Digg has outlined details of how it plans to come up with what it claims to be the perfect replacement for the Google Reader service. Digg is claiming it was already into developing a service that could be seen as something similar to Google Reader, though the search giant's recent decision to withdraw its Reader service has only provided more impetus to Digg's efforts. While … [Read more...] about Digg Details Google Reader Replacement Plans
Archives for March 2013
Sony PRS-T3 to Be Announced Soon
Sony is developing a followup to the PRS-T2 e-Reader and it is poised to be submitted to the FCC within the next month. The company normally announces new devices in July and releases them in October. The big rumor right now is the deviation from the standard release cycle and getting a new product to market really soon. Sony normally discounts the current generation before it … [Read more...] about Sony PRS-T3 to Be Announced Soon
Nook for iOS Update Brings Comics and HI-RES Magazines
Barnes and Noble has updated its official iOS app today that brings digital comics and HD Magazines. The new high resolution magazines look amazing, but are only available on the 3rd and 4th generation models of the iPad. The company has also implemented better organization for your newspapers and magazines. Finally, B&N has not only added comic support, but also brought … [Read more...] about Nook for iOS Update Brings Comics and HI-RES Magazines
The Digital Manga Industry is Changing and e-Manga Capitalizes on Accessibility
Despite its name, Digital Manga Publishing (DMP) was a print publisher for the first 12 years of its existence; founded in 1996, the company didn't begin publishing digitally until 2008. Since then, however, they have become a leader and innovator, with manga available on every digital platform imaginable: ComiXology, Kindle, Nook, even Wowio. The heart of DMP, though, is … [Read more...] about The Digital Manga Industry is Changing and e-Manga Capitalizes on Accessibility
Barnes and Noble Partners with Fortumo for In-App Purchases
Barnes and Noble has announced by April 2013 that the company will introduce a new in-app payment system for Android apps housed in its app store. The company plans on introducing new developer tools that will allow customers to purchase in-app currency, boosts, and anything else that tickles their fancy. B&N only has 10,000 apps currently in its ecosystem, which is blown … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Partners with Fortumo for In-App Purchases
Sony Xperia Tablet S to Get Jelly Bean Update by May
Sony has announced it will be releasing the Jelly Bean update for its Xperia Tablet S by early May. The tablet now runs Android 4.0 ICS. The update should also come as a welcome relief for early adopters of the tablet as it will also include a fix for the tablet's tendency to shut down on its own, something that can be attributed to a faulty memory management system. The … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia Tablet S to Get Jelly Bean Update by May
Grassroots Effort by Teachers Discovery Creates Low Cost Digital Textbooks
The winning combination in education is to produce high quality, creative material designed to enhance student learning and outcomes, all while meeting the strict guidelines of a budget that would be better suited for a summer camp. One of the initial hopes that the recent growth of digital publishing and device accessibility would create were inexpensive digital textbooks, but … [Read more...] about Grassroots Effort by Teachers Discovery Creates Low Cost Digital Textbooks
Scott Liu Steps Down as CEO of e-Ink
We all know and love e-ink, due to the screen technology being prevalent on Kindle, Nook, and Kobo e-readers. There has been a shakeup of management at the company as Scott Liu has resigned as the Chairman and CEO of e-Ink and Vice Chairman Felix Ho has been named interim Chairman and CEO. Scott Liu was the primary driver behind the success of e-Ink, when it was originally … [Read more...] about Scott Liu Steps Down as CEO of e-Ink
eBook Review: Making It by Helen Klein Ross
Verdict: 5 Stars There are some jobs you just don't want to have. You don't want to be the advertising agency's superstar laxative account genius, you don't want to be the technology-challenged associate who accidentally fires an executive with one wrong keystroke, and you certainly don't want to go to work one day as a forty-six-year-old creative who gets fired by mistake, … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Making It by Helen Klein Ross