A new 10.3-inch ereader and Wacom notepad recently turned on Banggood called the Xiaomi Moaan W7. It’s been garnering some interest and some folks have been asking about it so let’s take a closer look. I think one of the reasons there’s some buzz surrounding the Xiaomi Moaan W7 is because the price is currently […]
Software Update for Likebooks Adds Several New Features
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 […]
Kindle Paperwhite 4 Refurbs on Sale for $89 and Other Deals
Amazon has the latest waterproof Kindle Paperwhite model on sale for $89. They are certified refurbished units that come with the same 1 year warranty as new Kindles. Prime members also get an additional 10% off, taking the price down to $80.99 for the 8GB model with Special Offers (ads on the homescreen and lockscreen). […]
Onyx Note Converting Handwritten Notes to Typed Text (Video)
One of the new features that Onyx added to the software on their ereaders is the ability to convert handwritten notes to typed text. I showed the feature briefly in the Note Pro and Nova Pro reviews, but I wanted to put together another review to show how the handwriting recognition feature works in more […]
Sony Digital Paper Devices on Sale for $100 off
Sony’s specialized Digital Paper PDF readers are on sale again at $100 off the regular prices. They seem to go on sale every few months; at this point they should consider making the price drop permanent with all the newer models coming out lately with more features. The sale includes the 13.3-inch Sony DPT-RP1, both […]
New Wacom Stylus Released for Remarkable Tablet
Last week the folks at Remarkable released a new black anodized aluminium stylus for the Remarkable Paper tablet. The new stylus is called the Marker Signature, and it’s available from the Remarkable store for $99. It seems pricey but considering the fact they sell the original white plastic stylus for $79, a $20 increase for […]
Kindle Software Update 5.11.2 Adds More Sorting Options
Amazon has released a relatively minor but useful update for their line of Kindle ebook readers, which includes all the current models dating back to the 2nd generation Kindle Paperwhite model from 6 years ago. The new software version 5.11.2 adds some additional filtering options for the library, and it also includes the ever mysterious […]
New Kobo Software Update Adds Parental Controls
Kobo has started rolling out a new software update for their line of ebook readers that adds a couple of new features and fixes some bugs. Kobo has mostly been doing minor updates lately that aren’t worth talking about, but this update at least adds a couple of new features, including a new parental controls […]