There tends to be some confusion among new e-reader owners on what formats their new device reads. Numerous Kindle owners try to buy eBooks at a good price online, only to get disgruntled when they aren't compatible. In order to solve many of the top customer concerns Kobo now lists the format their eBooks are in and whether or not they have Digital Rights Managment … [Read more...] about Kobo Now Lists eBook File Type and if it has Adobe DRM
What do you Look for in an e-Reader?
When it comes to buying an e-reader for the first time or upgrading to the largest and greatest, there are lots of factors to consider. Do you want a very large screen to fit a copious amount of text or are you looking for something with a great ecosystem to buy eBooks? Over the course of the last month we asked the question, what do you look for in an e-reader? 694 people … [Read more...] about What do you Look for in an e-Reader?
Oyster Launches Online Literary Magazine
Oyster is hoping to appeal to literary buffs that aren't currently paying for their eBook subscription service. The company has launched a new online book blog that will feature original essays, book reviews and interviews with prestigious authors.Oyster’s editorial director, Kevin Nguyen described the publication as the company’s “latest discovery project,” explaining that … [Read more...] about Oyster Launches Online Literary Magazine
Washington Post App Exclusive to the Kindle Fire
When Jeff Bezos purchased the Washington Post last year for $250 million, many people were wondering what role it would play on the Amazon ecosystem. There is a new Post app exclusively available on the Kindle Fire line of tablets. Users will get access to two editions per day which the editorial team for The Washington Post will release at 5 am ET and 5 pm ET.The new app, … [Read more...] about Washington Post App Exclusive to the Kindle Fire
Simon & Schuster Makes Buy it Now Button Optional for Libraries
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
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
Liberio Embraces eBook Creation with Media from Vine and Soundcloud
Liberio is a eBook publishing startup and has been quite vocal about embracing the cloud. The company launched with being able to tap into your documents on Google Drive to create your own eBooks.Authors have more options with the ability to integrate material from Dropbox, Github, OneDrive, SoundCloud and Vine into the platform.Using Liberio’s custom file picker, you can … [Read more...] about Liberio Embraces eBook Creation with Media from Vine and Soundcloud
Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition Review
Amazon has put together their first true true tablet aimed at children with the Fire HD Kids Edition. This device incorporates a free subscription to Kindle Unlimited, which has thousands of apps, books and movies on a À la carte basis. It also has a child proof case that ships with the unit and a two year warranty.HardwareThe Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition on a … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition Review
Kobo and HarperCollins Engage in eBook Bundling Program
Boomerang Books and Pages & Pages Booksellers in conjunction with Kobo and HarperCollins Australia have engaged in a new pilot program to bundle print and eBooks.Starting today until the end of January customers who visit a Boomerang independent bookstore or buy the print titles online from Pages & Pages will get a free copy of an eBook. This is the first time Kobo has … [Read more...] about Kobo and HarperCollins Engage in eBook Bundling Program