Barnes and Noble has just announced that their holiday sales for e-readers, tablets and e-Books did not meet expectations. Customers expressed trepidation about the booksellers new line of Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook  devices and did not purchase them in droves like B&N had hoped.The NOOK segment (including digital content, devices and accessories), had sales of $56 … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Had Another Unprofitable Holiday Season
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Onyx Boox Afterglow 2 Now Available on Amazon
Onyx doesn't make it easy to get your hands on their latest e-readers since they are only primarily available in Europe. The company operates their own store and shipping to North America can be quite expensive and normally has a long delay, due to customs. In order to get their new flagship e-reader into customers hands Onyx Boox has just begun to offer the Afterglow 2 for … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Afterglow 2 Now Available on Amazon
Inkcase Plus Unboxing Video
The Inkcase Plus is a secondary screen for your Android smartphone. It pairs up to your device using Bluetooth and once you install the e-reading app, it functions as a mini e-reader.This device features a 3.5 inch, 360 x 600 pixel  e-Ink display which is visible in direct sunlight. The low-power screen also only uses electricity when you refresh the page, so it should get … [Read more...] about Inkcase Plus Unboxing Video
Honto Pocket e-Reader Released in Japan
Dai Nippon Printing has released their first e-reader called the Honto Pocket. It has been available in Japan for the last few weeks and the company intends on making a number of e-book anthologies available to purchase by the end of January and will be opening up an online bookstore in February.The Honto Pocket basically has no place in the modern world, it is a throwback … [Read more...] about Honto Pocket e-Reader Released in Japan
Whats Next for B&N Nook in 2015?
Barnes and Noble tends to go through phases where they are total in stealth mode about whats happening in the Nook division. The last time they had anything to say was in November when they launched Nook Audiobooks and before that, they really hyped up the two Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook tablets. How are hardware sales doing and how many people are listening to audiobooks? Nobody … [Read more...] about Whats Next for B&N Nook in 2015?
The 10 Big Things Amazon Did in 2014
Amazon had a very productive year and managed to keep themselves in the news with ton of product releases and business maneuverings. Today, we take a look back at the 10 most notable things Amazon did in 2014.Amazon Buys TwitchAmazon acquired the video-game streaming site Twitch Interactive Inc. in August for $970 million. The company doesn't make a lot of … [Read more...] about The 10 Big Things Amazon Did in 2014
New Kobo e-Reader to Have a Wacom Display
Sony was legendary in the e-reader business because the vast majority of their e-readers had touchscreen displays and came with a stylus. This appealed not only to casual readers, but people who needed to make highlights and annotations with pinpoint precision. Now that Sony has exited the consumer sector, there is now a void to be filled, and Kobo is aiming to rise to the … [Read more...] about New Kobo e-Reader to Have a Wacom Display
Millions of People Try Amazon Prime Shipping for the First Time
Amazon Prime currently has 35 million members in the US and 50 million worldwide. There are many benefits to the $99 per year subscription, each as a free eBook every month, access to Amazon Instant Video and Prime music. Lots of people buy Prime for this very reason, you can simply get a lot more value for your Kindle Fire.Loyal Amazon shoppers are quite aware that you get … [Read more...] about Millions of People Try Amazon Prime Shipping for the First Time
You Got a New Kindle e-Reader, Now What?
The Amazon Kindle makes a great e-reader and many people tried to be good all year long so Santa would leave one under the tree. After unwrapping it and powering it on for the first time, whats next? The Amazon ecosystem is fairly extensive. Visiting the online bookstore will have a number of terms that may not make sense, Kindle Worlds, Kindle Singles and Unlimited. What does … [Read more...] about You Got a New Kindle e-Reader, Now What?
Giant Cybook Odyssey Firmware Update Available
French e-Reader company Bookeen has just released one of the biggest upgrade package for their entire line of Cybook Odyssey devices.  Not only has the entire UI been cleaned up, but there is also a new dictionary manager.The firmware 6.2 updates is applicable to all five Odyssey models from 2011, 2012, 2013. You simply have to connect it up to your local WIFI network and … [Read more...] about Giant Cybook Odyssey Firmware Update Available
The e-Reader Industry Year in Review – 2014
There has been massive upheaval in the e-reader industry over the course of 2014. Sony abandoned making e-readers for consumers and closed their longstanding digital bookstore. Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo all released brand new devices in the United States and most incorporated brand new technology. Over in Europe, things have been getting more progressive with prices … [Read more...] about The e-Reader Industry Year in Review – 2014
Amazon Adds Thousands of New Titles To Freetime Unlimited
Parents often find themselves struggling to keep their kids entertained during long commutes and sometimes Netflix for Kids doesn't cut it. Amazon is trying to really make headway by constantly adding new content to their Kindle Freetime Unlimited program. This week, they have added over 4,000 new e-Books and television shows to their platform.Kindle Freetime Unlimited is … [Read more...] about Amazon Adds Thousands of New Titles To Freetime Unlimited
Amazon Offers Free Shipping on Kindles
If you tend to procrastinate buying gifts to the last minute, Amazon has some fairly good deals to insure your new Kindle e-Reader or Fire Tablet arrives quickly. Amazon is offering free two-day shipping through 4:00 PM PT on Monday, December 22 and free one-day shipping on Tuesday, December 23rd until 12:00 PM PT to all customers, regardless of Prime membership.Amazon also … [Read more...] about Amazon Offers Free Shipping on Kindles