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In recent years, digital reading has been growing very rapidly in France. Facing foreign players like Amazon and Kobo, there’s a French company offering e-readers and ebooks in the spirit of “made in France“: Vivlio.

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Nextory, a popular audiobook streaming service in Europe, has announced a new partnership with Renault – a popular French car band.

Thanks to this collaboration, Renault vehicles will provide access to Nextory's extensive library, allowing drivers and passengers to listen to hundreds of thousands of audiobooks on the go.

Renault is the first car manufacturer to integrate Nextory into its vehicles that use the openR link multimedia interface, such as the Renault 5 E-Tech, Megane E-Tech, Scenic E-Tech, and other French car models.

This integration enables users to enjoy a convenient and enriching entertainment experience. They'll have access to over a million book titles from more than 19,000 publishers, right from their car's dashboard. This means they can listen to their favorite books from the Nextory catalog during their daily commutes or while traveling.

With this partnership, Renault aims to enhance driving and travel experiences by providing useful services to its customers. Initially, this technology will be available in ten European countries where Nextory is already present, including Sweden, Finland, Germany, and France, with plans to expand to other European countries in the future.

Here’s what Nextory's CEO, Shadi Bitar, has to say:

> "We are thrilled to partner with such a strong global brand as the Renault Group to offer its customers an unmatched entertainment experience. This partnership with such a renowned automotive group aligns with our ambition to make audiobooks accessible to as many people as possible, anytime and anywhere. It strengthens Nextory's reach and position as a rapidly growing independent player in the streaming industry."

On Renault's side, this reinforces the new image of the French manufacturer, which now seeks to position itself with a forward-looking marketing strategy (electric vehicles) while capitalizing on its heritage (the new Renault 5).

In a way, this aligns perfectly with the image conveyed by audiobooks!

Links :

• Renault
• Nextory

Today, I would like to introduce you to a new typeface created by the Braille Institute, designed to make text more readable. This font is, of course, free to use for everyone, including for commercial purposes.

Benefits of Using Atkinson Hyperlegible Font

The Atkinson Hyperlegible font is specifically designed for individuals with vision impairments. It is easy to read and understand, making it an excellent choice for those who struggle with small or blurry text.

I believe that it can also be utilized on e-readers for faster reading. I will conduct tests in this area in a few days.

Here are some benefits of using the Atkinson Hyperlegible font:

• Easy to read: This font is crafted to be easily readable, even for individuals with vision problems. The letters are clear and distinct, and the contrasts are high. There is also a clear distinction between mirror letters, such as "p" and "q."
• Freely available: You can download it from the Braille Institute's website.
• Compatibility: Atkinson Hyperlegible is compatible with most software, including web browsers, text editors, and word processing programs.
• Multiple styles: It is available in several styles, including bold, italic, and bold italic.

If you find it challenging to read on screen, you should consider using the Atkinson Hyperlegible font. It can help you read more easily and comprehend what you are reading better.

Tips for Using Atkinson Hyperlegible Font

• Increase font size: You can adjust the font size to make the letters larger and easier to read.
• Enhance contrast: This will help the letters stand out more against the background. Unfortunately, this option is available on very few e-readers.
• Use adequate lighting: Adjust the lighting to ensure you have enough light for reading.

Links

• https://www.brailleinstitute.org/
• https://www.brailleinstitute.org/freefont/

PocketBook has recently made a new announcement regarding a color e-reader – yes, again! But this time, the PocketBook Color Note is generating a lot of buzz and could potentially change the game.

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The year 2024 has been rich in innovations for the European brand Pocketbook. Among the new e-readers, there are some very interesting color models that will allow readers to fully enjoy their ebooks, comic books, and mangas.

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Let’s get straight to the point: digital reading and e-readers are experiencing a revival in 2024. The launch of the Crema Pebble e-reader in Korea is a testament to this, even though there is a noticeable lack of innovation.

The Crema Pebble is an e-reader introduced by the Korean online bookstore Yes24, one of the largest in the country.

Now, when I say “new”, it's worth noting that the Crema brand has been offering e-readers for a few years, including the Crema Motif. However, to be honest, I didn't expect it to last.

Like Vivlio in France, Nook in the USA, or Tolino in Germany, the Crema Pebble targets a local audience and has no greater ambition than to convince Yes24 customers to transition to digital reading with a device tailored specifically for Korean users and readers.

What’s surprising, though, is that the Crema Pebble is uniquely designed. It features entirely new hardware, making it distinct from other e-readers.

This stands in contrast to developments in other countries in recent years, where:

• French e-reader brand Vivlio uses Pocketbook hardware.
• German e-readers Tolino utilize Kobo hardware.

This e-reader boasts a 6-inch black and white E Ink display with fairly standard specifications and runs on Android 11.

Its weight of 139 grams is very impressive, placing it among the lightest in its category.

Currently, no availability has been announced outside of Korea, and the e-reader is expected to launch in early September 2024 for around $160.

Source : https://event.yes24.com/detail?eventNo=251282