Advanced features for InkBook Prime by Arta Tech

GoodeReader gives a hands-on demonstration of the InkBook Prime by Arta Tech. Video of the advanced features at the link.

Barnes and Noble remains a contender

GoodeReader writes about Barnes and Noble stock soaring despite the book and eBook industry often counting the venerable Fortune 500 company down and out. Now to see if B&N can properly integrate its online business with its vast bricks and mortar presence. If they don’t monopoly-hungry Amazon will.

Digital Textbooks and Education

Good Magazine writes about the impact of Digital Textbooks on education.

Manga has digital life of its own

GoodeReader reports Crunchyroll is adding over 400 manga titles to their streaming catalog in July.

Microsoft enters eBook market with $5 credit deal

Betanews writes about Microsoft’s entrance into the eBook market for Windows 10 official store users that includes a $5 credit on every eBook purchased. (Even if they’re priced under a dollar.)

HAPPY CANADA DAY!

We at eBook Rumors wish CANADA a very HAPPY 150th Birthday!

Add an E Ink display to your iPhone 7

Slashgear reports on a cool technology finally reaching the market with the InkCase i7 that puts an E Ink display on the back of your iPhone 7. (Perfect for reading eBooks!)

Amazon releases China-focused Kindle eReader

AndroidHeadlines writes that Amazon has released a Kindle eReader designed specifically for the China market.

Kindle Book renamed Digital Book or eBook

GoodeReader posted on Amazon’s recent move to change “Kindle” book to “digital book” or “eBook” to harmonize with the various Amazon products (Kindle eReader, Fire tablet, Echo, etc.) on which consumers can enjoy the digital titles.

European CyberCrime Officials Shut Down eBook Pirate Portal

TorrentFreak reports that European cybercrime officials made arrests while shutting down illegal eBook portal Lul.to that offered an estimated 200,000 eBook, audiobook and newspaper titles.