Digital Books first started getting into the gifting game back in 2010. Â Amazon, Apple, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and Sony all often the ability to gift digital books in some very different ways. In some cases you have to buy a digital/tangible gift card and use the code during checkout and others allow you to send the book directly to be redeemed via an email address. Â Christmas … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Guide for Gifting eBooks
Archives for 2013
Digital Comics Best-Sellers for December 22, 2013
ComiXology, Amazon, and iBooks all have a sale on DC "Essential Graphic Novels," and it plays out totally differently on all three platforms. ComiXology 1. Quantum and Woody #1 2. The Sandman #1 3. Hawkeye #1 4. Motorcycle Samurai #0 5. Marvel Now! Point One #1 6. Saga #17 7. The Bunker #1 8. All New X-Men #20 9. Superior Spider-Man #24 10. Locke & Key: Alpha … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Best-Sellers for December 22, 2013
eBook Review: Topless Jihadis by Jeffrey Tayler
Verdict: 5 Stars Its full title, Topless Jihadis—Inside Femen, the World's Most Provocative Activist Group, by Jeffrey Tayler, only succeeds in scratching the surface of what this book really stands for, namely depicting the 5,000+ member international group of self-titled "watch-bitches for democracy." For the lengthy period of time that Tayler followed the radical women's … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Topless Jihadis by Jeffrey Tayler
Too Much Choice Can Impede eBook Sales
A post by Shannon of the DuoLit team from earlier this year rings true, especially during the busy last-minute holiday shopping season. In the post--which got a surprisingly low number of critics in the comments section--the writer points to the need for authors to only advertise two retailers for their ebooks and one retailer--Amazon--for their print editions. The writer … [Read more...] about Too Much Choice Can Impede eBook Sales
Elevating Amazon to a Divine Status
As news came out that Amazon's stock has reached an all-time high--only five months after reaching what was then its all-time high at almost $100 less per share--the retail giant is still being plagued by news and protests about the wages it pays its employees globally. A Change.org petition has even been started, demanding that Jeff Bezos pay his employees more. Why? Simply … [Read more...] about Elevating Amazon to a Divine Status
Good e-Reader App Store Launches New Developers Portal
The Good e-Reader Android and Blackberry App Store has been going strong for almost three years. We have an extensive curated library of almost 100,000 Apps and Games available anywhere in the world, for free. Until now, our entire team has been responsible for finding new content and uploading it to the website. Today, we are proud to launch our fully functional Developers … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader App Store Launches New Developers Portal
Wearable Tech Increases by 500% for the First Half of 2013
The mantra of mega companies like Qualcomm is to usher in a new era of "the internet of things." Wearable tech such as smartwatches, wristbands and competitors of Google Glass is taking off in a big way. Close to 200 million bands like Fitbit were shipped out in the first half of 2013 the industry has grown by almost 500%. "Samsung's marketing and promotional efforts with … [Read more...] about Wearable Tech Increases by 500% for the First Half of 2013
285 Million Mainstream Tablets are being used Worldwide
Apple redefined what a tablet was in 2011 when Android 2.1 devices were running rampant. Many users have gravitated towards the iPad, but Samsung, Acer, Asus and Microsoft have really committed themselves to carving out a niche in an ultra-competitive market segment. Just how many tablets are out there in the world right now? ABI Research claims that there is 285 million … [Read more...] about 285 Million Mainstream Tablets are being used Worldwide
Social Platform Storyful Bought by NewsCorp
Everything that is great about social media--all cat videos and hilarious memes aside--revolves around the ability to share completely unfiltered information to the entire internet at the click of a button. While ridiculous relationship statuses and Twitter hashtags tend to rule our day to day social activity, no one can argue with the power social media had to push forward the … [Read more...] about Social Platform Storyful Bought by NewsCorp
Top 5 Predictions for the e-Reader Industry in 2014
With the way things have gone in 2013 in the e-reader and tablet sector, some people may be optimistic about the future. I for one, am not. Endeavoring to capitalize on the quintessential Top 5 gravy train, I am looking ahead at 2014 to see what the future may hold for us. Things don't look good. E Ink Diversifies away from e-Readers E Ink is responsible for 85% of … [Read more...] about Top 5 Predictions for the e-Reader Industry in 2014
DC and Madefire Team Up for DC2 Multiverse Comics
Last summer, DC Comics announced two new digital lines, DC2 and DC2 Multiverse. They launched the DC2 line of digital-first comics almost immediately with the first issue of Batman '66, but we haven't heard much about the DC2 Multiverse comics until now. This week, DC announced they are teaming up with the motion-comics platform Madefire to create new digital-first comics … [Read more...] about DC and Madefire Team Up for DC2 Multiverse Comics
Google Play Books Loses PDF Upload Support
Google Play Books introduced a feature last week that would allow people to upload EPUB and PDF books into their Play Books account right on their tablet. All you had to do was simply copy and paste the book on your device or email it to yourself and save the attachment. Google has now suspended the PDF uploading feature from your device but has kept EPUB working for now. The … [Read more...] about Google Play Books Loses PDF Upload Support
Subscribe to Two Nook Magazines for the Price of One
The Barnes and Noble Nook Newsstand is running a holiday promotion that will allow customers to subscribe to two digital magazines for the price of one, plus receive the last 12 issues of each magazine for free, making now the perfect time for NOOK customers to start building their library for one amazing low price. Customers can choose from over 50 participating bestselling … [Read more...] about Subscribe to Two Nook Magazines for the Price of One