Many of the top e-reader apps out there handle reading eBook really well. The vast majority of people tend to read fiction titles and the Amazon, Nook and Kobo apps are all optimized for this. What about non-fiction, such as cookbooks, textbooks or research papers? Google has just updated their Play Books app to handle them better than ever.“Skim” mode allows you to zoom … [Read more...] about Google Books Updated for Better Non-Fiction Support
Amazon Admits the Pricing was Wrong on Fire Phone
Amazon executives now admit that they had the pricing wrong when they launched their first smartphone, the Fire Phone. When the device first came out it was retailing for $199 on contract and $699 unlocked. A month later, without any warning, Amazon dropped the price to a paltry .99 for the AT&T version. Speaking to Fortune, Amazon's senior vice president of devices David … [Read more...] about Amazon Admits the Pricing was Wrong on Fire Phone
Understanding the -9 and -12 Playbook Errors
The Blackberry Playbook is still relevant for a small segment of tablet owners. It was the only tablet Blackberry ever released and even though its getting long in the tooth, people still swear by it. One of the most common tasks any longtime user will have done is sideloading their own apps. When you use 3rd party tools like DDPB or the Chrome plugin some apps don't work and … [Read more...] about Understanding the -9 and -12 Playbook Errors
Yahoo Launches DIY Digital Magazine
Yahoo has been totally revising the way they show digital content on some of their biggest properties. They have adopted a unified magazine layout to Travel, Movies, Health and Food which makes it seem fresh and modern. Yahoo DIY is the latest magazine to launch and will appeal to enthusiasts looking for ideas for their next project.Yahoo DIY will initially focus on news … [Read more...] about Yahoo Launches DIY Digital Magazine
Wacom to release Digital Comic Anthology
Wacom is employed by serious art creators in the comic and gaming industry, everyday thousands of artists are penciling, inking, coloring, lettering or simply cleaning up traditionally illustrated scanned artwork. In order to broaden their customer base and really show what their technology can do for digital comics, Wacom is partnering with a ton of great artists to release a … [Read more...] about Wacom to release Digital Comic Anthology
How to Load eBooks on the Amazon Kindle Voyage
The Kindle Voyage is the latest generation flagship e-reader from Amazon. Many people find themselves exclusively relying on the online bookstore and are aware they can load in their own PDF files or eBooks from the internet. Today, you will learn how to load in your own books.First of all, Amazon Kindle e-readers read AZW and MOBI as a primary format that are easily found … [Read more...] about How to Load eBooks on the Amazon Kindle Voyage
LG Quietly Becoming a Flexible e-Paper Juggernaut
LG is quietly refining their flexible e-paper technology and has actually seen some commercial success along the way. New innovations will pave the way for super large screen displays that will transcend into the television arena.In 2012 LG first entered the flexible e-paper arena and developed a screen that was crafted from a flexible plastic substrate, the display … [Read more...] about LG Quietly Becoming a Flexible e-Paper Juggernaut
New LCD Technology Draws No Power with Static Images
One of the big benefits of e-Ink technology is that it draws no power when a simple static image is being displayed or when you are reading a page in an eBook. The only time power is being drawn is when a full page refresh occurs or if you are interacting with the screen. A new LCD initiative is underway at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. They have … [Read more...] about New LCD Technology Draws No Power with Static Images
Kobo Aura H2O vs Amazon Kindle Voyage
Amazon and Kobo have been battling all over the world to attain new readers and promote their own distinctive ecosystem. Amazon especially has been building out their media empire by key acquisitions of GoodReads and Comixology, and boosting up their catalog of audiobooks via Audible. When it comes to dedicated e-ink based devices, they tend to do one thing really well, which … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura H2O vs Amazon Kindle Voyage
Kindle Basic Touch VS Kindle Voyage
Amazon has released a totally new product line for their Fire tablets, which is getting most of the mainstream media attention. Flying under the radar is the Kindle Basic and Kindle Voyage, two e-ink based readers. Today, we take a look at both devices to give you a sense on what they are capable of and the main differences. … [Read more...] about Kindle Basic Touch VS Kindle Voyage
Audible Attains Thousands of New Comedy Audiobooks
Amazon has just signed a deal to purchase Comedy service Rooftop Media. The ten person company will be joining Audible in an effort to boost the catalog with new content. Audible founder and Chief Executive Donald Katz said in a statement on Monday the company had been attracted by Rooftop's content as well as its pool of comic talent.Rooftop does something very unique in … [Read more...] about Audible Attains Thousands of New Comedy Audiobooks
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 vs Kindle Voyage
The Kindle Voyage builds upon the software and design principles of the Paperwhite line of e-readers. Today, we evaluate if it makes enough sense to upgrade from the second generation Kindle Paperwhite over to the Voyage.The Voyage has superior resolution and DPI compared to the Kindle Paperwhite, but how does this play out in real world conditions? We show off the eBook … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 vs Kindle Voyage
Apple Decreases Review Times on New eBooks
Apple has dispatched an email to authors who publish through iBooks, informing them on a number of new policy changes. The first, is to decrease the amount of time that the editorial staff approves for new titles for inclusion into the Apple Bookstore, it went from ten days to one business change. The second should really help authors in giving out free copies of their digital … [Read more...] about Apple Decreases Review Times on New eBooks
Amazon Kindle Voyage Review
Amazon has been making e-readers since 2007 and over the years they have refined their hardware technology constantly. The new Kindle Voyage might very well be the best e-reader currently on the market, due to the innovative new tech and expansive eBook ecosystem.The Voyage is nothing but innovative and it has enhancements that are not found on any other e-readers on the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Voyage Review