The Dasung Paperlike Color that the company describes as the world’s first portable color E-Ink monitor is now available to buy online. The monitor can be ordered via the Dasung website where it is priced $849.00 USD and is shipping worldwide. The above mentioned price is inclusi … | Continue reading
Here is something thrilling happening in the superhero genre of manga right now. Japanese superhero Ultraman will be joining hands with Marvel Comics’ Spider-Man to fight a common enemy in the upcoming manga Ultraman: Along Came a Spider. Viz Media said they have entered into a p … | Continue reading
Digital piracy on the iPhone is not very prevalent in the United States due to the sheer number of hoops users have to jump through. With recent changes to Apple’s policies in the EU, though, it is now easier than ever to pirate audiobooks and ebooks. This is primarily attributed … | Continue reading
Here’s introducing the Zerowriter Ink, the typewriter with an E Ink display. If that is sounding familiar, that’s because the Zerowriter Ink happens to be the commercial version of the Zerowriter e-paper typewriter that creator Adam Wilk had revealed late last year. As Hackster.i … | Continue reading
Ledger announced the launch of its latest hardware wallet, the Ledger Flex featuring a 2.8-inch E Ink display, HelpNetSecurity reported. The new Ledger Flex is also going to be available starting Friday and is priced at $249. Apart from this, Ledger also hiked the prices of Ledge … | Continue reading
Off late, Amazon has been offering discounts on the Kindle Scribe more often than any other version. For a change, it is the Kindle Paperwhite and the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition that are now on sale. Amazon however said it is a limited-time deal which means it can be wit … | Continue reading
The Kindle is often considered the ultimate when it comes to e-book reading experience. The display is easily among the best you have in the segment. Response times too rank right up there among the best, which means you have the most complete e-reader package in the form of the … | Continue reading
The French brand Vivlio has come up with the details of its upcoming e-reader offering, the Vivlio Light HD Color. As the website Liseuses.net reported, the e-reader is going to be another option in the entry-level e-reader segment having a color display, the other option here be … | Continue reading
Creating comics and manga is going to be easier than ever thanks to a new AI platform Lumi that aims to transform ideas into stories, FastCompany reported. As founder and CEO Colin Kaepernick stated, Lumi will have the tool and other features that will let anyone with a basic ide … | Continue reading
Spotify has announced it has entered into a partnership with Ingram Content Group that will lead to more indie audiobook titles being available via the audiobook platform. This is expected to enhance Spotify’s audiobook portfolio significantly considering that Ingram Content Grou … | Continue reading
Harry Potter fans have a lot to look forward to this fall with the release of a new addition to the Wizarding World. J.K. Rowling’s beloved series began in the 1990s, has sold millions of copies and inspired eight movies (plus a spinoff series). The captivating story follows Harr … | Continue reading
Here is what is being considered the biggest exposure from digital piracy ever to be recorded in cyber history. The details of almost 10 million users have been exposed in the dark web which supersedes the previous biggest recorded data heist that affected 1.5 million users. Not … | Continue reading
Kobo has released its first generation of colour e-readers a couple of months ago. They initially ordered one million units of the Clara Colour and Libra Colour. The upstream supply chain can easily handle two additional million units to meet potential customer demand. Customers … | Continue reading
Google recently launched the Comics hub in Japan which is tailored specifically for manga enthusiasts, TechCrunch reported. Placed prominently at the top and in between the “For You” and “Top Charts” sections, the new Comics hub caters to users in Japan. The section provides acce … | Continue reading
Amazon is planning to launch a paid model of its Alexa smart AI voice assistant service, The Wall Street Journal reported. While the specifics are yet to be revealed, there already are reports of Amazon considering a $10 per month payment structure for what it claims to be a conv … | Continue reading
Sharp Electronics has launched its Sharp EPC131 and EPC251 Advanced Colour Display Series in Canada, the website wifihifi reported. The 13-inch and 25-inch sized e-paper displays are designed to be the perfect digital alternative to paper or LCD/ LED displays used as public signs … | Continue reading
