Overdrive is the undisputed leader in facilitating e-Book and audiobook loans in libraries all over the world. The company has just announced that 105 million e-Books were loaned out globally, which is a 32% increase from 2013.Libraries that do business with Overdrive loaned out 137 million digital assets in 2014, which is a 33% increase from 2013. This not only includes … [Read more...] about Libraries Loan Out 105 Million e-Books in 2014
Barnes and Noble Nook Had Another Unprofitable Holiday Season
Barnes and Noble has just announced that their holiday sales for e-readers, tablets and e-Books did not meet expectations. Customers expressed trepidation about the booksellers new line of Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook devices and did not purchase them in droves like B&N had hoped.The NOOK segment (including digital content, devices and accessories), had sales of $56 … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Had Another Unprofitable Holiday Season
The 2014 Holiday Season was a Big Test for e-reader Usage on Airlines
In late 2013 the FAA amended their policy to allow e-readers and tablets to be used gate to gate. It took almost a full year for the vast majority of airlines to officially adopt electronics usage but this year was the first major holiday season where travelers were able to read their e-books, digital magazines and newspapers in all phases of air travel.Since the travel … [Read more...] about The 2014 Holiday Season was a Big Test for e-reader Usage on Airlines
Onyx Boox Afterglow 2 Now Available on Amazon
Onyx doesn't make it easy to get your hands on their latest e-readers since they are only primarily available in Europe. The company operates their own store and shipping to North America can be quite expensive and normally has a long delay, due to customs. In order to get their new flagship e-reader into customers hands Onyx Boox has just begun to offer the Afterglow 2 for … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Afterglow 2 Now Available on Amazon
Amazon Launches Kindle Free Manga Service in Japan
Amazon launched a new manga service in Japan on Wednesday that showcases free content that anyone can download. It is being billed as Kindle Free Manga Magazine and new issues will be posted weekly.The initial lineup includes the first digital edition of Shueisha's Grand Jump magazine, as well as Manga Action, Comic Ran Twins, Comic Zero-Sum, Manga Box service, and Square … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches Kindle Free Manga Service in Japan
Jaasta May Redefine the Keyboard via e Ink
Jaasta is seeking to redefine what the computer keyboard is capable of, with an assist from e Ink. The company will be releasing their product in the next few weeks and features a very innovative design that allows anyone to switch to foreign language on the fly or customize the key layout to suit the needs of using Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Office.Have you always … [Read more...] about Jaasta May Redefine the Keyboard via e Ink
Waterstones Proclaims Kindle e-Reader Sales are Dead
Waterstones is the largest bookstore chain the United Kingdom and they have proclaimed that Kindle sales had “disappeared to all intents and purposes.”James Daunt is the CEO of Waterstones and many people in the bookselling industry were surprised when he forged a relationship with Amazon in 2012 to sell Kindle e-reader. A year prior, in a series of interviews, Daunt spoke … [Read more...] about Waterstones Proclaims Kindle e-Reader Sales are Dead
e Ink Smartband LookSee is Fashion Statement for Men
When it comes to smart accessories, most seemed to be aimed at women. There are a ton of smart necklaces and rings that are currently on the market, but aside from watches, men don't really have anything that is directly made just for them. This mentality seems to be changing with the advent of a new e Ink device called LookSee.The LookSee pairs with a custom made LookSee … [Read more...] about e Ink Smartband LookSee is Fashion Statement for Men
Inkcase Plus Unboxing Video
The Inkcase Plus is a secondary screen for your Android smartphone. It pairs up to your device using Bluetooth and once you install the e-reading app, it functions as a mini e-reader.This device features a 3.5 inch, 360 x 600 pixel e-Ink display which is visible in direct sunlight. The low-power screen also only uses electricity when you refresh the page, so it should get … [Read more...] about Inkcase Plus Unboxing Video
BiblioTech Digital Library Plans to Expand into a Second Location
The Bibliotech Library in Bexar County was the first library ever to forgo books entirely and embrace digital. The branch celebrated its first year of operation last September. Things are working out so well, that the all digital library is expanding into a second location later this year.During its inaugural year the Bibliotech library has been heralded as a massive … [Read more...] about BiblioTech Digital Library Plans to Expand into a Second Location
3rd Party Amazon Sellers Shipped Two Billion Items in 2014
Amazon had a banner year in 2014 with over two billion items shipped worldwide by 3rd party sellers. This is a staggering number, considering there are only two million registered vendors who use the service.3rd party sellers accounted for over 40% of all items sold on Amazon over 2014. Products such as books, movies and trading cards were shipped from 100 different … [Read more...] about 3rd Party Amazon Sellers Shipped Two Billion Items in 2014
e Ink Color Changing Walls Unveiled at CES
e Ink is primarily known for their e-paper displays found on the Kindle, Kobo and Nook e-readers. The company has been trying to diversity their portfolio with niche market uses for their EPD's. One of the the new ways they managed to pull it off is with color changing walls using a new technology called Prism.Prism material lets buildings subtly change colors and patterns … [Read more...] about e Ink Color Changing Walls Unveiled at CES
Amazon Sending Customers Reminders about e-Book Settlement Credits
Amazon is sending a new batch new emails reminding customers that they have credits in their account based on the number of e-Books they have purchased from April 1, 2010 and May 21, 2012. The reminder should not be taken in earnest because all credits expire March 31, 2015.If you are a very casual digital book buyer and have a Kindle you should have some credits in your … [Read more...] about Amazon Sending Customers Reminders about e-Book Settlement Credits