The Wall Street Journal says that eBook “shorts” (or “singles“) are on the rise.
Category: eBook Readers
The machines.
Jun 30
Tech coming to connect authors and readers.
Publishers Weekly reports on tech developments that will allow authors to reach out to readers in a “customized online social experience.”
Jun 28
eBook Revolution Update
NDTV Gadgets says the Kindle Paperwhite eBook reader and Kindle Fire HD tablets are now available at Amazon.in. Digital Book World reports that American publishing revenues are rising abroad thanks to the eBook. Wired says big publishers think genre fiction is the future for eBooks. (A publisher no-brainer since genre titles, a lot of them Indie, …
Jun 27
Barnes and Noble still bright with eBooks and apps.
Quartz says that though Barnes and Noble is getting out of the Nook Tablet-making business, the future should be bright if the book seller embraces the sale of eBooks, focuses on single-purpose Nook devices and encourages the adoption of its eBook selling App.
Jun 26
Barnes and Noble drops tablets but keeps Nook eBook readers
The Mac Observer said Barnes and Noble is getting out of the Nook tablet hardware business citing a decline in profits blamed on the tech and investment heavy devices. B&N has marked an increase in digital content (eBook) sales, however, and this is likely behind their decision to continue to offer their black and white, single purpose …
Jun 25
Is Barnes and Noble switching to a content-driven business model?
Digital Book World wonders whether Barnes and Noble is getting out of the Nook eBook Reader business. There are indications that the eBook seller will be switching its focus to content.
Jun 23
Apple’s fate now in judge’s hands.
Macworld reports that the fate of Apple is now in the judge’s hands as the Department of Justice anti-trust lawsuit against the iPad maker approaches its conclusion.
Jun 21
Digital Publishing Headlines
Digital Book World reports on the slowly rising average price of eBook Best Sellers. The Montreal Gazette says that in closing arguments in the U.S. Department of Justice anti-trust lawsuit against Apple, the iPad maker (predictably) denied being part of a conspiracy to artificially increase the price of eBooks. The Washington Times posted on the frustration publishers feel …
Jun 20
Barnes and Noble testifies at DOJ trial against Apple
CNNMoney provides an update on the continuing Department of Justice price-fixing lawsuit against Apple with Barnes and Noble giving testimony at the trial.
Jun 19
HTC’s 5-inch Butterfly S Phablet Unveiled
PCMag posted on HTC’s new 5-inch Butterfly S Phablet. (Hybrid alert!) Specifics and video at the link.
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