The last time Barnes & Noble had refreshed its tablet line up was in 2012. That seems like ages ago in the tech world, but the good news is that replacements are incoming. The bookseller has confirmed they intend to launch the new Nook range in financial year 2015. This should not be confused with the corresponding calendar year given B&N’s financial year comes to an … [Read more...] about B&N Confirms New Nook Tablet In The Making
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N2A Card’s KitKat Upgrade for B&N Nook Tablets
For Nook device users, here is some good news from N2A Cards: they can now be made to run the latest Android KitKat in both downloadable form or preloaded micro SD card. This applies to the entire Nook tablet lineup, which includes the Nook Color, Nook Tablet, Nook HD, and Nook HD+. Also, an inherent benefit of installing Android KitKat via N2A Card is that users will have the … [Read more...] about N2A Card’s KitKat Upgrade for B&N Nook Tablets
Pornographic Content Found in Nook Tablet in Children’s Area of B&N Store
In what can be termed as a re-run of the pornography issue that had brought shame to several ebook stores months ago, a tablet in one of Barnes & Noble store at Texas was found to have X-rated material in it. To make things worse, the tablet at the Southlake store was situated in an area designated for kids, and a child as young as four was found viewing objectionable … [Read more...] about Pornographic Content Found in Nook Tablet in Children’s Area of B&N Store
B&N Offering Free eBooks and eMagazines as Part of Exclusive Nook For Windows 8.1 in the UK
Barnes & Noble together With Microsoft has announced an exclusive Nook for Windows 8.1 offer that will allow residents in UK to download books and magazines for free. Of course it is a limited period offer, enabling those who installs the Nook for Windows 8.1 app on their devices to download up to 5 ebooks and 5 digital magazines from a select list free of cost. "By … [Read more...] about B&N Offering Free eBooks and eMagazines as Part of Exclusive Nook For Windows 8.1 in the UK
Calvin and Hobbes eBook Debuts at Amazon, B&N, and iTunes
Calvin & Hobbes, the famous comic series has finally entered the digital realm. This applies to three titles as of now: The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes, The Essential Calvin and Hobbes, and The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes which makes up the most read and treasured titles of the comic strip. The three volumes, which have been priced at $13, also covers the majority … [Read more...] about Calvin and Hobbes eBook Debuts at Amazon, B&N, and iTunes
Nook HD And HD+ Tablets Discounted
Barnes & Noble does not have any new tablets to entice buyers with this holiday season, so the company is doing the next best thing by offering heavy discounts on its existing line up. The 7 inch Nook HD will now be available for only $129, down from its original $199; similarly, the 9 inch Nook HD+ will cost $149 after a hefty $120 discount from the original price tag of … [Read more...] about Nook HD And HD+ Tablets Discounted
WHSmith Pulls Site Down After Accused of Selling Immoral Content Alongside Kid’s eBooks
In what can be termed as a shocking revelation, a retailer as respected as WHSmith has been found promoting pornographic content among children by listing them alongside children’s titles on their official website. The problem could well be deeply embedded in the software as searching a terms as innocent as ‘daddy’ has been found to reveal some hardcore sexual content dealing … [Read more...] about WHSmith Pulls Site Down After Accused of Selling Immoral Content Alongside Kid’s eBooks
B&N Announces $20 Discount for Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight
Barnes & Noble has announced a price cut for its Nook Simple Touch ereader. What this means is that the front lit e-Reader for only $99.99. This undercuts the ad supported Kindle Paperwhite by $20 which sells for $119 while a similar offering from Kobo, the Kobo Glo sells for $129.99. B&N may not be in the best financial shape right now with their entire line of … [Read more...] about B&N Announces $20 Discount for Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight
Nook and Nook HD + Make a Good Mothers Day Gift
Barnes & Noble has some suggestions if you have been wondering what would make the best Mother's Day gift this year. The company has reduced prices for its lead offerings, the Nook HD and Nook HD+ devices, so that kids can pamper their mothers without breaking the bank. The 7 inch Nook HD can be purchased for $149 and $179 for the 8 GB and 16 GB versions respectively. This … [Read more...] about Nook and Nook HD + Make a Good Mothers Day Gift
Apple’s Tablet Market Share Slips
Apple continues to rule in the tablet space, though its hold of the market is eroding fast, reports IDC. Apple shipped 22.9 million iPads in the quarter ending December 2012, a period that saw the company launch the iPad Mini as well as a revamped iPad 4. Also, the above mentioned figure marks a 48 percent improvement for the same period a year ago. However, an almost 50 … [Read more...] about Apple’s Tablet Market Share Slips