Mark Waid is finding comiXology irresistible. Waid, the writer of the Eisner award-winning Daredevil as well as the acclaimed comics Irredeemable and Incorruptible, attracted quite a bit of attention earlier this year when he launched the digital comics site Thrillbent. Waid doesn't just write comics, he thinks hard about making them, and Thrillbent is both a place to read … [Read more...] about ComiXology Ends the Year with a Flurry of Activity
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University of Western Sydney to Hand Out 11,000 iPads
That's a nice boost for Apple! The University of Western Sidney was founded in 1989 and has six campuses. It is going to give iPads to all new students, as well as staff. The units will be 16GB wi-fi models. The distribution is part of a curriculum overhaul which they call a "Blended Learning Strategy". Vice-Chancellor of Education, Kerri-Lee Krause, said that the … [Read more...] about University of Western Sydney to Hand Out 11,000 iPads
Ganxy Platform for eBook Sales, Promotion
GoodeReader covered the news this week that ebook distribution platform Ganxy allows authors and publishers to more easily bundle their ebooks, but that is only one of the features for bookselling. "We started about three years ago because we wanted authors to have more control over their books," said Joshua Cohen, Business Development Lead for Ganxy. "You have all these … [Read more...] about Ganxy Platform for eBook Sales, Promotion
CourseHero CEO on Trends to Expect in Education in 2013
As the technology and platforms become more accessible for schools, especially in terms of price, the doors to educational opportunities across all age groups and subject areas will be thrown open even wider than ever before. CourseHero's CEO Andrew Grauer spoke with GoodeReader about what to hopefully expect in the coming year. One of the key adaptations to come up may be … [Read more...] about CourseHero CEO on Trends to Expect in Education in 2013
Macmillan Vows to Particpate in Library eBook Lending
The CEO of Macmillan John Sargent emailed all of his employees an end of the year report. This touched on a number of factors, such as the ongoing Justice Department case and how digital ebooks accounts for 24% of the company's entire revenue. One of his statements should benefit companies like Overdrive and 3M, who provide the backbone for library ebook lending. He said, "In … [Read more...] about Macmillan Vows to Particpate in Library eBook Lending
Kobo Mini Available in the USA for $49
When Kobo officially unveiled its Mini e-Reader, it was the first stab at a five inch model. It might not have caught on like wildfire, but there is nothing like a good old fashioned price-drop to build demand. From December 21st to December 23rd, the Kobo Mini, will be available for the amazing low price of $49.99. The stores participating in the limited price reduction for … [Read more...] about Kobo Mini Available in the USA for $49
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Helicon Books Gyan Reader – Claims to Be First to Support All EPUB3 Features
EPUB3 is out there, but not all of its new features are supported by current readers. As a matter of fact, most of the new features are NOT supported at all (see above chart). Now comes Helicon Books with the Gyan Reader, which they claim will support all the new EPUB3 features, including: Full support for Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) including animated SVG. Displaying … [Read more...] about Helicon Books Gyan Reader – Claims to Be First to Support All EPUB3 Features
3M, Polaris Integrate at the Baltimore Public Library
While the struggle for a satisfactory condition continues in the world of ebook lending for public libraries, some companies are still managing to make progress with digital catalogs. Today, 3M Cloud Library System and Polaris Library System announced that the two companies are fully integrated in the Baltimore County Public Library. This integration means library patrons have … [Read more...] about 3M, Polaris Integrate at the Baltimore Public Library