Phys.Org News quotes an ABI Research survey on tablets that puts iPad in the lead with the Samsung’s offering bringing in second place over the Kindle Fire. It’s still pretty early in a very crowded race, so it’s tough to bet on a winner.
Category: eBook Readers
The machines.
Jun 03
Oprah’s Book Club 2.0
GlobalNews reports that Oprah is slowly but surely joining the digital age now offering Oprah’s Book Club 2.0. I’m a little surprised that it’s taken her this long to offer an ‘interactive’ reading experience.
Jun 01
eBook Revolution update June 1, 2012
TechLifeGoesStrong gives its top 5 picks for eBook Readers. The New York Times offers a story about Digital Comics. PaidContent reports on the Department of Justice price-fixing anti-trust lawsuit against Apple and presents pro and con letters from the public. eBookMagazine says that OverDrive has announced a new HTML5 based eBook service. More on eBooks …
May 31
Stephen King plans fan manipulation as part of Joyland release!
BBC News reports on Stephen King’s next novel being a major manipulation of his loyal readers where his book Joyland will be released in paper form only at first saying: “we’re going to hold off on e-publishing this one for the time being.” He gives his reason as having to do with loving paper books …
May 29
The future of book covers.
Gizmodo offers a post about the future of book cover design in the eBook Revolution.
May 28
Shame Reading?
According to FellowGEEK over half of eReader users are utilizing the devices’ generic physical profile to indulge their taste for fantasy, scifi, horror and erotica. They’re calling it “Shame Reading.”
May 26
Amazon settles dispute with IPG
PublishersWeekly says that Amazon and Independent Publisher’s Group have settled their dispute that climaxed months ago when the online eBook sales giant pulled IPG’s titles from the Kindle Store. The new deal should return IPG’s client list to active duty status.
May 25
Worldreader’s 1-Million eBook Plan
Read GoodeReader’s inspiring post about the non-profit group, Worldreader’s plans to bring eReaders and eBooks to countries and distant lands that do not have access to the technology.
May 23
The eBook Revolution Update
AmericanLibraries has posted an excellent feature on the eBook Revolution and lists all the major players. It’s really worth a read.
May 22
Amazon Kindle Touch Review
Pluggedin.co.uk offers this comprehensive Amazon Kindle Touch review.
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