Category: eReaders

Machines that read eBooks, Business eDocuments, ePapers, etc.

Pottermore to allow eBook gifting.

PaidContent reports that J.K.Rowling’s Pottermore eBook store has been equipped to allow eBook “gifting” in time for the holidays. They’ve also added a new collection of short stories to her eBook collection.

Amazon Kindle hits 5th birthday.

GoodeReader reports that the Amazon Kindle is celebrating its 5th birthday. It’s hard to believe that the leader in E Ink eReaders has been helping to propel the eBook Revolution forward for half a decade now.

Apple wins patent for iBooks’ page animation.

AppAdvice reports that Apple has been awarded a patent for its iBooks’ page turn animation.

eBook Revolution Update

DigitalBookWorld talks about the economics of eBook subscription services. GoodeReader says that the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 is now available. TechCrunch posted a story about Barnes and Noble shutting down its acquisition eBook pioneering Fictionwise and related sites. TabTimes offers this post on a new approach to Digital Books. More from DigitalBookWorld with a post …

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Tablets edge into lead as eReaders

Authorlink says statistics give the lead in eReader adoption to tablets. The low-price, multi-function Kindle Fire is given credit for this reversal of fortune that used to show E Ink Readers in the lead. As we all know by now, neither the eBook Revolution or Technology permits the either/or outcome, so we can be sure to see …

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Apple iPad best eReader for vision impaired.

Today’siPhone is calling the Apple iPad the best eReader for people who suffer from vision loss. Apparently back-lit trumps E Ink in such cases.

Color E Ink Reader with front light from Pocketbook

GoodeReader has some news on an eReading device that we’ve been expecting to shake up the E Ink eReader market. Pocketbook has announced the launch of a color E Ink eReader with front light. Look for the device in July of 2013.

Amazon Kindle PaperWhite shortage.

According to GoodeReader there is an Amazon PaperWhite shortage in the US.

New digital publishing tools on the way.

GoodeReader posted a story on new publishing tools for iPad Mini and Kindle Fire HD8.9 coming from Adobe.

Digital Publishing Headlines

GoodeReader says that Zinio is currently testing a beta version of a cloud reader for magazines. DigitalBookWorld gives the Pros and Cons on digital books. The Guardian.co.uk reports that the Macmillan English Dictionary will go digital following the announcement of final print editions. CNet posted on DC’s e-comics launch of its titles in multi-format for …

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