New technology doesn’t always fully replace its predecessors. For example, while streaming services dominate, broadcast TV is expected to endure for decades. Similarly, despite the rise of ebooks, many still cherish printed books. Personally, I love ebooks, especially for travel … | Continue reading
Japanese publishers face staggering losses of up to $5 billion annually due to manga piracy. As NHK World stated, it can take up to a month for a manga to be translated manually from Japanese to other international languages like English or Chinese. Pirates exploit this delay and … | Continue reading
Amazon has just introduced a significant new feature on Kindle for iPhone. It is called Assistive Reader and is geared towards people with learning disabilities. Supported Kindle Books will have it read aloud with a generic AI voice, and each word will be highlighted as the text … | Continue reading
Amazon has released a new software update for the 10th and 11th Generation Kindle e-readers, including the Kindle Scribe. The 5.16.10.0.1 update primarily applies to the reading lists. Your Reading Lists is now Your Lists. Your Lists now show the books you saved from your Amazon … | Continue reading
It isn’t just the Smart 5 Pro E Ink tablet that iReader has come up with; the company also offers the Ocean 4 series of e-reader devices. Specifically, two versions of the Ocean 4 devices have been launched – the Ocean 4 Turbo and the Ocean 4 long-lasting version. Specifications … | Continue reading
iReader has a new E Ink tablet to offer, which it has named the Smart 5 Pro, ITHome reported. The company claims that the new Smart 5 Pro impresses with its high-resolution e-paper display and boasts superior performance. The e-note is priced at 3099 yuan (USD 426) and is current … | Continue reading
The Kindle Scribe is on sale again though this time, it is a certified refurbished version that is on offer. The range starts with the 16 GB version which is now selling for $234.99 which is 24 percent less than the list price of $309.99. Similarly, the Kindle Scribe with 32 GB o … | Continue reading
Major publishers are not sitting idly by, while digital textbook pirates use Google Ads to boost their website traffic and profit from subscription services or individual sales, often at a fraction of the market price. The publishing industry, including physical and digital textb … | Continue reading
Combat sports athletes are among the most demanding people on the planet. They continue to compete in intense sporting circumstances, often battered and bruised because of the discipline they practice. Because of their physicality, these sports can be divisive. Still, they can of … | Continue reading
Technology has taken us so far that it sometimes feels like we’re already living in a dystopian future, the Sci-Fi books once predicted. Yet, society still preserves it, which is more advanced than ever. With so many novelties, it is hard to let go of some relics of old. While ma … | Continue reading
Here is something that avid book lovers will appreciate. Readmoo and the Taiwan Hospitality B&B Association announced a collaboration that will let travellers continue with their reading even while on vacation. As the site eReaderPro stated, travellers will be provided with Readm … | Continue reading
A specially curated collection of J.K. Rowling’s creative works is going to be made available soon, wizardingworld.com reported. That includes articles and anecdotes related to Harry Potter and his magical world. There are also going to be stories related to other characters of t … | Continue reading
In a strategic move set to redefine its future trajectory, Issuu, a leading platform for digital content transformation, has announced its acquisition by Bending Spoons, a prominent player in the digital tools and content sector. In a LinkedIn post, Joe Hyrkin, CEO of Issuu, expr … | Continue reading
The Kobo Libra 2 is available once again. However, before you start celebrating, here is the catch: the ones sold now are certified refurbished models. It being so, there are some savings to be made. The Libra 2 is now selling for $159 with free shipping, which is $30 less than w … | Continue reading
Summer is upon us, and it is time to curl up and read a good book. Most people read on their smartphone since it is always in their pocket. However, e-readers have a tremendous advantage because the screen does not get any glare from the sun, and the battery lasts for weeks inste … | Continue reading
The TCL NXTPAPER series smartphones are now available in the United States, PhoneArena reported. That includes the TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G and the TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G; both demoed at the CES event early this year and then at the MWC event later in spring. A few months later, it i … | Continue reading
