Books-A-Million, the second-largest bookstore chain in the USA, has rolled out same-day delivery to all its stores with Walmart GoLocal. Last year in September, the bookstore introduced same- and next-day delivery across 231 locations countrywide with the help of the Walmart wh … | Continue reading
Amidst the ever-evolving landscape of digital literature and the timeless allure of storytelling, here’s introducing Stories of Mary, a groundbreaking project that merges the convenience of digital reading with the joy of tangible gifting experiences. Crafted by visionary author, … | Continue reading
In today’s era of digitalization, when everyone is buying subscriptions for online content, physical books are giving hard competition to e-books. Technology is good, but sometimes people are interested in old-fashioned artifacts. And, reading physical books is one of them. This … | Continue reading
With the digitalization and smart devices, the demand for audiobooks is increasing. According to the report of Audio Publishers Association the revenue of audiobook revenue increased by 10% in 2022. And, looking at the opportunity, in October 2023, Spotify announced the launch of … | Continue reading
Image credit: avinteractive Finally, DynaScan Technology’s ePaper display is launched. And it is the biggest-ever ePaper display to date in the world. In early this year, the premier manufacturer of high brightness displays, announced its plan to launch the product. Size has been … | Continue reading
Microsoft made a big deal a couple of years ago when it signed an agreement with Amazon to have Android apps available to be installed on Windows 11 computers. Users needed to install an Android sub-system in order to get apps running, but for many users this was the only way to … | Continue reading
Books are a wonderful way to enhance learning, understand life and provide us with expert guidance. Reading non-fiction is helpful as it transforms a reader's perspective and offers new thought patterns. These books can take you on a journey and give inspiration for dreams and … | Continue reading
SenLinYu’s “Manacled” is a nearly 900-page alternate ending to the 'Harry Potter' series. The fan fiction became massively popular with nearly 16 million individual downloads, 84,000 likes on Archive of Our Own, and 19 languages the work has been translated into. More stats? The … | Continue reading
You must have noticed a new trend if you love books or are active on TikTok. The #Romantasy! Romantasy is a relatively new book genre that combines romance and fantasy. The genre is seeing massive success with authors like Sarah J. Maas outselling her publisher Bloomsbury’s block … | Continue reading
It's obvious to presume that today's tech-savvy generation is so consumed by digital gadgets that they don't even give a thought to libraries. But studies say otherwise. According to a study conducted at Portland State University, despite the ubiquitous use of social media, Gen Z … | Continue reading
Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation! Have you ever wondered which generation reads the most? It’s obvious to think that millennials and Gen Z are tech-savvy and massively influenced by social media. And so, they don’t read much. But to your surprise, … | Continue reading
The Minimal Phone first burst onto the scene in late January. It turned out to be a hit right away thanks to its unique design which included an E Ink display on top with a full QWERTY keyboard at the bottom. BlackBerry old-timers would relate to the design theme right away. Now … | Continue reading
Prepare for an exciting return to the Jedi Temple on Banchii as the latest installment of the Star Wars: The High Republic manga series, titled The Edge of Balance, Vol. 3, is set to hit shelves this summer. Penned by Daniel José Older and Shima Shinya, and illustrated by Mizuki … | Continue reading
It’s the end of the road for Feedbooks as the popular e-book store announced it is shutting down on March 15th, 2024. That means it is less than two weeks left for its customers to download their purchased e-books before they are gone forever. After 16 years of service, Feedbooks … | Continue reading
The recent confirmation of a Harry Potter TV series adaptation sent shockwaves of excitement throughout the wizarding world. On Friday February 22nd, Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav offered more details for the highly anticipated new HBO Max series “Harry Potter”, which is now set … | Continue reading
Amazon is gearing up to revolutionize its Kindle e-reader range with the introduction of ACeP (Advanced Color ePaper) technology next year, TechNews reported. This has been revealed by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of Tianfeng International Securities, which means it isn’t something that … | Continue reading
