Category: Rumors

eBook demand and publisher over-pricing is draining public library coffers.

The Sun Sentinel says that the demand for eBooks is draining public library budgets. (That and the greedy pricing policies of publishers.)

Apple calls U.S. Department of Justice’s suggestions “Draconian.”

DailyTech says that Apple has rejected the U.S. Department of Justice’s proposals to remedy and safeguard against the illegal behavior that the iPad maker has been tried and found guilty of doing. The unrepentant Apple calls the measures “Draconian.”

Amazon positioning for Russian Kindle?

Engadget posted on Amazon’s rumored move of its Kindle digital publishing platform into the Russian marketplace as the eBook giant continues its push for global domination.

eBook prices still too high.

The Christian Science Monitor wonders along with us why eBooks cost so much. (We’re also sure these inflated prices are the main threat to the eBook Revolution’s growth.)

States outline settlement strategy.

PaidContent says states will decide how  Department of Justice anti-trust lawsuit settlements from publishers (HarperCollins, Hachette and Simon & Schuster) will be paid out to consumers.

Mini-Novels coming to an eReader near you?

GoodeReader posted on fledgling digital publisher One Bite Reads’ plan to launch mini-novels. (Aren’t those novellas?) I guess as long as they have a “mini” price.

10″ Kindle Fire Tablet on the way?

GoodeReader says a recent move by Amazon to clear out its larger format (and 2 year old) Kindle DX eReader may be the first indication that the eBook market leader is opening up space for its long-anticipated 10″ Kindle Fire Tablet.

eBook News Stories June 29/12

According to GoodeReader Smashwords is partnering with libraries to turn them into publishers. ValueWalk tells you how to read Kindle books on other eReaders and hand-held devices. The Globe and Mail reports on Indigo’s CEO saying that books are still giving eBooks a run for the money. MediaBistro passes along the rumor that Google is working …

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Sell used eBooks? Nobody’s going to buy it!

In the Nice Try department of the eBook Revolution, here’s a story at eBookNewser about a company called Lexink that plans to sell ‘used’ eBooks. They claim their Unloder software allows the consumer to sell an eBook by permanently removing the file from your eReader library, so that this ‘used’ file can be sold again. …

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Amazon Tablet hits tomorrow?

Digital Home offers more on the much-anticipated launch of Amazon’s ‘rumored’ tablet version of its Kindle eBook Reader. This news should be confirmed tomorrow, the 28th from a news conference in New York. Let’s hope they keep the machine between $250 and $299. If the device is designed to be an Apple iPad killer, an …

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