There is a growing cadre of publishers that have been not paying authors their royalties. There are many lawsuits currently in the works that seek to get compensation, but its a long and dark road.Hesperus Press has been ordered by a British High Court to stop selling digital and print copies of Jonas Jonasson’s smash-hit novel The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the … [Read more...] about What Happens when a Book Publisher Doesn’t Pay Royalties?
Kobo Glo HD vs Kobo Aura H2O – Reading in the Dark
The Kobo Glo HD and Kobo Aura H2O are two e-readers that are very modern. They are the latest devices issued by Kobo and have some fairly compelling features. The H2O is waterproof and features a 6.8 inch screen, whereas the Glo HD is out at the end of the month and has the highest resolution and PPI out of any Kobo e-reader to date. Today, we compare these two models and show … [Read more...] about Kobo Glo HD vs Kobo Aura H2O – Reading in the Dark
Sony Smartwatch 3 Unboxing Video
The Sony Smartwatch 3 came out late 2014 and this model features Android Wear. This is the unified operating system that was designed exclusively for smartwatches. Today, we show you the retail packaging and take it out of the box for the first time.The first and second generation Sony Smartwatches did not use Android Wear, and instead used the very lackluster Sony OS. The … [Read more...] about Sony Smartwatch 3 Unboxing Video
Kobo H2O e-Reader Gets Pinch and Zoom Functionality
The Kobo Aura H2O came out in October 2014 and it was the first waterproof e-reader to hit the market. Many people were attracted to this device because it featured a 6.8 inch screen and can be used to read anywhere. One of the drawbacks of the H2O was the inability to pinch and zoom when reading PDF files, comics and or when using the internet browser. I am proud to report … [Read more...] about Kobo H2O e-Reader Gets Pinch and Zoom Functionality
Self-Publish Your e-Books in Germany via Tolino
There once was a dream in Germany that local businesses could band together to combat the Amazon threat. The Seattle company controls 75% of the digital book market in the US and 95% in the United Kingdom. Germans did not want a foreign company to have that much clout and the dream was realized.Weltbild, Hugendubel, Bertelsmann Club, Deutsche Telekom and Thalia all formed a … [Read more...] about Self-Publish Your e-Books in Germany via Tolino
Google Starts Innovation Fund for Digital Publishers in Europe
Google has started a digital news initiative in conjunction with eight major newspaper publishers. The aim is to develop new products and services that will gain more eyeballs on their publications.When it comes to search in Europe, Google enjoys a 90% market-share and this is garnering some unwanted attention. The European Union is investigating whether or not Google is … [Read more...] about Google Starts Innovation Fund for Digital Publishers in Europe
Chinese Smartphone Companies to get Worldwide Exposure from Qualcomm
Qualcomm is setting up a new business unit that will help Chinese smartphone makers with getting worldwide exposure.Huawei and Xiaomi are getting a fair amount of attention in the Americas and Europe. Innovative new offerings have encouraged people to forgo mainstream brands like LG, HTC, Sony and Samsung.Qualcomm is betting that it could find companies who have a … [Read more...] about Chinese Smartphone Companies to get Worldwide Exposure from Qualcomm
Good e-Reader Radio Show – Kobo Glo HD, Pocketbook Sense and Growing up
When I was a young lad growing up, the Scholastic Book Fair was instrumental for buying books. The company has tried to modernize to the smartphone generation by trying out various e-book platforms. Today during the show Michael talks about their attempts and what they are doing now.There are some new e-readers coming out soon, the Kobo Glo HD and Pocketbook Sense. Are … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Radio Show – Kobo Glo HD, Pocketbook Sense and Growing up
Captivating Illustrations from 1906 Edition of War of the Worlds
Brazilian artist Henrique Alvim Corrêa illustrated a number of drawings for the Belgian edition of H.G Wells classic, War of the Worlds.  Only 500 copies were ever made, primarily due to the artists untimely death at 34. The art is currently up for auction and is captivating the publishing world due to his terrifying take on the aliens.H. G. Wells’ novel The War of the … [Read more...] about Captivating Illustrations from 1906 Edition of War of the Worlds
Kobo to Exclusively Publish Jian Ghomeshi e-book
Kobo has picked up the exclusive digital publishing rights to the upcoming title, Jian Ghomeshi – Secret Life. The book will reveal details and background info about the superstar radio interviewer, his tell-tale past and how his actions conspired to getting fired from his post at CBC Radio One.Jian had a spectacular fall from grace, amidst heavy controversy on his personal … [Read more...] about Kobo to Exclusively Publish Jian Ghomeshi e-book
How has e-Reader Lighting Evolved?
E-Readers first became popular when the original Amazon Kindle debuted in 2007. A few years later Barnes and Noble started to sell e-books and release a slew of devices, ditto for Kobo. It was during this period in which if you wanted to read at night, you had to invest in a book light or a case with the light built in. It wasn't until 2012 that Barnes and Noble unveiled the … [Read more...] about How has e-Reader Lighting Evolved?
Pocketbook Sense e-Reader Review
The Pocketbook Sense is a brand new e-reader and has just hit the open market in Europe and North America. Â One thing that is clearly evident at first glance is how well designed it is. Â Pocketbook is not known for having sexy looking digital readers, but the Sense is their best offering to date.HardwareThe Pocketbook Sense features an e-ink Pearl HD screen with a … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Sense e-Reader Review
Custom Dictionaries for e-books is Starting to Catch on
Fantasy and science-fiction e-books are typically filled with verbiage that normal dictionary is unable to handle. The Song of Fire and Neuromancer are rife with people, places and things that don't exist in the real world and there is now a definitive solution, custom dictionaries via The Fictionary.The Fictionary is a new service that bundles custom dictionaries on … [Read more...] about Custom Dictionaries for e-books is Starting to Catch on