Audible recently revealed a new feature they’re working on called Audible Captions that basically adds computer-generated captions to audiobooks so that you can read along while listening to the audiobook, similar to Amazon’s Immersion Reading feature. The Audible Captions feature is expected to come to the Audible app for Android and iOS this September in […]
10 Free Kindle eBooks and Kindle Deals – July 21st
Once again it’s time for another roundup of 10 free highly-rated Kindle ebooks for Sunday. Amazon also has a list of nonfiction Kindle ebooks on sale today only for one of their Deals of the Day, with up to 80% off list prices. They have some Kindle accessories on sale too, as noted yesterday, with […]
Amazon Kindle Covers on Sale for Previous Generation Kindles
Now that the Prime Day sales have ended and after selling a bunch of new Kindles, Amazon has started advertising Kindle accessories for under $20. Many of the accessories aren’t even on sale—they’re just advertising stuff that’s under $20—but if you look closely at some of the offers there are some really good deals to […]
What’s the Best Placement for Page Buttons on eReaders?
If you follow this blog regularly, you know that I’m a big fan of having dedicated page-turn buttons on E Ink ebook readers. I find it much more convenient to rest a thumb on a button to press down instead of having to reach to swipe the screen every 30 seconds and readjust grip. Lots […]
Using Bluetooth Keyboards with Onyx Boox eReaders
A number of people have asked about using Bluetooth keyboards on the Onyx Boox Note Pro and the Onyx Boox Nova so I wanted to put together a quick review about it. The same applies to Onyx’s other devices running the Android 6.0 software, like the Max2. I’ve been using the on-screen Onyx keyboard ever […]
Best eBook Readers for Those New to eReading
For those considering buying a dedicated E Ink ebook reader for the first time for themselves or someone else, here are a few things to consider. First off, if you’re new to reading ebooks and you aren’t sure about making the transition, it makes sense to avoid spending a lot of money on your first […]
Kobo Clara HD on Sale for $99, Kobo Aura is $69
Kindles aren’t the only ebook readers on sale for Prime Day(s). Walmart has the 6-inch Kobo Clara HD on sale for $99 once again (Kobo still has it listed at the regular price of $129 from their website). The Kobo Clara HD has a color adjusting frontlight, unlike the Kindle Paperwhite, but it’s not waterproof […]
List of Kindle and Fire Tablet Deals for Prime Day
Prime Day is upon us once again with some of the best deals of the year on Kindles and Fire tablets. If you don’t have a Prime membership you can get a 30-day free trial, and you can always cancel before the end of the trial if you don’t want Prime, so there’s no reason […]