Digital book sales in the United States have been strong since the summer. In August 2024, e-book revenues were up 6.1%, generating 90.4 million dollars. Year-to-date e-book revenues were up 3.5% compared to the first eight months of 2023, for $687.4 million. It is good to know that people are reading digitally again, whether on their Kindle, Kobo, Nook e-readers or through … [Read more...] about Audiobook sales have finally surpassed e-books
Spotify Audiobooks launch in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg
Spotify is a relative newcomer to the digital audiobook space, eclipsed by Audible and intentionally via Storytel. However, Spotify is trying to expand internationally and sell more audiobooks. Spotify has just announced that it has expanded into France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. These new countries will now have access to audiobooks, which include exciting work … [Read more...] about Spotify Audiobooks launch in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg
How to Read Your Kindle Books on the reMarkable Paper Pro
The Remarkable Paper Pro is one of the best that you can have when it comes to contemporary note-taking devices featuring an e-paper display. Unfortunately, the company markets it as a device that's designed primarily for taking notes. Owing to a restrictive software environment, there is no way you can install apps of your own, which severely restricts its scope of being a … [Read more...] about How to Read Your Kindle Books on the reMarkable Paper Pro
Will you buy the Amazon Colorsoft Signature Edition e-reader?
The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft is coming out on October 30th and is the first Kindle e-reader to have a colour screen. This is a massive deal for Amazon since it will enhance every aspect of the Kindle. It will be easier to discover new books since cover art will be vibrantly displayed. Comics, magazines, and picture books will be glorious. This might be the most eagerly … [Read more...] about Will you buy the Amazon Colorsoft Signature Edition e-reader?
Amazon Kindle 11th Generation 2024 e-Reader Review
The Amazon Kindle e-reader can be considered entry-level. It is the most affordable Kindle, and many people who buy a digital book reader for the first time go with this option. It is not very expensive, and most people are unsure if a Kindle might be for them, so rather than buy a more expensive model, they go with the cheapest one. However, the base Kindle has a ton of value … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle 11th Generation 2024 e-Reader Review
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen vs Kindle Paperwhite 12th Generation
The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is the world's most popular e-reader. Amazon has a stranglehold in the United States with an estimated 75% market share; in the United Kingdom, it is close to 90%. Amazon released their latest generation, Kindle Paperwhite, a week ago, and customers are already raving about it. How does this new model compare to the previous generation, and should … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen vs Kindle Paperwhite 12th Generation
New Hanvon M10/ M10 Mini e-Note Set For Oct. 31st Launch
Hanvon has announced via its official Weibo channel the launch of two new e-note devices: the M10 and M10 Mini. The company describes the upcoming two e-notes as "Handwriting Electronic Paper Office Book," which clearly indicates that they are designed for use in office environments. Both devices are set for launch on October 31. Unfortunately, the company hasn't spilled the … [Read more...] about New Hanvon M10/ M10 Mini e-Note Set For Oct. 31st Launch
Why Opting For the Boox Note Air 3C Still Makes Sense
Onyx Boox launched the new Note Air 4C e-note device which is currently available to buy for $499.99. With this, the Note Air 3C is currently being sold for a discounted rate of $449.99. Being a year old and with a newer model already available, opting for the Air 3C might seem less tempting though with a discounted rate, the Air 3C can still make a decent buy. Here is … [Read more...] about Why Opting For the Boox Note Air 3C Still Makes Sense
New Bookfab AI AudioBook Creator Allows for Creating Audiobooks Easily and Quickly
With audiobooks getting ever so popular, it is often hard to get as many audiobooks published using real human voice actors. That has to do with the time and cost involved in producing audiobooks using human voice. AI-based artificial human voice cuts both time and cost to produce new audiobooks. Take for instance the new ‘Bookfab AI AudioBook Creator’ from DVDFab which will … [Read more...] about New Bookfab AI AudioBook Creator Allows for Creating Audiobooks Easily and Quickly
The Fact of the Matter is The Book Of has 22 volumes
Before the Internet of Things, encyclopedias were the reference books we used to learn about things. Websites like Wikipedia and Encyclopedia Britannica often source information from them. The boomer generation relied on these books for classroom learning materials. Encyclopedias were well-researched, factual, and varied in series, brands, and volumes. Britannica was the most … [Read more...] about The Fact of the Matter is The Book Of has 22 volumes
Authors and Artists Join Forces Against Unregulated AI
The movement to counter unregulated AI usage initially gained traction among writers, who were among the first to voice concerns over AI’s potential to replicate their creative styles without consent. Early on, groups like the Authors Guild led legal challenges, arguing that AI models, often trained on extensive datasets without permission, posed serious risks to intellectual … [Read more...] about Authors and Artists Join Forces Against Unregulated AI
Original Boox Palma Now Selling For An All-Time Low Price
There is a nice discount available on the Onyx Boox Palma. It is now selling for $249.99 at Amazon, which is the lowest it has ever been sold for. That's 12 percent less than the $280 that it otherwise costs. The drop in price is understandable considering that Boox has just launched the next generation Palma 2 which comes with several advancements over its predecessor. That … [Read more...] about Original Boox Palma Now Selling For An All-Time Low Price
Kobo Libra Colour, Kobo Clara Colour, and Clara BW Launched in India
It has been some time since Rakuten Kobo launched its color e-readers, the Kobo Libra Colour and the Kobo Clara Colour. There is a black-and-white version too in the list, the Kobo Clara BW. Now, all three e-readers have been launched in India, which incidentally comes just days after Amazon introduced its all-new Kindle range which too includes a color Kindle model for the … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra Colour, Kobo Clara Colour, and Clara BW Launched in India
Distraction Free Writing with a modern touch: FreeWrite devices
Yes, it is true, Kobo, Remarkable, Boox, or similar devices can be set up with software and an external keyboard to allow distraction-free writing. However, this setup poses a problem with portability as you will always need both peripherals to recreate it. Who wants to carry a keyboard around with them? The all-in-one, E-ink display FreeWrite writing devices offer a more … [Read more...] about Distraction Free Writing with a modern touch: FreeWrite devices