The Province reports that Kobo has announced a $10,000 prize for Canadian writers.
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Jan 04
Kobo to launch new generation of eReaders
GoodeReader reports on Kobo’s exciting new generation of eReaders.
Dec 23
E Ink eReaders are better for the eyes.
BBC News reports on light-emitting eReaders (like iPads) being responsible for a lot of lost quality sleep. While this is an old story finally receiving scientific validation, the reporting does little to implicate the ubiquitous CELL PHONES, WIDE SCREEN computer monitors, video game and entertainment centers and their combined, unwavering light. The good news is E Ink eReaders need …
Mar 21
eBook Revolution Update
ZDNet reports on the top eBook apps for iPad. Digital Book World talks about eBook publishers with their eye on the China market. Talking New Media has some tips for Indie authors. CIO offers 10 Amazon Kindle Fire HDX tablet tricks and tips. TUAW has a Samsung ad that teases iPad, Microsoft Surface and Amazon …
Nov 18
Amazon Kindle/Goodreads Integration begins.
Digital Book World reports that Amazon has begun integrating social reading platform and recent acquisition Goodreads into the Kindle reading experience.
Sep 08
Apple can keep its 30% share of in-app eBook sales.
ComputerWorld says a U.S. Federal Judge has upheld Apple’s restrictive 30% share of in-app e-book sales after the anti-trust guilty verdict has seen other controls move into place for the iPad maker.
Sep 01
Publishers still raking it in. The sky has not fallen.
PaidContent says that eBook sales account for 11.3% of publisher Hachette’s worldwide revenue and 20% of Random House’s. Remember when these “traditional” publishing houses were talking doom and gloom if the eBook Revolution caught on? It would be the end of publishing… Yeah, right.
May 20
Nook Simple Touch gets upgrade.
Liliputing reports that Barnes and Noble’s inexpensive Nook Simple Touch E-Ink eBook Reader will soon receive an update that will include web browser and email client.
May 14
Full color Kindle coming?
Watch for a color Kindle eReader on the horizon. CNET says Amazon has purchased Liquavista (formerly owned by Samsung), a company that developed low power electrowetting displays. Check out the link for the full story and video.
Apr 14
eBooks and “books” to coexist in new marketplace.
Publishers Weekly says the publishing industry has room for more than eBooks suggesting “paper” books will be around for a long time to come. Before we crack open any champagne, remember the illegal price-fixing and market manipulation pulled by Apple and the big six publishing co-conspirators designed to slow down the adoption of the popular …
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