Category: Kobo eReader

eBook Revolution Update

The Bookseller reports that Amazon has 79% of the UK eBook market. Digital Journal says Nu-book is launching an eReading platform that offers a new suite of solutions for the publishing industry. GoodeReader has a review of the Sony PRS-T3 Reader. Details and video at the link. Digital Book World posted a detailed analysis of …

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Digital Publishing Update

A New York Times post says that the judge has set final restrictions on Apple’s eBook business after a guilty verdict in the Department of Justice’s price-fixing lawsuit against the iPad maker. Mashable says Oyster has released a subscription-based Netflix for eBooks App. Legal Newsline posted Amazon’s explanation of the benefits of the price-fixing settlement against …

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Sony PRS-T3 Hands-on Review

Engadget has a hands-on review of the new Sony PRS-T3 eReader. A better screen, detachable cover and retractable light are just some of the new features.

How much will you get back from the eBook price-fixers?

The Verge offers more information on the Apple and co-conspirator’s price-fixing lawsuit settlement and suggests how much bilked readers might get reimbursed. (Read the payment breakdown at the link.)

Digital Publishing Update

The Verge posted that Amazon has launched a Kindle eBook store in Mexico. Forbes takes a look at international upstart in the eBook market, Kobo. What are they doing right? They’re focused on eBooks. Publishers Weekly reports on Indie publishing platform Smashwords’ arrival in India. Gigaom talks about how much eBook buyers should expect as …

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Kobo to release new suite of eReaders

Digital Journal reports on the upcoming release of Kobo’s new suite of eReaders: the Kobo Aura 6″ E Ink eReader; the Kobo Arc 10HD, Kobo Arc 7HD and Kobo Arc 7 tablets. The entire collection will revolve around the enhanced Reading Life platform. Specifics on the machines and release dates at the link.  

Kobo Aura has a new edge-to-edge display

The BBC reports on some improvements to the Kobo Aura E Ink eReader that among other things now offers a new edge-to-edge display similar to the sleek profile found on tablets.

eBook subscription platforms must reach the young to succeed.

Digital Book World says in a post that proponents of the eBook subscription platform will have to look to the youth market for success.

eBook buying trends.

Publishers Weekly illuminates some interesting eBook buying behaviors.

eBook Revolution News

GoodeReader says that Amazon is about to offer the restrictive KDP Select lending program in Japan. Also according to GoodeReader Smashwords is rolling out a new Indie author interview platform. The BBC has a feature on Indie authors in the eBook Revolution. The Christian Science Monitor tells us how to use eBooks to get kids reading.