Amazon has announced today that they have brought the Kindle eBook Store, e-Readers and Kindle Direct Publishing to Mexico. This service has just launched and has over 1,500 digital books available in Spanish. You will find popular authors such as; José Emilio Pacheco, Elena Poniatowska, Sergio Pitol and Carlos Monsivais, as well as comic books from Mafalda and Familia Burrón. … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches e-Readers and eBooks in Mexico
Archives for August 2013
Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab 3 For Toddlers
Samsung has been up to some improvements with its flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, churning out several variations, including the S4 Zoom. Now, an unexpected new device, a kid friendly derivate of the Galaxy Tab 3, comes complete with enough padding along the sides to justify its use among the preschool-aged community. This marks the first attempt by a mainstream tablet … [Read more...] about Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab 3 For Toddlers
Rockstand Records Over 1 TB of Data Downloads
Rockstand, the India-based ebook and emagazine app store, announced having recently crossed the data usage limit of 1 TB per day. That’s an important milestone in a country where ebook reading is still considered to be in its nascent stages. Rockstand has also stated it is the regional content that has emerged as the most preferred download, a segment where the company has been … [Read more...] about Rockstand Records Over 1 TB of Data Downloads
Read Distraction Free on Your Tablet with Kobo Reading Mode
One of the largest drawbacks about reading on a tablet is the sheer amount of distractions users are bombarded with. Reading immersion is often a battleground of Facebook and Twitter updates, instant messages and emails. This often can detract from really getting into a book and is often the number one complaint about reading on a dedicated tablet. Kobo is seeking to solve this … [Read more...] about Read Distraction Free on Your Tablet with Kobo Reading Mode
Kobo Magazines to Launch this October
Kobo for the first time ever conducted a massive launch event in New York City, where media from all over the country converged to check out all of their hardware. Not only did the e-reader company announce a bevy of new tablets, but unveiled their brand new magazine service.Kobo Magazines current has over 250 titles available and more are being added every day. They intend … [Read more...] about Kobo Magazines to Launch this October
Marvel Beefs Up Marvel Unlimited App—and Adds Something Extra
On Monday, Marvel released an update for its Marvel Unlimited iOS and Android apps that addresses the two biggest complaints people have had about it: Not being able to download enough comics and not being able to find comics in the first place. And for fans who want something tangible to go with their digital comics, they have just launched Marvel Unlimited Plus.Marvel … [Read more...] about Marvel Beefs Up Marvel Unlimited App—and Adds Something Extra
Review of the New Kobo Arc 10 HD
At a highly anticipated product launch today in New York City, Kobo unveiled a brand new 10-inch tablet, the first they have ever issued. The Kobo Arc 10 HD seeks to capitalize on the recent industry trend of a large device to consume media and read digital books. In the past, Kobo has only developed seven-inch tablets, so they are stepping outside their comfort zone in a big … [Read more...] about Review of the New Kobo Arc 10 HD
Hands On Review of the Kobo Arc 7 HD
Good e-Reader is live at the Kobo launch event today, in which the company is expanding their tablet line with the unveiling of the Kobo Arc 7 HD. This new device brings next generation screen technology, and packages it unlike any other device on the market. The core focus is, of course, the e-Reading experience, which refines book discovery.HardwareThe Kobo Arc HD … [Read more...] about Hands On Review of the Kobo Arc 7 HD
Review of the New Kobo Aura
Earlier in the year Kobo had released the Aura HD, which was a 6.7 inch e-Reader that bucked the trend of the standard six inch device. It was said when it was first released that this model was a limited edition and would not see the same sort of mass market push as the Kobo Glow. The Canadian company has gone back to the drawing table and just announced the new Kobo … [Read more...] about Review of the New Kobo Aura
First Look at the New Kobo Arc 7
Kobo has just unveiled the brand new Arc 7 e-Reading tablet at an event today in New York City. The Arc 7 is considered the spiritual successor of the Arc Android tablet released last year. This new model actually has lower resolution then the previous iteration but boosts up the hardware and performance. This new device is geared towards a more cost conscientious crowd and the … [Read more...] about First Look at the New Kobo Arc 7
We’re Live in New York for the Big Kobo Event
Today in New York City, Kobo is holding a "Beyond the Book" event. Good e-Reader is live on the scene and will be bringing you all of the news, interviews and reviews. There is tons of announcements to be made and we have some excellent stories all ready to go at 7 PM EST.Not only will we be covering the launch event, but we will look into what Kobo Writing Life is doing … [Read more...] about We’re Live in New York for the Big Kobo Event
Le French Book: “There Is No Paper Versus Digital War”
Digital-first publisher Le French Book doesn't really have a stake in the digital-vs-print book battle, as its primary focus is simply to ensure that contemporary French new releases are translated and made available in markets outside the country. But with a new print acquisition, The Paris Lawyer, the publisher is ensuring that titles reach non-French speaking audiences … [Read more...] about Le French Book: “There Is No Paper Versus Digital War”
New Video from JK Rowling to Celebrate Harry Potter Anniversary, Language Releases
Can you believe it's been fifteen years since the US release of the first book in the global phenomenon that became Harry Potter? Here, author JK Rowling speaks on the book series in a never before seen interview.This video was released today, along with the news that the ebooks of the popular series are now available in even more foreign language translations, and that the … [Read more...] about New Video from JK Rowling to Celebrate Harry Potter Anniversary, Language Releases
Helicon Books Announces New Social DRM for eBooks
Helicon Books, an ebook technology and services company from Israel, announced a new service for publishers: Social DRM. Social DRM is a solution for publishers who wish to protect their ebooks and prevent copyright violation at reasonable prices.The new Social DRM platform is going to be announced at the Frankfurt Bookfair in Germany in October and Good e-Reader will be … [Read more...] about Helicon Books Announces New Social DRM for eBooks
Now You Can Buy Back Issues of Shonen Jump
Viz's digital magazine Shonen Jump carries a variety of popular manga series—Naruto, Bleach, One Piece—as well as some lesser-known titles such as Nisekoi and One Punch Man, in weekly (or sometimes monthly) episodes the same week they come out in Japan. Since the collected print volumes lag behind the digital serials, that can make jumping in a bit of a challenge.Until now: … [Read more...] about Now You Can Buy Back Issues of Shonen Jump
Children and Audiobooks: Clear Educational, Enjoyment Benefits
When ebooks first evolved into the digital editions that readers consume today, children were often left out of the mix. Parents weren't eager to put expensive devices into the hands of young readers, and a cycle ensued as publishers didn't create an abundance of content in the children's publishing sphere. Now that the original stigma against children's ebooks is dissolving, … [Read more...] about Children and Audiobooks: Clear Educational, Enjoyment Benefits