French e-Reader company Bookeen has just released one of the biggest upgrade package for their entire line of Cybook Odyssey devices. Not only has the entire UI been cleaned up, but there is also a new dictionary manager.The firmware 6.2 updates is applicable to all five Odyssey models from 2011, 2012, 2013. You simply have to connect it up to your local WIFI network and … [Read more...] about Giant Cybook Odyssey Firmware Update Available
Archives for 2014
Simon & Schuster Commits to Library e-Book Lending in the UK
Simon & Schuster has fully committed themselves to having their e-Books available to all libraries in Australia, Canada New Zealand USA and finally the United Kingdom. Starting today, 14,000 new and old titles will be available for libraries to purchase and start distributing to their patrons.Each digital title acquired by a UK library for lending is usable for one … [Read more...] about Simon & Schuster Commits to Library e-Book Lending in the UK
The e-Reader Industry Year in Review – 2014
There has been massive upheaval in the e-reader industry over the course of 2014. Sony abandoned making e-readers for consumers and closed their longstanding digital bookstore. Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo all released brand new devices in the United States and most incorporated brand new technology. Over in Europe, things have been getting more progressive with prices … [Read more...] about The e-Reader Industry Year in Review – 2014
The Children’s Book Market has Grown 44% in the last Decade
Children are reading in record numbers in the last decade, which has propelled billion dollar properties such as Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Twilight, Hunger Games, Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Not only have these titles done staggering well but it has promoted the success of books with similar subjects and themes and are benefiting from each other’s successes. Over the course of … [Read more...] about The Children’s Book Market has Grown 44% in the last Decade
UK Libraries to Undergo a Renaissance in 2015
Over 300 libraries have closed in the United Kingdom since 2011 and many more are on the brink. What can be done to stem the tide? Publisher and philanthropist William Sieghart may have an answer.William Sieghart’s Independent Library Report urges “a reinvigoration of the library network”, calling on Westminster to provide funding so local authorities can roll out Wi-Fi to … [Read more...] about UK Libraries to Undergo a Renaissance in 2015
Overdrive to Provide HTML5 Audiobook Support in Early 2015
Overdrive has announced that at the beginning of 2015 they will be implementing a new MP3 audiobook system that will be able to play them in any HTML5 compatible browser. This is tremendously useful for patrons borrowing audio content from the library, because they no longer have to download the audio file or a dedicated app, everything is simply done in the browser.All … [Read more...] about Overdrive to Provide HTML5 Audiobook Support in Early 2015
Good e-Readers Top 5 Books of 2014
This time of year, everyone is coming out with essential reading lists to hopefully sell you a brand new e-Book for the holiday season! Here at Good e-Reader we simply enjoy the process of reading. This year, plenty of amazing fiction and non-fiction books came out and I take a look at the ones that riveted me the most.In the video below, I go over by top 5 books of the … [Read more...] about Good e-Readers Top 5 Books of 2014
Blackberry to Provide Critical Software for Boeing Self-Destructing Phone
The Boeing Black phone has been in development since 2012 and is primarily going to be aimed at military and government officials. The main selling point is that it will self-destruct if tampered with. On Friday, Blackberry CEO John Chen announced that his company will provide critical software to make it even more secure.The Black phone features dual SIM cards and an … [Read more...] about Blackberry to Provide Critical Software for Boeing Self-Destructing Phone
Amazon Adds Thousands of New Titles To Freetime Unlimited
Parents often find themselves struggling to keep their kids entertained during long commutes and sometimes Netflix for Kids doesn't cut it. Amazon is trying to really make headway by constantly adding new content to their Kindle Freetime Unlimited program. This week, they have added over 4,000 new e-Books and television shows to their platform.Kindle Freetime Unlimited is … [Read more...] about Amazon Adds Thousands of New Titles To Freetime Unlimited
Amazon Offers Free Shipping on Kindles
If you tend to procrastinate buying gifts to the last minute, Amazon has some fairly good deals to insure your new Kindle e-Reader or Fire Tablet arrives quickly. Amazon is offering free two-day shipping through 4:00 PM PT on Monday, December 22 and free one-day shipping on Tuesday, December 23rd until 12:00 PM PT to all customers, regardless of Prime membership.Amazon also … [Read more...] about Amazon Offers Free Shipping on Kindles
Will eBook Readers Use VPN Services in Europe to Save on VAT in 2015?
Starting in January 2015 VAT prices on e-Books will be changing all over Europe. The big change that is occurring is the amount of VAT you will pay will be determinate on the country you live in, instead of the originating country where the content is sold. In the UK for example, the tax will increase from 3% on each Amazon title to 20%. Will this create a boom period of VPN … [Read more...] about Will eBook Readers Use VPN Services in Europe to Save on VAT in 2015?
Oyster Signs e-Book Deal with Bloomsbury
Oyster has just signed an e-Book deal with Bloomsbury that will see 1,000 titles added to the US only platform. Some interesting reads include Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward, Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke, and Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas.We’re excited to partner with such an incredible publisher to make … [Read more...] about Oyster Signs e-Book Deal with Bloomsbury
Canadians Firmly Embrace Digital Magazines on Smartphones
Canada is forecasted to be the 5th highest ranked market in 2015 for the adoption of new media technology. This is not only due to the increased ownership of smartphones, tablets and e-readers, but publishers making content that shines on these devices.The number of mobile phone internet users in Canada continues to increase, projected to reach 23.6 million in 2018. … [Read more...] about Canadians Firmly Embrace Digital Magazines on Smartphones
Amazon Prime Now Program Delivers Books in 2 Hours
Amazon Prime Now is a pilot project in Manhattan and it promises to deliver books and anything else the website sells within two hours. If two hours is too much time, you can pay an extra $7.99 to get it within one hour.In order to take advantage of the Prime Now program you must subscribe to the $99.99 per year Amazon Prime membership. Amazon has promised that more cities … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Now Program Delivers Books in 2 Hours