The Japanese site AnimeAnime is reporting that Square Enix will shut down its U.S. and French digital manga websites; although this news has yet to appear on the U.S. site, the news sites Crunchyroll and Anime News Network have picked up on it and there is a notice on the French site. The news comes as no surprise, as Square Enix has been having a bad year. They were projecting … [Read more...] about Square Enix To Shut Down Digital Manga Stores in U.S. and France
Archives for April 2013
A Little Competition for Smashwords?
When the free ebook distribution platform Smashwords was created, critics claimed that it was nothing more than a portal for lousy ebooks to flood the market while supporters countered that it was the first genuine concept in stripping away the artificial barriers to publication. The founder, Mark Coker, stated quite freely that if a horrible ebook--horrible in terms of the … [Read more...] about A Little Competition for Smashwords?
53 Million People Choose Good e-Reader
When Good e-Reader first burst onto the scene in 2009, the e-reader landscape was very different than what we see today. Amazon had been releasing Kindles for a few years and along with Sony's e-readers were the only devices in retail. We saw the rise of Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and many other companies, as they experimented with electronic books and e-readers. Since our launch … [Read more...] about 53 Million People Choose Good e-Reader
Change.org Petition to Require Amazon to Pay Tax Delivered to British PM
British booksellers have taken to the internet for help in spreading a petition to ask the Prime Minister to take swift action against Amazon for not paying the same taxes that the independent bookshops do. A Change.org petition started by Frances and Keith Smith has received over 150,000 signatures so far, with the backing of some authors and a member of the British … [Read more...] about Change.org Petition to Require Amazon to Pay Tax Delivered to British PM
Pocketbook Announces Two New e-Readers
Pocketbook has been very quiet the last calendar year, while the company restructured itself on a business level. Today in Russia, Pocketbook announced two new e-readers and a tablet. The company is betting on an color e-ink alternative to the Jetbook Color and a new six inch device.The most exciting device they announced today was the PocketBook Color Lux. It features a … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Announces Two New e-Readers
Skype to Be Released on Blackberry Q10 May 1st
Skype is one of the most sought after apps for the new BB10 operating system and we now have an official date for when it will arrive. Skype will be bundled into the new firmware debuting on the Blackberry Q10 on May 1st, when it launches in Canada!Skype for BlackBerry 10 is now available in BlackBerry World, but only for the BlackBerry Q10 and Dev Alpha C. The Z10 will get … [Read more...] about Skype to Be Released on Blackberry Q10 May 1st
Rogers Gives Thousands of Kindle Paperwhites Away with New Promotion
Rogers Wireless unveiled a massive campaign that has taken over print, television and online advertising in Canada. The company is giving away a Amazon Paperwhite e-Reader! Many customers have been emailing us for clarification on the offer, and we have some news!Rogers has told Good e-Reader Exclusively, "We’re excited to offer innovative promotions to our customers, … [Read more...] about Rogers Gives Thousands of Kindle Paperwhites Away with New Promotion
Kobo Aura HD eReader Available at a Number of Canadian Stores Tomorrow
The Kobo Aura HD is a new e-reader that was almost a year in development. One of the big hyping factors is the 1440×1080 resolution with 265 DPI. This e-reader is seriously the best in the business with its high-definition display. The Kindle Fire HD 7 has 1280×800 and the Nook HD has 1440×900. Starting tomorrow, this device will be available at a number of Canadian retailers … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura HD eReader Available at a Number of Canadian Stores Tomorrow
Txtr Opens 5 New eBook Stores
Berlin Germany based txtr has just unveiled five new ebook Stores in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, and Canada. Expanding into English speaking countries seems to be a huge priority, since txtr already has stores all over Europe.txtr has launched in Australia with books from Hachette, Penguin, Simon & Schuster, and Pan Macmillan, as well as leading … [Read more...] about Txtr Opens 5 New eBook Stores
DPLA Gets a Boost of Content from University of Georgia
When the Digital Public Library of America launched last week, it brought millions of pieces of content from major universities, museums, and library collections together for public perusal. But what about the historically vital content that currently languishes in back rooms of small, regional libraries or historic societies? One such growing collection that was incorporated … [Read more...] about DPLA Gets a Boost of Content from University of Georgia
eBooks Only Account for 1% of All Published Works in Vietnam
The Vietnamese publishing industry has its work cut out for itself when it comes to digital publishing. A new report has surfaced that electronic books only account for 1% of the entire publishing sector.The main barriers preventing adoption is retail visibility for e-readers, piracy, and barriers of copyright. When it comes to the retail sphere, there are no e-readers … [Read more...] about eBooks Only Account for 1% of All Published Works in Vietnam
Audible Unveils Free Audiobook Windows Campaign
Audible is probably the definitive service for purchasing audiobooks. The company is owned by Amazon and often runs a series of promotions that give away free content. Today, Microsoft has announced that Windows and Windows Phone 8 users can get a free audiobook using the native app. This is open to new users to Audible only, so existing members will not be able to … [Read more...] about Audible Unveils Free Audiobook Windows Campaign
HarperCollins Promotes Enhanced eBooks with New Website
Many of the top publishers are battling the maelstrom of self-published authors and fickle public sentiment. The average customer only knows what they buy on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or Kobo. Enhanced ebooks are the big buzz word for the last few years and they bring a slew of multimedia enhancements to your reading experience. In order to build more public awareness on what … [Read more...] about HarperCollins Promotes Enhanced eBooks with New Website
New York Times Removes Digital Videos from Paywall
The New York Times announced today that it is removing all videos on its website from its Paywall. In the past, you could only watch 10 per month before you had to pay a monthly fee to watch more videos and read articles. Now, it is possible to watch unlimited content without ever having to pay.The New York Times Paywall system has been live in some form or another since … [Read more...] about New York Times Removes Digital Videos from Paywall