Category: Publishers

Apr 09

eBook Purchase or Print?

A Digital Trends story tries to break down what people buy to read on Kindle (or eReader) and what they prefer to read on paper.

Apr 06

Interest Builds for the Kobo Clara HD eReader

PCMag has more on the much-anticipated arrival of Kobo’s Clara HD eReader.

Apr 05

Google Android Adds Options to eReading

GoodeReader writes about adding some options to your eReading experience through Google Android.

Apr 04

Google Play Expands its Audiobook Capabilities

The Verge reports that Google Play has added audiobook features to level the playing field with Audible.

Apr 03

PubHTML5 Can Quickly Convert PDFs into Flipbooks

Digital Journal posted about PubHTML5 users’ ability to convert PDFs into dynamic flipbooks in no time.

Apr 02

Kobo Clara HD eReader Coming in May

GoodeReader updates us on the possibility of the Kobo Mini eReader being reintroduced as part of the Rakuten/Kobo alliance with Walmart to offer eReaders and eBooks through the retail giant’s mega-stores. Due for release next month, the rumored Kobo Mini replacement, the Kobo Clara HD just arrived at the FCC .

Mar 29

B&N Browsery Links Reading and Book-centric Social Media

GoodeReader reports Barnes and Noble is testing a new Android App called Browsery that links the in-store experience with book-focused social media.

Mar 28

Amazon’s Kindle Lite App Offers Better Ride

Android Central reports on the Amazon Kindle Lite app’s ability to offer an excellent reading experience while streamlining its performance on troublesome 2G connections.

Mar 27

Acer Chromebook Tab 10: Official Chrome OS Tab

arsTECHNICA points to the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 with passive Wacom stylus as Google Chrome OS’s plunge into the tablet platform for the education market.  (Good for work and school but GREAT for reading.)

Mar 26

Cheapter iPad Coming Soon

The Verge writes about Apple’s rumored ($259.99) low-cost iPad that is designed with educational use in mind to compete in classrooms that are already home to other cheaper tablets. (It would also fit well as an entry-level eReading device for Apple fans who want to read eBooks.)