Amazon has announced that they are shutting down their App Store for Android. This will occur on August 20th, 2025. The company sent a notice to developers indicating that they will no longer be able to submit new apps to the store. The company is also shuttering their Amazon Coins program. The Amazon App Store launched in March 2011 with just over 4,000 apps. It was … [Read more...] about Amazon App Store for Android is Shutting Down
Visionect leads the Industry with Power-Efficient e-Paper Display Solutions
Visionect can be considered among the pioneers when it comes to developing and deploying digital or e-paper-based display solutions. The company recently had a successful outing at the Integrated Systems Europe 2025 (ISE 2025) event held in Barcelona, Spain, where it got the chance to showcase its entire range of e-paper-based display solutions and interact with other industry … [Read more...] about Visionect leads the Industry with Power-Efficient e-Paper Display Solutions
Spotify, the latest company to offer AI Narrated garbage
Audiobooks narrated by AI are all of the rage since they save publishers and authors time and money when creating low-quality garbage. The latest company to hop on the train is Spotify Audiobooks. Today, Spotify will begin accepting audiobooks from the AI software company ElevenLabs. Authors can use the ElevenLabs platform to narrate their audiobooks in 29 languages, with … [Read more...] about Spotify, the latest company to offer AI Narrated garbage
Onyx Boox Increases Price of Several e-Reader and e-Note Devices
Onyx Boox seems to have increased the prices of several of their e-reader and e-note devices. As the e-Book Reader Blog mentioned, the price of the Note Air 4C has gone up by $20. Similarly, the Palma 2 (Black), Boox Go 6, and Boox Go Color 7 are now dearer by $10. Interestingly, the Palma 2 White is still showing its original price though it could be just a matter of time … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Increases Price of Several e-Reader and e-Note Devices
Author Rushdie Testifies in Attacker’s Trial
The trial of Hadi Matar, 27, has begun in Chautauqua County, New York. Matar stands accused of the attempted murder and assault of renown author Salman Rushdie during a literary event at the Chautauqua Institution in August 2022. The brutal attack left Rushdie with severe injuries, including the loss of sight in his right eye and the use of his right hand. During his … [Read more...] about Author Rushdie Testifies in Attacker’s Trial
Google Unveils Direct e-Book Sales on iOS, Bypassing Apple Commission
Google has now been granted permission to sell e-books and audiobooks directly to buyers via its iOS app, Google Play Books. Making the announcement on the company blog post, Google said users will henceforth be able to complete a book purchase by clicking on the 'Get Book' option associated with a book in the Google Play Books iOS app. Users will then be redirected to the … [Read more...] about Google Unveils Direct e-Book Sales on iOS, Bypassing Apple Commission
Amazon makes it clear that Kindle Books are Licensed and not Owned
Amazon has revised the text when purchasing a Kindle e-book on its online store. You do not own the book you bought but are licensing it. It used to say "By clicking on above button, you agree to Amazon's Kindle Store Terms of Use." However, the text in the USA has been changed to "By placing your order, you're purchasing a license to the content and agree to the Kindle Store … [Read more...] about Amazon makes it clear that Kindle Books are Licensed and not Owned
Margaret Atwood to Publish Memoir… Sort of
Margaret Atwood has never done things the usual way, and her upcoming memoir, Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts, proves that even when reflecting on her own life, she refuses to follow a traditional path. Set for release on November 4, 2025, by Doubleday in the United States, the book is a blend of personal history, memory and deep reflection. Known for her sharp intellect, dry … [Read more...] about Margaret Atwood to Publish Memoir… Sort of
Pocket Entertainment’s New AI-Powered Comics Platform Pocket Toon is Already a Hit
Digital content creator Pocket Entertainment has announced the launch of Pocket Toons, its new comic platform that would leverage the power of AI for content creation and storytelling. All of that is going to be possible thanks to the use of the new Blaze feature that Pocket Toon is based on. Blaze is an AI-enabled studio that is designed to provide impetus to artists and … [Read more...] about Pocket Entertainment’s New AI-Powered Comics Platform Pocket Toon is Already a Hit
The Braille Institute Launches New Font for e-readers
The Braille Institute has just launched their Atkinson Hyperlegible Next, now with enhanced characters, upgraded with seven weights, and a bonus variable version for all you professional hyperlegible-ites out there. It has improved legibility and readability for individuals with low vision. They have also released Hyperlegible Mono, a brand-new monospaced typeface inspired … [Read more...] about The Braille Institute Launches New Font for e-readers