Barnes & Noble together With Microsoft has announced an exclusive Nook for Windows 8.1 offer that will allow residents in UK to download books and magazines for free. Of course it is a limited period offer, enabling those who installs the Nook for Windows 8.1 app on their devices to download up to 5 ebooks and 5 digital magazines from a select list free of cost."By … [Read more...] about B&N Offering Free eBooks and eMagazines as Part of Exclusive Nook For Windows 8.1 in the UK
National Library of Norway Digitizing All Books Published in Norway
The National Library of Norway has embarked on an ambitious mission, that of digitizing all of its titles with the hope of achieving this by mid-2020. Such an endeavor will cover every book ever published in the country since, as per Norwegian law, all published material in all media should be deposited with the National Library of Norway. This will ensure everyone in Norway … [Read more...] about National Library of Norway Digitizing All Books Published in Norway
One Quarter of Top 100 Amazon Kindle Titles in the US Are Self-Published
Amazon revealed that as many as 25 out of 100 of its best-selling titles in 2012 were from indie publishers. This should serve as a measure of the growing clout that the indie publishers and authors have come to wield. Also, lest anyone have any doubt about what exactly "indie" refers to or whether it would include publishing via any of those other than the big six publishing … [Read more...] about One Quarter of Top 100 Amazon Kindle Titles in the US Are Self-Published
Japanese Publishers and eBook Retailers Protesting Consumption Tax Hike, Demand Foreign Vendors be Taxed Too
Publishers and distributors of e-books in Japan have voiced concern over the proposed hike in consumption tax from the current 5 percent to 8 percent by April 2014. However, while the taxation would apply to ebook publishers and distributors in Japan, the same when sourced from overseas vendors enjoy immunity from the tax net. As such, retailers such as Amazon or Rakuten’s … [Read more...] about Japanese Publishers and eBook Retailers Protesting Consumption Tax Hike, Demand Foreign Vendors be Taxed Too
Windows Tablet Segment to Grow to 39.3 Million by 2017: IDC
Market research firm IDC has projected the Windows-based tablet segment to grow to 39.3 million units by 2017. This will include both stand alone tablet devices as well as hybrid tablets, devices that come with a detachable keyboard and can be operated as either a tablet or a notebook device. This rise is expected to fill the void created by the shrinking PC sales, at least to … [Read more...] about Windows Tablet Segment to Grow to 39.3 Million by 2017: IDC
Rapid Growth of Internet in Africa Leading to Digital Publishing Boom
Africa has long been referred to as the dark continent, which means there is ample scope for the light to shine; and that is exactly what is happening in that part of the world. Focusing on just one measure of development, internet usage in Africa has hit the fast lane. Even this can be termed an understatement given the astounding 3,606 percent growth rate that internet usage … [Read more...] about Rapid Growth of Internet in Africa Leading to Digital Publishing Boom
Jolla Sailfish OS to be Made Available on Android Smartphones
Jolla, the Finland based company that developed the Sailfish operating system has stated they wish to see the operating system being installed on Android smartphone devices now being used. The company further stated Sailfish is compliant with Android apps which should provide the impetus for individuals to port Sailfish on their devices, which again, as per the Company CEO Tomi … [Read more...] about Jolla Sailfish OS to be Made Available on Android Smartphones
Microsoft Student Advantage Launched, Offers Free Access to Office 365 ProPlus
Microsoft announced free access to its Student Advantage program for all school and educational institutes that already have subscribed to Office 365. This makes the program to be available in over 35,000 schools which will now be eligible to use Office Professional Plus for free. Microsoft explained the move as a means to enhance the student’s prospect of landing up a job, … [Read more...] about Microsoft Student Advantage Launched, Offers Free Access to Office 365 ProPlus
HP Launches 4 New Android Tablets in the Budget to Mid-Range
HP is quietly building up its tablet strength that has been recently reinforced with the launch of 4 new models. After having launched the rudimentary Slate that failed to make much of a mark, the company has now come up with 4 new offerings that will help it field a contender across a wider spectrum of the tablet market. Interestingly, all the four tablets run Android Jelly … [Read more...] about HP Launches 4 New Android Tablets in the Budget to Mid-Range
Google Releases Edu Device Setup App For Syncing Nexus Tablets With Google Play for Education Program
Google has come up with a new app aimed at optimizing the use of tablets in classrooms in sync with its Google Play for Education program, introduced earlier in the month. The Google Edu Device Setup app is meant to be used exclusively by the administrators to help them make the most of the Nexus tablets in the classroom. Also, the app is compatible with the Google Education … [Read more...] about Google Releases Edu Device Setup App For Syncing Nexus Tablets With Google Play for Education Program
Amazon Launches Instant Online Video Service in Japan
Amazon has unveiled another of its popular services, Instant Video, in Japan as it attempts to match up to the local player Rakuten. On offer will be more than 26,000 films and TV shows that are either of foreign origin or sourced locally. Of these, about 15000 are in HD and are available for streaming or download on compatible devices. Movies or TV shows can be rented for 100 … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches Instant Online Video Service in Japan
Kisai Rorschach Smartwatch Uses Cryptic Inkblot Marking to Depict Time
Tokyoflash Japan is the newest entrant to the rapidly emerging smartwatch segment. However, the Kisai Rorschach smartwatch is unlike any other smartwatch currently available in the market. While the others in the game are busy wooing buyers with tech bits or the unique features that their smartwatch devices are capable of, the Kisai Rorschach stands out miles away from the rest … [Read more...] about Kisai Rorschach Smartwatch Uses Cryptic Inkblot Marking to Depict Time
Black Friday Special: Roundup of The Best Deals on iPad, iPad Air and iPad Mini
Black Friday is within sniffing distance and rattles of discounts and freebies are hanging heavy in the air. Retailers resort to every trick they know of to woo consumers which make this time of the year the best to pick up things they have long cherished. Tablet devices have already topped consumer preference this year, it is but only natural for the latest Apple iPad Air and … [Read more...] about Black Friday Special: Roundup of The Best Deals on iPad, iPad Air and iPad Mini