eBook Rumors will be on vacation from July 7 to July 15, 2012. Â We’ve left some reading for you to enjoy while we’re away. Thanks again and see you soon! Sincerely, John Cypher, Editor GoodeReader says we should expect new budget tablets coming from Skytex this summer. ComputerWorld gives us the lowdown on the Archos …
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Jul 04
eBook Search Pro goes looking for free titles.
AppCraver reports on Inkstone Software’s release of  eBook Search Pro. This enhanced version of their eBook Search app will help you search your way through over 2-million free eBooks for download to your favorite eBook Reader.
Jul 03
Kindle and Kobo to battle over Japan’s readers!
The OttawaCitizen says the Amazon Kindle and Kobo eBook readers are set to battle over the $23.5-billion Japanese readers spend on books annually.
Jul 02
eBook privacy debate in the making.
The Wall Street Journal has an interesting article “Your E-Book is Reading You” that highlights some of the ways eBook sellers are using the data they can collect from their readers.
Jun 29
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 …
Jun 26
Digital Publishing News Stories
OverDrive says that student adoption of eBooks is on the rise at schools. GoodeReader says Amazon has its sights set on creating its own retail stores. According to the Washtington Post, Apple and its gang of price-fixing publishers have taken the position in the DOJ anti-trust lawsuit that they were just forcing the price of …
Jun 21
Microsoft Surface tablet is an eReader also.
GoodeReader goes into some detail on the new Microsoft Surface, and tells us how it will function as an eReader. (Also, remember Microsoft’s recent $300-million ante into Barnes and Noble’s Nook eBook Reader and tablet division. There is much more going on here than meets the eye.)
Jun 17
The impact of Amazon.
We’ve been sent a link to an excellent feature at the Nation called “The Amazon Effect” that provides some background on the giant that has supercharged the eBook Revolution.
Jun 15
eBook Revolution Update
GoodeReader says that Indie Authors are rewriting the publishing game. According to PDFDevices, Amazon has upgraded its Kindle for Android to 3.6.0. CNetReviews lists 25 things you need to know to Indie publish. PaidContent reports on a move by Amazon to make some of its own in-house eBooks available at other retailers.
Jun 10
Book Expo America Optimistic
Reuters reports on Book Expo America in New York where publishers, book sellers and authors took on an excited and optimistic tone to discuss a year of change for the publishing industry.
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