Xiaomi is no stranger to the e-ink realm. it has a wide range of E Ink devices to offer spanning varying display size categories. The Moaan W8 is the newest addition to the company's e-paper device line-up and is technically an e-note device considering that it comes with a Wacom layer and is designed to take notes as well. However, is the new W8 just another among the sea of … [Read more...] about Xiaomi Moaan W8 – the only e-note with a 10-inch display: A review
First Look at the Xiaomi Moaan Air e-reader
Xiaomi and their sister company Moaan have refreshed several e-readers and e-notes in 2023. One of Xiaomi's latest products is the Air, a dedicated e-reader. It has the newest generation Carta 1200 e-paper display with 300 PPI resolution. This device has English, which makes it highly viable for a North American audience. It retails for $149.99 from the Good e-Reader … [Read more...] about First Look at the Xiaomi Moaan Air e-reader
How to activate Google Play on the Onyx Boox Poke 5 e-reader
Most Onyx Boox e-readers and e-notes have Google Play installed and pre-configured right out of the box. All users must do is enter their Google email and password, and past purchases and new installations for apps and games are immediately available. The new Onyx Boox Poke 5 is different and requires a few extra steps to activate Google Play.To get Google Play running, … [Read more...] about How to activate Google Play on the Onyx Boox Poke 5 e-reader
Seven Seas is going to release audiobook versions of their manga
Seven Seas is a manga publisher with manga and light novels in their portfolio. The company has announced a new imprint called SIREN, delivering English audiobooks of your favourite books! Siren launches in June with audiobooks for three popular light novel series, and preorders are available now.The first audiobook is Classroom of the Elite."This massively popular … [Read more...] about Seven Seas is going to release audiobook versions of their manga
Harry Potter Publisher – Bloomsbury – Sees Record Sales
Bloomsbury – the UK's most famous publisher renowned for the Harry Potter series- has recently reported a 15% increase in sales with a 16% increase in profit. The publisher chalks this success to allies – TikTok and the ongoing macroeconomic hellscape. Harry Potter During the Inflation According to CEO Nigel Newton, with increasing living costs, books are an affordable form … [Read more...] about Harry Potter Publisher – Bloomsbury – Sees Record Sales
Meta Will Be Testing Their News Block Initiative in Canada
Meta has stopped featuring news content for some users in Canada after the Online News Act was introduced. As per the reports, about 1 to 5% of Canadian users needed help to check/share news content on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.Media organizations will be chosen randomly and notified about blocking their news content for some users during the test. … [Read more...] about Meta Will Be Testing Their News Block Initiative in Canada
University Websites trying to deal with an increase of Piracy Scams
Being a college or university student can be fantastic. For many people, going to college is one of the best experiences of their lives. However, in our ever-evolving world, today’s students are facing a myriad of new challenges and obstacles which can directly impact their academic journey and ability to succeed. Besides for concerns around mental health, social pressures, … [Read more...] about University Websites trying to deal with an increase of Piracy Scams
Small Review of the Y-Ben Gen 2 e-reader
Y-Ben is a small e-reader company that makes very affordable products, they are hardly a household name, but their no-frills philosophy is compelling. The company has just released their Gen 2 model, and this 6-inch display has physical buttons, page turns and a home. This allows people to hold it with one hand and not rely on the touchscreen display exclusively. This model … [Read more...] about Small Review of the Y-Ben Gen 2 e-reader
Books Over Streaming Services: Here’s What the CEO of a Top Publishing Says
Bloomsbury Publishing CEO Nigel Newton recently said how people could get many books worth of the Netflix subscription that they generally spend on. Comparing the price of books to the monthly Netflix Premium subscription of $19.99, Newton said people could buy two titles monthly and 24 titles a year for the amount of money. He further mentioned how paperbacks are cheaper than … [Read more...] about Books Over Streaming Services: Here’s What the CEO of a Top Publishing Says
Remarkable revises the PDF experience and a robust highlighting system
Remarkable has released a new firmware update for the Remarkable 2 writing slate. Version 3.4 is dedicated to cultivating a productive work environment with further improvements to your digital workspace. The company has just revised the PDF experience and made new changes to search and highlighting. Since launching the original reMarkable 1 paper tablet in 2017, the company … [Read more...] about Remarkable revises the PDF experience and a robust highlighting system