The American Library Association Midwinter conference is occuring at the Colorado convention centre from February 9-12. Unlike previous years where audiobooks, ebooks and politics dominate the discussion groups, this year is entirely different. AR, VR and voice assistants are going to dominate the Future of Libraries track which will examine near-term trends already inspiring … [Read more...] about AR, VR and Alexa will dominate ALA Midwinter
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E-Ink Joins Digital Stationery Workgroup
Last May WACOM, Samsung, Wacom, Fujitsu and Montblanc started a new organization called the Digital Stationery Consortium and it will create a universal digital ink framework for sharing handwritten notes, drawings and sketches between users, regardless of platform. E-Ink has just confirmed with Good e-Reader they have just joined the consortium and talked about what the future … [Read more...] about E-Ink Joins Digital Stationery Workgroup
Will VR be the future of reading?
Over the course of the last decade e-readers have been the best way to consume ebooks and other digital content. The batteries last over a month and it is quite easy to purchase content from Amazon, Kobo or Barnes and Noble. Will e-readers continue to be popular in the next decade, or will VR usurp their position? The Consumer Technology Association expects that VR will … [Read more...] about Will VR be the future of reading?
Virtual Reality is going to be heavily marketed to book publishers at the Frankfurt Book Fair
There are a few serious companies participating in the the virtual reality space. Facebook has Oculus, Samsung has Gear VR, there is also Sony Playstation VR and Google Cardboard. At the upcoming Frankfurt Bookfair, virtual reality is going to be heavily marketed towards publishers. Taiwanese artist Jimmy Liao's picture book, All of My World Is You, will come to life once … [Read more...] about Virtual Reality is going to be heavily marketed to book publishers at the Frankfurt Book Fair
Samsung Launches New Galaxy Notes, Gear
Samsung kicked off the September of product launches with an event that brought us a new Galacy Note 4, Note Edge, Gear S Watch, and Gear VR Headset. When you are the company usually accused of copying Apple and their designs... it takes guts to hold your event first, and it takes talent to release products that get people talking. Samsung accomplished both of these … [Read more...] about Samsung Launches New Galaxy Notes, Gear