All Things D reports Apple believes that the U.S. Department of Justice’s (revised) proposed eBook remedies are tilted in Amazon’s favor. This after the iPad maker and gang of publishing co-conspirators were found guilty of price-fixing.
Aug 26
eBook subscription platforms must reach the young to succeed.
Digital Book World says in a post that proponents of the eBook subscription platform will have to look to the youth market for success.
Aug 23
eBook Revolution News
GoodeReader says that Amazon is about to offer the restrictive KDP Select lending program in Japan.
Also according to GoodeReader Smashwords is rolling out a new Indie author interview platform.
The BBC has a feature on Indie authors in the eBook Revolution.
The Christian Science Monitor tells us how to use eBooks to get kids reading.
Aug 22
Are publishers the new villains in the eBook Revolution?
The Guardian Books Blog wonders why publishers are the new villains in the digital age.
Aug 21
In defense of the eReader.
CIO’s James A. Martin gives us a few words in defense of the dedicated eBook Reader. Think E Ink, dedicated device, and escape from all the bells and whistles.
Aug 20
Google wants sound in eBooks
Geekwire posted on Google’s desire to patent sound effects (audio trigger points) for eBooks in accordance with the Internet search giant’s wish to engage more of the reader’s senses.
Aug 19
Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight drops to $99
It looks like there could be an eBook reader pricing war in the making with PC Mag reporting Barnes and Noble dropping the price of their Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight to $99, lower now than similar devices offered at Amazon and Kobo.
It would be a great way to kick off the back to school purchases.
Aug 18
eReading on the Blackberry Q5
GoodeReader checks out the eReading experience on the new Blackberry Q5 smartphone.
Aug 16
Digital Publishing Update
Digital Book World talks about eBook design and innovation.
The Christian Science Monitor reports on Harlequin’s dive into the digital marketplace.
The Japan Times says Japanese seniors are more attracted to eBooks than the young are.
Kobo continues to entice new readers with yet another discount. GoodeReader says that this time it’s their Arc Tablet that is dropping in price.
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