Sony is developing a new form of digital rights management to combat Adobes stranglehold on the eBook market. The new encryption system will have an SDK that can be integrated into any existing e-reader or mobile app. Perhaps the most exciting aspect of this new security system is a viable platform in which eBooks can be resold.Adobe Digital Editions is the current industry … [Read more...] about Sony Developing New DRM to Make Used eBooks Viable
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Blurb Connects Authors with eBook Editors and Other Writing Talent
Blurb is one of the largest self-publishing services in the world and was originally launched in 2006. The company has assisted eBook authors in launching over three million titles globally and they have launched a new program that will allow them to better compete with Amazon.Dream Team is a new initiative that will connect aspiring or existing eBook authors with talent to … [Read more...] about Blurb Connects Authors with eBook Editors and Other Writing Talent
Digital Watermarks Take the Publishing World by Storm
Major Publishers and Bookstores are staring to forgo Adobe DRM and instead embrace Digital Watermarking technology. They are doing this because it is easier for the customer to be able to load the eBooks they purchase onto their e-Reader, smartphone or tablet. Right now Watermarking is big in Europe and being the de’facto standard in the publishing arena, but now North … [Read more...] about Digital Watermarks Take the Publishing World by Storm
Amazon Kindle Scout Battles Horrendous Indie Authors
Amazon has just taken the beta sticker off their new author and reading community, Kindle Scout. The essence of this program is to give authors a chance to pitch their upcoming books to the public and readers cast their vote on what ones get published.Amazon is throwing their marketing and financial efforts behind authors to publish their next book exclusively through … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Scout Battles Horrendous Indie Authors
New York Times Bets the Future of News is not Paywalls
The New York Times is betting the future of newspapers is not paywalls or digital subscriptions, but charging on a per article basis. The Times recently invested in Netherlands based startup Blendle to usher in a new area.Blendle recently attained three million dollars from the NY Times and and German media giant Axel Springer. The company launched in 2013 and has … [Read more...] about New York Times Bets the Future of News is not Paywalls
Apple Patents the Future of Newspapers
Newspapers have two forms when it comes to digital reading, apps and replica editions. Â Apple is betting on the future of flexible displays with strong media enhancements for sharing the stories that matter the most.The device - first spotted by Patently Apple - could be used to try and replicate the experience of reading a printed newspaper or magazine but on a large … [Read more...] about Apple Patents the Future of Newspapers
Vatican Library Digitizes 4,400 Ancient Manuscripts and Gives Them Away for Free
The Vatican Apostolic Libraryis now digitizing its valuable ancient religious manuscripts and putting them online via its website. All of the content is available for free.The Library was originally founded in 1451 AD and holds over 80,000 manuscripts, prints, drawings, plates and books printed prior to 1500 AD. The titles are all written throughout history by people who … [Read more...] about Vatican Library Digitizes 4,400 Ancient Manuscripts and Gives Them Away for Free
Simon and Schuster Signs New eBook Deal with Amazon
Simon and Schuster has just reached a new agreement with online bookseller Amazon, and empowers the publisher to once again establish their own prices on eBooks. The deal has been in the works since July of 2014, and has remained under the radar, as the Hachette saga has taken center stage.One of the benefits of the new contract is that the royalties that authors earn will … [Read more...] about Simon and Schuster Signs New eBook Deal with Amazon
The Polish eBook Industry is on the Rise
The Polish eBook industry is starting to see some significant gains and rose 28% in 2013. There are some differing opinions on the exact figures when it comes to digital publishing. Biblioteka Analiz research exclaims that eBooks are valued at $16.3 million USD, while Pricewaterhouse Coopers is more conservative at $8 million USD.Piotr Kubiszewski is an independent expert … [Read more...] about The Polish eBook Industry is on the Rise
Kobo President Lambastes Amazon
Newly appointed Kobo President and Chief Content Officer Michael Tamblyn took to Twitter today to post a rambling diatribe on why Amazon might not be the best call for indie authors to self-publish with. If you have a bone to pick with our favorite e-commerce whipping boy, you might take a depraved amount of glee from the complete notes below.1) Indie authors take note: … [Read more...] about Kobo President Lambastes Amazon
Everything You Need to Know about the Lack of eBook Security in Adobe Digital Editions
Adobe Digital Editions is used by millions of libraries and readers to transfer eBooks to their devices. This can include e-readers, tablets or smartphones. Whenever you add an eBook to the ADE library, information is transferred to the Adobe servers in plain text. The data comprises of your User ID, Device ID, IP address, how long it took you to complete the book and … [Read more...] about Everything You Need to Know about the Lack of eBook Security in Adobe Digital Editions
Amazon Wants YOU to Decide what eBooks get Published with Kindle Scout
Indie authors constantly look for ways to make their title standout in a crowded marketplace. Thousands of new eBooks are released every single day and getting readers or developing a core following is great challenge. Amazon is seeking to assist indies with a new program called Kindle Scout.The premise of Kindle Scout is reader-powered publishing for new, … [Read more...] about Amazon Wants YOU to Decide what eBooks get Published with Kindle Scout
Simon and Schuster Offers DRM-Free eBooks
Major publishers are notoriously fickle about embracing new trends and give sloths a run for their money. We have seen this transpire with eBook subscription services and getting involved in digital libraries. The Science fiction community has been one of the most agile, and many companies such as TOR have completely embraced the DRM-Free mentality. Saga, a division of Simon … [Read more...] about Simon and Schuster Offers DRM-Free eBooks