ArsTechnica compares the eBook Revolution and the music industry’s shift to digital.
The similarities continue as eBook publishers are discussing the adoption of DRM-light.
May 18
LCD versus E Ink Screens for reading.
TabletPCReview compares E Ink screens (e.g. Kindle, Kobo, Nook and Sony) with LCD displays (e.g. iPad, Kindle Fire, PlayBook and Galaxy Tab) on their readability.
Which one is easier on the eyes?
May 17
Harry Potter casts his spell for Kobo eReaders.
Digital Spy reports on Amazon rival Kobo inking a deal at Pottermore that will make all 7 of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books available on Kobo eReaders and accessible via the Kobo eReading app for cell phones, computers and tablets.
May 16
Kindle with light coming in July
PCMag reports that Amazon plans to have a front-lit E Ink Kindle Reader on the market by July. Â (I’d almost bet this will be prelude to the release of a full color E Ink Kindle.)
This is coming in response to the recent release of the popular Barnes and Noble’s Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight.
May 15
European launch for Nokia Reading.
CrazyEngineers says Nokia Reading has launched an eBook reading service for Nokia Windows Phones users in France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain and the UK.
May 14
Screen Legend Kirk Douglas to Publish eBook
Hollywood screen legend Kirk Douglas proves that you’re never too old for the eBook Revolution as the 95-year-old gets set to release an eBook entitled: “I Am Spartacus! Making a Film, Breaking the Blacklist.”
May 13
Color Kindle coming?
TechCrunch updates us on an old rumor about Amazon preparing a full color E Ink Kindle for release.
According to the post it’s coming later this year. Priced right, it will be a winner.
May 11
eBook Revolution Headlines
The New York Times offers an article on where your eBooks go when you die.
The Huffington Post says Marvel comics is leaping into the digital publishing world.
Check out the discussion/article at the New York Times regarding rival eBook Reader compatibility.
And NewsBreaks reports on Newco, the offspring of the recent Barnes & Noble and Microsoft union.
May 10
Harry Potter Free at Amazon?
PaidContent shares some of the details on Amazon’s special deal with Pottermore CEO Charlie Redmayne that will make Harry Potter e-books free through the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library.
May 09
Reading Habits in the eBook Nation
Many thanks to Muhammed Saleem for sending in this link to an Online Universities infographic about the eBook Nation.
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