Overtourism (too many tourists in the same place at the same time – crowds so large that they negatively affect the daily life of residents) is a serious problem in the world’s most popular travel destinations. Particularly legendary European cities and ancient towns are planning ways to restrict the number … Read >
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Speech recognition software lets Onyx Boox e-reader users save spoken notes as text
If you need a mobile device for reading ebooks or documents and for taking notes or drafting images, an ereader is a valid option today. A tablet is another obvious option, but new high-end ereaders have specifically been designed for this purpose. At the moment, the most interesting e-reader development … Read >
This is what the Apple iPad’s new software iPadOS means for ebook readers and writers
So far, Apple has used the same iOS operating system both for iPhones and iPad tablets. Now the company wants to develop the iPad product range to become more like computers, and has decided to create a dedicated operating system for the tablet. It is known as the iPadOS. … Read >
The best scenic routes to drive and ride in Algarve, South Portugal
Views at Monchique.
Portugal’s southernmost province Algarve in the southwest corner of continental Europe is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Spain. Long coastal dunes with beaches between tall cliffs are characteristic to Algarve, but also the inland landscape in the region is pretty (if you know where to go). … Read >
The key differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing
Infographic by Write to Sell Your Book.
Many aspiring writers have read stories about authors who became overnight successes after self-publishing a couple of ebooks. It is true that a small number of self-published writers have seen their work adopted even into a Hollywood movie, but the reality is … Read >
The best Epub reader apps for Windows laptops
Modern laptop computers are light and relatively battery-friendly devices that can be used, among other things, for reading ebooks. Windows computers don’t come with a pre-installed ebook reader application, but you have to download and install one yourself. Here are the best Epub book reading apps for Windows 10.
First, … Read >
This translation tool not only produces the best results, but also protects privacy
Writers, readers, travelers, and anyone who wants to understand a document or a piece of text written in foreign language can access an online tool that produces a rough translation for tens of languages. The go-to tool for many people is Google Translator, but there is a new service that … Read >
Water-resistant and dustproof ebook reader products for travelers
Kobo Forma.
When a book lover is planning to take a vacation, the inevitable question is: which books to take along, and which device to use for reading? Fortunately, the number of books that can be packed in a suitcase is almost irrelevant because even the cheapest ebook reader, phone … Read >
Google has created a robot that can carry books from homes back to the library
Google experimental lab has developed an autonomous robot that can pick up books from homes. The small robot moves along pavements in Mountain View (in Silicon Valley, California), and visits houses where books are waiting to be returned.
The robot makes its round in the neighborhood near the Mountain View … Read >
The 2019 update for the basic Kindle ereader introduced a couple of welcomed improvements
Even in electronics and computer business there are a few products that stand the test of time. One of these few products is the Amazon Kindle ereader. Especially, the entry level model with basic features is a simple, easy-to-use product that does what it supposed to do and doesn’t cost … Read >