The Nexus 7 is making a splash in the 7 inch tablet segment, though its main competitor, the Kindle Fire, is not dead yet. Rather, the 7 inch tablet from Amazon has made a bold statement by reaching the top of the sales chart, followed closely by the Kindle e-book readers. The Kindle lineup and the associated accessories make up the top ten list of devices Amazon has sold in … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire Is Amazon’s Best Seller
Archives for July 2012
Google Handwrite Introduced on Tablet PCs
Here is a new feature from Google that adds further zing to the browsing experience for users of smartphone and tablet devices. Called Google Handwrite, the feature is a search operation that enables users to scrawl on the screen directly by hand (or stylus if it is supported) and the handwriting is recognized by the script that runs in the back ground of the web page. The … [Read more...] about Google Handwrite Introduced on Tablet PCs
Stephen King to Release New eBook Short
Author Stephen King has announced he will be releasing a new digital-first title entitled A Face in the Crowd, for which he will once again partner with author Stewart O’Nan. The two worked together on a previous project about the Boston Red Sox.This isn’t King’s first straight-to-digital release and he is certainly not the first author—indie or traditional—to take … [Read more...] about Stephen King to Release New eBook Short
3M, Polaris Partnership Strengthens Public Libraries
GoodeReader reported this week on the announcement of new features from 3M Cloud Library Systems and Polaris. This venture is aimed at streamlining the work of public libraries for greater efficiency and ease of use for both the librarians and their readers. I an interview with 3M’s Matt Tempelis, GoodeReader learned about the need for a more efficient system to enable all … [Read more...] about 3M, Polaris Partnership Strengthens Public Libraries
Breakdown of the New Comixology App for Digital Comics
For purists who will only ever accept comics books in their original print editions, purchasing and collecting may be far more important than format. But for avid fans of the story lines themselves, the greater emphasis in the last couple of years on bringing comics to readers in digital format has been well received, especially with comic publishers who are re-releasing their … [Read more...] about Breakdown of the New Comixology App for Digital Comics
Scholastic Enhances Kids’ eReading App in Time for Back to School
Scholastic’s popular kids’ e-reader app Storia, which comes pre-installed with five children’s digital titles, has partnered with digital publisher Trajectory to add well-known illustrated classics titles to the app. These titles will be available for purchase beginning in November, within only a few months of school resuming for another academic year.“Trajectory is a good … [Read more...] about Scholastic Enhances Kids’ eReading App in Time for Back to School
Comic Accelerator Provides an Alternative to Kickstarter for Digital Publishing
There is no denying the rapid growth of Kickstarter as an avenue for digital publishers and comic books to find funding. Currently Kickstarter is the 4th largest graphic novel publisher in the world and many franchises are getting a new lease on life. This begs the question, shouldn't there be a dedicated crowd sourcing funding avenue, exclusively focused on comics? Comic … [Read more...] about Comic Accelerator Provides an Alternative to Kickstarter for Digital Publishing
Playbook OS 2.1 to Be Released Soon and Provides Many Android Enhancements
Canadian based RIM is prepared to usher in a new update for the Blackberry Playbook in the next few weeks. The new version 2.1 will provide a number of enhancements that are exclusively focused on providing a better, Android emulated experience.One of the greatest new features to be found in this update is the way Android Apps are handled. The new fix will change the way … [Read more...] about Playbook OS 2.1 to Be Released Soon and Provides Many Android Enhancements
You Can Now Use Your Kindle e-Reader as a Second Monitor
Looking to expand the surface area of your desktop but don't want to invest in a new monitor? We have a new solution for you! You can now use your Amazon Kindle as a second screen for your daily tasks. Both the six inch Kindle and the Kindle DX both work with this new program, but it does require you to jailbreak your device.Using your e-reader as a second monitor is not … [Read more...] about You Can Now Use Your Kindle e-Reader as a Second Monitor
Microsoft Surface Priced on Swedish Site
The Microsoft Surface device is one of the more significant developments in the tablet sphere since the emergence of the iPad. While initial impressions with both the hardware and software side of the tablet has been positive, the only missing link is the pricing strategy that Microsoft will pursue with the device. A recent posting of the tablet on a Swedish retailer's site, … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Priced on Swedish Site
Micromax to Launch 10 Inch Funbook Pro Tablet
India based company Micromax's first forays into the tablet market consisted of the low end FunBook that offered a 7 inch sized display. Now the company's official website indicates that a 10 inch version of the same is under development and will make its debut soon.Named Funbook Pro, the tablet will share quite a few similarities with its smaller sibling. For instance, the … [Read more...] about Micromax to Launch 10 Inch Funbook Pro Tablet
FastPencil and B&N Partner to Put Indie Authors’ Books in Physical Stores
Self-publishing used to be the option of last resort for frustrated authors, but more and more authors are abandoning the frustrations of the traditional publishing industry in favor of the immediacy and creative control of self-publishing. Now that self-publishing and digital publishing have garnered some long overdue respect in the publishing industry, one of the last hurdles … [Read more...] about FastPencil and B&N Partner to Put Indie Authors’ Books in Physical Stores
Dell Eager to Launch Windows RT Tablet
Dell is eager to make it to the exclusive group of six companies that Microsoft will permit to build the first round of tablets running the Windows RT operating system. For this, Dell is eyeing the slot vacated by HP as the latter has opted out, citing they are more inclined towards developing tablets based on the Windows 8 version.Microsoft had earlier shortlisted three … [Read more...] about Dell Eager to Launch Windows RT Tablet
Public Domain eBooks Get a New Lease on Life via Amazon
Amazon has just implemented a new feature that assigns new ASIN numbers to thousands of public domain ebooks. This makes the books harder to find and invalidates their old listing data on major search engines. That means that no matter how popular the free book was, it got pushed down in Amazon searches and the internet at large.Last weekend Amazon removed the vast … [Read more...] about Public Domain eBooks Get a New Lease on Life via Amazon
Random House TV to Create Television Shows out of Books
Random House has formed a new entity today in conjunction with Fremantle Media called Random House TV. This broad initiative will create programming for broadcast network, cable, and premium television scripted formats. The two companies will launch a ton of new programming based on the books that are published by Random House.Authors who are under the Random House … [Read more...] about Random House TV to Create Television Shows out of Books
Family Christian Stores to Sell Its Own e-Reader
Family Christian has over 300 store locations spread out across the United States. The company has announced today that it will issue its own Android based e-reader, called edify, for customers to purchase at $149.99Â It is mainly billed as a family friendly device with "safe search" options for internet browsing.The edify is an eight inch color Android Tablet, but is being … [Read more...] about Family Christian Stores to Sell Its Own e-Reader