Microsoft are the new owners of Nokia. In a move which took many by surprise, Microsoft will now own the Finnish company’s devices and products division in a deal worth $5 billion. Another $2.2 billion will go towards acquiring licenses of all of Nokia’s patents so that the entire deal works out to $7.2 billion. All this, while everyone thought Nokia was working hard to regain … [Read more...] about Microsoft Announces the Purchase of Nokia
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Review of the New Kobo Arc 10 HD
At a highly anticipated product launch today in New York City, Kobo unveiled a brand new 10-inch tablet, the first they have ever issued. The Kobo Arc 10 HD seeks to capitalize on the recent industry trend of a large device to consume media and read digital books. In the past, Kobo has only developed seven-inch tablets, so they are stepping outside their comfort zone in a big … [Read more...] about Review of the New Kobo Arc 10 HD
Hands On Review of the Kobo Arc 7 HD
Good e-Reader is live at the Kobo launch event today, in which the company is expanding their tablet line with the unveiling of the Kobo Arc 7 HD. This new device brings next generation screen technology, and packages it unlike any other device on the market. The core focus is, of course, the e-Reading experience, which refines book discovery.HardwareThe Kobo Arc HD … [Read more...] about Hands On Review of the Kobo Arc 7 HD
Blackberry World has 47,000 Apps from a Single Developer
Blackberry likes to promote the fact that their app store has over 120,000 apps that are compatible with the latest generation BB10 smartphones. Visiting the store, you often find popular apps like Skype and Whatsapp, but what the other apps available? Well, for starters there are 47,000 apps from a single developer and the quality of said apps, well, its fairly … [Read more...] about Blackberry World has 47,000 Apps from a Single Developer
Google Updates Word Search Functionality
Google has updated its search function for words; while it might seem too minor for the casual user, logophiles can feel blessed by Google for this enhanced functionality. Searching a word now yields far more details than ever before. The additional details include not only the meaning of the world, but also synonyms and antonyms along with the way the word is actually used in … [Read more...] about Google Updates Word Search Functionality
Adobe Reader Update For BlackBerry 10 Introduces New Features
The Adobe Reader for Blackberry 10 has been provided with an update which introduces two new cool features, signature support and text annotation. With the former, users will now be able to create their own signature and save it, which can then be used in documents. Also, users will have the option to change color, size, opacity, and thickness of the signature as well.The … [Read more...] about Adobe Reader Update For BlackBerry 10 Introduces New Features
NFC Enabled Smartphone Successfully Transmits Power and Image to E-Ink Display
NFC is fast becoming a standard feature among the premium--as well as the not so premium--Android devices. However, while this technology enables compatible devices to transmit data simply by tapping them together, there could be other uses the NFC technology could be put to. Take for instance the recent endeavor attempted by Intel, along with researchers from the University of … [Read more...] about NFC Enabled Smartphone Successfully Transmits Power and Image to E-Ink Display
Video: Blackberry Q5 and Blackberry Z10 Comparison
The Blackberry Q5 is the latest smartphone to hit the market and bears a striking resemblance to the Blackberry Curve. The Z10 and Q5 are both very different phones, though they have the same BB10 operating system. How do these phones stack up against each other? We put them head to head in e-Reading, audio, video, and some key app store differences.The Q5 has a 2.1 inch … [Read more...] about Video: Blackberry Q5 and Blackberry Z10 Comparison
Blackberry Q5 Review – The Modern Day Curve
Blackberry has officially released their Q5 smartphone that could be considered the spiritual successor of the Curve. It may not pack the punch in terms of overall hardware specs like the Q10 does, but the price is right at around $300. Is there room in the world for a low-cost phone with a full QWERTY keyboard? Today, we give you a full hands on review of the new Q5, and let … [Read more...] about Blackberry Q5 Review – The Modern Day Curve
Kobo Discounts their Arc Tablet Product Line
Kobo has severely discounted the price of their 2nd generation e-Reading tablet, the Arc. The 16GB model now starts at $130, while the 32GB model is selling for $180 and the 64 GB edition for $200. Many of Kobo's retail partners have also started to abide by the new pricing scheme, including Chapters/Indigo.The Kobo Arc features a seven inch HD display with a resolution of … [Read more...] about Kobo Discounts their Arc Tablet Product Line
Pinterest unveils new Digital Elementary Teachers Program
Pinterest has been a rising star in the social media realms. They gained popularity with their organizational structure of user generated pictures. People can add their own and borrow other folks images into a comprehensive collection. So what is the main selling point, if you have never heard of this company before? Let's say you are a bride to be, and you are dress hunting. … [Read more...] about Pinterest unveils new Digital Elementary Teachers Program
The Battle of e-Reading Tablets – Kobo Arc vs Google Nexus 7 2013
The Kobo Arc is a tablet designed for reading and this is very evident during the first few days of use. The company has integrated aspects of their Reading Life program, which monitors your book habits and aids you in eBook discovery with a series of recommended reads. Kobo also developed "tapestries," which is a cool way to browse directories and keep your commonly accessed … [Read more...] about The Battle of e-Reading Tablets – Kobo Arc vs Google Nexus 7 2013
Good e-Reader Android App Store Updated – New Home Screen
Today, Good e-Reader is proud to introduce the latest update to our seminal Android App Store. We currently have over 350,000 loyal heroes who use it on a daily basis and we have a special treat for old and new users alike: a new home screen.The brand new Good e-Reader Home Screen is a huge update and brings a host of new features to our existing store. The first thing … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Android App Store Updated – New Home Screen