Dec 20

Google eBookstore Falls Short of Expectations

TechCrunch reviews Google’s long-anticipated and much-trumpeted Google eBookstore (formerly Google Editions). Did Google take too long to launch it?

Dec 19

E Fun Android 2.1 Next3 Color E-Reader

So, just when Barnes and Noble thought their NookColor eBook Reader was the only affordable full color eBook Reader on the block. At $169.99 the E Fun Next 3 Color eReader is going to rattle some chains. Check out the full story at Coated.com – Coolest Gadget Reviews.

Dec 18

Weekend eBook Grab Bag

A post at Ubergizmo says the Sony Reader Touch Edition has almost sold out in Japan. Looks like adoption is in full swing.

Gaj-it – Gadget News reports Amazon’s Kindle App Version 2.0 for Android is now available.

The Los Angeles Times is offering a feature on the positive impact eBooks are having on the literary world.

And the Guardian.co.uk’s Alex Butterworth offers a piece on the future of digital publishing.

Dec 17

eBook Readers and Privacy

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

Holiday Season eBook Grab Bag!

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

Amazon eBook Sales – US Verus UK

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

Smashwords Indie eBook Author Makes Sales Records

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

eBooks for Christmas? Might require some research…

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

iPad 2 Coming Soon?

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

eBook Weekend Grab Bag

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.