While there might not be any dearth of e-book reading apps doing the rounds of the app stores, here is one that begs to be different in that it will let you consume a novel in small bite-sized pieces that are delivered one at a time to your smartphone or tablet every day. As DailyHub reported, the app aptly named Serial Reader will continue to send you a chunk of the reading … [Read more...] about New Serial Reader app will let you read classics in small chunks every day
First look at the Dasung A4 – a 13.3 inch e-note with Android
Dasung is dipping their toes into the dedicated digital note taking sector with the advent of the A4. This is basically a rebranded Sony Digital Paper DPT-RP1, except it has Android and comes in a myriad of different colors. The Sony could only read PDF files, but the new Dasung software can read various ebook formats, such as EPUB and MOBI. You can sideload in your own apps, … [Read more...] about First look at the Dasung A4 – a 13.3 inch e-note with Android
The best Kindle Books to read this month
There are quite a few excellent Kindle Books that have entered the scene and should keep you engaged this month. This Good e-Reader collection is also as varied as it can get, which includes a memoir, a spy thriller, and a crime novel, along with one that takes you back in history. Discover some great new authors and books to keep you reading this … [Read more...] about The best Kindle Books to read this month
Augmented reality books are the latest innovation
We have had e-books for a while now and maybe it’s time to get started with something called a-books. No, it’s not short for audiobooks but it stands for augmented reality books. As The Guardian stated, the a-book has the looks and the feel of a real book, and you will also be turning real paper pages. However, the pages will have magic elements embedded in it that will let you … [Read more...] about Augmented reality books are the latest innovation
The Kobo Clara HD 2 will be available soon
Kobo is going to be releasing a new e-reader sometime in the next couple of months. They attained FCC certification back in February and had plans to unveil the final product earlier, but due to component shortages, this never happened. The company plans on announcing the Kobo Clara 2, which is a second generation model to their mega popular 300 PPI ebook reader.The Kobo … [Read more...] about The Kobo Clara HD 2 will be available soon
You will soon be able to cancel Kindle Unlimited right on a Kindle e-reader
Amazon Kindle Unlimited is an online subscription platform where users can get access to over a million audiobooks, ebooks and comics. Normally Amazon gives away a free month, so you can get a sense of whether or not it provides value. In order to buy a subscription, you have to do it on the Amazon website and to cancel it, you also have to visit your user profile and select … [Read more...] about You will soon be able to cancel Kindle Unlimited right on a Kindle e-reader
How to enable Paper Reading Mode in Xiaomi phones
Did you know that there is a cool feature that can make a Xiaomi phone display look like an e-paper display? MIUI has a reading mode which can be very useful. Although the reading mode has been around for a while, the new Paper Reading Mode became available from MIUI 12 onwards. Here's how to use the enhanced reading mode on Xiaomi phones. How to enable Paper Reading … [Read more...] about How to enable Paper Reading Mode in Xiaomi phones
All the comic book heroes now have a new address in India
This might not be the best time to set up a physical bookstore but here is one that has come up in Mumbai India that is being hailed as the country's first comic book store, The Indian Express reported. Hamza Sayyad, the owner of the store said the primary impetus to set up the store has been to fill up a void that he himself had to endure during his growing up days, that of a … [Read more...] about All the comic book heroes now have a new address in India
Why did Amazon abandon haptic feedback on Kindle e-readers?
Amazon has never really embraced physical page turn buttons on modern Kindle e-readers. The first few generations of the Kindle had physical page turn buttons, but most of these are so old, they are no longer in active use. The only modern models to use physical buttons are all three generations of the Kindle Oasis. The only model to use capacitive buttons is the Kindle Voyage. … [Read more...] about Why did Amazon abandon haptic feedback on Kindle e-readers?
Tips to get started with e-book reading on the Amazon Kindle
The Kindle is one of the best devices when it comes to reading e-books, digital comics, magazines, or listening to audiobooks. Its versatile, lightweight, has great build quality, has excellent battery life, and the E Ink display is simply gorgeous. It's waterproof too (save for the previous generation model), which means you can carry it to the pool or the beach without fear … [Read more...] about Tips to get started with e-book reading on the Amazon Kindle
The best Kindle Books to keep you engaged this August
Here is the list of all the books that are on top of most people’s mind this week, or at least deserves to be. It's also a complete list with books on almost every genre that should appeal to most out there. Read on to find out more. Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan The story is set in a small town in Ireland and the year is 1985. It is the weeks preceding Christmas … [Read more...] about The best Kindle Books to keep you engaged this August
Libraries can now share thoughts and recommendations with Libby
Overdrive Libby has just gained new functionality for libraries to share thoughts, quotes, trivia and recommendations. Shelf Talkers provides a new space for each library to showcase their curatorial expertise and knowledge through personal notes to patrons within the Libby app. Shelf Talkers in Libby allow librarians to connect with readers by recommending titles, providing … [Read more...] about Libraries can now share thoughts and recommendations with Libby