Tech startup 'A Phone, a Friend' Co. is making waves with its innovative AI smartphone featuring an E-ink display, the website DesignBoom reported. The phone is however different in that it aims to revolutionize how users interact with their devices. The heart of this groundbreak … | Continue reading
In a move to cater to book lovers, Spotify has unveiled a fresh subscription tier promising more listening options. However, as The Verge reported, the offering raises questions about its value proposition, especially considering its price point compared to existing plans. Priced … | Continue reading
In the world of thrifting, hidden treasures await those with a keen eye and a bit of luck. One Redditor recently struck gold when they stumbled upon a green leather case at their local thrift store. The leather case came adorned with a typewriter illustration. While the case itse … | Continue reading
In what can be considered a new trend among manufacturers to come up with devices having less glare, Lenovo has a new tablet in the making that falls right in this category. The Tab M12 Matte Display, as the tablet is being referred to right now, can well be considered as a spin- … | Continue reading
Woot is currently selling Amazon's largest tablet, the Fire Max 11, for $140. This deal marks a significant discount of $89 off the list price which makes it $37 cheaper than the current price on Amazon. The offer applies to the 64 GB model with lock-screen ads. The price however … | Continue reading
E Ink announced today the integration of E Ink Prism 3 in the unveiling of the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA, paying homage to the iconic 1991 Esther Mahlangu Art Car. This innovative tribute, showcased at the Frieze Los Angeles art fair from February 29 to March 2, heralds a new era of … | Continue reading
There haven't been many e-readers or e-notes that feature a dual-screen layout. The Entourage Edge reader and Pocket Edge were the first in 2010. This model had an LCD on one side and an E INK on the other. The now-defunct one book was a dual-screen manga reader, with two E INK s … | Continue reading
The bond between brothers can be unshakeable and unbreakable. Alex and Eddie Van Halen had such a bond. In a new memoir, Brothers, Alex Van Halen is digging deep and pulling back the curtain on his late brother Eddie. Besides for a brief statement after his brother's death in 202 … | Continue reading
The realm of dedicated reading devices is abuzz with anticipation as a third new Kobo e-reader has surfaced at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for testing. This points to an exciting year ahead in 2024 for e-reader enthusiasts, it must be said. Designated with the mod … | Continue reading
The release of Savannah Guthrie's latest book, Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere, has garnered widespread attention. Unfortunately, as the website People reported, it has also attracted the attention of scammers seeking to exploit its po … | Continue reading
In an era where audiobooks have become an integral part of daily life for many, changes in subscription models by leading providers are stirring up debates and controversies within the audiobook community. The idea of unlimited listening has long been synonymous with audiobook se … | Continue reading
Renowned DIY enthusiast has outdone himself with his latest creation: a cutting-edge weather station boasting a revolutionary low-power design, all made possible by its innovative e-paper display. At the heart of this remarkable build, as Hackaday stated, lies an ESP32 microcontr … | Continue reading
The iReader Color 7 e-reader was first launched towards the end of last year. Now, the company has introduced a new slightly downgraded version of the same at a cheaper price point. The newest iteration of the e-reader features 2 GB RAM along with 32 GB of storage. The processor … | Continue reading
In a recent development, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) has bid farewell to an e-book platform utilized by elementary students, citing concerns stemming from a newly enacted North Carolina law. As the website WCNC stated, the platform in question, EPIC, has been a cornerston … | Continue reading
In a bid to enhance the reading experience of its patrons, the Lafayette Public Library is set to revolutionize its digital lending platform. With the introduction of cloudLibrary by Bibliotheca, readers will soon have access to an extensive array of literary treasures, nearly do … | Continue reading
Prepare to be captivated by the enchanting tale of King of Nod as it makes its debut in audiobook format. Authored by the acclaimed writer, Scott Fad, this multiple award-winning novel takes listeners on an epic journey through the heart of the Southern Gothic landscape. Now, as … | Continue reading
