Pandigital is back with a new tablet PC. Called the Pandigital SuperNova, that tablet has also been through FCC. Also, while the SuperNova is being referred to as a tablet, Pandigital though is sticking to its traditional approach of calling tablets as e-readers which is equally applicable to the SuperNova as well. So, how does the latest Pandigital Tablet eReader (as it is … [Read more...] about Pandigital SuperNova tablet e-reader clears FCC
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Apple out to buy Barnes and Noble?
Now here is something that does sound odd even by rumor standards. Apple out to buy Barnes & Noble might not make much of a sense but it obviously seems to do to several 'unproven sources' with BGR. Barnes & Noble can't be considered a direct competitor of Apple nor is there any product in either of their portfolio that competes directly in the market. The one B&N … [Read more...] about Apple out to buy Barnes and Noble?
New Sony e-reader reaches FCC
Sony has a brand new e-book reader up its sleeve and the device has already made it past FCC. However, things are more often than not cryptic while they are at the FCC and the latest Sony e-reader is no exceptions. So its almost next to nothing that we know of the e-reader that is currently referred to as PRS-T1 as per FCC listing. Also, the device will boast of 802.11n Wi-Fi … [Read more...] about New Sony e-reader reaches FCC
Ebook of the Week Feature
GoodEReader.com has covered the latest in digital reading and tablet PC technology for a long time, and on occasion even publishes news about apps and operating systems that run the devices. These content announcements are aimed at making the devices our readers use even better. Now, we have the chance to bring you ebook content for your digital readers in the form of the Ebook … [Read more...] about Ebook of the Week Feature
Borders Left with No Option but to Go into Liquidation
Dark clouds seem to be hovering over Borders as they have run out of all options and now must liquidate its assets. In a last bid effort, the bookstore that has been in operation 1971 has tried to sell itself as per Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but no viable buyer emerged as the deadline passed this Sunday. This leaves Borders with no other option but to sell all its assets. On … [Read more...] about Borders Left with No Option but to Go into Liquidation
Book Taxation Making News Worldwide
First, the Amazon sales tax debate began creeping its way around the U.S., sparking blog and forum discussions across the country about the state of online book and ebook purchasing. Later, GoodEReader.com reported on the taxation of ebooks in Germany in which ebooks are taxed at a higher rate than print books as the government considered them software, leading to a stagnant … [Read more...] about Book Taxation Making News Worldwide
Amazon Sales Tax Battle Continues
As more and more state governments around the U.S. begin to see Amazon.com as a potential cash cow to solve the budget-balancing woes brought on by a recent recession and irresponsible spending, the online retailer has been putting out the financial fires by quietly dissolving its affiliates programs in those states. In one case with Texas, Amazon chose to be more proactive and … [Read more...] about Amazon Sales Tax Battle Continues
Kathleen Antrim Talks ThrillerFest
ThrillerFest VI took place at New York City’s Grand Hyatt Hotel between July 6th and 9th, but those few days were nothing compared to the year-long preparation for the event, as well as the far reaching results of throwing authors, agents, editors, publishers, and all-around master craftsmen in the same venue for four days. For many authors, whether they are unpublished … [Read more...] about Kathleen Antrim Talks ThrillerFest
OverDrive Adds Smaller Publishers to its Catalog
OverDrive has been in the digital publishing news lately for its improvements to ebook lending and its work with public libraries to increase their reach of digital loans. Now, OverDrive has announced it carries DRM-free content from seventeen smaller publishers, including some self-published authors, including indie author J.A. Konrath. A full list of these publishers can be … [Read more...] about OverDrive Adds Smaller Publishers to its Catalog
Amazon’s Digital Short Story Publication Platform
Amazon launched its Kindle Singles site earlier this year, and despite its popularity—six titles in the Kindle Singles store were ranked in the top twenty for all Kindle downloads, ebooks included—and a wealth of submitted material, this seems to be one avenue in which Amazon is not willing to give authors free reign. All submissions of the 3,000 to 5,000 word titles are read … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Digital Short Story Publication Platform