A source within Amazon has disclosed to Good e-Reader that the upcoming Kindle Paperwhite 3 will use new screen technology. The entire e-reader will be lighter than previous models, have higher resolution and incorporate a flexible display.The Kindle Paperwhite 3 will be using screen technology that was developed by e Ink and Sony called Mobius. Mobius uses a TFT technology … [Read more...] about The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 will use New Flexible Screen Technology
Google Play Books Increases EPUB and PDF File Upload Limits
Google Play Books has a little known feature that allows users to upload their own PDF and EPUB books from their PC or Android device to their Play account. This makes Play Books a fairly good little e-reader app, because you can load in your own books you downloaded from the internet or eTextbooks. Today, Google has announced that they have increased the file upload limits to … [Read more...] about Google Play Books Increases EPUB and PDF File Upload Limits
Indie Authors are being Preyed Upon
Self-publishing is a polarizing topic in the publishing world. There is no denying that the sheer amount of titles has dramatically increased in recent years. The average bestseller list on the New York Times, or Amazon normally has 3-4 indie titles in the top 25. One of the side effects of more people self-publishing is the sheer number of people preying on … [Read more...] about Indie Authors are being Preyed Upon
New eBook by Karen Russell Features an Interactive Cover
The Atavist is a boutique publishing company that launched in early 2011. Evan Ratliff and New Yorker senior editor Nick Thompson started the digital exclusive service to promote short and long-form Fiction. One of their new titles features an interactive eBook cover, done by legendary cover artist Chip Kidd.Karen Russell is a New York Times bestseller who wrote the novel … [Read more...] about New eBook by Karen Russell Features an Interactive Cover
Barnes and Noble Hopes to Make Nook Profitable
Barnes and Noble is seeking to retool the Nook division and to stem the tide of declining revenue. The company has lost over a billion dollars since they first unveiled the Nook e-Reader back in 2011. They are hoping to solve the situation by firing a large percentage of their workforce, capitalizing on digital sales and releasing a new tablet.Since fiscal 2014 began, … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Hopes to Make Nook Profitable
How to Enable Flash on the Amazon Kindle Fire
Amazon has quite a number of Kindle Fire Android tablets out there, with the HDX 7 and 8.9 being the latest generation. No matter what device you have, it is impossible to watch or play any online Flash content. This obviously is quite limiting because most of the old web is mostly done with Adobe Flash. Today, we look at some of the options users can employ to get Flash on … [Read more...] about How to Enable Flash on the Amazon Kindle Fire
Amazon Developing a Prime Streaming Music Service
Amazon Prime has a number of compelling features that makes people glad to spend $79.99 per year. There is free shipping, a free eBook every single month and access to Amazon Instant Video. The Seattle based company announced during a recent earnings call that they were talking about increasing the Prime membership by $40.00. They cited rising shipping costs as being a prime … [Read more...] about Amazon Developing a Prime Streaming Music Service
New PocketBook Aqua Might be a Good Vacation e-Reader
Pocketbook recognizes that many people take their e-readers to the pool, beach or on vacation. Standard e-readers have lots of open ports, that water or sand can easily destroy the reader. In order to remedy this situation the Ukrainian based company will be releasing the Pocketbook Aqua this March.The PocketBook Aqua is protected by IP57 certification, which means that the … [Read more...] about New PocketBook Aqua Might be a Good Vacation e-Reader
Audible and ACX Lower Self-Published Audiobook Commission Rates
Amazon launched ACX in 2011 to connect up publishers, authors and producers for unsold audiobook rights. Indie authors have begun to use the program more than the publishing companies and Amazon has tweaked their program a number of times to be more appealing. Today, the company announced they were adjusting the royalties it pays on audiobooks.When the ACX program first … [Read more...] about Audible and ACX Lower Self-Published Audiobook Commission Rates
Comixology to Give Away $150,000 Worth of Free Comics
ComiXology has had close to 220 million downloads since the New York based company burst onto the scene in 2009. Every year at the South by Southwest festival in Texas they tend to announce massive promotions. Last year, they gave 700 first issues away for free, which promptly killed their servers and no one could connect for days. Now, they have another promotion which will … [Read more...] about Comixology to Give Away $150,000 Worth of Free Comics
Sony eBooks Will Still be Able to be Read on Sony e-Readers When Reader Store Closes
Sony announced a few weeks ago that they were closing the Reader Store and customers books were being transferred to Kobo. With a bombshell announcement like this, it was inevitable that many questions and concerns would arise. Sony has addressed a few of this issues to Good e-Reader, that should put people at ease.Within the next few weeks there will be an automated email … [Read more...] about Sony eBooks Will Still be Able to be Read on Sony e-Readers When Reader Store Closes
Sony Begins to Abandon Retail Stores in the US
Over the last few weeks Sony has announced the closure of their digital bookstore in the US and Canada. This apparently was a foreshadowing of what is to come, as the Japanese company has announced 20 of their 31 retail stores in the US will be closing down immediately. Close to 1,000 people will be losing their jobs and the only stores to remain will be in California, New … [Read more...] about Sony Begins to Abandon Retail Stores in the US
Disney Movies Anywhere APP Brings Hundreds of Videos to iOS
Disney Studios has just launched a new iOS app that is compatible with the iPhone and iPad. It is bringing over 400 movies from Disney, Pixar and Marvel right to your device. One of the more compelling features is the service linking to your iTunes account, so you can purchase content and watch it on your Apple TV.Setting up an account in the Disney Movies Anywhere app is … [Read more...] about Disney Movies Anywhere APP Brings Hundreds of Videos to iOS