Kobo has opened up a digital bookstore with over 4.2 million titles and started to sell their latest generation e-readers in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.Kobo is selling the Kobo Touch, Kobo Aura and Kobo H2o in 34 stores in the G.C.C. region in the Dubai Duty Free Stores, Virgin Megastores and Xcite. If you feel like forgoing the … [Read more...] about Kobo Starts Selling e-Readers and e-Books in Saudi Arabia
Airlines Start Adopting eBooks, Magazines and Newspapers
North American and European airlines have adopted the gate to gate use of e-readers, smartphones and tablets. One of the big problems is that your devices have to be put in airplane mode and the vast majority of of vessels do not have wireless internet access. This has prompted a number of notable companies to offer eBooks, magazines and newspapers as part of the in-flight … [Read more...] about Airlines Start Adopting eBooks, Magazines and Newspapers
How Kobo Leverages their Biggest Fans to Make Firmware Better
Kobo is an anomaly in the e-reader world because they perfectly blend ease of use, for the general public and super advanced options for the hardcore readers. The Toronto based company simply did not get to this point overnight and unlike their competition, they frequently speak with the general public, programmers and beta testers.If you have ever used a Kobo e-reader, … [Read more...] about How Kobo Leverages their Biggest Fans to Make Firmware Better
Kids Experiencing Massive Problems with Book Discovery
Book discovery is a pressing issue in the print and digital world. Major online stores are hard pressed to keep up with the sheer amount of new content being published on a daily basis and the brick and motor locations tend to focus on bestsellers and adult content. Kids have the hardest time in discovering new authors and new books to read because no one exclusively caters to … [Read more...] about Kids Experiencing Massive Problems with Book Discovery
New Zealand Libraries Loan out 800,000 e-Books in 2013
New Zealand libraries started to invest in digital books in 2011 when 40 locations started to deal with Overdrive in metropolitan areas such as Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. At the same time, a local initiative developed by library and educational book supplier Wheelers implemented its own system homegrown e-book lending service with Tauranga and Hamilton library … [Read more...] about New Zealand Libraries Loan out 800,000 e-Books in 2013
The Global e-Book Market Valued at $14.5 Billion
The global e-Book market has been valued at $14.5 billion dollars and is expected to reach more than $22 billion by 2017. These figures are courtesy of Kobo who published their inaugural Book Report.“The advances that we’re seeing year-over-year are incredible, with more publishers, users and new technology changing the face of the industry at an unprecedented pace,” Kobo … [Read more...] about The Global e-Book Market Valued at $14.5 Billion
Bookeen Cybook Muse with Frontlight Review
Bookeen has just released a new e-reader that seemingly came out of nowhere, with no fanfare or advance hype. The Cybook Muse with Frontlight gives users the ability to read eBooks in many different formats and read in the dark. It allows you turn pages with both the touchscreen and manual buttons. Is this e-reader a valid investment?HardwareThe Cybook Muse has a 6 inch … [Read more...] about Bookeen Cybook Muse with Frontlight Review
Libraries Reinvent themselves in the Digital Age
When people think of libraries they normally envision old ladies with cats eye glasses shushing everyone. The only sounds that are audible is the rhythmic clanking of ink based book stamps. Times have certainly changed with many libraries forgoing books altogether and focusing on digital. The vast majority though, have embraced digital to a substantial degree.A recent … [Read more...] about Libraries Reinvent themselves in the Digital Age
Digital Library to Open in Omaha Next Fall
On the site of a closed down Boarders bookstore a grand vision of the future is occurring. The first ever digital library in Omaha Nebraska will open their doors next fall. It will not only loan out eBooks, digital newspapers and magazines but also have 3D printers and workstations for artists and video game developers. The former Boarders bookstore and acompanied parking … [Read more...] about Digital Library to Open in Omaha Next Fall
Emerging Digital Trends in the Hotel Sector
Hotels are embracing digital in a big way, as they seek to distinguish themselves from the competition by offering compelling reasons to stay with them, over the competition.One of the emerging trends is taking advantage of the technology in your pocket. At select Starwood hotel brands around the world, guests will no longer have to fumble for their room key card at the … [Read more...] about Emerging Digital Trends in the Hotel Sector
Barnes & Noble and Microsoft Suspend Nook Partnership
Barnes and Noble announced at a recent earnings call that they have ended their partnership with Microsoft. The nations largest bookseller will pay Microsoft $120 million in cash and stock.In 2012 Microsoft invested $300 million for a 17.6% stake in Barnes and Noble, to aid the ailing Nook division. The initial plan was to assist the bookseller in spinning off the Nook … [Read more...] about Barnes & Noble and Microsoft Suspend Nook Partnership
3M Cloud Library Now Has Audiobook Support
3M announced back in March that they ironed out an agreement with Findaway World to add 40,000 audiobook titles into their system. It took awhile to iron out all of the logistics, but today all of this content is now available in the 3M Cloud Library App.Audiobooks was the missing piece of the puzzle for 3M to be a viable contender in the library world. The company now has … [Read more...] about 3M Cloud Library Now Has Audiobook Support
PressReader Unveils HotSpot Map System
PressReader is the largest digital newspaper and magazine system in the world and has millions of users. The company is making it easier for travelers to download the content they love, without having to use their data plan with the advent of the new Hotspot Mapping system.There is some big benefits to this new hotspot program for travelers. They can choose a hotel based … [Read more...] about PressReader Unveils HotSpot Map System
New York Libraries Give Free Hotspots Away to Low Income Familes
The New York Library system is rolling out a new program that will allow thousands of low income families to be able to borrow wireless hotspots from their local library. This stems from a one million dollar donation from Google and a $500,000 grant from the Knight News Challenge.The wireless hotspot program was successfully piloted by The New York Public Library over the … [Read more...] about New York Libraries Give Free Hotspots Away to Low Income Familes