With the rise of things like BookTok and Bookstagram, it looks like the world is reading more. But what about children? In the UK, a new survey, which involved 3,000 parents with children ages 2-12, revealed that 53% of parents don't buy books to their kids. This statistic may not seem really worthy of the discussion. But we can understate the benefits of introducing books at … [Read more...] about 53% of UK Parents Don’t Buy Books for Their Children
Kindle Scribe Hits an All-Time Low Price Tag
Amazon has been offering attractive discounts on its flagship Kindle device, the Kindle Scribe for some time now. The good thing here is that the price now has hit an all-time low of $240. This translates to a flat $100 discount or 29 percent off the original price of $340. What you get for that price is the base 16 GB Kindle Scribe with the Basic Pen. The Basic Pen, if you … [Read more...] about Kindle Scribe Hits an All-Time Low Price Tag
MeeBook M103: Specs and Price Discussed
It has just been days back that the MeeBook M103 e-note device was launched. It comes across as a nice E Ink tablet with decent specs and a matching price tag. AliExpress is now offering the M103 for $358.89 which includes the case as well along with the e-note done up in black. For that amount, you get an e-note device having a 10.3-inch 227 PPI display having 256 levels of … [Read more...] about MeeBook M103: Specs and Price Discussed
Modos Paper Monitor and its Various Modes
Modos has never been known to be prompt with their updates. So, while those have been few and far in between, here is one that updates us with all they have been up to this while. As has been revealed in the video that the start-up has released, there are going to be a few modes that the company's e-paper devices - a laptop and a monitor - will have and will let users choose … [Read more...] about Modos Paper Monitor and its Various Modes
E Ink Showcased e-Tile and Other e-Paper Display at Display Week Event
E Ink showcased its 'e-tile' display at the Display Week in Los Angeles last week, the website DisplayDaily reported. The solar-powered e-Tile display comprising of a 2 x 4-inch e-paper display is unique in that these can function independently or can be coupled with up to 96 such 'e-tile' segments to make for a single large e-paper display. Each of the display segments can be … [Read more...] about E Ink Showcased e-Tile and Other e-Paper Display at Display Week Event
Readmoo Mooink Pro 2C Review 13.3 E INK Kaleido 3 E-note Review
The Readmoo MooInk Pro 2C is the first 13.3 E-Note with a Kaleido 3 colour e-paper panel. We have seen this device for over two years at various trade shows with Sony branding, and it was developed in conjunction with Linfiny. Readmoo was the first company that took the risk of bringing a colour e-notebook to the masses, which is fantastic; there are a few important things to … [Read more...] about Readmoo Mooink Pro 2C Review 13.3 E INK Kaleido 3 E-note Review
Bigme HiBreak E INK Phone Specs Revealed
A couple of weeks ago, Bigme teased their first smartphones with E INK screens. The promotional image was light on details, but we now know a few things about them. There will be four models with different hardware combinations, and the prices will be unveiled at the end of the month. It remains to be seen if they will be released and sold as usual or if there will be some … [Read more...] about Bigme HiBreak E INK Phone Specs Revealed
Most Anticipated Book Sale Hosted By Amazon
Amazon is listening to our silent prayers to bring us a massive book sale. It's a fantastic opportunity to grab some summer reads with Amazon's extensive book sale, which will be ongoing by May 20. Many ebooks are available for just $1, while print books start at $5. These books encompass a wide range of genres, from classics to children's books to popular BookTok … [Read more...] about Most Anticipated Book Sale Hosted By Amazon
More Than 4 Billion Books Borrowed Through OverDrive
OverDrive is famous for achieving big feats in the industry. Readers find OverDrive to be the perfect platform for all sorts of books that suit various interests. On April 30, 2024, OverDrive and its awarded apps, Libby and Sora, reached a historic milestone. They witnessed the four billionth title, Crafty Birds by Kristy Conlin, borrowed by a reader. The achievement … [Read more...] about More Than 4 Billion Books Borrowed Through OverDrive
Gannett Adds AI-Generated Summaries To Stories
Image credit: Reuters Newspaper conglomerate, Gannett, is starting a new program that will add AI-generated bullet points to the beginning of news articles. According to The Verge, the goal of this new feature is to help readers quickly understand the main points of each story. The "key points" feature on articles utilises automated technology to generate summaries below the … [Read more...] about Gannett Adds AI-Generated Summaries To Stories
The 2024 International Booker Prize shortlist
The 2024 International Booker Prize shortlist has been revealed, showcasing literature from six nations, translated from six languages, that skillfully intertwines the personal and political in uniquely innovative ways. Chosen by this year's judging panel, chaired by distinguished writer and broadcaster Eleanor Wachtel, the six shortlisted books reflect a diverse range of … [Read more...] about The 2024 International Booker Prize shortlist
PuBook Pro is Taiwan’s first 10.3-inch Color e-Note
Here comes Taiwan's first 10.3-inch E Ink Android tablet - the Pubook Pro. Prior to this, there have been e-reader devices sporting 6-inch or 7.8-inch color e-paper displays (Puboo SE). As TechBang reported, the Pubook Pro comes with a 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 display. On the other side of it lies an octa-core MediaTek CPU that is mated to 8 gigs of memory and 128 GB of storage. The … [Read more...] about PuBook Pro is Taiwan’s first 10.3-inch Color e-Note
Librarians’ Crusade for Easy and Affordable E-book Access
For libraries across the US, it has been an uphill battle against soaring e-book prices. The fight is to ensure e-books are easily accessible to members and at affordable rates. As Axios reported, publishers commonly impose stringent terms on libraries, mandating them to renew e-book licenses every two years or after a fixed number of loans, often as few as 26. These … [Read more...] about Librarians’ Crusade for Easy and Affordable E-book Access