Amazon has released a firmware update for the 10th and 11th-generation Kindle e-readers. The 5.17.1 firmware is only available for older models. The update includes a few minor features. The "Whispersync for Books" setting within Device Options is called "Sync." The underlying synchronization functionality has not been changed. It also fixes a bug customers may have experienced … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle receives a new update and enhances Whispersync for Books
Overdrive has entered the publishing business
School libraries are under increasing pressure. However, research shows that schools with dedicated librarians see significant improvements in reading proficiency and academic performance. As digital resources expand, libraries are more than places to borrow books; they are essential for providing equitable access to information and technology, ensuring that all students can … [Read more...] about Overdrive has entered the publishing business
Bigme B1051C e-Note With Android 14 and 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 Display Launched
We all knew Bigme is going to launch a new e-note device and it is here already - the Bigme B1051C. As NotebookCheck reported, the biggest positive of the new e-note device is of course its color e-paper display thanks to the Kaleido 3 panel that it comes with. The display measures 10.3 inches and has a resolution of 930 x 1240 pixels. It is going to be a 300 PPI display when … [Read more...] about Bigme B1051C e-Note With Android 14 and 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 Display Launched
First Look at the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12th Gen 2024
The Kindle Paperwhite is Amazon's number one bestseller and is by far the most popular e-reader in the world. The previous generation model had close to 60,000 reviews on the US version of the website. Will the 12th generation prove to be equally as popular? Last week, the company announced a new Kindle Paperwhite 12th generation and the Signature Edition. Good e-Reader has … [Read more...] about First Look at the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 12th Gen 2024
Embracing diversity in Literature: E-Readers and Audiobooks
Before Louis Braille developed the tactile braille system, the most common method of teaching blind students to read was through raised or embossed letter systems. The modern system, called Braille, is similar and consists of raised dots that can be read with the fingertips. Helen Keller used block printing to write her first letter as this was an easy method for creating … [Read more...] about Embracing diversity in Literature: E-Readers and Audiobooks
Who are the leading brands behind digital e-readers?
Approximately 60 digital e-readers are currently available on the market. Each has unique features such as colour enhancements, waterproofing technology and notetaking abilities. Although Kindle is the most popular and well-known brand, other significant players keep shaking things up. According to Statista, the industry's market value for e-readers is projected to reach … [Read more...] about Who are the leading brands behind digital e-readers?
New DIY Smartwatch Project With e-Paper-Like Display
Here comes a DIY smartwatch project that is unlike any other we have come across so far. It is the DRM Watch 3 made by Drfailov that is being discussed here and it is unique in that it comes with a 2.7-inch Sharp Memory Display. That's quite something when seen from the perspective of a smartwatch and will be occupying a lot of your wrist space. As seen in the image above, … [Read more...] about New DIY Smartwatch Project With e-Paper-Like Display
E Ink Prism 3-Based Dress Changes Color Depending on Wearer’s Heart Rate
We have seen E Ink Prism 3 displays being used for creating color-changing dress materials before though here is one that changes color or shows a different pattern based on changes in the heart rate of the wearer. Named Yi Mo or e-MooDress, the unique color-changing clothing material has been developed by E Ink in partnership with the Textile Industry Research Institute and … [Read more...] about E Ink Prism 3-Based Dress Changes Color Depending on Wearer’s Heart Rate
‘Pride and Prejudice’ Series in Development at Netflix
Jane Austen’s timeless novels continue to inspire modern adaptations, with recent projects exploring both her famous works and aspects of her personal life. According to Variety, Netflix is developing a series version of Pride and Prejudice, with writer Dolly Alderton (Everything I Know About Love) at the helm. Published in 1813, Pride and Prejudice tells the love story of … [Read more...] about ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Series in Development at Netflix
New Onyx Boox Palma With Android 13 to Launch Soon
Apart from the Poke 6 and Poke 6S e-readers, Onyx Boox also introduced its latest generation Palma e-reader which is set for an official launch on October 21, eReaderPro.co.uk reported. The new Palma is going to be available only in China and shares a lot of commonalities with the Palma already available. That includes a 6.13-inch E Ink display having 300 PPI resolution. The … [Read more...] about New Onyx Boox Palma With Android 13 to Launch Soon
Moaan Mini Reader Ultra Core Edition e-Reader Now on Sale in China
The Moaan Mini Reader Ultra Core Edition e-reader is for those who'd like to have a mini e-reader in the smartphone form factor. Similar to the Boox Palma, the Moaan Mini Reader isn't a phone but is purely an e-book reader device that you can use to get along with your reading just about anywhere and anytime. The 5.84-inch E Ink display is illuminated by a 32-level warm and … [Read more...] about Moaan Mini Reader Ultra Core Edition e-Reader Now on Sale in China
Onyx Boox has slowed down releasing e-readers and e-notebooks
Onyx Boox is a company that many people know about. They have been developing e-readers and e-notebooks internally for over ten years. They make their money selling physical hardware and do not have any software, books or a premium subscription-based drawing experience. Over the past couple of years, they released over 15 new devices per year, domestically and internationally. … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox has slowed down releasing e-readers and e-notebooks
First Look at the Amazon Kindle in Matcha Green
The Amazon Kindle e-reader has just undergone a minor refresh, including one of the best colour schemes in the business, Matcha Green. The base model Kindle is the least expensive, making it a great entry point to the Kindle ecosystem or as a gift to a family member or loved one. I know many people who aren't sure if they would read enough ebooks to make a more expensive model … [Read more...] about First Look at the Amazon Kindle in Matcha Green
‘Aliss’ is definitely not in Wonderland Anymore: A book by Patrick Senecal
Where gore, fantasy, and heavy adult themes turn a classic children's book into anything but, this is where you will find "Aliss." Written by famed Canadian French best-selling author Patrick Senécal, Aliss is a dark and twisted psychological thriller loosely based on the classic novel by Lewis Carroll, "Alice in Wonderland." Parallels can be drawn because both main characters … [Read more...] about ‘Aliss’ is definitely not in Wonderland Anymore: A book by Patrick Senecal