In Thailand, half of the cartoons read by comic lovers are Korean contents. Not only in Thailand, the Korean cartoons are massively popular in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Indonesia, and Vietnam also occupy more than 40%. The most popular Korean cartoon in these areas was “Sol … | Continue reading
Eva Mendes, the actress and entrepreneur, 49, announced exclusively with PEOPLE that she will publish her debut children’s book, Desi, Mami, and the Never-Ending Worries with Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group. The book will hit shelves on Sept. 17 in both English and Spanish. … | Continue reading
Started in 1968, Golgo 13 is the longest-running manga ever and is still in publication. The Japanese thriller manga series is certified by Guinness World Records as the highest number of volumes for a manga series. The story revolves around a professional assassin - Duke Togo - … | Continue reading
Recent research sheds light on the impact of blocking pirate sites, revealing significant boosts in legal content consumption worldwide, TorrentFreak reported. In the ongoing battle against online piracy, website blocking has emerged as a prominent strategy employed by ISPs in di … | Continue reading
Finding deals and discounts can be daunting if you are a voracious reader and constantly want new Kindle books to read. Luckily, Amazon has you covered. Almost every day, they have a series of Gold Box discounts and a subscription system, which emails you every day when books are … | Continue reading
Hanvon said they have lined up its new Clear 6 e-reader for launch on Feb. 26, ITHome reported. From the image that the company has revealed, the upcoming Clear 6 can be seen sporting a conventional design in that it has similar-sized bezels on all three sides save for the chin w … | Continue reading
The Amazon Kindle Oasis might be dead but here are more e-readers coming up having a similar form factor. Take for instance the Onyx Boox Leaf 3C which is slated for an official launch on February 26. While that is still a few days away, here are a few details about the upcoming … | Continue reading
Amazon has just released a new firmware update for modern Kindle e-readers, including the latest Paperwhite, Scribe and base model Kindle. There are no new features or functionality. Instead, this is more of a maintenance patch. The change log cites Performance improvements, bug … | Continue reading
Here is a cool DIY weather station that can operate almost endlessly without requiring an external power source to top up its batteries. Thanks to the E Ink display - a 2.13-inch Tri-color e-paper display - on board as well as a solar charger at the rear, the charging station can … | Continue reading
A House committee heard testimony Wednesday on the Freedom to Read Act (House Bill 785). The legislation is viewed as a countermeasure to efforts to remove material some feel is inappropriate for children and young teens. The bill is inspired by the growing number of attacks on s … | Continue reading
The Kant 2, a new e-reader from Onyx Boox that has a smartphone form factor. It comes with a 6.13-inch E Ink Carta Plus monochrome display having a 2:1 aspect ratio. The display has a resolution of 824 x 1648 pixels and supports 16 shades of gray. The display is capacitive touchs … | Continue reading
BookBeat, based in Stockholm, has reported a significant surge in paying users, marking a 28 percent increase in 2023, Publishing Perspective reported. CEO Niclas Sandin announced that the company's total revenue for the year reached 1.122 billion Swedish kroner (equivalent to US … | Continue reading
Here is a great piece of news for those who read manga in English. Kodansha is about to drop the first-ever English version of the legendary Ashita no Joe (Tomorrow’s Joe) boxing manga by Ikki Kajiwara (also known as Asao Takamori) and Tetsuya Chiba. Named Ashita no Joe: Fighting … | Continue reading
Piracy is a major issue for digital publishers including Kakao Entertainment's subsidiary Tapas Entertainment, which focuses on publishing webcomics and web novels. For publishers that make their money off of clicks and microtransaction coins, having the same content being upload … | Continue reading
Spanish digital distributor Libranda-DeMarque and German distribution company Zebralution have partnered to coproduce, distribute, and market audiobooks with Spanish and Latin American publishers. Through this partnership, Spanish-language publishers will be able to access fundin … | Continue reading
The U.S. headquarters of Naver Webtoon, known as WEBTOON Entertainment, is actively expanding its intellectual property (IP) and diversifying its business models (BM) with the aim of listing on the NASDAQ this year. This strategy has led to Naver Webtoon’s first annual profit sin … | Continue reading
Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Creative Minds Publications will soon be teaming up with the NFL for the 8th annual Tackle Reading event. Tackle Reading events are assembly-style celebrations held during the week of Dr. Seuss’s Birthday, and are designed to inspire children at underser … | Continue reading
In a significant step towards energy-efficient and visually captivating signage solutions, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) has unveiled its latest innovation: the Sharp e-paper 13-inch and 25-inch Class displays. This marks a notable advancement in eco-co … | Continue reading
E Ink proudly announces its consecutive recognition in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024. In the latest edition of the Sustainability Yearbook by S&P Global, E Ink has secured its position among the top 5 percent of enterprises within the Electronic Equipment, Instrumen … | Continue reading
In the latest rankings released by ICv2, Berserk once again reigns supreme as the top-selling manga franchise for the Fall 2023 season. According to ICv2's Top Manga Properties - Fall 2023 report, Berserk secured the top spot in manga sales. The resurgence of Berserk since its co … | Continue reading
Image credit: spectrumlocalnews McDonald’s is leaning into its anime alter ego with the launch of 'WcDonald’s' menu items at restaurants in 30 markets starting next Monday. The move is a nod to fans of Japanese animation, who have paid tribute to the global fast food franchise by … | Continue reading
Toyota is boldly going where few carmakers have gone before: into the anime world. The Japanese automotive brand is launching an all-new anime content series, centered around a “dashing protagonist who’s taking on the evil of soulless automated driving.” Titled GRIP, the five-epi … | Continue reading
Yen Audio has announced an upcoming audiobook adaptation of renowned director and author Makoto Shinkai’s Your Name novel, based on his anime film of the same name. The audiobook will be available in July 2024 and will be the first Makoto Shinkai title to join Yen Audio’s extensi … | Continue reading
Booktopia has revealed that soft demand and a transition to a new facility has had adverse effects on sales revenue. Booktopia has released a trading update that reveals the online bookstore has had significantly reduced sales YoY. “Following the conclusion of the second quarter … | Continue reading
The Amazon Kindle Oasis is discontinued in the United States. The e-reader is no longer for sale and has been removed from the Amazon Kindle Comparison Chart. There are a handful of units left in international markets, such as Canada and the United Kingdom, but when they are sold … | Continue reading
iReader has stated they will have a new e-reader to offer later this month. As ITHome reported, it is the iReader Neo 2 that the company said will launch at an event scheduled to take place on February 27, 2024. Unfortunately, there is nothing else that is available in the public … | Continue reading
The rapid progression of Artificial Intelligence has led to new and unprecedented circumstances for societies around the world. Generative technologies have been thrust into multiple sectors of life; such as, business, law, education, content creation, writing and journalism, to … | Continue reading
Penguin Random House has jumped into the fight against book bans, entering a sensitive debate that is playing out in school boards and statehouses across the country. At risk: potentially alienating a large chunk of customers on an issue at the crux of culture wars that have pola … | Continue reading
Pocket FM is to launch of Pocket Novel to build it as India’s largest online reading platform and the default destination for the Indian writers’ community. The audio series platform also announces an investment of US$40 million to solidify its presence in the literary world. Wit … | Continue reading
EC Comics was once a big name in the comic book industry, like Marvel, DC and Archie. Now, nearly 70 years after its premature end, the comic giant is returning as an imprint of Oni Press. Oni has become the official home of the EC Comics brand, via a partnership with William M. … | Continue reading
MediaOCD has announced the acquisition of AnimEigo, the oldest existing anime distributor in English-speaking territories. The agreement will see AnimEigo's mass-market video distribution business transferring to MediaOCD 'over the coming months' as it joins MediaOCD's Whole Grai … | Continue reading
A Sunday morning report from the Financial Times says the €500 million (about $539 million USD) fine comes after regulators investigated a Spotify complaint that Apple policies prevent iPhone apps from telling users about cheaper alternatives to Apple’s music service. The issue c … | Continue reading
