Another version of the new 7.8-inch 300ppi Boyue ereader recently turned up for sale on AliExpress. The device is called the Boyue Likebook Plus and it’s selling for $199 USD. It’s very similar to the Icarus Illumina XL HD that just started shipping. Boyue makes ereaders for a variety of companies so they often turn […]
Fujitsu Digital Paper eReader Getting Set to Launch
It looks like Fujitsu is planning to release a digital paper ereader of some kind in the near future. A search on the Wi-Fi alliance website turns up a device called the Digital Paper M01 that was recently certified on October 2nd, 2017. The model number is ZD01 and the product is listed under the […]
New Firmware Update 4.6 Now Available for Kobo eReaders
Kobo has just issued a new software update for their line of Kobo ereaders. After a year with no updates at all, they’ve sure been busy with several new updates this year. The new firmware version is 4.6.9960. It seems to be available for all models except the Kobo Mini. The release notes and download […]
How to Use Kindle Create Add-in for Microsoft Word (Video)
Awhile back KDP released a new manuscript and publishing tool called Kindle Create to help authors and publishers turn manuscripts into properly-formatted Kindle ebooks and paperbacks to offer through Kindle Direct Publishing. Kindle Create is a standalone program for PC and Mac, and there’s also a Kindle Create add-in for Microsoft Word (2010 and newer). […]
Kindles on Sale for Prime Members – Up to $50 Off
Once again Amazon has their entire lineup of Kindle ereaders on sale exclusively for Amazon Prime members. The deal takes $30-$50 off the regular prices. The entry-level Kindle can be had for $49, the Kindle Paperwhite is $89, the Kindle Voyage is $169—all $30 off. The Kindle Oasis is $50 off but they only have […]
E Ink Monitor Dasung Paperlike Pro on Indiegogo
Dasung started a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo a couple of weeks ago for their new 2nd gen Paperlike Pro monitor with a 13.3-inch E Ink screen. It’s the first E Ink monitor with an HDMI port; the 1st gen Paperlike used a slower USB connection. The HDMI allows for faster response, nearly as fast as […]
10 Free Digital Comic Books – Kindle and Comixology
Instead of posting the usual list of 10 free Kindle ebooks, let’s change things up with a list of 10 free comic books. There are hundreds of free digital comic books available at Amazon in both Kindle and comiXology formats. There’s also this page at Amazon with current Comics & Graphic Novels Deals, with weekly […]
If You Could Design the Perfect Kindle What Would it Be Like?
Have you ever wished you could design your own Kindle to make it exactly how you wanted? In recent years the Kindles have really plateaued in terms of hardware features and overall design, especially compared to their competition, which is a real shame because a lot of ereaders are nicer than Kindles and have better […]