Over 400 indie bookstores in the USA are currently participating with the American Booksellers Association to sell the Kobo Glo and Mini e-readers. The device only hit the USA last week, which is almost a month since it first debuted in Canada.The Kobo Glow and Mini e-readers are being distributed in the USA by the Ingram Group. All of the new devices and related … [Read more...] about ABA Partners Now Offering the Kobo Glo
Barnes and Noble Slashes the Price on Nook Tablet and Nook Color
Barnes and Noble is preparing to unleash the Nook Tablet HD and HD+ next week and the company is reducing the prices on the previous models. Beginning tomorrow, customers will be able to purchase the NOOK Tablet 8GB for just $159, the NOOK Tablet 16GB for $179, and the NOOK Color for $139 at nearly 700 Barnes & Noble stores and hundreds of Barnes & Noble College … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Slashes the Price on Nook Tablet and Nook Color
Hands on Review of the Apple iPad Mini
Apple has released its first tablet that is smaller than 9.7 inches and seeks to compete against a torrent of Android devices. It just hit the retail shelves today and we had a few days to really get a sense of what this smaller edition brings to the table. How does it rank up against the iPad 3 and Kindle Fire HD 7? Is it a viable e-reader and how do books and comics look? We … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Apple iPad Mini
How HTML5 Based Books Will Disrupt the Digital Publishing Sector
Many digital publishing companies are increasingly looking to iOS and Google Android to make standalone apps for their ebooks or digital properties. They also deal with the traditional ebook format that is available via online retailers like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo. Dedicated app development geared towards a singular platform normally warrants an extensive … [Read more...] about How HTML5 Based Books Will Disrupt the Digital Publishing Sector
Kobo Glo Available in Japan on November 15th
The Kobo Glo and Kobo Mini e-Readers are making the long trek to Japan in the coming weeks. The Glo is available for pre-order right now via the Rakuten website and will be shipping out to customers and retail stores on November 15th. Meanwhile, the Mini will take a bit longer to arrive with an early December street date.The Kobo Glo is the best e-Reader the company has … [Read more...] about Kobo Glo Available in Japan on November 15th
Amazon Abandons Neonode zForce IR Technology
Neonode zForce technology has been seen in a slew of lower-end eReaders for a number of years. The company estimates that it holds 80% of the market for touchscreen interfaces in black-and-white eReaders. This all might change in 2013 as major companies are abandoning the Neonode technology and instead going with Capacitive Multi-Touch.If you ever had a Kobo Touch, Kindle … [Read more...] about Amazon Abandons Neonode zForce IR Technology
Kobo Mini Contest Winner
Last week we ran a new contest that featured a picture with a ton of new eReaders that have hit the market in the last few years. Most people got them right and one lucky winner is going to get a Kobo Mini! We have looked at all of the various contest entries and arrived at a winner! Congratulations goes out to Crystal Beck!Stay tuned for another contest coming out soon! … [Read more...] about Kobo Mini Contest Winner
Baker & Taylor Releases New Mobile Version of Axis 360
Baker & Taylor is one of the world's largest distributors of eBooks and multimedia content. Their popular Axis 360 program is a digital media circulation and management platform, used by many of the country’s top public K-12 schools and academic libraries. The company announced today they have developed a new mobile version of their Axis 360 service to work on most tablets, … [Read more...] about Baker & Taylor Releases New Mobile Version of Axis 360
Apple iPad Mini to Have Stereo Speakers – Appeals to AudioBook Lovers
The Apple iPad Mini is being geared towards people who love to consume digital content while on the go. Newspapers, magazines, eBooks, and audiobooks will be the primary reason why you would want to purchase this ultra-portable device. In a departure from every other iPad the company has ever released, we are going to be seeing stereo speakers! This will appeal towards people … [Read more...] about Apple iPad Mini to Have Stereo Speakers – Appeals to AudioBook Lovers
Barnes and Noble Charging an Exorbitant Amount for UK eBooks – Updated
Barnes and Noble entered the United Kingdom on Monday, marking its first foray into international markets. The Nook line of e-Ink based readers are available and the company has opened up its eBook Store. There is a firestorm enveloping savvy UK customers, because digital books cost almost double the amount that Amazon sells them for.The UK Nook eBook store is almost two … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Charging an Exorbitant Amount for UK eBooks – Updated
Which e-Reader Has the Best Glowing Functionality?
At the beginning of the month we ran a poll that asked the question "What e-reader uses the best glowing display?" During the month of October, only three devices were released that allowed people to read in the dark. This was the Kobo Glo, Kindle Paperwhite, and Barnes and Noble Simple Touch Reader with Glowlight. There were over 539 people who cast their vote and today we … [Read more...] about Which e-Reader Has the Best Glowing Functionality?
Disney Acquires Lucasfilm for 4 Billion Dollars
Disney made waves when it acquired Marvel last year and fans all over the world are going to be seeing even more superhero movies in the near future. Today the company has acquired LucasFilm for over 4.03 billion dollars. This gives Disney the full rights to Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Industrial Light and Magic, and Skywalker Sound. Disney also confirmed that a new Star Wars … [Read more...] about Disney Acquires Lucasfilm for 4 Billion Dollars
Amazon Releases Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ Emulator
Today Amazon has released a new emulator for the Kindle Fire HD 8.9! This emulator will enable Android Developers to test and debug apps in anticipation of the launch of the Kindle Fire HD 8.9" next month. Not only has this new program been released, but the company has also updated the emulators for the Kindle Fire HD 7" and the Kindle Fire (2nd Generation) to reflect the … [Read more...] about Amazon Releases Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ Emulator
Kobo Partners with South African Based Pick n Pay
Kobo has just partnered with Pick n Pay, one of the largest retailers in South Africa. The Kobo Touch will be available starting today for R995 and customers will have access to the Kobo online bookstore.“We’re excited to enter a new continent, and are happy to do so in partnership with top retailer Pick n Pay,” said Michael Serbinis, CEO, Kobo. “Together, we will transform … [Read more...] about Kobo Partners with South African Based Pick n Pay