The people at Amazon can’t buy tissues without someone speculating that the company has a cold. While rumor mills can prove to be annoying, especially in the world of instant access to internet press releases, there’s a reason why it’s so fun to guess at what a tidbit of news might possibly mean: Amazon does some cool stuff.So when UK-based publicly-traded Bango was … [Read more...] about Amazon-Sized Rumors After Signing a Deal with Bango
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Viewsonic to Showcase EXODESK at CES
We broke the news a few weeks ago that EXOPC has developed the EXODESK. This basically uses their EXO-UI found on their tablet offering earlier this year and is licensed by Skytex for their S-Series Tablet. Viewsonic will be showcasing the 32 inch model at CES in January.Two models are being planned for the overlay to your traditional desk. One will be needed to connect to … [Read more...] about Viewsonic to Showcase EXODESK at CES
Playbook and Kindle Fire Examples of the Challenges with 7 Inch Tablets
It is difficult to put a price tag on frustration and that is often the main reason people opt for 10 inch tablets then their 7 inch counterparts. Typing and interacting on a small display screen is often an exercise in patience with the small UI elements. Portability factor aside, many of the industry's leading visionaries opt for large screen displays for a … [Read more...] about Playbook and Kindle Fire Examples of the Challenges with 7 Inch Tablets
Google Currents Unveiled – Magazine-esque News Reader for Android and iOS
Google has finally taken the wraps off of their new project Currents. You can think of it as a magazine style reader that competes with Flipboard in terms of market share. It is officially debuting for Android and iOS, and delivers a better way to read your syndicated content.The free application is heavily invested in gesture controls, allowing you to swipe too-and-through … [Read more...] about Google Currents Unveiled – Magazine-esque News Reader for Android and iOS
The Toshiba Excite Honeycomb Tablet Drops in Canada in January
Canadians who want different tablet offerings from the standard iPad, Playbook, and Acer variants are in luck. Toshiba is poised to release a brand new 10.1 inch Google Honeycomb tablet in January.This new device will sport two different variants for hard-drive space that will influence the yet unknown cost. 16 GB and 32 GB are the perennial options found in most tablets … [Read more...] about The Toshiba Excite Honeycomb Tablet Drops in Canada in January
Kobo Developing Windows 8 Metro e-Reading App
Kobo announced today they were developing a Metro styled Reader application for the Windows 8 App Store. The company received a preview of the new store during a conference in San Francisco earlier in the week.The former Canadian based company Kobo is intending to be one of the few e-reading stores to offer an application with the launch of the official Windows App Store. … [Read more...] about Kobo Developing Windows 8 Metro e-Reading App
Shop e-Readers Strikes a deal with Simon Fraser University
Shop e-Readers a Vancouver, British Columbia based company has struck a deal today with one of the largest universities in Western Canada. Starting later this week Simon Fraser University will begin selling e-readers such the Amazon Kindle Touch and varies other readers.Simon Fraser University gains a number of e-readers, screen protectors and leather cases to sell to their … [Read more...] about Shop e-Readers Strikes a deal with Simon Fraser University
IDW Delivers Digital Comics to the Nook Tablet
IDW Publishing is one of the powerhouses of the Comic world and offers a myriad of sagas from DR.WHO to GI.JOE. The company announced that they are bringing over to the Nook over 30 of its most popular graphic novels. This includes work by Darwyn Cooke’s Parker adaptations, and works by Joe Hill, Max Brooks, Anne Rice, and Eric Shanower.“We’re excited to partner with … [Read more...] about IDW Delivers Digital Comics to the Nook Tablet
Apple releases iBooks 1.5 Update that Ushers in Nighttime Reading Mode
Apple has upgraded today their seminal reading application iBooks and brings a ton of new features to the table. One of the most important one is the new 'Nighttime' reading option that displays white text on a black background. Many popular reading apps such as Kob and Kindle all have these features baked into the options and it is about time Apple caught up.If you are a … [Read more...] about Apple releases iBooks 1.5 Update that Ushers in Nighttime Reading Mode
How to Borrow Overdrive Library eBooks with the Nook Tablet
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Exclusive Video Tutorial! Today we are going to show you the entire process of borrowing ebooks from the library and transferring them to your Barnes and Noble Nook Tablet.In order to borrow books from the library using Overdrive there are a few requirements before you can get started. First of all you need to make sure your local library … [Read more...] about How to Borrow Overdrive Library eBooks with the Nook Tablet
UK Supermarket Chain ASDA to carry Kobo e-Readers
One of the largest Supermarket chains in the United Kingdom have officially announced it will begin to carry the Kobo line of e-readers. During the holiday season they have drastically reduced the price of the entry level WIFI model for £67 and the newly released Kobo Touch will retail for £107.Duncan Tate, a technology expert at Asda said, "The Kobo e-reader has received … [Read more...] about UK Supermarket Chain ASDA to carry Kobo e-Readers
Amazon Kindle Touch VS. Kindle 4th Generation Comparison
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Exclusive Comparison Video! Today we check out the two latest e-readers from Amazon with the Kindle Touch and Kindle 4th generation! There are a fair bit of differences on the hardware and software level between these two devices. Obviously the only difference is not the price.The Amazon Kindle Touch and Kindle 4th generation feature a six … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Touch VS. Kindle 4th Generation Comparison
Exclusive Kindle Fire App Released by the Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal has officially unveiled their new Kindle Fire Application today. You can now download it for free from the Amazon Android App Store and has various subscription fees for content.When you have the new WSJ app on your trusty Kindle Fire you can pay $17.99 per month for a full subscription. This gives you access to the online version of the paper and … [Read more...] about Exclusive Kindle Fire App Released by the Wall Street Journal
Amazon Kindle Touch VS. Barnes and Noble Simple Touch
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Exclusive Comparison Video! Today we check out two of the most popular e-ink touchscreen e-book readers on the market today. We are of course talking about the Nook Simple Touch which has been available for a number of months and the recently released Kindle Touch.There are some striking differences between these two devices that begin on … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Touch VS. Barnes and Noble Simple Touch