Dec 17
Our friend Jorgen dropped off a link to an NPR story about the possible privacy issues that could start to crop up as eBook Readers become more advanced and interactive.
With so many wireless devices already keeping track of us, I’m more worried about what advertisers will do with the information they collect about our reading habits.
Dec 16
Wireless Goodness has a post on Bookeen’s Orizon eBook reader claiming the world’s thinnest title with a thickness of .029-inches.
BrandChannel has a terrifying story about the possibility (some say eventuality) of eBooks being drafted into the ranks of ad-carrying corporate shills. Please. God. No.
PCWorld offers a post about the Wednesday release of Apple’s iBooks 1.2 that adds collections and full-illustrations to their online roster.
The UK News Reporter says Amazon’s Kindle eBook Reader is now the most popular gift at Amazon.
Dec 15
Jorgen dropped off a link to a FutureBook article that chronicles author Stephen Leather’s experiences selling eBooks on Amazon.com versus Amazon.co.uk. Leather goes on to compare the US Amazon Forum to the UK equivalent. An interesting perspective that’s bound to grab the attention of indie authors, small publishers and the readers who love them.
Dec 14
Here’s an interesting post and interview over at Stuart Aken’s blog, about the recent success of an indie author. We mentioned Smashwords before, the eBook publishing platform for independent authors and small publishers that was way ahead of its time.
Well, here we’ve got Smashword’s founder Mark Coker interviewing indie (& Smashwords) author, Brian S. Pratt whose eBook titles are predicted to net him $100,000 in sales in 2011.
This story highlights the best part of the democratizing of publishing via the eBook Revolution. Authors are allowed to live or die by a readership they’re able to court personally.
Dec 13
With new technology comes new challenges.
Okay, so you always give books for Christmas, but all of your friends who read have already purchased eBook Readers, or they’re expecting a Kindle or Nook under the tree. This story at MarketWire will get you started in the right direction.
It’s going to be seem more complicated than buying a paperback, but remember this is the first mainstream Christmas for the eBook Revolution. There will be some growing pains.
Dec 12
CNNMoney has posted leaked details on Apple’s iPad 2. Pictures suggest the updated iPad will have the two cameras, front and rear that were conspicuously absent in its first incarnation.
I wonder if iPad2 will play Flash media?
Dec 11
GoodeReader.com has a how-to post and video on adding eBooks to the Kobo Wireless eReader.
PCMag.com offers more here on Google eBooks and experiences in a Cloud.
Pocket-lint.com has a review and pictures of Asus’ Eee Note EA800, a new competitor in the tablet market.
PublishingPerspectives.com says US children’s publishers are embracing eBook Readers. Read the story here.
Dec 10
Publishers Weekly offers a new survey on eBook trends here. These surveys are going to become more meaningful, the longer the eBook Revolution has been rolling. It is so explosive right now that it’s hard to bank on any particular trend in eBook title or format, let alone the ever-changing landscape of eBook reading technology.
Dec 09
This is when playing well with others pays off. A story at Reviews of Electronics highlights the perils of proprietary formats. Google Editions titles are now available on pretty much every eBook Reader on the market other than Amazon’s Kindle.
While it hardly leaves Amazon out in the cold, since Kindle eBooks are available through Apps on most of the eBook Readers mentioned, it does mean that Amazon Kindle users won’t be able to take advantage of Google Edition’s mammoth library that contains hundreds of thousands of eBook titles for purchase and millions for free.
As the article suggests, it’s just a matter of time before Amazon works a deal with Google Editions.
Dec 08
Now this is an interesting post at GottaBeMobile.com where we’re told that American book giant Borders has filed notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission stating its intent to buy American book giant Barnes and Noble.
This is seen as Borders’ attempt to acquire Barnes and Noble’s good eBook Mojo. B&N has made enormous strides since late 2009 catching up to Amazon.com by adding an eBook store then releasing their E Ink Nook and more recently their NookColor full color eBook Reader.
This union would create mammoth competition for Amazon and build a powerful foundation in the bricks and mortar arena with B&N’s many retail outlets’ in-store deals and off the shelf convenience.
Full details of the rumored deal at the link. If you can’t beat them, buy them.
