GoodeReader writes that Kobo wants Indie authors who publish through Kobo Writing Life to purchase ISBN numbers for $100 a pop. (Sounds like Kobo Writing Life is shooting itself in the foot.)
Category: eBook Readers
The machines.
Jan 28
Barnes and Noble GlowLight Nook Plus a Worthy Rival to Kindle
Computer Shopper reviews and rates the Barnes and Noble GlowLight Nook Plus.
Jan 27
Kobo to offer reading time estimates
GoodeReader says Kobo is developing a system on their website that will estimate how long it takes to read an eBook–before you buy it. (Obviously a tool for the attention-impaired.)
Jan 26
Kindle eBook gift card kiosks
Geek posted on Amazon’s new Kindle eBook gift card kiosks. I still think the best way to jump-start the eBook Revolution is to dissolve the Kindle Unlimited eBook subscription service, lower the price of eBooks from legacy publishers across the board and get to it. The sales plateau was manufactured by vested interests. Soylent Green is people!
Jan 24
Amazon India hopes Kindle discount will attract readers
PC-Tablet reports Amazon is continuing its push into the Indian digital reading market with a special discount on its Kindle eReader.
Jan 22
Publishers and libraries beginning to find answers
American Libraries reports that publishers and libraries might finally be coming to an agreement (and price) regarding eBook ownership (and deciding how many times a digital title can be loaned before it wears out).
Jan 21
Apple continues to contest its guilty verdict for price fixing
Fortune says Apple is still contesting the guilty verdict it received (years ago) for its part in an eBook price-fixing conspiracy.
Jan 20
Social eReading app Glose gets update
Talking New Media reports on an update to Social eBook reading app Glose.
Jan 19
Kobo Price Matching available in Canada
GoodeReader reports Kobo Price Matching is now available for Canadians.







