Harpercollins has agreed to purchase the consumer publishing arm of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for $349 million. This would give them access to high-profile novels from authors such as George Orwell, Philip Roth and J.R.R. Tolkien. The sale would allow Boston-based Houghton to pay down debt and focus on its digital-first strategy in education.The acquisition will include the … [Read more...] about HarperCollins has purchased Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Bigme S3 Color E-Reader and E-Note Review
The Bigme S3 is a brand new 7.8 inch e-reader and e-note that is using the E INK Kaleido Plus color e-paper screen. This device is localized for the Chinese market, so all of the preinstalled Android apps and UI is entirely in Chinese and there are no options to change it to something else. So this device is primarily aimed at this audience, although since it has wide … [Read more...] about Bigme S3 Color E-Reader and E-Note Review
Do not use the new Amazon KindleBreak Jailbreaking System
There are various jailbreaking methods that are employed for the Amazon Kindle e-reader. Some needs very specific firmware versions, which are considered outdated and leave the device open for a myriad of security vulnerabilities, not to mention new features. It simply isn't worth the effort. Last week, a new Kindle jailbreaking system was just released and it is called … [Read more...] about Do not use the new Amazon KindleBreak Jailbreaking System
E Ink seeking capacity expansion to meet growing demand
E-paper display manufacturer E Ink Holdings announced they are expanding capacity to meet the rising demand for its e-paper displays. The Taiwan-based company said they are doubling their capital expenditure to around US$ 56.53 million for the same and will be creating four new production lines at its plant in Hsinchu.The company is expecting a huge surge in demand from its … [Read more...] about E Ink seeking capacity expansion to meet growing demand
Penguin Random House is now distributing Marvel Comics
Penguin Random House and Marvel has come to terms on a new multi-year agreement to distribute single issue comics, graphic novels and backlist titles to comic book stores. Previously Marvel did all of their business with Diamond, but it seems everyone is flocking away from them. Hachette Book Group will continue to manage distribution of Marvel’s graphic novels and trade … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House is now distributing Marvel Comics
The new IKEA Audio Catalog is now an audiobook
IKEA has hit upon a new idea to reach out to potential buyers - audiobooks. This makes for a bold new initiative with almost zero precedences in the industry, more so when it comes at the cost of the traditional print catalog. So, what buyers will have at their disposal when out to buy stuff from the world's largest furniture store is to listen to the company's audiobook to … [Read more...] about The new IKEA Audio Catalog is now an audiobook
Department of Justice investigating Funimation and Crunchyroll merger
Sony are the owners of Funimation and they offered AT&T over one billion dollars to buy Crunchyroll in December. The US Justice department has launched a probe to see if the merger would limit the options of Japanese studios looking to license shows in the US. This probe will delay the closing of the deal by a couple of months. Viewer demand for anime has surged during the … [Read more...] about Department of Justice investigating Funimation and Crunchyroll merger
Barnes and Noble is advertising the Nook e-reader in their bookstores
Barnes and Noble is the largest bookselling chain in the United States and the Nook line of e-readers are enjoying tremendous visibility in over 600 different locations. The company has developed a ton of new imagery and signage that are spread throughout the store. The premise of the new campaign is to advertise the Nook as being a gateway to millions of ebook titles and to … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble is advertising the Nook e-reader in their bookstores
Amazon Kindle Kids Edition on sale for $75
Amazon rarely discounts the Kindle Kids Edition, but it is on sale right now for $75, which is a significant. It normally retails for $110, which is a $35 savings on the regular price. Not only do you get the e-reader, but also a bumper case and a free one year subscription to Amazon Kid+, which was previously known as FreeTime Unlimited. The Kids+ service will give you … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Kids Edition on sale for $75
Google Play Books now has new tools to make reading easier for kids
Google Play Books has introduced a set of new tools that aim to make it easier for even kids to get started with reading books. This makes for a significant departure from the usual trend so far where the Google app only catered to the requirements of seasoned readers. That has changed now as kids who have just started to grasp the nuances of the English language will also have … [Read more...] about Google Play Books now has new tools to make reading easier for kids
First look at the Bigme S3 7.8 inch Color e-reader
The Bigme S3 is a brand new 7.8 inch e-reader that has just come out. It is utilizing the E INK Kaleido Plus Color e-paper, which makes images and text really pop. This is due to the improvements that have been made to the printing pattern, and its closeness to the ink layer, to create brighter colors with better text rendering. Improvements to the front light reduce light … [Read more...] about First look at the Bigme S3 7.8 inch Color e-reader
Should You Start an Author Podcast?
Podcasts are nothing new, but it may have taken a devastating global pandemic to breathe some new life into the medium. While a number of widely-consumed podcasts have been around for years, the need for new content and new ways to enjoy it have brought about a new wave of podcast popularity.First, some numbers. This article from Passive Voice highlights the findings of the … [Read more...] about Should You Start an Author Podcast?
Costco launches new Audiobook Store and iOS App
Costco is one of the largest big box retailers in the world and they are getting into the audiobook business. The company has just launched an audiobook store on their website and a free app where you can listen to the purchases for iOS and Android. They primarily sell audiobook bundles, with a number of titles for a very low price and are curated by Costco staff. There are … [Read more...] about Costco launches new Audiobook Store and iOS App
Will you buy the Onyx Boox Nova 3 Color?
The Onyx Boox Nova 3 Color is the first modern E INK Kaleido Plus e-note, or digital note taking device, that appeals towards an international audience. It is running a modern version of Android, and so it is quite easy to employ a custom keyboard and UI, depending on what region you live in. One of the big draws is that you can access millions of free and paid apps via Google … [Read more...] about Will you buy the Onyx Boox Nova 3 Color?