Colour e-paper has finally hit its stride. After years of smaller companies adopting this technology in e-readers and e-notebooks, Rakuten Kobo was the most prominent brand to go all in earlier this year. Will Amazon and Barnes and Noble finally adopt colour e-paper in 2025? Is t … | Continue reading
The E INK phone market has only a few competitors, and most will not be around for much longer. Hisense has developed a series of smartphones, but it looks like they are getting out of the market. Litephone 2 was popular, but Litephone 3 no longer uses E INK. Bigme is trying to c … | Continue reading
Amazon Prime Day event might be over though there are a few Kindle deals still available. Take for instance the Kindle Paperwhite Kids Essentials Bundle which is now available to buy for $157.97. That is 22 percent less than the regular price of $202.97, which comes to a saving o … | Continue reading
Harry Potter fans will have even more reading material come September with the release of a new book based on the Wizarding World. JK Rowling’s series has been a firm fixture in pop culture since the 1990s, racking up millions of sales and spawning eight film adaptations (plus a … | Continue reading
Produced and published by Penguin Audio, the third installment in the trilogy (made up of Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass) will feature a conversation between Pullman and Wilson, recorded at the Bodleian Library in 2021. The novels follow the coming of ag … | Continue reading
Here is an e-reader that takes us back to when the e-reader industry was still at its formative stage, and we had devices such as the Entourage Edge with dual LCDs. We recently had devices like the GVIDO with dual 13.3-inch e-paper displays or the Lenovo C930. Almost a decade dow … | Continue reading
Here is an e-reader that takes us back to when the e-reader industry was still at its formative stage, and we had devices such as the Entourage Edge with dual LCDs. We recently had devices like the GVIDO with dual 13.3-inch e-paper displays or the Lenovo C930. Almost a decade dow … | Continue reading
Startup digital comics marketplace and reader Omnibus is to close its doors as it continues to struggle in the wake of the staggered death of Comixology. The app has been removed from iOS and Android marketplaces. In a message posted within the Omnibus app and on their website, t … | Continue reading
Image credit: X.com Turkey blocked access to Wattpad, a popular Canadian-origin story-writing and reading platform, according to the Freedom of Expression Association’s (İFÖD) EngelliWeb initiative. The initiative reported that access from Turkey to the Canadian story writing and … | Continue reading
Image credit: Libraries Connected The London Libraries network has developed a “Couch to 5k”-style reading app, “ReadOn”, and the app also includes a library map and goal-building features to incentivise reading. Developed by librarians from London Libraries, “ReadOn” uses curate … | Continue reading
Digital book sales in the United States grew for the second time in 2024. This is good news, as more people buy digital content on their e-readers, smartphones, and tablets. E-book revenues were up 2.2% compared to May 2023, generating $84.4 million. Year-to-date e-book revenues … | Continue reading
Hisense is one of the first few brands to offer e-ink smartphones. Till date, Hisense’s E-ink phones would be considered as budget-friendly E-Ink smartphones with decent specs. But it seems the brand has increased its phone’s price by up to 60%. So, now customers are wondering wh … | Continue reading
Since its launch in 2017, DeepL has successfully rivalled machine translation giants such as Google Translate. Today, with the launch of its new large language model (LLM), the startup aims to raise industry standards even higher. In alignment with the unicorn’s technology develo … | Continue reading
Anime NYC and Japan Society have revealed the 30 nominees for the first American Manga Awards. The ceremony will be held on August 22 at the Japan Society in New York City, preceding the Anime NYC convention at the Jacob K. Javits Center from August 23-25. These awards recognize … | Continue reading
George R.R. Martin said, “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . The man who never reads lives only one.” Books, in whatever form, are the ultimate do-it-your-own-way escape. But if that’s the case, why are there still so many rules around the “right” way to read? A … | Continue reading
Casinos have always been a rich source of inspiration for writers. The blend of risk, reward, and human drama creates captivating stories that delve into both the glamour and the dark side of gambling. From tales of daring heists and espionage to profound explorations of addictio … | Continue reading