Amazon and Kobo have been battling all over the world to attain new readers and promote their own distinctive ecosystem. Amazon especially has been building out their media empire by key acquisitions of GoodReads and Comixology, and boosting up their catalog of audiobooks via Audible. When it comes to dedicated e-ink based devices, they tend to do one thing really well, which … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura H2O vs Amazon Kindle Voyage
Archives for October 2014
Kindle Basic Touch VS Kindle Voyage
Amazon has released a totally new product line for their Fire tablets, which is getting most of the mainstream media attention. Flying under the radar is the Kindle Basic and Kindle Voyage, two e-ink based readers. Today, we take a look at both devices to give you a sense on what they are capable of and the main differences. … [Read more...] about Kindle Basic Touch VS Kindle Voyage
Audible Attains Thousands of New Comedy Audiobooks
Amazon has just signed a deal to purchase Comedy service Rooftop Media. The ten person company will be joining Audible in an effort to boost the catalog with new content. Audible founder and Chief Executive Donald Katz said in a statement on Monday the company had been attracted by Rooftop's content as well as its pool of comic talent. Rooftop does something very unique in … [Read more...] about Audible Attains Thousands of New Comedy Audiobooks
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 vs Kindle Voyage
The Kindle Voyage builds upon the software and design principles of the Paperwhite line of e-readers. Today, we evaluate if it makes enough sense to upgrade from the second generation Kindle Paperwhite over to the Voyage. The Voyage has superior resolution and DPI compared to the Kindle Paperwhite, but how does this play out in real world conditions? We show off the eBook … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 vs Kindle Voyage
The Longest Journey Finds Its Way to iOS
If you like games that are equal parts book, movie, and game... The Longest Journey is something to be excited about. Described as being an interactive and beautifully created universe, The Longest Journey is told from the perspective of a young art student named April Ryan who possesses the power to pass between worlds (like others are able to pass between being awake and … [Read more...] about The Longest Journey Finds Its Way to iOS
Deep Loot Brings Old-School Gaming Charm to Android
The developers of Deep Loot describe the game as being about "swimming, digging and fighting your way through an infinitely explorable ocean to discover lost ruins, plunder hidden treasures and earn some chunky paychecks!" In reality, for those of us who used to spend their quarters in old-school arcades, Deep Loot is a trip down memory lane (even though it didn't technically … [Read more...] about Deep Loot Brings Old-School Gaming Charm to Android
Apple Decreases Review Times on New eBooks
Apple has dispatched an email to authors who publish through iBooks, informing them on a number of new policy changes. The first, is to decrease the amount of time that the editorial staff approves for new titles for inclusion into the Apple Bookstore, it went from ten days to one business change. The second should really help authors in giving out free copies of their digital … [Read more...] about Apple Decreases Review Times on New eBooks
Amazon Kindle Voyage Review
Amazon has been making e-readers since 2007 and over the years they have refined their hardware technology constantly. The new Kindle Voyage might very well be the best e-reader currently on the market, due to the innovative new tech and expansive eBook ecosystem. The Voyage is nothing but innovative and it has enhancements that are not found on any other e-readers on the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Voyage Review
Twitch Eliminates Topless and Sexually Suggestive Streaming
Unfortunately for all of you that had weekend plans to strip down before broadcasting videos of your gaming exploits, Twitch has updated their Rules of Conduct. Inspired by their new owners at family-friendly Amazon, this adjustment likely shouldn't come as a surprise. It doesn't matter how good you look naked (or nearly naked), Twitch's new rules are very clear: "Nerds … [Read more...] about Twitch Eliminates Topless and Sexually Suggestive Streaming