The Pulitzer Prize for journalism has now been extended to print and digital magazines. This category now contains not only magazines, but also feature length and investigative reporting for newspapers too.In the past, publications that were identified as magazines were ineligible to compete for a Pulitzer in any category. Many Americans in the last few years have … [Read more...] about Digital Magazines Now Qualify for the Pulitzer Prize
Amazon is Heavily Invested into the Success of Kindle Unlimited
Kindle Unlimited is an e-Book subscription platform with around 700,000 titles available. Users pay a monthly fee and can basically read as much as they want, similarly to what Netflix does for video and Crunchyroll for anime. Amazon has been heavily lambasted by authors and publishers because there is no set dollar amount they make on their content that is opted into the … [Read more...] about Amazon is Heavily Invested into the Success of Kindle Unlimited
Ultra-Orthodox Newspaper Digitally Erases Famous Women
World leaders marched in solidarity in Paris last week against terrorism, alongside more than a million people. There were a number of powerful women in the scene and an Israli newspaper, HaMevaser digitally removed them all. This included Angela Merkel, the Chancellor of Germany, European Union security and foreign affairs chief Frederica Mogherini and Paris Mayor Anne … [Read more...] about Ultra-Orthodox Newspaper Digitally Erases Famous Women
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Previews Hit Good e-Reader App Store
Microsoft has unveiled three new apps for large screen Android tablets that is a cause for celebration. They have created native apps of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, it is basically Microsoft Office in your pocket.These 3 apps are in preview mode, which means you have join their official Google+ community to get a free key from Microsoft.  Google Play does offer … [Read more...] about Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Previews Hit Good e-Reader App Store
HP Steam 7 Review
The HP Stream 7 is one of the first of a new breed of seven inch tablets that have a full version of Windows and at $99 price point. Combined with Bluetooth and expandable storage via SD, you can really turn this into a fully featured laptop. Is this worth it to spend? It depends, you won't be able to run any graphically intensive games, but would make simple stuff from Steam … [Read more...] about HP Steam 7 Review
Apple says One Million New iBooks Users Signing Up Per Week
When iOS 8 came out last year one of the many enhancements and changes included making iBooks becoming preloaded on all existing and new Apple devices. In the past, it was a recommended download from the App Store, and was able to be uninstalled. Now, it is impossible to uninstall the e-Book service and it seems to be paying off big, Apple has claimed over one million new users … [Read more...] about Apple says One Million New iBooks Users Signing Up Per Week
PressReader Updates Android App for Free Newspaper and Magazine Downloading
PressReader has updated their official Android app for support for their brand new hotspot mapping system. It basically allows you to ride a companies wireless internet connection to download free magazines and newspapers.Pressreader markets their hotspot solution to hotels, cafes, corporations and retail stores. It basically allows anyone with a tablet or smartphone to … [Read more...] about PressReader Updates Android App for Free Newspaper and Magazine Downloading
The Toronto Public Library Would like to Buy your Books
Libraries often find themselves stretching their book buying budget in order to satiate the demand for bestselling titles. All of the books they buy are mostly new, either directly from the publisher or authorized 3rd party resellers. The Toronto Public Library is bucking this trend and wants to buy your used books.Metro News is reporting that the Toronto Public Library … [Read more...] about The Toronto Public Library Would like to Buy your Books
Waterstones in Talks to Purchase Blinkbox Books
Waterstones is in desperate need for an e-Book solution that they can market in all 300 of their retail stores in the United Kingdom. The bookseller has not been directly selling content, but making thin margins on every digital sale people make from the Kindles they buy from the shops. Salvation might be at hand, as Waterstones is in negations with Tesco about their Blinkbox … [Read more...] about Waterstones in Talks to Purchase Blinkbox Books
1,000 Macmillan e-Book Titles come to Scribd and Oyster
Scribd and Oyster are two of the largest e-Book subscription services out there and they have another reason for you to signup.  Publishing giant Macmillan has committed themselves to their platforms, contributing over 1,000 titles.In late December Macmillan John Sargent  announced that there were getting into the e-Book subscription business, in an attempt to broaden their … [Read more...] about 1,000 Macmillan e-Book Titles come to Scribd and Oyster
New Zealanders of All Ages Are Reading Digital Newspapers
A survey conducted by Impact PR agency took at a look at the digital newspaper consumption of New Zealanders. Their research has shown that 2/3 of the population has read a newspaper on their smartphone or tablet, using an app in the last year.The most interesting aspect of the report is that digital newspaper usage is not limited to youth. Â The older generation is … [Read more...] about New Zealanders of All Ages Are Reading Digital Newspapers
AT&T to Carry Redesigned Blackberry Passport and Classic
Blackberry and AT&T have just announced that the two sides have once again joined forces to promote a resurgence of keyboard enabled smartphones.The BlackBerry Passport will be available in the near future for $0 down on an AT&T Next plan at $21.67 per month with AT&T Next 24,3 $27.09 with AT&T Next 183 or $32.50 per month with AT&T Next 12.3 You can … [Read more...] about AT&T to Carry Redesigned Blackberry Passport and Classic
Pixel QI is Officially out of Business
Pixel Qi first first established in 2008 by Mary Lou Jepson and her husband John Ryan took over the reigns as CEO in November 2012. Mary left the company in March of 2013 to become Head of Display Division at Google X. John followed her in September to become the Director Program Management at Google X. With a non-existent executive team and no display prospects for the future, … [Read more...] about Pixel QI is Officially out of Business
FUNimation Announces New SubPass Program for Subtitled Anime
FUNimation has announced the launch of a new subscription platform called "SubPass", that gives fans unlimited access to subtitled anime. Episodes can be streamed in HD, commercial-free, right after the Japanese broadcast, and across multiple devices!The FUNimation SubPass is available for the low price of $4.95/month.  Or you may elect to try  it for 3 months at $12.95. … [Read more...] about FUNimation Announces New SubPass Program for Subtitled Anime