Samsung Android phones tend to be very popular on the worldwide stage with the Korean company controlling over 35% of the entire market. A large advertising budget and low prices have helped catapult the brand into public consciousness. This is why many 3rd party cases and accessories tend to do well, because its the brand name phone most people own. Pocketbook is trying to … [Read more...] about Review of the Pocketbook Cover for Samsung Galaxy Phones
First Look at the Pocketbook CAD
Pocketbook is taking a departure away from the standard e-reader and targeting a very specific market. They are going after designers who find themselves using CAD software by Autodesk and need a device that wont die after a full days use. We caught up with this new device in the prototype stage at CES 2014 to give you a first look.The PocketBook CAD Reader features a 13.3 … [Read more...] about First Look at the Pocketbook CAD
Review of the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2
Samsung has just unveiled the first ultra large screen tablet, the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 tablet. This is going to be available as a pure WIFI device or with data. It should be hitting AT&T within the next month or two and brings a fair number of compelling aspects to the table.HardwareThe Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 features a 12.2 capacitive touchscreen display with … [Read more...] about Review of the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2
Video: LG Demonstrates WebOS on Smart TV’s
WebOS has been the kiss of death in the tech industry and nobody has really made it work since it was first developed by Palm. HP tried to make a go of it with their ill-fated TouchPad, and was promptly killed off three months after their only commercially viable product. LG is trying hard to make it relevant on their entire line of televisions. We will soon see it on 3D/4K and … [Read more...] about Video: LG Demonstrates WebOS on Smart TV’s
Video: The Best of Pepcom 2014
Pepcom is one of the largest press events and transpires the day before CES. Good e-Reader was live on the scene and checked out some of the most compelling devices. Surprisingly there was no new e-readers unveiled, but Kobo was on the scene with their entire portfolio of products. Mainly, we looked at a bunch of solid new phones, such as the Huawei Ascend Mate 2, LG G-Flex and … [Read more...] about Video: The Best of Pepcom 2014
Curved 4K 3D TV is the Major Trend at CES 2014
The casual television crowd has all heard of 3D, but it never really caught on due to the price. 4K televisions have been available for over a year, but lack of quality content is hampering growth. This may change as Netflix and Amazon both announced this week that they will be delivering ultra hi-definition streams later this year. Google announced a new 4K streaming format, … [Read more...] about Curved 4K 3D TV is the Major Trend at CES 2014
Samsung Galaxy Note PRO line revealed at CES
Good e-Reader is live at CES and we are putting the spotlight on just the most innovative devices that catch our fancy. Samsung was showing off three new Galaxy Note tablets of varying sizes. They had a 8.4, 10.1 and 12.2 inch editions that all had the exact same resolution by 2560,1600.All of the new Samsung Galaxy Note PRO tablets were running Android 4.4, Kit-Kat. The … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note PRO line revealed at CES
Kindle for iOS Updated – Flashcards for Students
Amazon tends to release a slew of new programming enhancements when they release a new e-reader or tablets. Most of these new features never find their way to the official Amazon apps for iOS, but today we see something very relevant for students released, Flash Cards.Flash Cards came bundled on the Kindle Paperwhite 2 and the new HDX tablets. It basically allows you to … [Read more...] about Kindle for iOS Updated – Flashcards for Students
Has Google Demolished the Newspaper Industry?
There has been quite a number of journalists weighing in on the role Google plays in the newspaper industry. The company has made billions of dollars of advertising revenue at the expense of content creators. The newspaper industry has lost billions of dollars in the last 10 years, which is directly proportionate to the sheer growth Google has garnered . Â Should Google be doing … [Read more...] about Has Google Demolished the Newspaper Industry?
Why Amazon’s Proprietary eBook Format is Better than ePub
Amazon has been actively developing its own proprietary eBook format for the last six years. Unlike EPUB, Amazon has the ability to introduce new features in their digital format without waiting for a standards body to approve them. Amazon is clearly winning the eBook sales race with USA market penetration of over 75% and is primarily due to them having control over their own … [Read more...] about Why Amazon’s Proprietary eBook Format is Better than ePub
3D Gorilla Glass Announced by Corning for Wearable Tech
Gorilla Glass is found on many tablets and smartphones, which helps in the survivability of your tech from everyday life. The company has announced today new technology that will see them enter the wearable tech space, mainly with smart watches.The 3D glass will allow it to conform to your wrist and allow manufacturing to product watches that have screens bending around … [Read more...] about 3D Gorilla Glass Announced by Corning for Wearable Tech
Smart Watches to Make a Big Splash at CES 2014
CES is occuring next week and Good e-Reader will be live on the scene covering all of the latest news, previews and industry wide coverage. Wearable tech is poised to be one of the biggest aspect of the show. Intel, Samsung, LG, Freescale and others will all be showing off various tech for this hot new segment.According to Juniper Research, retail revenue from smart … [Read more...] about Smart Watches to Make a Big Splash at CES 2014
How to use the Nook HD or HD+ Outside the USA
The Barnes and Noble Nook HD and HD+ have been fairly successful due to their e-reader first approach and low entry price point. You can only buy these in the USA or the UK. If you live outside of those two countries you will have a fairly difficult time getting yourself up and running. Today, we look at what you need to do to use the Nook HD and HD+ outside the USA or … [Read more...] about How to use the Nook HD or HD+ Outside the USA