The Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad 2024 Comfort Edition is all set for launch on May 16. While there still are a few days left for the official launch to take place, here are a few details of the upcoming tablet device that have come to the fore courtesy of ITHome. What we have come to know about the tablet is that it will come with an 11-inch LCD panel having 1920 x 1200 pixels resolution. The display has a max brightness setting of 400 nits and a refresh rate of 90 Hz. However, the display exhibits paper-like qualities in being glare-free to a large extent. That has been brought about by the use of AG ..read more

Amid mounting criticism over its response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, PEN America has decided to cancel not only its 2024 Literary Awards ceremony, but also the 20th edition of its esteemed World Voices Festival. These cancellations came in the wake of withdrawals from awards consideration and participation in the festival by an unprecedented number of authors. Some authors have withdrawn in protest that PEN American is not doing enough, while others, want to distance themselves from controversy all together. Despite PEN American issuing over 40 statements denouncing the loss of P ..read more

Kobo has two new six-inch e-readers in their 2024 product lineup, the Kobo Clara BW and Kobo Clara Colour. The first model is a pure black and white e-reader using E INK Carta 1300, the latest e-paper. It has a great response time, and page-turn speed is faster. At the same time, the Kobo Clara Colour uses E INK Kaleido 3 colour e-paper. What are the main differences? The Kobo Clara Colour can read manga, newspapers, magazines and PDF files. When browsing the Kobo bookstore, ebook cover art stands out, similar to when you shop at a physical bookstore. A lot of time and effort goes into design ..read more

Apart from the new more powerful iPad Pro, Apple also introduced the new Pencil Pro that comes with several innovative features. Those include a gyroscope, haptic feedback, squeeze gesture, Find My support, and so on. The Pencil Pro comes with a special sensor to allow for the squeeze gesture control, which opens up a tool palette that offers a plethora of options. For instance, you can select different tools, colors, or line weights from the tool palette. The new haptic engine will let the Apple Pencil Pro to offer a light tap once it has been squeezed. It can use double tap or snap to a Sma ..read more

Huawei has launched the MatePad tablet range which includes an optional PaperMatte Edition as well that allows for a paper-like reading and writing experience. Huawei said the display supports nanoscale anti-glare etching technology, which eliminates 99 percent of light interference. Plus, there are also the magnetron nano optical layers at work which reduces screen reflectivity by 60 percent. That is not all as there is also the pixel-level precise matching feature that ensures enhanced levels of clarity while still being soothing to the eyes. Huawei said the screen transmittance on the Pape ..read more

Companies like Kobo and Amazon are offering discounts on several of their e-reader models. Now, PocketBook too has joined in the fun, offering a nice deal on a couple of their models on Amazon. If you are looking for a new e-reader or e-note, there are some serious discounts available. PocketBook InkPad Lite The PocketBook InkPad Lite is now selling for a discount of 22 percent which has brought its price down to $219. The e-reader comes with a 9.7-inch E Ink Carta display with SMARTlight that ensures the best possible reading experience irrespective of the ambient lighting conditions. Under ..read more

Amazon is celebrating the kickoff to summer reading with the new Amazon Book Sale, a shopping event starting May 15 through May 20, with deals on thousands of books, plus early offers customers can start shopping today such as deals on trending #BookTok books by Sarah J. Maas and popular book-to-screen titles like Red, White & Royal Blue. This sale only happens in the United States and not in other major countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Amazon customers will discover top deals on a wide selection of must-read books across genres, including up to 50% off print b ..read more

The Society for Information Display has recently revealed the winners of its 30th Annual Display Industry Awards. These awards recognize the best displays, components, and applications introduced in the previous year. The recipients of these awards are a testament to the dynamic evolution of display and imaging products. They showcase the technological advancements prioritizing sustainability, affordability, and immersive user experiences. Apple won a few awards for their new iPad Pro and E INK with Spectra 6 this year. Displays of the Year This award is granted to display products with the m ..read more

Here comes the iReader Smart X3 Pro E Ink tablet which its makers claim offers class-leading experience whether for work, education, or simply entertainment. The e-note comes with a custom-sized 10.65-inch Carta 1300 display having 300 PPI resolution. The Kindle Scribe sports a 10.2-inch 300 PPI display which again is unique in the segment while for the vast majority of the e-note devices, it usually is a 10.3-inch display upfront. Under the hood, the Smart X3 Pro features an octa-core processor which is aided by an integrated dual-core AI processing unit as well as an independent GPU module ..read more

Audiobook downloads in the UK between 2022 and 2023 have increased by 17 percent, The Guardian reported citing data from the Publishers Association. The total number of audiobooks downloaded during the period has jumped from 50 million to 59 million during the period. This has contributed to a 24 percent growth in revenue to £206m in 2023. Total publishing revenue in 2023 made it past the £7bn mark for the first time ever. “It’s fair to say that audio is now a really serious part of the publishing portfolio,” said the chief executive at the Publishers Association, Dan Conway. “Audiobooks have ..read more