Boyue has released a new software update that adds handwriting recognition and split-screen modes, among other new features, to the Likebook Mimas and (probably) the Likebook Muses. There’s an update for the Likebook Mars as well, but since it doesn’t have a Wacom touchscreen obviously it won’t get the writing-related features. To update the software […]
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Witchmark by C. L. Polk is Tor’s Free eBook for February
It’s time for another free monthly ebook from Tor’s eBook of the Month Club. To get the free ebook all you have to do is sign up for Tor’s monthly newsletter over at Tor.com. The ebook is only free for a few days, from now through February 15th, 2019. This month’s free book is Witchmark […]
Prime Book Box Now Available for Amazon Prime Members
Amazon announced their new Prime Book Box for Kids service a few months ago but it was an invitation only program at first. Now Prime Book Box is available to all Amazon Prime members in the United States. Prime Book Box is a subscription service that delivers a box of curated children’s books every 1-3 […]
Certified Refurbished Kindle Paperwhite on Sale for $74.99
Here lately Amazon is going through a cycle of having a different refurbished Kindle on sale every couple of weeks. It was the new Kindle Oasis for awhile, then the Kindle Voyage, and now it’s the Kindle Paperwhite’s turn again. The certified refurbished Wi-Fi Kindle Paperwhite with Special Offers (advertisements) is on sale for $74.99. […]
ReMarkable Paper Tablet Update 1.5 Improves Reading App
The ReMarkable is a digital notepad and ereader that supports PDF and ePub formats. It was first released in September 2017, and it was the first device to come with a 10.3-inch E Ink screen. Until now it has been primarily a digital notepad, with very basic reading features, but now there’s a software update […]
Onyx Boox Note and Max2 Update 1.9.0 Released, Adds New Notes App
Onyx has officially released a new software update for the 10.3-inch Onyx Boox Note and the 13.3-inch Onyx Boox Max2 that fixes some bugs and adds some new features. One of the main changes with the 1.9.0 update is the addition of a new note-taking app called Knote, which replaces the old notes app. The […]
Phones vs eBook Readers – The Argument for Phones Doesn’t Hold up
Last August I posted about how I think there should be more options for small portable ebook readers that easily fit into a pocket so you can take them everywhere. There used to be a few smaller ereaders with 4 and 5-inch screens like the Pyrus Mini, Kobo Mini and PocketBook 360, but now all […]
Amazon Launching Prime Book Box for Kids
Today Amazon unveiled an upcoming new service for Prime members called Prime Book Box that aims to deliver a box of curated children’s books every 1-3 months. It costs $22.99 per box, and customers can subscribe to receive a new box of books every one, two, or three months. Amazon claims the price of the […]