Quartz says that though Barnes and Noble is getting out of the Nook Tablet-making business, the future should be bright if the book seller embraces the sale of eBooks, focuses on single-purpose Nook devices and encourages the adoption of its eBook selling App.
Jun 26
Barnes and Noble drops tablets but keeps Nook eBook readers
The Mac Observer said Barnes and Noble is getting out of the Nook tablet hardware business citing a decline in profits blamed on the tech and investment heavy devices.
B&N has marked an increase in digital content (eBook) sales, however, and this is likely behind their decision to continue to offer their black and white, single purpose Nook eBook readers.
Jun 25
Is Barnes and Noble switching to a content-driven business model?
Digital Book World wonders whether Barnes and Noble is getting out of the Nook eBook Reader business. There are indications that the eBook seller will be switching its focus to content.
Jun 23
Apple’s fate now in judge’s hands.
Macworld reports that the fate of Apple is now in the judge’s hands as the Department of Justice anti-trust lawsuit against the iPad maker approaches its conclusion.
Jun 21
Digital Publishing Headlines
Digital Book World reports on the slowly rising average price of eBook Best Sellers.
The Montreal Gazette says that in closing arguments in the U.S. Department of Justice anti-trust lawsuit against Apple, the iPad maker (predictably) denied being part of a conspiracy to artificially increase the price of eBooks.
The Washington Times posted on the frustration publishers feel when up against eBook Piracy. (There will always be eBook Pirates. The best way publishers can take the wind out of their sales is to offer: Affordable and fair prices, no restriction on availability, and no DRM.)
The Drum quotes a study that suggests more people are paying for digital news.
Jun 20
Barnes and Noble testifies at DOJ trial against Apple
CNNMoney provides an update on the continuing Department of Justice price-fixing lawsuit against Apple with Barnes and Noble giving testimony at the trial.
Jun 19
HTC’s 5-inch Butterfly S Phablet Unveiled
PCMag posted on HTC’s new 5-inch Butterfly S Phablet. (Hybrid alert!) Specifics and video at the link.
Jun 18
Deals continue on Barnes and Noble eReading devices
Digital Book World posted on Barnes and Noble’s ongoing efforts to boost their place in the eBook Revolution with continuing deals on the once market leading Nook Tablets and eReaders.
Jun 17
Monstrous new form of DRM will re-write books in the name of profit.
PaidContent has a story about a new DRM (Digital Rights Management) system in development by German researchers that will change individual words in an eBook so that pirated copies can be tracked back to their legitimate owners.
Read the article for specifics and tell me that this little trick doesn’t sound monstrous. Clearly, any publisher interested in this form of DRM values profit and product control over art, talent and creative intent.
Jun 16
Update on the U.S. DOJ case against Apple.
CNET offers some notes to keep you up-to-date on the first two weeks of the U.S. Department of Justice’s price-fixing lawsuit against Apple.
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