Pocketbook is developing a new e-reader called the Pocketbook Ultra. This will be the first device the company has released that will include an e Ink Carta display screen. This is the exact same technology that the new Kindle Paperwhite has. In addition, the reader will have a built in camera to allow you to scan books.The Pocketbook Ultra will have a six inch capacitive … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Ultra to Include Carta Display Screen and Book Scanning Camera
Flipboard Acquires Competitor News Reader Zite
Flipboard is currently one of the most popular online news reading apps and the company has been gaining massive traction over the past few years. In order to facilitate further growth the company has bought out one of their competitors, Zite.Zite was formerly owned by CNN, who had paid $25 million for it back in 2011. CNN Money proclaimed that the buyout figure from … [Read more...] about Flipboard Acquires Competitor News Reader Zite
Marvel Phasing out Retail Comic Distribution to Focus on Digital
Marvel is endeavoring to focus almost exclusively on digital distribution to maximize revenue. In the past few months the company has pulled their comics from bookstores all over the world. You would be hard-pressed to find anything but the odd graphic novel in your favorite bookstore, such as Barnes and Noble.Marvel is finding that they are selling more comics online, … [Read more...] about Marvel Phasing out Retail Comic Distribution to Focus on Digital
eBookSoda Launches New Daily eBook Subscription Service
One of the big quandaries of buying eBooks is trying to discover new content, without having to break the bank. Sure there are a number of book discovery sites out there that will email you a bunch of cheap Kindle books, but few sites have a wide appeal. eBookSoda has just launched a new free subscription that lets you deal with many different companies and has a huge genre … [Read more...] about eBookSoda Launches New Daily eBook Subscription Service
Amazon Discounting the Kindle Paperwhite 2 e-Reader
There might be some credence to the rumor that Amazon might announce the Kindle Paperwhite 3 before Mothers Day. The Seattle based e-Commerce giant is not really known for big discounts on their current generation devices. Today only, you can get the Kindle Paperwhite 2 for $99 and the 5th generation Kindle for $49.99. It is basically a twenty dollar savings to pick either of … [Read more...] about Amazon Discounting the Kindle Paperwhite 2 e-Reader
Sharing is Caring with New Facebook Paper Update
Facebook Paper is an iPhone only app and has proven to be quite popular to consume news items and check out your friends feeds. The app has received a big update today that puts the emphasis on the sharing of digital content.Previously, if a news item caught your fancy you could only share a link on your timeline. Now, you have the ability to share it via Facebook Message, … [Read more...] about Sharing is Caring with New Facebook Paper Update
DRM Transcending eBooks and Audiobooks to Tackle Coffee!
A few years ago I purchased a Keurig coffee maker, mainly to see how the whole process played out in my daily life. Needless to say I am hopelessly hooked and regularly buy specialty coffee or use my custom refill pod to grind my own beans. Apparently DRM is not limited to audiobooks, ebooks, music or videos, but is rearing its ugly head at Keurig.Keurig, Tassimo, and … [Read more...] about DRM Transcending eBooks and Audiobooks to Tackle Coffee!
Writers Union of Canada Votes to Accept Self-Published Authors
Self-Publishing authors have received another boost to their credibility, with the Writers Union of Canada voted in favor of opening up membership to them.The Writers Union of Canada was founded in 1973 and describes itself as supporting "the country's authors by advocating for their rights, freedoms, and economic well-being." Its members are professional writers who must … [Read more...] about Writers Union of Canada Votes to Accept Self-Published Authors
Good e-Reader Raio – Nook, Ingram, and Amplify News
Welcome back to the Good e-Reader Radio Show! Today, Michael Kozlowski and Jeremy Greenfield of Digital Book World talk about the latest news in publishing!Today on the Show Michael and Jeremy discuss Barnes and Noble's latest quarterly results. The company has fired 190 people, with more cuts to come and have announced a new Nook Tablet. What is the full storey? They … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Raio – Nook, Ingram, and Amplify News
Marvel Discounts 15,000 Digital Comics to only 99 Cents
Marvel Unlimited is a subscription service, in which customers can get access to over 15,000 digital comics for $9.99 a month. The company has announced today a new promotion, where you can buy into the ecosystem for only .99 and download as many comics as you would like.When you buy into Marvel Unlimited you are mainly getting classic comic books. Marvel basically can't … [Read more...] about Marvel Discounts 15,000 Digital Comics to only 99 Cents
Ingram Starts to Cornerstone the eTextbook Market with Acquisition of CourseSmart
The eTextbook industry is undergoing a consolidation period, as many companies are being absorbed. Intel purchased educational software company KNO late last year and today Ingram acquired all assets of CourseSmart.CourseSmart was founded in 2007 by Macmillan, Cengage Learning, John Wiley & Sons, McGraw-Hill Education and Pearson with a simple goal of providing instructors … [Read more...] about Ingram Starts to Cornerstone the eTextbook Market with Acquisition of CourseSmart
Top 10 Android Apps of the Week – March 3rd 2014
This week a number of new great apps and games have been released for Android. With thousands of new things uploaded, it is hard to keep track of the best. Good e-Reader takes a look at the most popular apps out there and allows you to download them all for free, in one click.Royal Revolt 2 - Defend your castle and build a deadly maze for your enemies. Explore and conquer … [Read more...] about Top 10 Android Apps of the Week – March 3rd 2014
80 Million People Choose the Good e-Reader Android App Store and Blackberry App Store
The Good e-Reader Android and Blackberry App Store is celebrating a new milestone today with 80 million new visitors in one year. This is tremendous growth and a testament to the fact that the public wants an app store that focuses on quality. Google Play, Blackberry World and a number of other app markets are always trumpeting the number of apps they have. Seriously, how many … [Read more...] about 80 Million People Choose the Good e-Reader Android App Store and Blackberry App Store