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Michael Ignatieff Honored: Wins Prestigious Award
https://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/michael-ignatieff-honored-wins-prestigious-award
Published: May 19, 2024 20:05
Canadian historian and author Michael Ignatieff has been honored with Spainās Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences for his, ācritical examination of the significant conflicts of our era,ā as announced by organizers on Wednesday. With a repertoireā¦
53% of UK Parents Donāt Buy Books for Their Children
https://goodereader.com/blog/commentary/53-of-uk-parents-dont-buy-books-for-their-children
Published: May 19, 2024 02:54
With the rise of things like BookTok and Bookstagram, it looks like the world is reading more. But what about children? In the UK, a new survey, which involved 3,000 parents with children ages 2-12, revealed that 53% of parents donāt buy books to theirā¦
Kindle Scribe Hits an All-Time Low Price Tag
https://goodereader.com/blog/kindle/kindle-scribe-hits-an-all-time-low-price-tag
Published: May 18, 2024 21:12
Amazon has been offering attractive discounts on its flagship Kindle device, the Kindle Scribe for some time now. The good thing here is that the price now has hit an all-time low of $240. This translates to a flat $100 discount or 29 percent off theā¦
MeeBook M103: Specs and Price Discussed
https://goodereader.com/blog/tablet-slates/meebook-m103-specs-and-price-discussed
Published: May 18, 2024 21:12
It has just been days back that the MeeBook M103 e-note device was launched. It comes across as a nice E Ink tablet with decent specs and a matching price tag. AliExpress is now offering the M103 for $358.89 which includes the case as well along with theā¦
Modos Paper Monitor and its Various Modes
https://goodereader.com/blog/tablet-slates/modos-paper-monitor-and-its-various-modes
Published: May 18, 2024 21:12
Modos has never been known to be prompt with their updates. So, while those have been few and far in between, here is one that updates us with all they have been up to this while. As has been revealed in the video that the start-up has released, there areā¦
E Ink Showcased e-Tile and Other e-Paper Display at Display Week Event
Published: May 18, 2024 10:51
E Ink showcased its āe-tileā display at the Display Week in Los Angeles last week, the website DisplayDaily reported. The solar-powered e-Tile display comprising of a 2 x 4-inch e-paper display is unique in that these can function independently or can beā¦
Readmoo Mooink Pro 2C Review 13.3 E INK Kaleido 3 E-note Review
Published: May 18, 2024 06:56
The Readmoo MooInk Pro 2C is the first 13.3 E-Note with a Kaleido 3 colour e-paper panel. We have seen this device for over two years at various trade shows with Sony branding, and it was developed in conjunction with Linfiny. Readmoo was the first companyā¦
Bigme HiBreak E INK Phone Specs Revealed
https://goodereader.com/blog/smartphones/bigme-hibreak-e-ink-phone-specs-revealed
Published: May 18, 2024 01:23
A couple of weeks ago, Bigme teased their first smartphones with E INK screens. The promotional image was light on details, but we now know a few things about them. There will be four models with different hardware combinations, and the prices will beā¦
Most Anticipated Book Sale Hosted By Amazon
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Published: May 17, 2024 23:56
Amazon is listening to our silent prayers to bring us a massive book sale. Itās a fantastic opportunity to grab some summer reads with Amazonās extensive book sale, which will be ongoing by May 20. Many ebooks are available for just $1, while print booksā¦
More Than 4 Billion Books Borrowed Through OverDrive
https://goodereader.com/blog/bookselling/more-than-4-billion-books-borrowed-through-overdrive
Published: May 17, 2024 23:56
OverDrive is famous for achieving big feats in the industry. Readers find OverDrive to be the perfect platform for all sorts of books that suit various interests. On April 30, 2024, OverDrive and its awarded apps, Libby and Sora, reached a historicā¦
Gannett Adds AI-Generated Summaries To Stories
https://goodereader.com/blog/digital-magazine-news/gannett-adds-ai-generated-summaries-to-stories
Published: May 17, 2024 23:56
Image credit: ReutersĀ Newspaper conglomerate, Gannett, is starting a new program that will add AI-generated bullet points to the beginning of news articles. According to The Verge, the goal of this new feature is to help readers quickly understand theā¦
The 2024 International Booker Prize shortlist
