In a significant move for Taiwan's literary landscape, Kobo has announced the launch of its e-book and audiobook subscription service, Kobo Plus, in the country, TechNews reported. This will enable Taiwanese readers to embark on a journey through a vast library of literature and audio content with just a few clicks. Kobo Plus presents three distinct subscription plans … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus now available in Taiwan, 14-day free trial
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Exclusive – Sony is no longer manufacturing the Digital Paper in Japan
Sony is no longer manufacturing the Digital Paper DPT-RP1 in Japan and has outsourced it to China. All new purchases made on Amazon, B&H and other official distributors in the United States and Japan are receiving the Chinese variants. The Sony Digital Paper DPT-S1 and early versions of the DPT-RP1 were designed and manufactured in Japan. This was a sign of high build … [Read more...] about Exclusive – Sony is no longer manufacturing the Digital Paper in Japan
People Continue to Visit the Library in Taipei
Taipei libraries continue to draw in patrons who want to borrow books, magazines and newspapers. In 2015 there were 12.98 million titles loaned out, up from 12.79 million in 2014. Women represented the majority, accounting for 7.19 million titles, or 55.39%, of the books borrowed in 2015. Female readers seemed more active than their male counterparts, but this is not … [Read more...] about People Continue to Visit the Library in Taipei
Amazon Rumored to Hold Kindle Fire Component Purchasing Rights
Amazon is mulling changes in its component purchasing strategy that it has been using for the Kindle Fire tablets. So far, Amazon has been relying almost entirely on the ODMs, though that could change with Amazon likely to place itself in a position to be calling all the shots. However, all of it is still in rumor territory with neither Amazon nor its upstream supply chain … [Read more...] about Amazon Rumored to Hold Kindle Fire Component Purchasing Rights
Asus 10 Inch MeMO Pad Tablet Will Go on Sale in Taiwan from Feb 25th
Asus has stated it will begin selling the 10 inch MeMO Pad Smart ME301 in Taiwan on February 25th. The tablet will be priced NT$11,900 in local currency, which converts to around US$402. However, will probably drop for the US, since electronic goods generally come cheap in that part of the world, though, Asus has not revealed when it plans to launch the MeMO Pad in the … [Read more...] about Asus 10 Inch MeMO Pad Tablet Will Go on Sale in Taiwan from Feb 25th
iPad Mini Display Production Increased and Next Gen Display Being Developed
Apple for the first time has been able to come to terms with the demand for its iPad Mini device ever since it was launched three months back. All models of the iPad Mini are being shown as ‘In Stock’, a positive development over the 1-3 business days that it took Apple to ship the device so far. This comes on the back of news from Taiwan that AUO has finally managed to up its … [Read more...] about iPad Mini Display Production Increased and Next Gen Display Being Developed
Google 7 Inch Tablet Coming June
It is very well known that Google is in the process of developing a 7 inch tablet. Various rumors, as well as speculation from industry experts, predicted the tablet will be launched during the summer of 2012. We are arriving in that period and Digitimes is back with the latest developments. The report states that Google is developing their new device in direct collaboration … [Read more...] about Google 7 Inch Tablet Coming June
Asus Transformer Android ICS Update Now Underway
After a series of flip flops, the much awaited Android ICS update for the first gen Transformer TF101 device has finally become a reality. However, that's only in Taiwan as of now though the big thing is the update is being rolled out at last. So it shouldn't be too long before the update is also made available in other parts of the world as well. The firmware version … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer Android ICS Update Now Underway
Kindle Fire is the Most Sought After Tablet This Season After iPad
The Kindle Fire is here and is making waves that have reached Apple shores. Market research firm Changewave Research decided to find out how in-demand the Fire actually is, and have concluded the Kindle Fire is close on the heels of the iPad as far as demand and popularity goes. As per their report, Kindle Fire will emerge the second most purchased tablet device this holiday … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire is the Most Sought After Tablet This Season After iPad