GoodeReader reports that Kobo eBook sales have increased by 60%. That bodes well for the Walmart-Kobo/Rakuten alliance coming into effect in 2018 where the international eBook retailer will sell its eBook titles and eReaders at Walmart online and Walmart stores across the US.
Category: Audiobook
Apr 13
Convert eBooks to Audiobooks with Amazon Reader
GoodeReader enlisted text-to-speech assistant “Polly” to turn Amazon eBooks into Audiobooks with Audio Reader.
Apr 11
Kindle Authors Flee Amazon Control for Share of eBook Resurgence
GoodeReader reports on recent dictatorial moves from former Independent-author champion Amazon. With Apple iBooks, Kobo/Walmart and Barnes & Noble (among others) gearing up to challenge it for market share in 2018, the Kindle publisher should reconsider its controlling behavior and draconian, career-altering decisions.
Apr 06
Interest Builds for the Kobo Clara HD eReader
PCMag has more on the much-anticipated arrival of Kobo’s Clara HD eReader.
Apr 05
Google Android Adds Options to eReading
GoodeReader writes about adding some options to your eReading experience through Google Android.
Apr 04
Google Play Expands its Audiobook Capabilities
The Verge reports that Google Play has added audiobook features to level the playing field with Audible.
Apr 03
PubHTML5 Can Quickly Convert PDFs into Flipbooks
Digital Journal posted about PubHTML5 users’ ability to convert PDFs into dynamic flipbooks in no time.
Apr 02
Kobo Clara HD eReader Coming in May
GoodeReader updates us on the possibility of the Kobo Mini eReader being reintroduced as part of the Rakuten/Kobo alliance with Walmart to offer eReaders and eBooks through the retail giant’s mega-stores. Due for release next month, the rumored Kobo Mini replacement, the Kobo Clara HD just arrived at the FCC .
Mar 27
Acer Chromebook Tab 10: Official Chrome OS Tab
arsTECHNICA points to the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 with passive Wacom stylus as Google Chrome OS’s plunge into the tablet platform for the education market. (Good for work and school but GREAT for reading.)
Mar 21
Public Libraries Worldwide Hit One Billion eBook Checkouts
A Rakuten/OverDrive press release celebrates a billion eBook “checkouts” from public libraries worldwide. For anyone still wondering if people like reading eBooks…
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