Big is beautiful should have been the design philosophy behind the VAIO Tap 20 that Sony has put up for public consumption at the ongoing IFA event. With a massive 20 inch (1600 × 900 pixel) display that responds to finger touch, the Tap 20 can be considered a cross between a tablet and a desktop PC. Surely such a device is in AIO territory, though what makes the Tap 20 better … [Read more...] about IFA 2012: VAIO Tap 20 Revealed
Archives for August 2012
Amazon Starts Marketing eBooks via Ingram to Other eBook Stores
Amazon's New York Publishing Division has just inked a deal with Ingram to distribute eBooks to other companies that sell them. This means Barnes and Noble, Sony, Kobo, and Apple will begin selling Kindle Books in their bookstore.When Amazon got into the publishing game and started its very own imprint, other ebook stores revolted. Barnes and Noble famously boycotted the … [Read more...] about Amazon Starts Marketing eBooks via Ingram to Other eBook Stores
IFA 2012: Sony Vaio Duo 11 Revealed
Another star attraction in the Sony camp at the IFA event in Berlin is the ultra sleek Vaio Duo 11. The device has a slide out keyboard and will no doubt give the Surface (along with the upcoming breed of Windows 8 devices) some serious competition. Unfortunately, Sony chose to keep all the details to itself, though it is evident that there will be a high price to be paid for … [Read more...] about IFA 2012: Sony Vaio Duo 11 Revealed
US Government Agency Inks Deal with Apple iBooks
The U.S. Government Printing Office is the department responsible for helping other agencies and Federal Departments to print their own books, reports, and ebooks. The GPO announced today that it has partnered with the Apple iBookstore to serve as a platform to buy books on any iOS device.Apple iBooks is not the first content distribution platform to do business with the … [Read more...] about US Government Agency Inks Deal with Apple iBooks
IFA 2012: Sony Xperia Tablet S Revealed
Finally the Xperia Tablet that we knew has been cooking in the Sony camp for the past few weeks has arrived. The tablet, which will be a step above the Tablet S, comes with the usual dose of specification enhancement along with a better feature set. Named Xperia Tablet S, the tablet (as expected) is powered by the Nvidia Tegra 3 quad core ship and runs Android 4.0.3 ICS. The … [Read more...] about IFA 2012: Sony Xperia Tablet S Revealed
Kobo and the American Booksellers Association Brings eBooks to Bookstores
Canadian based Kobo has just partnered with the American Booksellers Association to bring ebooks to many independent bookstores in the USA. This new agreement will take effect in October and be showcased in over 2,000 bookstores. Kobo will finally gain more market presence in the United States.The new partnership between the ABA and Kobo gives both companies a wellspring of … [Read more...] about Kobo and the American Booksellers Association Brings eBooks to Bookstores
Upcoming HTC Tablet Image Leaked
Images of the upcoming tablet HTC is believed to be developing and expected to release towards the end of the year have been leaked. The images further add to the mystery; it is hard to believe the pictured tablet is coming from a company that has such a different, strong design theme.To begin with, the images point towards a tablet device that offers 10 inches (maybe more) … [Read more...] about Upcoming HTC Tablet Image Leaked
IFA 2012: Archos GamePad Tablet Revealed
Here is some news for the gaming enthusiasts. Archos has treaded upon a whole new segment with its GamePad -- a 7 inch tablet device built exclusively for gamers and comes complete with integrated gaming controls such as buttons, triggers, analog sticks and a d-pad. That is not all since Archos has stated the tablet includes 'automatic game recognition and mapping tools' which … [Read more...] about IFA 2012: Archos GamePad Tablet Revealed
50 Shades of Grey Being Used as a Marketing Ploy for New Erotica Books
When the 50 Shades of Grey series hit bookstores earlier this year, the average person had no idea it would be the 2012 literary phenomenon. The publishing inner circles knew this book would do well, due to the authors loyal following her Twilight Fan Fiction. The entire three book trilogy has been the saving grace of many bookstores such as Barnes and Noble and Chapters. At a … [Read more...] about 50 Shades of Grey Being Used as a Marketing Ploy for New Erotica Books
Asus Transformer Pad Infinity 4G to Debut in Germany
Germany is all set to be the first country in the world to see the debut of the 4G LTE version of Transformer Pad Infinity. However, that is not going to be the only change for the Transformer Pad Infinity, as there are some serious changes brought along in the tablet's interior as well. Gone will be the Nvidia Tegra 3 quad core chip that Asus had flaunted as one of the biggest … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer Pad Infinity 4G to Debut in Germany
My Little Pony eBooks Hit Barnes and Noble
My little Pony has undergone a resurgence as of late and its popularity can be attributed to the new cartoon show that has been on the air the last few years. Hasbro, the company that owns the property, is teaming up with Barnes and Noble to bring 11 ebooks to the Nook bookstore.These new ebooks are available to be purchased on the Nook Tablet or any other device that has a … [Read more...] about My Little Pony eBooks Hit Barnes and Noble
Shop e-Readers Expands to Major Universities across Canada
Shop e-Readers, the leading Canadian company focused on e-Reader Technologies, has increased their footprint across the country. Today they have expanded their educational partnerships with some of the leading schools, such as St. Johns Private School, York University, University of Northern British Columbia, and The University of Western Ontario. These new schools join our … [Read more...] about Shop e-Readers Expands to Major Universities across Canada
eBook Lending an International Problem
In the US, libraries and their patrons have felt the frustration stemming from the artificial barriers to ebook lending that some publishers have put in place. While those barriers are meant to protect the interests of the authors and publishers until a better solution presents itself, it is the budget-constricted libraries and readers who are feeling the sting.Platforms … [Read more...] about eBook Lending an International Problem
Digital May Account for Half of Sales at HarperCollins
GoodeReader covered the news yesterday that HarperCollins UK’s most anticipated upcoming title was not actually a print book, but rather a very timely digital revamping of the publisher’s well-known Collins World Atlas. While the publisher still launches some of the market’s bestselling print titles, this shift to a digital focus is a welcome step for any publisher who wants to … [Read more...] about Digital May Account for Half of Sales at HarperCollins