Amazon controls the e-book market worldwide and sells the most e-readers and e-books. The company doesn't rely on the Kindle e-reader to drive sales; most of its customers read on its apps for Android and iOS. Amazon holds a dominant 68% market share in global e-book sales, which rises to 83% when Kindle Unlimited is included. Regarding overall sales, E-books account for 21% of … [Read more...] about Amazon is the Dominant Force in E-books
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Do Reading Statistics Matter on e-Readers?
Reading statistics are prevalent among the vast majority of e-readers. Amazon, Kobo, and many other brands have systems that track reading progress, goals, achievements, or daily stats. Some apps do the same thing but work on smartphones and tablets. Popular ones include Letterboxd, Serialized, Storygraph, and GoodReads. Do statistics matter when reading, or do they distract … [Read more...] about Do Reading Statistics Matter on e-Readers?
The Biggest e-Reader News Stories of 2024
There were more e-readers released in 2024 than any other year in history. The largest companies in this space, such as Amazon and Kobo, dominated the headlines. There was lots of new e-paper technology included in some products that were not seen before. What were the biggest e-reader news stories of the year? There were tons of them, and Good e-Reader is breaking down the … [Read more...] about The Biggest e-Reader News Stories of 2024
Jigu e-Reader With 7-inch Kaleido 3 Color e-Paper Display Launched
Innospace One, the South Korean company that has been developing e-book reader devices for more than a decade, has launched its new Jigu e-book reader featuring a 7-inch Kaledio e-paper display. The Jigu has a considerably thicker right spine than the rest. The thicker spine is also where the physical page turn buttons are located and allows for a truly immersive reading … [Read more...] about Jigu e-Reader With 7-inch Kaleido 3 Color e-Paper Display Launched
What e-reader did you buy in 2024?
The year is closing rapidly, and many new e-readers and e-notebooks came out in 2024. Amazon and Kobo refreshed most of their lineup, issuing their first color e-readers. Bigme released the Hibreak smartphone with two models: one color and one with a black and white screen. Remarkable finally released a new device after close to a four-year wait: the Remarkable Paper Pro with a … [Read more...] about What e-reader did you buy in 2024?
inkPhone duo Concept Phone Features an OLED and e-Paper Display
Here's introducing the inkPhone duo, a smartphone concept with a regular OLED display on one side and an E Ink display on the other that appeared recently on Reddit. The front OLED display fills up the entire front which makes for zero bezel depth along all sides, save for slightly thick margins all along. The display is also shown to feature a unique slide-to-hide front camera … [Read more...] about inkPhone duo Concept Phone Features an OLED and e-Paper Display
The Battle Rages On, Will Printed Books or E-Readers Win the Hearts of Readers?
Digital e-readers have transformed the reading landscape in three significant ways: mobility, sustainability, and abundance. However, as many have predicted, has this medium truly changed the future of reading? Bibliophiles remain loyal to printed materials. They often use digital e-readers primarily as a backup. According to Google statistics, around 83% of readers are more … [Read more...] about The Battle Rages On, Will Printed Books or E-Readers Win the Hearts of Readers?
In Literature and Arts, Sharing is not Caring: DRM and Copyright Matters
Ever since the Internet expanded into the global market, people have been trying to find ways to leverage tools to gain access to free content. It seems to be typical behavior, but is it an acceptable practice? What about the writers and publishers not getting paid for copyrighted material? Do they matter? Or do they make enough money to justify the sharing of content? There … [Read more...] about In Literature and Arts, Sharing is not Caring: DRM and Copyright Matters
The Future of E-Readers in 2025
The future of e-readers is bright due to the latest advancements in e-paper and hardware technology. E-readers have evolved from singular-purpose book-reading devices and have changed consumers' reading habits. What new features, functionality, and changes can we expect for e-readers in 2025? Have we already glimpsed the future of reading? The E-Reader Landscape in 2024 The … [Read more...] about The Future of E-Readers in 2025
7 Cool Things You Can Do With Your e-Reader
E-readers are the most popular way to read e-books. Thanks to the E-ink display, reading on an e-reader is the closest experience to reading on paper. The Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook, Rakuten Kobo, and Pocketbook are good examples of popular models. E-readers offer avid readers tremendous benefits, such as portability, convenience, and vast libraries. However, they are … [Read more...] about 7 Cool Things You Can Do With Your e-Reader
iReader Ocean 4C With K3+ Display and iReader Pencil Unveiled
iReader has unveiled a new e-reader - the iReader Ocean 4C which comes with a 7-inch Kaleido 3+ color e-paper display, ITHome reported. The use of Kaleido 3+ display leads to a better quality display characterized by higher contrast, more color depth, along with deeper blacks. What you have in the end is a markedly better display quality that takes things to a notch or two … [Read more...] about iReader Ocean 4C With K3+ Display and iReader Pencil Unveiled
New Hanvon Clear 7 Turbo e-Reader Offers Better Contrast and Faster Refresh Rate
As expected, the Hanvon Clear 7 Turbo e-reader has been launched. The Turbo model can be considered a more super-charged version of the Hanvon Clear 7 e-reader in that it comes with a more capable processor, a bigger battery, and more recent OS software. All of this makes the new Clear 7 Turbo a more capable e-reader than ever. It is already on sale via JingDong where it is … [Read more...] about New Hanvon Clear 7 Turbo e-Reader Offers Better Contrast and Faster Refresh Rate
Full Review of the Amazon Kindle Scribe 2024 E INK Tablet
The digital notebook space has been growing strongly for over seven years. Several companies, such as Supernote, Remarkable, and Onyx Boox, have made their entire business model in this sector. Others are more focused on e-readers but do offer some note-taking models, such as Rakuten Kobo, Hyread, iReader, iFlytek, Hanvon, and, most recently, Amazon. Amazon released the … [Read more...] about Full Review of the Amazon Kindle Scribe 2024 E INK Tablet
The Best e-Reader for Every Budget
Over a hundred new e-readers were released in 2024, and it can be daunting to figure out which is best for your needs. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Onyx Boox, and others prioritize marketing their most expensive units, citing all available features. However, there are tons of e-book readers out there for every budget. The first thing you need to look for is the screen … [Read more...] about The Best e-Reader for Every Budget