Book Riot compares the Scribd and Audible audiobook services.
Feb 24
BookShop.org Going All-in for eBook Revolution
Publishers Weekly outlines Bookshop.org’s plan to join the eBook Revolution by selling eBooks and publishing its first print title in October. Customers will be able to read eBook purchases on their web browser, or by using an eReading App that is in development.
Feb 23
Countdown to First Plagiarism Lawsuit Against ChatGPT-Assisted Author
FirstPost reports on the current trend of some “authors” (rumored “talent-free hacks”) usingĀ ChatGPT software to perform all aspects of writing and publishing eBooks.
It’s our feeling here at eBook Rumors that this flash-in-the pan will end with a monumental plagiarism/copyright-infringement lawsuit when some versionĀ of this brand-new but entirely “trusted” software gets caught stealing dialogue or description from a previously published “human” work.
(What’s Editing the Editors that are coding the Authors?)
I wouldn’t want to be the ape-descendant with his/her name on that book.
Feb 22
Hisense A9 Pro E INK Phone Reviewed
GoodeReader talks about the Hisense A9 Pro E INK Phone. (It’s an eBook Reader, too.)
Feb 21
Amazon eBook Recommendation Fails
The eBook Reader.com talks about Amazon’s flawed eBook recommendations.
Feb 20
Kobo Libra 2 eReader Reviewed
PCWorld reviews the Kobo Libra 2 eReader. Specs and images at the link.
Feb 19
Hanvon N10 eNote 2023 Edition Launched
GoodeReader reports on the launch of the Hanvon N10 eNote 2023 edition.
Feb 18
Kindle eBook Handling Made Easy
SlashGear lays out the various ways you can move eBooks on and off your Kindle eReading device.
Feb 17
Link-Less Searches to Transform Online Marketplace
What’s New In Publishing has posted an interesting article on the impact of link-free searches on publishers. (Or more broadly … the impact of ChatGPT and similar AI chatbots on internet searches and commerce as a whole.)
The Frankenstein element is growing in the lab right now!
Feb 16
University Swaps Physical Library for All-Digital Version
Book Riot reports that Vermont State University has taken eBooks into controversial territory by ditching its “physical” library catalog for an all-digital collection.







