It's summertime and the living is easy! Many people are looking to buy a new device to read e-books at the cottage or just to bring with them to the beach. There are a slew of new resolution devices on the market that not only give you a better overall reading experience but they also allow you to read in the dark! Today, we take a look at the top 5 e-readers for the … [Read more...] about Top 5 e-readers for Summer 2015
e-Reader News
Why Did e-Reader Companies Abandon Page Turn Buttons?
Many of the top e-reader brands from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo have abandoned manual page turn buttons. There was no clear reason for doing so and it's not like thousands of people were complaining about it. Why exactly are they a thing of the past?When the Amazon Kindle first burst on the scene in 2007, touchscreen technology was still in its infancy. There … [Read more...] about Why Did e-Reader Companies Abandon Page Turn Buttons?
There is Little Interest in the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3
Amazon has just released the Kindle Paperwhite 3 and it packs the same high resolution display as found in the flagship Kindle Voyage. Sometimes specs on paper aren't everything and already many users are reporting that they like the old model better. Are you going to buy the Paperwhite 3? This is a question we asked our audience and there is a tremendous amount of apathy … [Read more...] about There is Little Interest in the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 vs Kindle Paperwhite 2
Amazon has just released their latest e-reader, the Kindle Paperwhite 3. Whenever a new product comes to the market people often wonder what the primary differences are between it and the previous generation. Today, we take a look at the Kindle Paperwhite 3 and the Paperwhite 2.In the video below we document the subtle hardware differences between the two models and how the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 vs Kindle Paperwhite 2
New Barnes and Noble CEO Will Kill NooK
Barnes and Noble has lost over one billion dollars on trying to make the Nook brand into a viable business model. Since 2009 the largest bookseller in the US has gone through two CEO's and has just announced they have hired their third, Ron Boire, who starts this September. It looks like the Nook brand is in seriously jeopardy.Boire—who has only been CEO of the faltering … [Read more...] about New Barnes and Noble CEO Will Kill NooK
How to Tell the Difference Between Kindle Paperwhite 2 and 3
Sometimes it can be quite difficult determining what e-reader is the latest generation model and what is outdated technology. The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2 and Kindle Paperwhite 3 look exactly the same in a side by side comparison. How can you tell the difference between the 2013 and 2015 edition? Today, we show you exactly what to look for on the retail packaging in a brand … [Read more...] about How to Tell the Difference Between Kindle Paperwhite 2 and 3
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 Review
Amazon has just released a new e-reader and it goes by many names. Some people are referring to it as the 7th generation Kindle, while Amazon has dubbed it the all new Kindle Paperwhite,  while still others are calling it the Paperwhite 3. It can be a tad confusing for people wanting to buy one, but the only model available on the main Amazon site for Canadian and US residents … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3 Review
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 1 Receives Massive Firmware Update
There are hundreds of e-readers on the market and the vast majority of them receive no firmware updates. Even the big companies like Barnes and Noble hardly ever update their older models with new functionality, opting instead on marketing new devices. Amazon continues to buck this trend by continuing to support older models and today the Kindle Paperwhite 1 has received a … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 1 Receives Massive Firmware Update
Barnes and Noble Launching New Website Next Week
Barnes and Noble has announced that they are redesigning their website that sells e-books, e-readers and consumer products. It will launch next week and this is the primary reason why people have been reporting various issues, such as  pages not loading or certain functionality that is missing.During the financial quarterly results released yesterday the bookseller reported … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Launching New Website Next Week
Barnes and Noble Nook Sales Decrease by 40%
Barnes and Noble has announced that they have had a dramatic decrease in Nook sales and sales have plummeted 40% in their last quarter. Â The Bookseller has also scraped their plans to spin the Nook division into its own company and has decided to keep the business in-house.Barnes and Noble just issued a press release that breaks down the 4th quarter results, but also gives … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Sales Decrease by 40%
Amazon has become the next Great Library of Alexandria
The Great Library of Alexandria would be the subject of an epic Hollywood movie. It was the grandest institution of learning in the ancient world and comprised of 700,000 scrolls, the equivalent of more than 100,000 modern printed books. When it famously burned down, its destruction has become a symbol for the loss of cultural knowledge. It took thousands of years but we now … [Read more...] about Amazon has become the next Great Library of Alexandria
The Future of E-Readers is IMX 7
Freescale has played a pivotal role in the e-reader industry  from the very first Sony e-Reader to the modern day Amazon Kindle Voyage. Their processors and internals allow e-paper to truly shine and directly impact everything from page turns to battery life. Today, Freescale has just announced the future of e-reader tech, IMX 7.The IMX 7 Dual (1 GHZ)  and IMX 7 Solo Lite … [Read more...] about The Future of E-Readers is IMX 7
Penguin Random House Now Selling Books on Twitter
Penguin Random House is a launch partner for a new initiative by Twitter to turn the social media platform into a shopping experience.When you click on book related branding by Penguin Random House, such as a Tweet about a latest bestseller it will take you to a dedicated product page within Twitter. You can then check out tweets by other others talking about the book and … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House Now Selling Books on Twitter