The Federal Aviation Administration is planning on easing restrictions for the use of e-readers during takeoff and landing. If you tend to fly frequently, this is good news for people who like to read and the whole initiative is due to be changed by 2014. The FAA has started an independent commission to look into the viability of e-readers on airplanes, with Amazon, Boeing, … [Read more...] about FAA Evaluating the Use of e-Readers on Airplanes
Archives for March 2013
Datawind Reveals Delivery Status of Aakash 2, Claims Delivery on Track
Datawind, the Canadian company that is manufacturing the first lot of Aakash 2 tablets, has revealed its delivery status following reports within government circles of its inability to deliver the tablets on time. According to the report, the company has already delivered 17,100 Aakash 2 tablets to IIT Bombay, while another batch comprising of 29,400 of the Aaaksh 2 tablets are … [Read more...] about Datawind Reveals Delivery Status of Aakash 2, Claims Delivery on Track
Why Children Aren’t Reading Digital Comics (And What Might Make Them Start)
While digital has definitely taken off as a medium for adult comics, with some comics garnering as much as 25% of their sales in digital channels, children's comics remain largely a print market. Jesse Post, the marketing director for the children's graphic novel line Papercutz, wrote an interesting blog post recently about children's comics and comics shops, in which he noted … [Read more...] about Why Children Aren’t Reading Digital Comics (And What Might Make Them Start)
Rumor: New Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Plus Tablet to Feature a HD AMOLED Display
We already know Samsung is reported to launch the Galaxy Tab 3 at the IFA event in September, though new input from SamMobile further whets our appetite with reports of there being a high end tablet in the making as well. The new tablet, dubbed Galaxy Tab 3 Plus, is likely to sport a 10.1 inch display, though it could even be as big as 11.6 inches. However, the screen dimension … [Read more...] about Rumor: New Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Plus Tablet to Feature a HD AMOLED Display
New Archos Titanium and GamePad Tablets Now on Sale in the US, Prices Start $169
Archos has made available its latest tablets in the US, which includes the GamePad, the Archos 80 Titanium, and the Archos 97 Titanium. The GamePad is the smallest of the lot with a 7 inch display and is designed for the niche segment of gaming. Towards that, the tablet has also been provided with the full gaming controls to allow for a rich gaming experience, while its behind … [Read more...] about New Archos Titanium and GamePad Tablets Now on Sale in the US, Prices Start $169
The $35 Aakash Tablet Faces Uncertain Future
The Aakash tablet, which had shot to instant stardom in the world tech scene owing to its down-to-earth price, now faces an uncertain future. In fact, the entire project runs the risk of being scrapped altogether as the present Human Resource Development Minister feels the system has become obsessive with a single device when the focus should be to enable the students have easy … [Read more...] about The $35 Aakash Tablet Faces Uncertain Future
Good e-Reader Radio Show – March 22nd 2013
The Good e-Reader Radio Show is BACK! New e-reader and tablet announcements and publishing events have slowed down the last week, so we are able to bring you guys up to speed on the most essential news of the week. Today, we talk about the German Publishing Industry, Digital Manga and Piracy in North America, and how you can get out-of-print RPG books in digital form. Of … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Radio Show – March 22nd 2013
Good e-Reader Android Sideloading Video Tutorials for the Z10 Are Live
The Blackberry Z10 is seeing a wider release due to its adoption by AT&T and many American networks. This new phone is running the latest BB10 OS, and has the ability to load in Android apps to offset the lackluster selection on Blackberry World. It is no secret that we run the worlds largest Blackberry Android App Store for BB10 and the Playbook, and we have made the … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Android Sideloading Video Tutorials for the Z10 Are Live
Rumor: Samsung Attempting to Sell Off Liquavista to Amazon
Rumor has it that Samsung is keen to offload its Liquavista acquisition to Amazon for an amount that is not likely to exceed $100 million. The move comes in the wake of the South Korean manufacturer shifting its focus increasingly towards tablet computers and smartphones, while dedicated ebook reading devices aren't as lucrative. Samsung had acquired the Netherlands based … [Read more...] about Rumor: Samsung Attempting to Sell Off Liquavista to Amazon