On Jan 24th 2023, The US Justice Department, along with the Attorney Generals of several states, filed a civil antitrust suit against Google for “monopolizing digital technology products in violation of Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act.” The allegations outlined in the lawsuit are that Google employed, “anticompetitive, exclusionary, and unlawful means to eliminate or … [Read more...] about Authors Guild backs Lawsuit against Google
Kobo Sage and Kobo Libra 2 e-readers are on sale
Kobo is having a sale for their latest generation Kobo Sage and Kobo Libra 2 hardware. These deals are live on the Kobo website and also their retail partners Indigo Books and Music in Canada and Walmart in the United States. There is a $30 savings on both units and you have until February 9th, 2023 to capitalize on the savings and also free shipping is included.The Kobo … [Read more...] about Kobo Sage and Kobo Libra 2 e-readers are on sale
How to add screensavers to your Kobo e-reader
Kobo may have a nice assortment of e-reader devices to offer that compares well to the Kindle range but there is one thing that the Kobo lacks which Kindle e-readers have to offer. It is screensavers that appear on the display of the Kindle e-readers whenever they are on standby. It is not that the lack of screensavers on the Kobo is a huge deal, but it adds to the aesthetic … [Read more...] about How to add screensavers to your Kobo e-reader
Pixel tablet leaks and rumors: What to expect
While there have been reports of there being two Pixel tablet models being in the works, the latest leak on this claim that might not be true after all as there is going to be just one Pixel tablet slated for launch sometime soon. So far, we have known there is going to be a base Pixel tablet offering that would be accompanied by a more up-market model having the Pro moniker. … [Read more...] about Pixel tablet leaks and rumors: What to expect
Amazon Fire tablets now selling for almost half the price
There might still be some week left for Amazon President's Day 2023 sale to kick off but the retailer is already offering some nice discounts on several of its fire HD tablet range. As GoodHouseKeeping pointed out, some of the models are also being bundled with up to 50 percent discount offer. Take for instance the 2020 Fire HD 8 Plus tablet which is now selling for 38 percent … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire tablets now selling for almost half the price
Amazon issues new mandatory Kindle for PC or Mac update to download new e-books
Amazon has issued a new Kindle update for PC and Mac that is mandatory for users to install if they wish to continue downloading any Kindle e-books published as of January 3, 2023. As the e-Book Reader blog explained, the above has been done to make sure users are able to download e-books in Amazon's new KFX formats. In other words, the above is a way on part of Amazon to force … [Read more...] about Amazon issues new mandatory Kindle for PC or Mac update to download new e-books
Amazon Kindle e-readers are showing a blank screen
Amazon Kindle e-readers are suffering from a major bug. Customers are receiving new Kindles with a blank screen out of the box and the e-reader cannot be used, existing e-readers are also suffering from the same issue. The problem stems from the new Kindle UI that the company implemented last year, that makes the Kindle e-reader look similar to the apps for Android and iOS. … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle e-readers are showing a blank screen
Audiobook sales spike in the Netherlands
Physical bookstores are popular again in the Netherlands, after losing out to their online counterparts during the pandemic. As NLTimes reported citing inputs from the CPNB foundation, there has been a 16 percent increase in the sale of books via physical bookstores, something that also led to a 25 percent increase in turnover for the bookstores. While that is a welcome change … [Read more...] about Audiobook sales spike in the Netherlands
Print Sales Declined by 6% in 2022
Hardcover and Paperback book sales did not have a very good year in 2022, they declined by 6.5%. This was to be expected, because book sales boomed in 2020 and in 2021, primarily due to the pandemic. The drop in sales was not that surprising in the publishing industry.NDP Bookscan reported that 788.7 million books were sold last year, down from 843.1 million in 2021. … [Read more...] about Print Sales Declined by 6% in 2022
The Best Recommended E-Readers
The initial ebook readers were cumbersome and uncomplicated, but they nevertheless revolutionized everything. With improved displays, well-thought-out navigation, and a plethora of additional features, they almost match the brilliance of actual books.Sure, you can't compare the feel of paper to how you can tell how far through a book you've just finished by how it feels in … [Read more...] about The Best Recommended E-Readers
Fight to support Digital Access in libraries reaches 1000+ Author names
When asked to think about your local library, perhaps you see images of books, computer stations, pleasant librarians, digital materials, and bright meeting rooms for hosting book club meetings, toddler play groups, senior knitting classes, and new-comer language sessions. However, you wouldn’t be incorrect if you also thought of an institution which, as of late, has become the … [Read more...] about Fight to support Digital Access in libraries reaches 1000+ Author names