There was speculation a week ago that Barnes and Noble were going to discontinue the Nook 4e e-reader. This was due to the product disappearing from the main Nook landing page, and the individual product listing said it was sold out, with no arrival date. The bookseller has confirmed with Good e-Reader that the B& N Nook 4e is officially discontinued.Barnes and Noble … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble officially discontinues Nook 4e
Amazon Kindle will not download books to the e-reader
Amazon is having an outage with its Kindle e-reader ebook system. New books purchased from the Kindle Store will not download locally, and any books in your library that have not already been downloaded will also not download directly to the Kindle. All of the books that users want to read, cannot unless its downloaded locally to the Kindle.. Some users have reported that books … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle will not download books to the e-reader
Kobo Libra Colour to be Provided Free to Taiwan Mobile 5G Subscribers
The Kobo Libra Colour e-reader is all set to make its debut in Taiwan, ChinaTimes reported. For this, Rakuten Kobo has teamed up with Taiwan Mobile to bring the Kobo Libra Color e-book reader to 35 stores across Taiwan. This collaboration is part of Taiwan Mobile's new "OP Technology Life" initiative under its sub-brand "OP Xiangle Life".The Kobo Libra Color features a … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra Colour to be Provided Free to Taiwan Mobile 5G Subscribers
TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G With Paper-Like Display Launched in the US
TCL announced its TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G smartphone is now available to buyers in the US, the website Phablet.jp reported. The smartphone was first introduced during CES early this year and comes with an interesting set of features even though the specs at large are mid-range at best. It comes with a 6.78-inch FHD+ display that has a resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels and a 120 Hz … [Read more...] about TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G With Paper-Like Display Launched in the US
From Hogwarts to Self-Discovery: The Joy and Snag of Revisiting Books
When bad news hits, my survival kit includes chocolate, my trusty blanket, and a battered copy of Harry Potter. As I recently dove into its pages for solace, I was surpirsed to stumbled upon notes from past versions of myself—scribbles that were like emotional time capsules.Flipping through the pages, I watched my handwritten notes flutter by. Different colored pens … [Read more...] about From Hogwarts to Self-Discovery: The Joy and Snag of Revisiting Books
ALA 2024: Advocacy, Diversity, and the Future of Libraries
The American Library Association's 2024 Annual Conference and Exhibition kicked off with a vibrant start in San Diego on June 28, drawing over 13,000 attendees to the Convention Center. Keynote speaker Trevor Noah, former host of 'The Daily Show', was met with an enthusiastic crowd as he passionately advocated for the freedom to read.Noah reminisced about his childhood … [Read more...] about ALA 2024: Advocacy, Diversity, and the Future of Libraries
Official Launch of Authors Against Book Bans
Following an announcement from earlier this year, Authors Against Book Bans (AABB) was officially launched on June 26th. Comprising writers, illustrators, and creators from children’s and adult literature sectors, AABB aims to unite authors nationally and locally in support of grassroots efforts against book bans and challenges across the United States.Author and AABB … [Read more...] about Official Launch of Authors Against Book Bans
PocketBook InkPad Eo Now Available to Buy From Amazon
It has been a while ago that PocketBook had announced the InkPad Eo e-note device. Now the good new here is that the e-note device is finally available to buy. The InkPad Eo can now be ordered from Amazon though at $549, the price is a bit hefty, it must be said. For that price, what you get is a 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 color E Ink screen that makes it great for reading black and … [Read more...] about PocketBook InkPad Eo Now Available to Buy From Amazon
Full Review of the Onyx Boox Go 10.3 with 300 PPI
Onyx Boox Go 10.3 is one of the most exciting e-readers and e-notebook releases of 2024. This device forgoes the typical front-light system, so there are fewer layers between the text displayed on the E INK display and your eyes. The writing experience is also superb, one of the best that Onyx has released; the WACOM display has palm rejection and is compatible with various … [Read more...] about Full Review of the Onyx Boox Go 10.3 with 300 PPI
Kindle Scribe Now Available For $200 Less
The Amazon Prime Day event might be a little over two weeks away though the company is already offering a deal on its flagship Kindle device that could be hard to ignore. The Scribe can now be bought for a flat $200 discount though the offer is only applicable on the Scribe Essentials Bundle. As per the deal, you can have the 64 GB version of the Kindle Scribe along with the … [Read more...] about Kindle Scribe Now Available For $200 Less
New Viwoods AiPaper 10.65-inch 300PPI E Ink Tablet Set to Launch Soon
The China-based Viwoods is all set to introduce a new E Ink tablet device which it has named AiPaper. The company is claiming the upcoming AiPaper which is set to make its Kickstarter debut soon is the smartest E Ink tablet ever, one that can be considered to have the ability to think ahead as well.That can be attributed to the advanced AI features that the e-note comes … [Read more...] about New Viwoods AiPaper 10.65-inch 300PPI E Ink Tablet Set to Launch Soon
Why Stephen King Novel Will Never Be Printed Again?
April 5th, 2024 marked the 50th anniversary of the first print run of Stephen King's iconic horror classic Carrie. Already a hit, its popularity exploded with the release of the 1976 blockbuster film adaptation starring Sissy Spacek.With that, King was off and running and almost immediately became identified as the "King of Horror." Massive hits like The Shining, Salem's … [Read more...] about Why Stephen King Novel Will Never Be Printed Again?
Speechify Let’s You Listen to An Audiobook Read by You
How about the ability to listen to an audiobook that is being read aloud by you or your favorite celeb that you have the option to choose? AI startup Speechify will let you do just that. As CNet stated, all that you need to do is import your voice and let AI make a clone of the same. Thereafter, let that voice to read aloud the book you wish to listen to. It’s as simple as … [Read more...] about Speechify Let’s You Listen to An Audiobook Read by You
Chinese Provider Seekink Eyes European Market Entry
The electronic paper (E-Ink) market is being driven globally by several key players. Since 2015, the Chinese company Seekink Inc. has specialized in the development and production of E-Paper displays, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Now, Seekink is planning to expand into the European market, bringing its expertise and innovative E-Paper solutions to a new … [Read more...] about Chinese Provider Seekink Eyes European Market Entry