As mobile phone ownership becomes ubiquitous across various age groups, concerns regarding their impact on children's well-being and focus during learning have garnered attention from experts and regulators. Reflecting this sentiment, Engadget reported the UK government has joine … | Continue reading
The latest tactic AI (Artificial Intelligence) involves writing and publishing fake biographies for deceased individuals. Advancements in the technology have led to a sharp increase in AI-written content. Of course, the results are nowhere near what a human writer would produce d … | Continue reading
From bus shelters at the FIFA World Cup soccer championship in Qatar last year to guitars and cars that change color and design in real time, E Ink is blazing a trail in digital signage, from DOOH advertising to digital price tags in retail. Tim O'Malley, AVP for the US Regional … | Continue reading
How about a clock that doesn't just tell time but fills your space with some uplifting poetry? Meet Poem/1, the latest innovation in timekeeping that promises to infuse your day with positivity. To begin with, Poem/1 stands out with its electronic paper display for showing the ti … | Continue reading
In a study carried out by Amazon Books in the UK, Italy and Germany, the most romantic cities were revealed to be Bristol, Siena, and Potsdam. Known for romantic hotspots like Clifton Observatory, as well as the phrase “Alright my luvver”, Amazon Books UK data shows that Bristoli … | Continue reading
In the majority of bookstores, you’ll find that nonfiction shelves are dominated by men. The Women’s Prize for Nonfiction hopes to change that. “Nonfiction is still perceived to some extent as a man’s game,” said British historian Suzannah Lipscomb. The judges announced a list of … | Continue reading
Comics have been an integral part of our childhood. It has consistently been a source of entertainment and it has also evolved to become more fun to read for different types of audience. Now readers are getting indulged in diverse comic varieties, including mangas, with platforms … | Continue reading
In a significant move for Taiwan's literary landscape, Kabo 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 … | Continue reading
Inspired by Yu-Gi-Oh!, sports anime, and video games, Status Royale is an extremely exciting addition to VIZ's catalog. Status Royale is set in the late 2030s, at the height of VR technology as the titular game of the series dominates the world of eSports. Competitive Status Roya … | Continue reading
Kindle e-readers have been leading the way in digital reading for years now, setting the bar for other companies to follow. They've become as essential to online reading as Google is to search, offering incredible convenience and an intuitive user experience. With their constant … | Continue reading
Amazon looks like they are totally discontinuing the Amazon Kindle Oasis e-reader. They have just removed it from the Amazon comparison chart in the United States, the largest market for Oasis sales. They have also scrubbed all advertising banners and imagery. The Kindle Oasis ha … | Continue reading
Here is a scenario that can be considered a fallout of many of the developments of modern times. We have devices such as tablets, smartphones, TVs, and such that keep us informed and connected. Those help us do our work, study, and do online research, besides also keeping us ente … | Continue reading
Here is an exciting piece of news for Android enthusiasts. Google has unveiled the first developer preview of Android 15, offering developers an exclusive glimpse into the future of the mobile operating system, Android Central reported. While details about consumer-facing feature … | Continue reading
There are a copious amount of ebook readers and e-notebooks that are going to be released over the course of 2024. Good e-Reader is bringing back our roundup of every single device that is coming out or has come out. This post will be updated regularily, so make sure to bookmark … | Continue reading
Here is something for anyone who might have been looking for a new tablet device lately. Amazon is currently offering the Fire HD 8 Plus tablet for a flat 41 percent discount, bringing its price down to just $99.98 at the moment. For that amount, you get the Fire HD 8 tablet with … | Continue reading
The UK’s Bloodhound Books was acquired in July 2021 by Open Road Integrated Media, helmed by David Steinberger. Now, the USA-based Dreamscape has struck a first-look audiobook agreement with Bloodhound. The arrangement, coordinated with Hannah Whitaker at the international rights … | Continue reading