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Top 10: Book Reading Devices and Gadgets
July 30, 2023 | Author: Dhaval Parekh
One significant advantage of reading devices, such as e-readers and tablets, is their portability and convenience. With these devices, readers can carry an entire library of books in a lightweight and compact format, making it easy to take their favorite reads wherever they go. This portability is particularly beneficial for travelers, commuters, and individuals on the move, allowing them to indulge in their reading habits without the need to carry heavy physical books. Additionally, reading devices often have adjustable font sizes and backlight settings, providing readers with a customizable reading experience that caters to their preferences and needs, enhancing comfort and reducing eye strain. Ultimately, the convenience and versatility of reading devices have transformed the way we consume literature, making reading more accessible and enjoyable for people with diverse lifestyles and reading habits.
Some of the most popular ebook reading devices are listed below.
See also: Top 10 e-Readers
Some of the most popular ebook reading devices are listed below.
See also: Top 10 e-Readers
2023. Dark Mode is now available on new Pocketbook e-readers
Dark mode is now an option on the Pocketbook Era, Pocketbook InkPad 4, and Pocketbook InkPad Color 2. This addition comes with the latest 6.8 firmware update that is accessible today. Along with dark mode, the update includes various other new features and improvements such as customizable control panel settings, additional filter options in the Notes app, a text suggestions feature, and more. In the near future, these enhancements will be made available for other Pocketbook models as well. Utilizing dark mode on your PocketBook device can enhance your reading experience in low-light conditions and during nighttime. This mode adjusts the display settings, showing white text on a dark background, which reduces contrast with the surrounding darkness and minimizes eye strain. Additionally, when reading in dark mode, you have the option to invert book illustrations if desired.
2023. Vivlio has acquired French ereader maker Bookeen
Bookeen, a French company that has been manufacturing e-readers since 2003 and primarily focused on the French market, has been acquired by Vivlio, the French equivalent of Kindle. Vivlio offers reading applications and an extensive e-library. In 2019, Vivlio introduced its own line of e-readers and launched a digital bookstore featuring over one million titles, with a strong emphasis on French content. This acquisition brings together the complementary activities of Bookeen and Vivlio, promising numerous synergies. It enables Vivlio to incorporate new talents and benefit from Bookeen's unique expertise in e-reader design within France. Moreover, Vivlio intends to continue Bookeen's operations for the benefit of readers. Consequently, Bookeen's social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest, have been rebranded as Bookeen by Vivlio. However, for Bookeen users, there will be no changes. All active Bookeen e-readers, including the Notéa digital notepad, will retain their full functionality, and the Bookeen Bookstore will continue to operate normally. Customers who have purchased ebooks will keep their digital libraries intact.
2023. Apple to bring books to virtual reality
According to Bloomberg's tech reporter, Mark Gurman, who has a proven track record of accurately reporting on Apple's product plans, Apple is developing a version of Apple Books that can be used on their upcoming Apple VR headset, allowing users to read books in a virtual reality environment. The headset is expected to be compatible with other Apple products such as iPhones and iPads, making it convenient for users to switch between devices and access their favorite content. Apple has not confirmed the leaked information, and more details about the VR headset may be revealed at WWDC 2023. It is possible that the features mentioned in Gurman's article may not be included at launch and may not be announced this year.
