Verdict: 4-StarsThe sometimes overdone bravado and gung-ho attitude portrayed throughout this book was initially an obstacle for me, one that I almost didn’t want to overcome in order to keep reading. The stereotypical superhero tone of voice and the “only good enemy is a dead enemy” mentality were a little hard to take at times, but there’s one crucial difference between … [Read more...] about eBook Review: American Sniper by Chris Kyle
Archives for June 2012
Lenovo Rolls Out Android 4.0 Update for Its ThinkPad Tablet
Android 4.0 ICS is finally set to be a reality on the Lenovo ThinkPad tablet, almost half a year after the Chinese company has first promised such an upgrade. The software update, which is being rolled out over the air, has started trickling in on Monday, which means those who have yet to receive any official notification can try the manual route to download the update. … [Read more...] about Lenovo Rolls Out Android 4.0 Update for Its ThinkPad Tablet
Cheaper, Smaller 5 Inch Vinci Tab II for Children Costs $169
If you are looking for a cute little tablet device for your bundle of joy, the Vinci Tab II can fit the bill. While almost all tablet devices for kids come with a 7 inch display, this one offers a smaller 5 inch of screen. The reduction in screen size has made the Vinci Tab II a lot cheaper, with prices starting at $169, down from the $199 that its bigger cousin costs.The … [Read more...] about Cheaper, Smaller 5 Inch Vinci Tab II for Children Costs $169
Aakash 2 Formally Launched
The much improved Aakash 2 has now been formally launched by the Indian government. Just a few days back we reported the tablet's specifications had been approved by the government. This means the tablet is one step closer towards the students, though the final step is expected to drag on until the end of the year. The plan is to distribute about 100,000 units of the tablet to … [Read more...] about Aakash 2 Formally Launched
News Corp. Board Approves the Spin Off of Their Publishing Division
The Board of Directors at News Corp. has voted to spin off their entertainment and publishing division. This decision will allow the company a form of separation to run their publishing business in a different way and restructure the entire company.There will be new companies formed that will run their entertainment business like 20th Century Fox, Fox Broadcast Network, and … [Read more...] about News Corp. Board Approves the Spin Off of Their Publishing Division
Smashwords Partners with Libraries as Publishers
One of the quiet recommendations for independent brick-and-mortar bookstores and local public libraries has been for those establishments to evolve into community-based publishers using ebooks distribution or print-on-demand kiosks. Now, Smashwords is making that concept a reality in a test market, the more than 200 public libraries who are members of the Califa library … [Read more...] about Smashwords Partners with Libraries as Publishers
Interview with Levar Burton on the Reading Rainbow iPad App
The Reading Rainbow television show was broadcast for almost two decades and it taught young children the value in reading. When the show was cancelled a few years ago, Levar Burton and producer Mark Wolfe sat down and decided what to do next. Today we spoke with Levar Burton, who is well known for hosting the Reading Rainbow television show for over a decade and famously … [Read more...] about Interview with Levar Burton on the Reading Rainbow iPad App
Good e-Reader Android App Store Client Updated to Support Paid Apps
The Good e-Reader App Store for Android Mobile devices and our new Tablet App have both received huge updates today! We have been working at a feverish pace during the last month in order to introduce a new payment gateway to support paid apps and games! You can now pay and play directly within the app! Right now it has Paypal support directly within the app and if a program … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Android App Store Client Updated to Support Paid Apps
Google Nexus Tablet Unveiled
The Google Nexus Tablet has been one of the most talked about devices this year and marks the first time the big G is developing one themselves. This device has certainly been worth the wait and gives you a tremendous bang for your buck.The Google Nexus Tablet features a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1280x800. It uses Gorillia Glass provided … [Read more...] about Google Nexus Tablet Unveiled
Barnes and Noble Locks Up DC Comics on the Nook
There was a time when the Kindle Fire had an exclusive relationship with DC Comics and Marvel ones where available on the Nook Color and Tablet. Barnes and Noble has just signed an agreement with DC Comics to provide 100 titles to the B&N online store.With the addition of DC Entertainment content, Barnes & Noble is also introducing Zoom View, an all-new NOOK Comics … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Locks Up DC Comics on the Nook
Android Jelly Bean Statue Becomes Official
Building 44 lawns at the sprawling Google campus has a new member -- statute of Jelly Beans spilling over which means the same spilling over onto our tablets and smartphones could be just hours away. The lawn already plays host to elaborate statues depicting each version of the Google Android operating system. Also, interestingly, the unveiling happened just away ahead of … [Read more...] about Android Jelly Bean Statue Becomes Official
The Walrus Launches new eBook Imprint
The Walrus Foundation is launching a new eBook imprint that will showcase short stories that authors have written for their publication. Margaret Atwood’s I Dream of Zenia with the Bright Red Teeth, Heather O’Neill’s And They Danced by the Light of the Moon, and Joseph Boyden’s Kikwaakew. The Walrus magazine first published these original short stories in its July/August 2012 … [Read more...] about The Walrus Launches new eBook Imprint
Rumor: Google’s Nexus Tablet Specs Leaked
Google's upcoming tablet is enabling the perfect pre-launch hype. While most of the previous leaks and rumors tried to establish the existence of the device or how soon it could be seen hitting streets, things have taken a whole new turn with the latest leak of the key aspects of the tablet.A gist of what the leaked training document reveals is that the tablet, made by … [Read more...] about Rumor: Google’s Nexus Tablet Specs Leaked
Lenovo IdeaTab S2109 Makes It Past FCC
The Lenovo IdeaTab S2109 is an Android tablet with decent specs. Lenovo has priced it at $389, and the tablet has already received the necessary FCC notifications to go on sale in the US.So those who want the Lenovo IdeaTab S2109 can head over to the Lenovo site where orders are being accepted and shipping is expected to start anytime. Specifications aren't anything … [Read more...] about Lenovo IdeaTab S2109 Makes It Past FCC