Kobo has pulled their Windows 8 e-Reading app from the Microsoft App Store a few weeks ago. This move will now prevent owners of the Microsoft Surface or anyone on a Windows 8 PC from downloading or reading eBooks.The Windows 8 Reading App by Kobo was originally developed before Windows 8 officially launched. Â The Canadian based company had the app all ready for the first … [Read more...] about Kobo Abandons Windows 8 Reading App
e-Reader News
New PocketBook CAD Reader Announced
Pocketbook is a well known brand that specializes in e-Readers and has a somewhat devout following of people who like to load in their own books. The company has always released devices that appeal to a wider consumer market since 2007 and is about to aim a new product at the business segment.The PocketBook CAD Reader will be 13.3 inches and uses a powerful 1GHz dual-core … [Read more...] about New PocketBook CAD Reader Announced
OverDrive Offers Digital Kids’ Reading Rooms to Partner Libraries
Throughout the recent controversy over inappropriate and explicit content being listed in ebook retail websites alongside children's and middle grade titles, the same questions kept coming to the surface: how did this happen, and how do we prevent it? Unfortunately for the authors and publishers of much of the questionable content, the immediate solution was to block nearly all … [Read more...] about OverDrive Offers Digital Kids’ Reading Rooms to Partner Libraries
December Kindle First Titles Released
Last month, Amazon's traditional publishing arm and its host of imprints at Amazon Publishing announced a new incentive to get people reading on their Kindles: Kindle First. Each month, the editors at Amazon Publishing will select several titles from a variety of genres to be released a month early to Kindle users and Prime members. While these titles will be pre-released for … [Read more...] about December Kindle First Titles Released
Amazon Opens a Series of pop-up Stores in San Francisco
Amazon has officially opened a series of pop-up stores in retail malls in San Francisco. This is the first time the online e-commerce giant opened a physical location. There are a number of Kindle e-Readers and Tablets on display to give transient shoppers the ability to play with the devices and buy them on the spot.Walmart, Target and a number of other big box retailers … [Read more...] about Amazon Opens a Series of pop-up Stores in San Francisco
Review of the Amazon Kindle HDX 8.9
Amazon has an extensive track record of releasing seven inch tablets, but has only ever released two 8.9 inch models. The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is being billed as the definitive e-reader that excels at reading magazines, newspapers, eBooks and graphic novels. The entire Amazon ecosystem has a copious number of titles to keep you  basically reading forever. Today, we look … [Read more...] about Review of the Amazon Kindle HDX 8.9
Amazon Kindle HDX 7 vs Amazon Kindle HDX 8.9
Amazon has two very high-definition tablets that fall into their new HDX product line. There is a seven inch version and one that is almost nine inches in size. They certainly have similar specs but how does the extra few inches influence the e-reading and multimedia experience? Today we put both models head to head to see what one comes out on-top.The Amazon Kindle Fire … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle HDX 7 vs Amazon Kindle HDX 8.9
Video: Amazon Kindle HDX 8.9 vs Kobo Arc 10 HD
Amazon has had more success with building a strong tablet brand then Kobo. One of the big strengths of the Seattle based company is packaging their ecosystem and delivering a unique Android experience. Today, we look at the two latest entrants to both companies product portfolios and see how they perform in real world tests.The Kobo Arc 10 HD features a stunning 10-inch … [Read more...] about Video: Amazon Kindle HDX 8.9 vs Kobo Arc 10 HD
Video: Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 vs Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
Amazon has been making tablets for a number of years and only has two of them that feature 8.9 inch screens. Today in another installment of the Good e-Reader Video Comparison Series, we look at both models to give you a sense on what they both bring to the table.There are a number of differences on the hardware level, with the latest generation Fire HDX having a faster … [Read more...] about Video: Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 vs Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
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
Unpublished Salinger Stories Leaked via PDF
In what is quite possibly going to prove to be one of the most famous examples of ebook piracy, an apparent leak of three of JD Salinger's unpublished short stories seems to have happened thanks to a buyer on eBay. The manuscripts for the stories, "Birthday Boy," "Paula," and what appears to be somewhat of a continuation of the lives of the characters found in Salinger's best … [Read more...] about Unpublished Salinger Stories Leaked via PDF
Self-Published Bestsellers Available for Holiday Reading
Just in time for the holidays, GalleyCat has released its weekly bestseller list of self-published titles, compiled from sales data from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords. The list, which crosses a variety of genres, includes separate sales data from the three major ebook distributors, but does not include specific sales figures.For romance fans, the top three titles … [Read more...] about Self-Published Bestsellers Available for Holiday Reading
NewspaperDirect Rebrands Themselves as PressReader
If you are into digital newspapers you are likely familiar with PressReader. The company has over 3,000 newspapers in over 80 different countries and has dedicated reading apps for iOS, Android, Windows 8 and Blackberry. The apps have always simply been known as PressReader and today the company is undergoing a rebranding campaign to gravitate away from Newspaper Direct and … [Read more...] about NewspaperDirect Rebrands Themselves as PressReader
Barnes and Noble Announces Dramatic Price Cuts for Nook Tablets for Black Friday
Barnes and Noble is certainly no stranger to price cuts on their entire line of Nook e-Readers and Tablets. They have been slashing them in the US and UK for the last nine months and the company announced today new discounts. Gearing up for Black Friday, which kicks off the holiday shipping season you will be able to pick up a number of their devices for next to nothing. … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Announces Dramatic Price Cuts for Nook Tablets for Black Friday