Next Issue Media made waves when it debuted on the iPad last year with its unlimited digital magazine subscription program. Users can pay for various tiers and get access to Wired, Sports Illustrated, the New Yorker, and many more. The company has just launched its new Windows 8 app that should expand its footprint into the tablet and desktop computing market.One of the … [Read more...] about Next Issue Launches Unlimited Digital Magazine Service on Windows 8
Digital Publishing News
Results of Credo Survey Suggest Students Unprepared for Digital Literacy
A survey compiled by Credo has found some disturbing news about the skill set that students are bringing with them to the higher education setting: while many are proficient in information gathering, they lack the ability to process that information for application. In the survey, the results showed that students with this level of disconnect between digital processes may be … [Read more...] about Results of Credo Survey Suggest Students Unprepared for Digital Literacy
New Digital Pilot Program from Internet2 and EDUCAUSE
A new pilot program has been put into place to allow more universities and higher education institutions to work within the online media model for student learning. This program, developed by EDUCAUSE and Internet2, includes over fifty publishers, notably the CourseSmart platform. GoodEReader spoke with Cindy Clarke, Senior VP of Marketing for CourseSmart, about the goals for … [Read more...] about New Digital Pilot Program from Internet2 and EDUCAUSE
Softlink Develops Digital eBook Cloud System for Primary Schools
You might not know about Softlink if you are living in North America, but the company is a big deal in Australia. The company does a ton of business with Overdrive to facilitate digital content and content distribution systems for libraries, schools, and intuitions. Softlink announced today that it has developed a new cloud based ebook system specifically designed for primary … [Read more...] about Softlink Develops Digital eBook Cloud System for Primary Schools
1DollarScan’s Anniversary and Promotion
When digital publishing in its current state actually took off, a wide variety of companies formed around the different solutions it could provide. One of those companies, 1DollarScan, has thrived in the era of digital publishing thanks to a unique business model surrounding scanning of books and documents.The company operates under two distinct strategies for its … [Read more...] about 1DollarScan’s Anniversary and Promotion
Over 1 Billion eTextbooks Downloaded from iTunes U
iTunes U was launched as a dedicated app last year with the launch of the iPad 3. This portal garners educational content from established companies and also self-published works. Apple announced recently that the service has seen over one billion downloads and over 60% of them originate from outside the US.iTunes U originally launched in 2005 with a partnership with … [Read more...] about Over 1 Billion eTextbooks Downloaded from iTunes U
eBook Review: Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren
Verdict: 5 STarsFinally. FINALLY. A romance title for the rest of us, one with the right blend of emotion and raw physicality but whose female main character isn't a spineless self-doubter who falls down a lot. Move over, 50 Shades of Grey, there's a sexy new power couple for readers to swoon over.Chloe Mills is only months away from finishing her MBA from a prestigious … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren
HP and Mass-Market Print-On-Demand
The early predictions for almost every facet of digital publishing have proven to be as beneficial as once believed, especially in the areas of digital textbooks, widespread access to self-publishing possibilities, and even the gains made in ebook library lending. But one of the earlier promises for digital publishing was the concept of the stand-alone kiosk-based book printer, … [Read more...] about HP and Mass-Market Print-On-Demand
Zinio Named Best iOS Magazine App at Mobile World Congress
Mobile World Congress wrapped up a week ago and many new tablets and phones were unveiled in Barcelona, Spain. During the tail-end of the convention were the "Best App Ever" awards that have been running since the advent of iTunes in 2008. At this year's awards, digital newsstand Zinio has been voted "Best iOS Magazine App." In winning this award, Zinio had trounced its rivals … [Read more...] about Zinio Named Best iOS Magazine App at Mobile World Congress
Publishers Bundle eBooks with Print for Readers
Publishers are working to evolve their industry models as fast as the technology of reading keeps changing. One of the ways that Atria, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, has found to keep up with the trends is to offer readers the value of an ebook and a print edition at the same time.Working with Impact Mobile, Atria is enabling its authors to distribute ebook editions … [Read more...] about Publishers Bundle eBooks with Print for Readers
Macmillan Titles Available for Lending through 3M Cloud Library
Some of the issues that plague both the publishers and the libraries when it comes to ebook lending are slowly beginning to resolve themselves. As publishers become accustomed to the process and build confidence in the protection of their authors' works, librarians are excited about the opportunity to offer a growing number of digital titles to their patrons.3M Library … [Read more...] about Macmillan Titles Available for Lending through 3M Cloud Library
Petition Started on Behalf of Authors to Halt eBook Refunds on Amazon
An Amazon policy that the online retail giant enacted in order to ensure good customer service--arguably a characteristic of the company that does make it stand out in terms of customer satisfaction--have some authors and publishers nearing outrage. At the present, the return/refund policy from the retailer allows consumers to purchase, download, and potentially read an ebook, … [Read more...] about Petition Started on Behalf of Authors to Halt eBook Refunds on Amazon
Feature: Will The Future of Digital Publishing be HTML5, EPUB3 or Apps? Part 2
The future of digital publishing in the years to come is filled with uncertainty. The entire industry has failed to unilaterally embrace a standard format and we are currently seeing fragmentation. HTML5, EPUB3, and dedicated apps are currently the preferred platforms to include a myriad of multimedia aspects such as audio, video, and interactive content.Interactive … [Read more...] about Feature: Will The Future of Digital Publishing be HTML5, EPUB3 or Apps? Part 2