A new e-reader tablet device from Kobo has appeared at the FCC. Named the Vox e-book reader, the tablet is being touted as Kobo's answer to the yet to be launched Amazon tablet, though much of it is still shrouded in mystery.However, the images available do deliver some hints. The Vox includes a microSD card slot, which means users get the chance to enhance their storage … [Read more...] about The Kobo Vox eBook Reader is at the FCC
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Scholastic Book Clubs Heading to the Small Screen
For over sixty years, Scholastic book clubs have been providing cost-effective editions of the most popular children’s, middle grade, and young adult novels and reference titles to school children. Through its in-house publishing division, classroom materials selection, and age- and interest specific book clubs, it has become a mainstay of juvenile reading content in the … [Read more...] about Scholastic Book Clubs Heading to the Small Screen
How to Borrow Kindle Books from the Library
Over the last few days, Amazon and Overdrive announced that Amazon eBooks will now be available at public libraries in the USA. Currently, the Kindle is probably the most popular e-reader in the world and it is good news for ereader owners who have been left out of the library world.Overdrive is the system that over 11,000 public libraries in the United States use to … [Read more...] about How to Borrow Kindle Books from the Library
Ultra Thin Toshiba AT200 on pre-Order in Germany
Toshiba continues to push its stance in the tablet segment with the new AT200 tablet PC. However, its biggest USP—apart from the usual bells and whistles that tablet PCs have come to be associated with—is its extremely thin profile. It's not enough for the tablet to boast of class leading performance, but also have a thin and light form factor after what Samsung and Apple have … [Read more...] about Ultra Thin Toshiba AT200 on pre-Order in Germany
Bookshare’s Digital Library Paves the Way for Accessible Reading
One of the best kept secrets in the world of publishing stems from nothing more than a lack of consumer knowledge regarding the copyright laws as they pertain to individuals with disabilities. As more and more readers tune in to the ever-increasing numbers of electronic content, a wider understanding of the law is spreading, especially among educational institutions, so that … [Read more...] about Bookshare’s Digital Library Paves the Way for Accessible Reading
Spice Launches MiTab, a 12K 7 Inch Android Tablet
Reliance 3G Tab has a new competitor of sorts in the form of a new 7 inch Android tablet named MiTab. The tablet has been launched by S Mobility, earlier known as Spice Mobile. Also, S Mobility has made things a lot easier for tablet enthusiasts by pricing it at a quite convenient Rs. 12,990.Feature wise, the MiTab 7 comes with integrated 3G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. The … [Read more...] about Spice Launches MiTab, a 12K 7 Inch Android Tablet
Amazon Kindle WIFI Contest!
We are giving away another e-Reader! Today we are giving the 3rd generation Amazon Kindle WIFI! This contest is being run in conjunction with the Dottotech Radio Show!The Kindle Graphite 3rd generation e-reader offers a slimmer, more compact design than previous Kindles; improved screen with higher contrast and faster page turns; native PDF support; large library of … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle WIFI Contest!
G’Five to Launch Sub 10K Tablet This Month
The budget tablet segment in India is all set to be bolstered with a new offering from the Chinese firm G’Five. Running on Android, the tablet will be priced below 10k so as to ensure maximum market penetration. The tablet should be ready for a launch within the month, G'Five sources revealed, though the company first stated they would be coming up with the tablet by … [Read more...] about G’Five to Launch Sub 10K Tablet This Month
7 Inch ‘Galaxy Tab Plus’ with HSPA+ Radio Image Leaked
Apart from the 8.9 inch sized Galaxy Tab that we know Samsung is readying for a formal launch sometime soon, it seems there is another Galaxy Tab coming our way. The new tablet, which is yet to be formally acknowledged by Samsung, might be called Galaxy Tab Plus and is designed to be compliant with HSPA+ networks. In fact, the Galaxy Tab looks to be just the original 7 inch … [Read more...] about 7 Inch ‘Galaxy Tab Plus’ with HSPA+ Radio Image Leaked
Apple Program Dispenses 9,000 iPads to American Teachers
American teachers who belong to the organization Teach for America have received over 9,000 iPads to be used in the classroom. The organization is focused on prompting people who upgrade to the iPad 2 to donate their first generation tablet to be used in low income schools.Former CEO Steve Job's wife Laurene Powell sits on the board of directors of Teach for America. The … [Read more...] about Apple Program Dispenses 9,000 iPads to American Teachers
Aptara Releases Findings of Its Third Annual Digital Publishing Survey
As digital publishing gains a wider acceptance, companies like Aptara go into greater detail in gathering data on the influential reach of electronic books. Aptara, which bills itself as a “digital publishing solutions pioneer,” released its survey yesterday on the true scope of e-reading.According to the data’s highlights, it comes as no surprise that Amazon is still … [Read more...] about Aptara Releases Findings of Its Third Annual Digital Publishing Survey
New Batch of $99 HP TouchPads to Be Released Sept 28th
HP is dispersing around 200,000 TouchPad's starting September 28th to an eager customer base hoping to land the drastically reduced device. The same price point will be maintained with the 16 GB model costing $99 and the 32 GB $149.99. This is great news, but there are some strings attached.HP employees will be getting first dibs on the tablets being released as part of … [Read more...] about New Batch of $99 HP TouchPads to Be Released Sept 28th
HP to Future Endeavor 525 webOS Employees
HP has been restructuring the company in lieu of spinning off its entire PC division and suspending its tablet activities. Its sole tablet in the market is the HP TouchPad which saw hundreds of thousands of units sold, when they dropped the price from $499 to only $99.99. It seems HP is eliminating a ton of jobs due to its suspension of the webOS development team.HP had … [Read more...] about HP to Future Endeavor 525 webOS Employees
Rumor: Motorola Developing a 7 Inch Tablet PC
The natural evolution for any tablet maker manufacturing a 7 inch tablet is to venture into developing a 10 inch version as well. However, for those who started out with a 10 inch tablet instead will undoubtedly offer a 7 inch tablet. Motorola seems to fall to the latter category and all of this stems from a recent sighting of a mystery 7 inch device from the makers of the XOOM … [Read more...] about Rumor: Motorola Developing a 7 Inch Tablet PC