We already have come across rumors of Nokia working on a tablet device running the Windows 8 OS. Well, we've heard this before, though this time it is more credible what with Nokia's commitment to the Windows platform, so that a Windows 8 powered tablet in the future does hold water.If that isn't enough, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop has also added some fuel to the rumor fire … [Read more...] about Rumor: Nokia Readying a Windows 8 Tablet
Archives for January 2012
Tips to Self-Promote Yourself as an Indie Author
Independent writers and authors have a mountain to climb to see their books rise in the sales charts of various self-publishing companies. It sometimes feels like you have to be a jack of all trades in order to write the book, do cover art, format it correctly, submit it, and then promote the book yourself. Today we are going to look at some of the most cost effective ways … [Read more...] about Tips to Self-Promote Yourself as an Indie Author
Wisconsin Schools to Adopt iPads with Money from Microsoft Settlement
Teachers at the Madison School District will soon be seen doling out brand new iPad tablet devices to the students. This isn't the first time that we are coming across a school adopting the apple tablet, though this time Microsoft is paying the bill.Wisconsin, along with 18 other states, had filed a lawsuit against Microsoft almost a decade ago accusing the tech giant of … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Schools to Adopt iPads with Money from Microsoft Settlement
Top 5 Mainstream eReader Apps for Android
Google Android continues to enjoy being one of the most heavily used operating systems for tablets and phones. This is a robust operating system that is easy to license and many vendors relish in the constant attention the big G brings to their companies. If you have an Android Tablet, e-reader, or phone, you might find yourself in the position that you have no access to some … [Read more...] about Top 5 Mainstream eReader Apps for Android
Kindle Fire and Nook Tablets May Account for Almost 40 Percent of Android Tablet Sales
That there has been a marked rise in sales of Android tablets, as found out by research firm Strategy Analytics. The study reveals 10.5 million units of Android based tablets had being shipped in the last quarter of 2011. The figure indicates an increase by a whooping 300 percent over the same period a year earlier. Android devices now command 39 percent market share of the … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire and Nook Tablets May Account for Almost 40 Percent of Android Tablet Sales
Amazon Divulges Some Critical Numbers at Digital Book World
Most of the big names in electronic reading—Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo—like to keep a lid on all information about things like sales figures on devices, numbers of ebooks sold, and more. So when Amazon’s VP of Kindle Content Russ Grandinetti took the main stage at Digital Book World and enlightened the publishing industry crowd about some of that information, everyone paid … [Read more...] about Amazon Divulges Some Critical Numbers at Digital Book World
Rumor: Samsung to Launch New ICS Tablet at MWC
Since the CES is over, the entire tech world is now focused on the upcoming MCW event right now and the rumor machine is picking up pace. Samsung is expected to introduce an upgraded Galaxy Tab which would have a 2 GHz Exynos 5250CPU. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is already a year old and is therefore due for an upgrade.According to the rumor, the tablet would have a 10.1 inch … [Read more...] about Rumor: Samsung to Launch New ICS Tablet at MWC
Toshiba to Launch a Color e-Reader in Japan
Toshiba is putting the finishing touches on a brand new color e-readers to compete with Fujitsu in the land of the Rising Sun. It is officially due out on February 10th and taps into the Toshiba BookPlace ecosystem.The Toshiba BookPlace features a 7 inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 600x1024 pixels. It is powered by a Freescale i.MX535 1 GHZ CPU Processor and 1 GB … [Read more...] about Toshiba to Launch a Color e-Reader in Japan
Report: Kindle e-Readers the Least Used Gifts
Amazon tends to flaunt its Kindle Fire as being the most successful Android device currently on the market and hype the fact their line of e-ink readers sold over five million in 2011. The reality of the situation is most of their devices that are sold never even get used and tend to be sold on aftermarkets and discount websites after the holidays.A recent survey in the UK … [Read more...] about Report: Kindle e-Readers the Least Used Gifts
Understanding Kindle Format 8 HTML5 Tools
Amazon has updated their entire process of developing ebooks and enhanced rich media content on their various platforms. They ushered in a new Kindle friendly format called Kindle Format 8 or KF8. The Kindle Fire has native support for this new format and allows authors/publishers more freedom in delivering enhanced ebook content using next generation web standards. If you are … [Read more...] about Understanding Kindle Format 8 HTML5 Tools
Book Pulse and Real-Time Facebook Annotations to Ebooks
BookPulse granted an interview to GoodEReader while on location at the Digital Book World conference this week, detailing the method the company has created for readers to interact through ebooks on Facebook, so if a reader comments or annotates a page in a synced ebook, the comment will automatically appear on that book’s page on Facebook. Additionally, and perhaps more … [Read more...] about Book Pulse and Real-Time Facebook Annotations to Ebooks
Copia Brings Social Capability to Digital Textbooks
A lot of news has surfaced recently about the popularity of social reading, which enables fans of a particular book to share annotations and comments across existing social media platforms. At the same time, the world of digital textbooks got a boost from Apple and several other companies since the beginning of this year, making the realization of more widespread publication of … [Read more...] about Copia Brings Social Capability to Digital Textbooks
Motorola tablet news: Xoom sales at 1 million, Xyboard on offer
The total sales of Android tablet for the year 2011 have been recorded to be 10.5 million units. However, Motorola's contribution to that figure has been a dismal 1 million units, the company's quarterly earnings report indicated. The report further revealed 200 thousand units of the 1 million to have been sold in the last quarter of 2011.However, on an optimistic note, … [Read more...] about Motorola tablet news: Xoom sales at 1 million, Xyboard on offer
Futurist David Houle at Digital Book World
Digital Book World’s keynote speaker on Wednesday morning was author and futurist David Houle, and developer of his newsletter, The Shift Age.“I have been called "the CEOs' Futurist"" as I usually speak to and advise CEO's on the future. I call this process "futuring,” Houle explains via his bio. “We look at where the company is today, the future trends that will reshape … [Read more...] about Futurist David Houle at Digital Book World