American students have yet to embrace digital textbooks in considerable numbers. Many of the top universities and colleges have a very slim minority that either use them exclusively or in parallel with print. A recent survey by Hewlett Packard illiminates the role digital is playing in the classroom.HP conducted a survey last winter, talking to 527 students at San Jose … [Read more...] about Students Fail to Embrace Digital Textbooks
Top 10 New Android Apps of the Week – July 11
Welcome to another utterly beloved segment of the Good e-Reader Top 10 New Android Apps of the Week! Every week close to 45,000 new Android apps are submitted to major app stores and this makes app discovery a bit of a pain. Today, we look at the best new ones that you should know about.Guess The Emoji - Are you ready for a guessing game like none other?! Guess The Emoji … [Read more...] about Top 10 New Android Apps of the Week – July 11
70% of Apps Do Not get Downloaded
Apple currently has 1,252,777 apps in the App Store and close to 60,000 are added per month. The sheer number of apps and games available severely hampers the discovery experience. Due to this fact research firm Adjust has found that 70% of apps do not get downloaded and are normally removed or do not show up in any of the app lists.A staggering number of apps simply don't … [Read more...] about 70% of Apps Do Not get Downloaded
Onyx Midia inkPhone Unboxing
The Onyx inkPhone is the first single screen smartphone to utilize the same e-paper technology found on the Amazon Kindle. The hyping factors behind this new device is the long battery life and the fact you can download apps from Google Play.The inkPhone has been delayed many times before it became available last week. Onyx went back to the drawing board to implement e-Ink … [Read more...] about Onyx Midia inkPhone Unboxing
London Unveils New Public Art Project Aimed at Book Lovers
The streets of London are being transformed due to a new public art project that puts a priority on books. Books About Town is a new initiative that celebrates the city’s rich literary heritage.There are now over 50 Book Benches erected all over the city and are designed by professional illustrators and local artists. The benches themselves represent well-known books and … [Read more...] about London Unveils New Public Art Project Aimed at Book Lovers
How Amazon Whispernet for Kindle 3G Really Works
The Amazon Kindle line of e-readers have been incorporating 3G internet access since the very first model that came out in 2007. Whispernet internet access is provided by AT&T and gives owners the ability to browse the web, purchase eBooks and download content. The big point of confusion that e-reader owners have, is what are the limitations?The Whispernet feature was … [Read more...] about How Amazon Whispernet for Kindle 3G Really Works
Top 10 Blackberry Apps of the Week – July 9 2014
This week we put the spotlight on apps that Blackberry World simply does not have. All of these apps are compatible with the Blackberry Playbook tablet and all Blackberry 10 enabled smartphones.Kik Messenger - 29 million users love Kik! It’s the fast, simple, and personal smartphone messenger that connects you to everyone you love to talk to.VIZ Manga - Welcome to the … [Read more...] about Top 10 Blackberry Apps of the Week – July 9 2014
Freescale Talks about the e-Reader Revolution
Freescale and e-Ink have both  played a pivotal role for the entire e-reader revolution.  E-Paper and the processors that power them have run in tandem from the very first Sony e-Reader to the modern day Kindle Paperwhite 2. Many people in the industry are unfamiliar on the exact role that Freescale has played in the evolution of eBook readers. Today we talk to i.MX Product … [Read more...] about Freescale Talks about the e-Reader Revolution
HarperCollins Relaunches US Website – Starts Selling Books
HarperCollins has relaunched their US website and is selling books directly to consumers.  The newly-designed site will be rolled out to UK next month and then  expanding into Canada and Australia.When it comes to selling digital content, Harpercollins is no stranger. The  publisher sold eBooks directly via www.cslewis.com and www.narnia.com, which launched in October last … [Read more...] about HarperCollins Relaunches US Website – Starts Selling Books
Top 5 Best Android Manga Readers
One of the best aspects of going the digital route for your manga needs is the ability to keep them, rather than throwing them away. Physical manga books are made to be read and then discarded, digital allows you to keep them forever. The main benefit of reading on your tablet or smartphone is being able to buy the next issue immediately. Today, we look at the Top 5 Best Manga … [Read more...] about Top 5 Best Android Manga Readers
Good e-Reader Radio – Libraries as Retail and Authors Unions
Welcome back to another installment of the Good e-Reader Radio Show with Mercy Pilkington and Michael Kozlowksi. Today on the show we talk about Libraries as Retail with the Simon & Schuster mandating that libraries sell eBooks in order to carry digital titles. Hugh Howey is calling on indie authors to start a dedicated union in order to have a more cohesive voice in the … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Radio – Libraries as Retail and Authors Unions
Library Consortium’s Get the Shaft with Simon & Schuster eBooks
Simon & Schuster has rolled out their nationwide eBook strategy for libraries. In order to offer the digital titles to patrons librarians have to offer the ability for their patrons to buy the title. What about consortia? New information has just been revealed that libraries that belong to a consortium will have the hardest time offering the S&S titles.There are many … [Read more...] about Library Consortium’s Get the Shaft with Simon & Schuster eBooks
Time Inc Focusing on Digital
Time Inc publishes close to 130 magazines every single month, including Sports Illustrated, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, Fortune, People, InStyle, Life, GOLF Magazine, Southern Living, Essence, This Old House, All You and Entertainment Weekly. The new SVP of Digital M. Scott Havens made it clear he wants to focus on digital in a big way, and not just publishing digital … [Read more...] about Time Inc Focusing on Digital