The Guardian Books Blog wonders why publishers are the new villains in the digital age.
Category: Kobo eReader
Aug 21
In defense of the eReader.
CIO’s James A. Martin gives us a few words in defense of the dedicated eBook Reader. Think E Ink, dedicated device, and escape from all the bells and whistles.
Aug 19
Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight drops to $99
It looks like there could be an eBook reader pricing war in the making with PC Mag reporting Barnes and Noble dropping the price of their Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight to $99, lower now than similar devices offered at Amazon and Kobo. It would be a great way to kick off the back to …
Aug 16
Digital Publishing Update
Digital Book World talks about eBook design and innovation. The Christian Science Monitor reports on Harlequin’s dive into the digital marketplace. The Japan Times says Japanese seniors are more attracted to eBooks than the young are. Kobo continues to entice new readers with yet another discount. GoodeReader says that this time it’s their Arc Tablet …
Aug 15
The Borgias television series to end as an eBook.
TV Guide has a story about a novel marriage of technologies. After the cancellation of the popular Showtime television series The Borgias fans thought they’d never know how the story was going to turn out. But thanks to series writer and creator, Neil Jordan, they’ll get closure in the final screenplay he has re-written and released as an …
Aug 11
eBook vendors argue against accessibility laws for eBook reading devices
Tidbits reports that eBook vendors Amazon, Kobo, and Sony are pushing for exemption from U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) accessibility laws that require “advanced communication services” be accessible to the disabled. The vendors argue that eReaders are limited devices designed for text displays only.
Aug 09
Digital Publishing Update
The Digital Reader says that the eBook market is finding its pace while continuing to grow by 5%. One wonders how the overall market will react when the U.S. Department of Justice finishes with Apple and its price-fixing conspirators and fair competition is given some room to run. Honestly… The eBook Revolution seems to be unstoppable. It …
Aug 02
eBook Revolution update.
ZDNET posted that the U.S. Department of Justice has some suggestions to upgrade Apple eBook sales practices following a guilty verdict in the iPad maker’s price-fixing lawsuit. One suggestion is to force Apple to allow links to competitors to better help consumers compare prices. The Bookseller says Simon and Schuster cites a 29% increase in …
Jul 31
Amazon and Overstock price war could cause eBook price drop.
CIO reports that eBook prices could drop as Amazon and Overstock continue their Print-Book price war offering up to 50% savings on some paper book bestsellers.
Jul 30
How to prolong your battery life…
Our friend Jorgen has popped by with a Daily Mail link for those of you who are doing most of your reading on your cellular phone and want to get the best out of your battery. (Check out the link to Jorgen’s blog, Xorgen’ism, too. Some beautiful photography there…)
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