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technology4 months ago•65 min saved

Anna's Archive Team Shares Latest Update

The article discusses the role of Anna's Archive and similar shadow libraries in providing free access to a vast array of digital content, highlighting the benefits of widespread access, serendipity, and the ongoing debate about piracy's impact on creators and the legal landscape. It emphasizes the tension between open access and copyright laws, with perspectives on how piracy can sometimes boost sales and the importance of fair compensation for creators.

via Hacker News|

#annas-archive #content-access #digital-books

technology5 months ago•3 min saved

Stuff Your Kindle Day Returns with Free and Discounted E-Books

Stuff Your Kindle Day is an annual event that offers free and discounted indie e-books across various genres, supporting lesser-known authors and expanding beyond romance to include other genres. It is accessible on multiple platforms, not just Kindle, and is organized through dedicated websites and email lists to keep readers updated on upcoming events.

via Mashable|

#digital-books #free-e-books #indie-authors

technology5 months ago•1 min saved

Amazon Launches More Affordable Kindle Colorsoft with Enhanced Features

Amazon has introduced a more affordable version of its Kindle Colorsoft, priced at $250 with 16GB of storage, slightly cheaper than the original, but with some features like auto-adjusting light and wireless charging removed. The new model still offers a 7-inch color E Ink display, long battery life, and is available alongside a kids' version with additional features and parental controls.

via Engadget|

#amazon #color-display #digital-books

technology2 years ago•8 min saved

"Switching from Kindle to Android: A Costly Upgrade or Catching Up with iPhone?"

A writer for Digital Trends explains why he replaced his Kindle with a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. While the Kindle is cheap and easy on the eyes, it lacks functional superiority and can be boring. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 offers a more immersive and visually rewarding reading experience, with a 120Hz OLED screen and access to features like Kindle Unlimited and Amazon Prime Reading. Additionally, the X-Ray feature on the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is more versatile than on the Kindle, and the phone's web browsing experience is faster and more versatile. However, the Kindle is still a durable and affordable option for those seeking a distraction-free reading experience.

via Digital Trends|

#digital-books #e-readers #kindle

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

Internet Archive to Appeal Copyright Lawsuit Loss Over Digital Library.

Internet Archive plans to appeal a federal court ruling that favored four major publishers who sued the nonprofit for copyright infringement. The publishers sued Internet Archive over its lending policies, claiming that it "creates derivative e-books that, when lent to the public, compete with those authorized by the publishers." Internet Archive argues that its digital lending makes it easier for patrons who live far from physical libraries to access books and that it supports research, scholarship, and cultural participation by making books widely accessible on the Internet. The ruling is seen as a blow for libraries, readers, and authors, and supporters warn that a future in which libraries cannot own, preserve, or control the digital books in their collections would be awful.

via Common Dreams|

#copyright-infringement #digital-books #internet-archive

legal2 years ago•1 min saved

The Digital Age Debate: eBooks, eLibraries, and the Internet Archive.

Four major book publishers are seeking to stop the Internet Archive, a nonprofit organization, from lending digital copies of books, which it created by scanning physical book copies in its possession. The case raises questions about digital-library rights and the reach of copyright law that protects the work of writers and publishers. The Internet Archive lends the digital versions to readers worldwide, with more than three million digitized books on offer.

via The Wall Street Journal|