Lots of publishers have special covers or even special issues of comics for conventions, and now comiXology, Red 5 Comics, and the folks who run this weekend's Emerald City Comic Con have come up with a new spin on the con exclusive: A digital comic that is available to anyone who has a badge—and no one else, at least for a few days. Every ECCC badge will have a download code … [Read more...] about ComiXology Unveils First Convention-Exclusive Digital Comic
Archives for February 2013
MYO – The Next Generation of Gesture Control
Thalmic Labs, based in Kitchener, Ontario has developed a new hardware wristband that will allow users to control tablets, computers, drones, and a slew of other devices with a wireless wristband. The new hardware is called the MYO and is available for pre-order right now for a paltry $149.99. We expect this technology to give Kinect and other services a run for their … [Read more...] about MYO – The Next Generation of Gesture Control
Founder of Barnes and Noble Files SEC Paperwork to Buy ALL Assets
Earlier today we broke the news that Barnes and Noble was thinking of getting out of the hardware business and was going to start licensing out its apps and ebooks to Samsung and Microsoft. Today, the founder of Barnes and Noble and the companies largest shareholder, Leonard Riggio, filed SEC paperwork to buy all 689 retail stores and BN.com. Barnes and Noble was not going … [Read more...] about Founder of Barnes and Noble Files SEC Paperwork to Buy ALL Assets
Dell Launches Latitude 10 Enhanced Security Tablet
Dell offers the Latitude 10 tablet device for business users where security of data is of significant importance. To make the tablet more enticing to its intended clientele, Dell has launched a new version of the tablet, one that is appropriately named Latitude 10 Enhanced Security Tablet. The new security features the tablet now boasts of include a fingerprint reader and smart … [Read more...] about Dell Launches Latitude 10 Enhanced Security Tablet
Asus Fonepad Launched, Priced at $249 – Makes Phone Calls
The Asus Fonepad is finally official. Launched at the MWC, the unique aspect of the Fonepad is its ability to be both a tablet and a smartphone at the same time. However, the other interesting bit about the Fonepad (apart from its voice calling capability) is its Intel heart in spite of the device running Android. The Fonepad incorporates a 1.2 GHz Intel Atom Z2420 chip coupled … [Read more...] about Asus Fonepad Launched, Priced at $249 – Makes Phone Calls
Slice Bookshelf Provides a New Perspective on Book Discovery
At the O'Reilly Media Tools of Change conference in New York earlier this month, one sparsely attended breakout session led by a very soft-spoken person who may have revolutionized the online world of books presented some startling data about consumer behavior. Otis Chandler, founder of the widely popular interaction site Goodreads, discussed the results of Goodreads massive … [Read more...] about Slice Bookshelf Provides a New Perspective on Book Discovery
Book Review: Gia & Lincoln’s Aggravating Allergies by Rowena Cala
Verdict: 4 Stars It might seem easy to review a children's a book. After all, it's only twenty pages and it's mostly pictures, right? Wrong. In some ways, a children's author has a more difficult task in the writing due to that limited space. Unless the author is also the illustrator, there is another creative professional with a hand in the story whose effort is equally … [Read more...] about Book Review: Gia & Lincoln’s Aggravating Allergies by Rowena Cala
Is Barnes and Noble Leaving the e-Reader Business?
Barnes and Noble has reported losses in its Nook Media division, which comprises of e-readers and ebooks. The company is going to be announcing its 3rd quarter financials within the next few days, and suffice it to say the company is not going to meet the projected revenue of three billion. A person close to Barnes and Noble has said the company might be gravitating away from … [Read more...] about Is Barnes and Noble Leaving the e-Reader Business?
HP Launches $169 Slate 7 at the MWC
The Slate 7 marks HP’s second coming at the mainstream tablet segment. Running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (almost the stock Android version), the tablet has been priced incredibly low at just $169. HP is claiming it hasn’t resorted to price cutting measures to arrive at the low price point, but is all about delivering the maximum bang for every buck. Upfront lies a 7 inch 1024 x … [Read more...] about HP Launches $169 Slate 7 at the MWC