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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Sep 11
Booktrack synchronizes music and sound for eBooks
Just when you thought life was distracting enough, Mashable says the Booktrack digital publishing tool lets publishers customize a playlist of music or songs to be synchronized with your eReading.
Sep 10
eBook subscription services on the way.
Digital Book World has posted on eBook subscription services Oyster and eReatah.
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 06
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 …
Sep 05
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.
Sep 04
New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite shipping September 30
Gizmodo reports on an accidental leak by Amazon of details about their new Kindle Paperwhite due to ship September 30. Some Paperwhite specifications and picture at the link.
Sep 03
Amazon Matchbook pairs free or discounted eBooks with their print versions.
TechCrunch reports on Amazon’s announcement that it will soon be offering the Kindle Matchbook platform that will provide discounted or free eBook versions of purchased printed books.
Aug 23
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.
Aug 22
Are publishers the new villains in the eBook Revolution?
The Guardian Books Blog wonders why publishers are the new villains in the digital age.
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