Viwoods AI Paper Reader — What's New in Firmware 1.3.4
Viwoods has pushed out a fairly substantial firmware update for its AI Paper Reader, and the changelog for 1.3.4 covers enough ground to be worth breaking down. This isn't a cosmetic refresh — several of the changes touch core functionality that affects daily use.
What the Update Actually...
Kindle 5.19.3 Update — USB PDF Improvements and a Few Rough Edges
Amazon has pushed out firmware version 5.19.3 for a handful of current Kindle models. The rollout covers the Kindle Scribe lineup, the Colorsoft, the 12th gen Paperwhite, and the 2024 11th gen Kindle. Notably absent from the update so far: the 11th gen Paperwhite and the 2022 11th gen Kindle...
New e-reader from Bookshop.org
I saw this article today, which looks very promising.
I try to buy books from this ethical supplier wherever possible, as I prefer not to be tied to a specific brand like Amazon or Kobo.
Does anyone here have the inside track on this new device...
Stephen King Completes the Talisman Trilogy in October 2026
Stephen King and Peter Straub's Other Worlds Than These arrives October 6, 2026, closing the Talisman Trilogy. Here's what readers need to know.
Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2026 — Kindle Deals Discussion
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is live, and the entire Kindle lineup is discounted — from the base Kindle all the way up to the Colorsoft and Scribe.
We put together a buyer's guide breaking down which models are worth buying, which require a closer look before pulling the trigger, and what each...
Kindle Big Spring Sale: Which Model Is Worth Buying Now?
Analyzing Amazon's Kindle Big Spring Sale lineup — which models offer strong value, who should wait, and where each eReader sits in its lifecycle right now.
Bigme B1051C Pro vs B10: Worth Buying in 2026?
A close look at the Bigme B1051C Pro and B10 e-ink tablets — comparing stylus tech, software quality, and whether either justifies the $600 price tag.
calibre 9.6
New Features
Full text search: A new cards based view of full text search results with book covers
A new "word-prefix" completion mode that shows matches that have any word starting with the typed in letters
Bookshelves: Add option to have the height of books be constant per group
Edit book...
First Kindle, please advise...
I'm getting ready to purchase my first Kindle - I'm currently using the Kindle app on a 2016 Fire tablet.
I've got my choice narrowed down to either the $135 Paperwhite (w/ads, 3 months free Kindle Unlimited) or the $160 Paperwhite Signature Edition (no ads/ 3 months free Kindle Unlimited)...
Kindle Scribe: Editable Sideloaded PDFs Explained
Kindle Scribe now lets you annotate sideloaded PDFs directly via USB drag-and-drop. Here's what changed, who benefits most, and how to use it as a template.
eReadersForum