It's an old song, but it's still ringing out from the global marketplace: ebook sales are down, print sales are up, and we think the kids are to blame. In all seriousness, the very early days of the digital publishing revolution showed us that ebooks could hold their own in the book publishing arena, or at the very least come in a close enough second to not be scorned as a … [Read more...] about Down with eBooks, Up with Print
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What is Next for the e-Reader Industry in 2017?
Over the course of 2016 there has not been any major shifts in technology to take e-readers to a new level, but there have been a few notable changes. Kobo and Tolino have incorporated yellow LED lights to inhibit the amount of blue light that emits from the front-lit display. Amazon released the Kindle Oasis which is the thinnest e-reader in the world and comes with a case … [Read more...] about What is Next for the e-Reader Industry in 2017?
The majority of Americans read print and not digital
The vast majority of Americans continue to be enamored with print and have resisted the sirens call of e-books. Pew Research has just reported that 65% of US residents have read a print book in the last year, more than double the amount of people who have read an e-book (28%) or listened to an audiobook (14%). The Pew Survey has also stated that 73% of Americans have read a … [Read more...] about The majority of Americans read print and not digital
Print Books Can Kill You – It’s Time to Buy an e-Reader
Hardcover and paperback books have a number of health hazards such as dust, mites, mold, and mildew. These books can be borrowed from your local library, secondhand bookstore or can be innocently sitting on your shelf at home. e-Books on the other hand are always pristine and will never cause an allergic reaction or even death. Mites If you have old books sitting on your … [Read more...] about Print Books Can Kill You – It’s Time to Buy an e-Reader
e-Reader Ownership Increases in the United Kingdom
E-Reader ownership is trending upwards in the United Kingdom. Over the course of the last year the number of people who owned a Kindle, Nook or Kobo has increased 28%, up 4% from the year prior. The United Kingdom has quickly become a market that everyone wants to have a stake in. This is because not only are device sales profitable, but so are the sales of e-books. A few … [Read more...] about e-Reader Ownership Increases in the United Kingdom
eBooks and The Environment: A Greener Reading Experience
There's a lot to love about eBooks - they're portable, can be accessed over the Internet, and they can be shared quickly and conveniently. Something most people don't take into consideration when they say they love them, though, is that eBooks can be a greener choice than today's physical books end up being. With more resources at low enough levels to impact environmental … [Read more...] about eBooks and The Environment: A Greener Reading Experience
Court Rules Kindles Are Safe on Aircraft
The US Court of Appeals has thrown out a case stemming from the 2013 decision by the FAA to allow e-readers, smartphones and tablets to be used during all phases of flight. The Flight Attendants Union has been fighting this saying that people are glued to their devices and not paying attention to safety demonstrations. The Washington Appeals Court ruled that the FAA has the … [Read more...] about Court Rules Kindles Are Safe on Aircraft
How Will People Read Books 20 Years from Now?
In the last ten years we have seen a dramatic shift from exclusively reading the print editions of books to the e-book. e-Readers, smartphones and tablets have all gained mainstream acceptance and many apps have been developed to optimize the overall experience. Today, Good e-Reader Research looks at how our reading habits might change 20 years from now. Over the course of … [Read more...] about How Will People Read Books 20 Years from Now?
Shop e-Readers Unveils New Program to Sell your Old e-book readers
Shop e-Readers is starting to compete with eBay and Amazon to sell your old e-readers and tablets. The company has unveiled a new program that allows anyone to list their used product with the website and then sell it. The used e-reader program was designed for people who just upgraded to a new device and is wondering what to do with the old one. Alternatively you might have … [Read more...] about Shop e-Readers Unveils New Program to Sell your Old e-book readers
The e-Reader Industry Year in Review – 2014
There has been massive upheaval in the e-reader industry over the course of 2014. Sony abandoned making e-readers for consumers and closed their longstanding digital bookstore. Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo all released brand new devices in the United States and most incorporated brand new technology. Over in Europe, things have been getting more progressive with prices … [Read more...] about The e-Reader Industry Year in Review – 2014