Ebook As a Powerful Email List Onboarding Tool With the rise of digital marketing, many businesses are looking for effective ways to grow their email lists and nurture leads. One effective tactic that has been employed is using an ebook as a powerful lead magnet that adds value t … | Continue reading
Libranda-DeMarque, a leading Spanish digital distributor, and Zebralution, a prominent German distribution company, have joined forces to revolutionize the Spanish-language audiobook industry, PublishersWeekly reported. This strategic partnership aims to co-produce, distribute, a … | Continue reading
Image credit: Inkitt Inkitt is a brand-new self-publishing platform that allows people self-publish stories. Then, it uses AI and data science to select the most compelling stories. Finally, it tweaks, distributes and sells those stories on a second app Galatea. Now, it’s raise … | Continue reading
Image credit: Engadget Google Docs is getting an annotation feature that will let you mark up your documents just like you might with a pen and paper. With the update, announced at MWC 2024, Google Docs users on Android devices can use a finger or stylus to write notes, highlight … | Continue reading
In what can be considered a huge leap forward in smartphone innovation, Infinix has showcased its latest prototype technology, E-Color Shift, featuring color-changing back panels powered by E Ink Prism 3 technology. Building upon the success of previous concepts, this revolutiona … | Continue reading
Intended for children aged 3-5, the Little Oxford app is developed in collaboration with Inception XR edtech developer. It’s also backed by survey results of 2,000 parents and caretakers of 3- to 5-year-olds in the UK on digital learning. The survey collected data about barriers … | Continue reading
Digital sales of UK magazines have surged by 15.4% year on year to an average of 2.6 million per edition, according to Press Gazette research based the latest ABC figures. This is all largely due to Spotify-style bundled subscriptions. Some 147 titles published digital edition AB … | Continue reading
TCL has expanded its tablet lineup with the introduction of the TCL NXTPAPER 14, complementing the NXTPAPER 14 Pro and NXTPAPER 10 5G tablet models that were launched at CES earlier this year. Offering affordability without compromising on performance, the NXTPAPER 14 presents a … | Continue reading
Typewriters belong to a bygone era though the basic concept of it continues to be in vogue thanks to the innovative spirit of a few individuals. Take for instance the one that was mentioned on Reddit where we find it is an old Kobo Nia that has been adapted to function as a digit … | Continue reading
The iReader Neo 2 is here, and one of its biggest USPs is that it comes with an E Ink Carta 1300 display. This makes the new Neo 2 the smallest e-reader to feature the latest Carta 1300 display. The company claims response time has gone up by 27 percent while contrast has improve … | Continue reading
Well, the answer varies from person to person. Some people choose webtoons over novels because they lack time to binge novels. Others have various reasons for preferring webtoons over reading novels. But webtoons – the shortened versions – do the story justice? Personally, I pref … | Continue reading
Image credit: Avinteractive PPDS has signed a deal with Deutsche Telekom to introduce commercial opportunities with Philips Tableaux ePaper displays. The German telecoms company has selected the Philips Tableaux ePaper Series as part of plans to extend its digital out of home (DO … | Continue reading
In a world dominated by ubiquitous digital distractions, a new device promises to revolutionize the way we engage with technology and nurture our creativity. Meet the Tapico Typer, a groundbreaking 3D-printable digital typewriter developed by a forward-thinking university student … | Continue reading
While we awaited Hanvon to launch its new Clear 6 e-reader, the company pulled off a surprise by introducing an e-note device as well. The Hanvon C10, as the E Ink tablet is named comes with some nice features and functionalities that can make it the ideal note-taking device for … | Continue reading
Much along the expected lines, Onyx Boox has launched the Leaf 3C e-reader featuring a 7-inch color e-paper display. More specifically, the Leaf 3 comes with a 7-inch Kaleido 3 display encased in a shell made famous by the Kindle Oasis years back. That way, there are relatively t … | Continue reading
The Hanvon Clear 6 e-reader has already made it to the JingDong retail store, revealing some key aspects of the device. As is already known, there is going to be a 6-inch E Ink Carta 1200 display upfront that is backed by 30-level DC dimming and warm/cold light controls. The disp … | Continue reading