Greenville County Library System will remove all trans books from their young adult sections and restrict access to those under 17. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-08-27 14:45:00 UTC ]
To mark Banned Books Week, the American Library Association released a report on the rise in censorship efforts: In 2022, there have been attempts to restrict access to 1,651 titles. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2022-09-16 13:30:52 UTC ]
Videos on Facebook are big business. As well as drugged up post-dentist footage, there is also huge advertising potential. Now Facebook has announced a new set of options for video publishers -- including the ability to limit who is able to see videos based on their age and gender. A social... Continue reading >> [ Source: Betanews | 2015-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
Online piracy is usually associated with music, movies, and software. But the ever-growing popularity of ereaders such as the Amazon Kindle has also led to a burgeoning ebook piracy scene. The UK has been trying to clamp down on piracy recently, and the latest target is a raft of sites offering... Continue reading >> [ Source: Betanews | 2015-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon has a bit of good news today for those that have opted for its least expensive e-reader. The company has just begun rolling out a new software update that brings with it a new reading font that's said to be "higher contrast and crisper" for an even more "paper-like reading experience."... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2012-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]