The Blackberry Playbook OS2 update is probably the most eagerly anticipated firmware update in the last few years. It really makes the RIM tablet offering relevant because it imbues you with the ability for Android Apps, a real email client, calender, and cool hardware abilities. Today Best Buy in Canada launched their promotional flyer for next week and gave us some new … [Read more...] about Best Buy Advert Leaks Kindle and Twitter Apps for Playbook OS2
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Overdrive Releases 3 New Test Drive Devices
Overdrive has expanded upon a new program called Test Drive that allows libraries to lend out hardware for their customers to borrow. The ever popular iPad 2, the ever-inexpensive Agasio DroPad A8i, and the ever-versatile Toshiba Thrive. Most of these are rather expensive and I would recommend the sole dedicated e-reader the company offers, the Sony PRS-T1.All of these … [Read more...] about Overdrive Releases 3 New Test Drive Devices
Freescale i.MX 6SoloLite to power the Next Generation of e-Readers
Freescale has been attending various technology conferences over the course of the last two months showing off their new i.MX 6 series of processors. The i.MX 6SoloLite is especially interesting because it was specifically designed for the next generation of e-readers.The new i.MX 6SoloLite is an expansion on their seminal i.MX508 chip-set that powered millions of … [Read more...] about Freescale i.MX 6SoloLite to power the Next Generation of e-Readers
Kno sues Cengage Learning for Breach of Contract
Kno's business model is making software and tools for students to buy and edit e-textbooks in an learning environment. The company is focused on shared technology that allows students to save on money and allow a tremendous amount of freedom in crafting their textbooks in the digital classroom. They also sell e-textbooks and publisher Cengage Learning accounts for over 25% of … [Read more...] about Kno sues Cengage Learning for Breach of Contract
Barnes and Noble Nook Tablet on Sale for $199
The Nook Tablet which is the most recent iteration of the companies full color e-reader is now deeply discounted until February 17th 2012. You can now get it as an exclusive Daily eBay Deal by using the coupon code CNOOKDEAL at checkout. This offer is only good for USA based customers only and not valid outside of that country sadly.If you are still deciding on what … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Tablet on Sale for $199
Recent Study finds Digital Kids Books on the Rise
A recent report from the Cooney Center out today proclaims the rise of ebooks aimed at young and older children at the expense of enhanced books aimed at adults.Two of the report's key findings show a distinct trend on the marketing of educational apps. First, while the number of adult educational apps is decreasing, the percentage of apps for children has risen in every … [Read more...] about Recent Study finds Digital Kids Books on the Rise
Amazon to build 3 large Towers in Seattle
Amazon and the city of Seattle are undergoing a massive undertaking to build three one million square foot office towers in the city. The properties in question were owned by Clise Properties for decades and were recently sold to Amazon. This gives the company new buildings in which operate out of and there will be ground level retail locations. This might be a sign that the … [Read more...] about Amazon to build 3 large Towers in Seattle
Booktype Launches Crowd-Sourced eBook Tools
Booktype has just launched its free, open source platform for writing and publishing print and digital books. Why is it different from Apple iBooks Author or other platforms? It's built for collaborative writing, is open source and free, can push to all channels including print, and it allows anyone to build an entire platform and community around writing, editing, and … [Read more...] about Booktype Launches Crowd-Sourced eBook Tools
Txtr Partners with UK based Foyles for New eBook Store
Foyles, one of the UK's most predominant bookstores, is launching a new ebook store in conjunction with Germany based Txtr. This new service will be accompanied by official applications on the iOS and Android Platforms. The eBook shop is operated jointly by the marketing and merchandising teams of Txtr and Foyles.Sam Husain, Foyles’ Chief Executive, comments: “At Foyles we … [Read more...] about Txtr Partners with UK based Foyles for New eBook Store
New Kindle Fire Commercial Insults iPad
Almost all of Amazon's television commercials tend to target the iPad in one respect or another. Most of their television spots tend to show people outdoors reading on their Kindles. The latest ad's premise is showing that all 3 Kindles combined are still cheaper than the Apple iPad.Amazon tends to be the only company who makes e-reader commercials targeting a North … [Read more...] about New Kindle Fire Commercial Insults iPad
Amazon Loophole Bill Goes to the Virginia Senate
Amazon has been fighting various states for the last few years on the premise that online businesses should not have to pay sales tax. In Virginia there is a huge fight going on that is overshadowing the business going on in California. Legislation to eliminate a tax loophole that Amazon employs often dubbed the "Amazon Loophole" has been sent to the House of Delegates. This is … [Read more...] about Amazon Loophole Bill Goes to the Virginia Senate
Good e-Reader Android App Store Client Updated to Beta 2
We have just finished the upgrades on our Good e-Reader Android App Store Client today, which bring it to Beta 2. This new update introduces a slew of new enhancements that are sure to impress.Today we rolled out push notifications for apps you have installed! This gives you an indication if new versions of our applications are available and prompts you to install them. … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Android App Store Client Updated to Beta 2
Kindle for Android updated to version 3.4
Amazon has officially updated their seminal Android Kindle for Android Application today and brings the firmware version to 3.4. This new update brings only two major things to the tablet which are sure to make it an essential install.The main thing that has changed with the application is the physical size. In past updates it blew up to over 10 MB and they have managed to … [Read more...] about Kindle for Android updated to version 3.4