millennials versus Boomers (Gen X is sitting this one out, giving everyone the side-eye). But one thing recent events have taught us is that the stereotypes that have been assigned to these different age demographics are typically wrong... and that these preconceived notions might be most inaccurate when it … [Read more...] about Is Digital Publishing Overlooking their Biggest Consumer?
The world’s thinnest electrochromic display can be used in future e-readers
Researchers in China have hit upon a new display type that can transform from a transparent sheet of glass to a screen displaying texts when connected to an electrical circuit. Developed by Yu-Mo Zhang and his colleagues at Jilin University in Changchun, China, the display is envisaged to spawn into an e-reader device sometime in the future though the technology is far from … [Read more...] about The world’s thinnest electrochromic display can be used in future e-readers
How a VPN can prevent your e-reader from tracking you
Contrary to to popular belief, e-readers are subjected to extensive tracking. The pretext might be the same - to make personalized recommendations of books or other reading material - the fact is, all e-reader manufacturers keep a watch on what users are up to with their devices. Apart from what you are reading, other details that the companies would like to know of you … [Read more...] about How a VPN can prevent your e-reader from tracking you
LG showcases Rollable smartphone, maybe a rollable eReader next?
We have had smartphones with foldable displays so far. Take for instance the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold or the Galaxy Z Flip with both featuring displays that actually folded down the middle. LG never really launched a foldable phone as such even though it does offer dual-screen phones, which however is achieved using a case that has an integrated secondary … [Read more...] about LG showcases Rollable smartphone, maybe a rollable eReader next?
What e-reader will you buy this year?
E-Readers are undergoing a resurgence in popularity. This is primary due to so many different types of consumer and professional grade devices. Amazon has three new devices in their portfolio and Barnes and Noble recently unveiled the Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8, their first large screen e-reader. Kobo has plans to release one new e-reader this year. Professional grade e-readers … [Read more...] about What e-reader will you buy this year?
The Myths about Blue Light, Screen Time, and Eye Damage
Experts and advocates have warned for some time--pretty much since the advent of widespread mobile device use--that the screens themselves were physically harmful to users. With a lot of the focus being on damage to the retina due to "blue light" from overly bright smartphone and tablets screens, people have not only bought into the fear, but retailers have also bought the … [Read more...] about The Myths about Blue Light, Screen Time, and Eye Damage
A dual screen e-reader is looking likely for 2020
Samsung and a number of other companies are working on or have announced foldable phones. They are around the same size of a smartphone, but can be unfolded to be the size of a tablet. TCL has just developed DragonHinge technology that acts as a mechanical housing for foldables “allowing them to fold and bend in support of a variety of use cases.” Meanwhile LG has just … [Read more...] about A dual screen e-reader is looking likely for 2020
The Most Popular Free E-Book Reading Apps For Your Smartphone
With the rise of digital learning, most people have stopped visiting physical libraries. This is because, with E-book, you do not have to carry around a book. The common use of online reading has made E-book popular. Massive best reading apps for Smartphone are now available, and these applications offer books for educational, research and leisure purposes. The e-book is … [Read more...] about The Most Popular Free E-Book Reading Apps For Your Smartphone
Xiaomi might be developing an e-reader
Xiaomi developed a prototype e-reader last year and it was shelved as the company started to focus on smart home accessories. It looks like they might be doing something e-reader related sometime in 2019, as they are trying to work out publishing deals, so they can sell ebooks right on the device. Many executives a Xiaomi have responded recently on various forums and Twitter … [Read more...] about Xiaomi might be developing an e-reader
New Inkbook Prime HD e-Reader is now available
The Inkbook Prime is the most successful e-reader that Arta Tech has ever made and the company has just refreshed it with a new color temperature screen and HD resolution for 2018. It is currently retailing for €139 on their website and is primarily competing against the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, Nook Glowlight 3 and the Kobo Clara HD. The Prime features a six inch … [Read more...] about New Inkbook Prime HD e-Reader is now available
There is a growing negative sentiment towards e-readers
There are many mainstream online media outlets that proclaim that the e-reader has lost its shine and that the hardware is in a state of decline. The Barnes and Noble Nook is cited as the leading example of an e-reader that was once relevant, but not anymore. Are people no longer buying new e-readers anymore and reading on their smartphones and tablets? Is it simply the case … [Read more...] about There is a growing negative sentiment towards e-readers
What do you look for in an e-Reader?
E-Readers these days are really solid investments for people who like to voraciously read and want to have options. Amazon and Kobo have many different screen sizes and allow you to tap into massive digital ecosystems. Independent companies in Asia, Europe and North America offer giant 13.3 inch models that not only allow you to read ebooks, but also take notes and write on PDF … [Read more...] about What do you look for in an e-Reader?
New Sunstech E-Reader Belongs in 2010
Sunstech released a new e-reader that uses a TFT epaper display that is straight out of 2010. One of the drawbacks of this technology is the screen flickers, whenever you turn the page of an ebook or access any of the menu features. TFT also results in a high consumption of energy. A full charge of the battery of will only result in a day or two of use. The Sunstech … [Read more...] about New Sunstech E-Reader Belongs in 2010