Simon & Schuster first got involved in distributing their vast collection of eBooks to libraries earlier this year. In order for libraries to carry their titles the publisher was basically forcing 3M, Baker & Taylor and Overdrive to implement a buy it now button as part of the arrangement. Many libraries and consortium's did not want to sell eBooks on their websites and … [Read more...] about Simon & Schuster Makes Buy it Now Button Optional for Libraries
Archives for November 2014
Jolla Successfully Funds the First Crowdsourced Tablet
A year after their first smartphone was introduced, Finnish technology company Jolla has successfully funded their IndieGogo project aimed to create a tablet. Looking to raise $380K, supporters have already pledged over $865K (and the campaign doesn't end until December 9, 2014).Jolla's tablet should take specific aim at Apple's iPad Mini and the recently announced Nokia N1 … [Read more...] about Jolla Successfully Funds the First Crowdsourced Tablet
Nintendo Launches Free Digital Magazine
Nintendo Extra is a new digital magazine that was designed to appeal to a younger audience. The first issue includes an introduction to The Legend of Zelda by producer Eiji Aonuma, basic tips for Mario Kart 8, a Captain Toad comic, Pokemon Alpha Sapphire & Omega Ruby features, and the first episode of the 'Cat Mario Show'.The new magazine is completely free and is … [Read more...] about Nintendo Launches Free Digital Magazine
Amazon Fire Stick Launches Today and Discounts Kindles
Amazon is gearing up for the holidays by slashing some of the prices on their tablets and also positioning themselves to push lots of Fire TV sticks.The Fire TV Stick is a cheap alternative to the Fire TV system that launched earlier this year. In essence, the $39 stick connects to the HDMI port on your HDTV for instant access to movies, TV shows, music, photos, apps, and … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire Stick Launches Today and Discounts Kindles
B&N Nook Glowlight Now $99
The Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight is the only e-Ink based reader the bookseller is currently marketing. It normally costs $119.99, but starting November 21st, it will be discounted to $99.99 and this price point seems to be locked in stone for the rest of the year.Barnes and Noble is also having a "Discovery Week" sale this weekend where lots of things are being … [Read more...] about B&N Nook Glowlight Now $99
Barnes and Noble Puts a Priority on Audiobooks
Barnes and Noble has formally unveiled their Nook Audiobook app for Android. The Nations largest bookseller is putting a company wide priority on the audio experience. This is the first time they have ever got serious about it and they intend on marketing it towards the types of people who buy books on a regular basis or have never listed to one before.There are over 50,000 … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Puts a Priority on Audiobooks
Amazon Silk Browser gets Private Web Browsing Feature
The Amazon Silk Browser is fairly innovative because it can buffer in advance websites you visit on a regular basis, to cut down on the load times. One feature that has sorely lacking is private browsing, so you can cut down on the footprint you leave online and avoid some of the cookies that tend to follow you around. Today, Amazon has announced that this critical feature is … [Read more...] about Amazon Silk Browser gets Private Web Browsing Feature
Sony Digital Paper Now on Display at Two US Store Locations
The Sony Digital Paper is the first large screen E Ink device aimed at business professionals and a stark departure from consumer e-readers.  The product up  until this point has only been available through key Sony partners and sold online, prospective owners have not got a chance to try it out to see if its the right fit for them, until now.Sony executives have announced … [Read more...] about Sony Digital Paper Now on Display at Two US Store Locations
Nokia Launches Their First Android Tablet, Aluminum-Shelled N1
The Slush conference in Helsinki brought news that Nokia hasn't been twiddling its thumbs in the seven months since their devices and services unit was sold to Microsoft (for a cool $7.2 billion). It appears the company was hard at work preparing to deliver the N1: a 7.9-inch, aluminum-shelled, Android tablet (running Lollipop OS). It looks a lot like Apple's iPad Mini … [Read more...] about Nokia Launches Their First Android Tablet, Aluminum-Shelled N1
Path Talk Launches in UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand
In my line of work, I have the opportunity to test drive a lot of apps --many good but more that aren't; every now and then, my mind is blown and I feel a little mad that I didn't create it myself. Path Talk falls into that last category, quickly becoming one of my favourite apps of all time since it's launch earlier this year. Having been available in the US and Canada for … [Read more...] about Path Talk Launches in UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand
Facebook Hard at Work on Enterprise Collaboration Tool
Most offices have been working diligently to find ways of keeping Facebook out of sight and mind for their employees while on the job --but the social media giant may be finding ways to make inroads of their own into the enterprise market. While technically still in the rumours stage, the 'Facebook at Work' initiative is all but confirmed and could roll out in the next few … [Read more...] about Facebook Hard at Work on Enterprise Collaboration Tool
Samsung Plans to Make Fewer Smartphone Models in 2015
Profits are down, so Samsung is making plans to streamline their product offering in an effort to get the company's financials back on track. Selling fewer smartphone models will be Samsung's primary cost-cutting measure, reducing their current line-up by 25%-30% overall. This news comes on the heels of the heads up given to investors that the upcoming financial results will … [Read more...] about Samsung Plans to Make Fewer Smartphone Models in 2015
Twitter Co-Founder Launches SUPER Social App
Biz Stone may have helped to create Twitter, but he didn't stop there. His new company, Jelly Industries, just released another social app called SUPER. It serves virtually no purpose and barely qualifies as actually being social (because the things you create and share are only available within SUPER and cannot be shared outside of the app); all the same it is fun and chances … [Read more...] about Twitter Co-Founder Launches SUPER Social App