https://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/the-2024-international-booker-prize-shortlist
Published: May 16, 2024 21:02
The 2024 International Booker Prize shortlist has been revealed, showcasing literature from six nations, translated from six languages, that skillfully intertwines the personal and political in uniquely innovative ways. Chosen by this yearās judging panel,ā¦
PuBook Pro is Taiwanās first 10.3-inch Color e-Note
https://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/pubook-pro-is-taiwans-first-10-3-inch-color-e-note
Published: May 16, 2024 15:44
Here comes Taiwanās first 10.3-inch E Ink Android tablet ā the Pubook Pro. Prior to this, there have been e-reader devices sporting 6-inch or 7.8-inch color e-paper displays (Puboo SE). As TechBang reported, the Pubook Pro comes with a 10.3-inch Kaleido 3ā¦
Librariansā Crusade for Easy and Affordable E-book Access
Published: May 16, 2024 15:44
For libraries across the US, it has been an uphill battle against soaring e-book prices. The fight is to ensure e-books are easily accessible to members and at affordable rates. As Axios reported, publishers commonly impose stringent terms on libraries,ā¦
US eBook revenues were down 1.5% in Q1 2024
Published: May 16, 2024 15:00
Ebook revenues in the United States were down 1.5% compared to the first three months of 2023, for $255.6 million. However, there is a silver lining: digital audiobook sales saw a significant growth of 15.3% for the first three months, reaching $243.6ā¦
AI Narrators and Audible: Boon or Bane for Storytelling
https://goodereader.com/blog/audiobooks/ai-narrators-and-audible-boon-or-bane-for-storytelling
Published: May 15, 2024 20:52
Last year, Amazon announced that self-published authors in the USA who sell their books on the Kindle Store would be able to use a new tool in beta testing. This AI-generated āvirtual voiceā tool would allow authors to easily turn their ebooks intoā¦
Dropbox Acquires Reading App Readmill
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Published: May 14, 2024 21:51
Dropbox, the worldās leading file hosting service based in the USA, has acquired the ebook reading app Readmill. This iOS and Android app will now shut down following the acquisition. The Berlin-based social and shareable reading platform ā Readmill āā¦
Kindle Scribe Inches Closer to an All-Time Low Ahead of July Prime Day
Published: May 14, 2024 21:51
Amazon has a Prime Day event lined up in July but is already offering its flagship Kindle device, the Kindle Scribe at one of its lowest prices so far. Right now, you can snag up the Kindle Scribe for $279, which is post a flat $110 discount on the regularā¦
The Inaugural Amazon Book Sale Starts May 15th 2024
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Published: May 14, 2024 21:51
The Amazon Book Sale is here, just in time to indulge your inner bookworm with the summer vacation just days away. The sale starts May 15 and runs through May 20. During this period, there are going to be hefty discounts on e-books, print books,ā¦
Apple News+ now supports offline reading
https://goodereader.com/blog/e-book-news/apple-news-now-supports-offline-reading
Published: May 14, 2024 04:15
Today, Apple rolled out a new update for the iPad and iPhone, with the advent of iOS 17.5. One of the exciting additions is the Offline mode in Apple News+, which grants you access to the Today feed and News+ tab even when youāre offline. This means youā¦
Google Play Books Now Offers 300+ free eBooks for children
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Published: May 13, 2024 14:33
Image credit: Google As a parent, finding the buying the best books for your children can be an expensive undertaking, thanks to the price of books are increasing year by year. Addressing this challenge up to some extent, Google Play Books has announcedā¦
reMarkable gains new text formatting changes via the stylus
Published: May 13, 2024 14:32
The latest firmware version 3.11 for the reMarkable paper tablet brings significant enhancements. One of the notable additions is the ability to select, format, and move typed text on reMarkable 2 using the Marker. This update is now available for allā¦
Rumor: New 13.3-inch 300 PPI E Ink Display Arriving Soon
https://goodereader.com/blog/e-paper/rumor-new-13-3-inch-300-ppi-e-ink-display-arriving-soon
Published: May 12, 2024 21:11
Here is a rumor that has caused quite a furore in the world of e-paper displays ā that E Ink has created a 13.3-inch e-paper display having 300 PPI resolution. This first appeared on the Chinese social media site Xiaohongshu wherein a user by the nameā¦