The European e-book market has been growing since 2007 when Amazon started selling the original Kindle. Over the course of the next ten years many companies have started to sell digital books, magazines and newspapers. Have you ever wondered what EU markets have the highest e-book penetration and how much the format is generating in revenue? Welcome to the state of the European … [Read more...] about The State of the European eBook Market
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The European Audiobook Industry Is On The Rise
The global audiobook industry generated $2.8 billion in 2015 and the biggest single market was the United States, who accounted for $1.77 billion in sales. In 2014 the global industry was evaluated at $2.6 billion, so it's safe to say this format is starting to gain momentum. When it comes to physical and digital sales, the United States dominates and many people are unaware … [Read more...] about The European Audiobook Industry Is On The Rise
People are starting to read more e-books in Europe and Russia
e-Book adoption may have plateaued in Canada and the United States but the digital format is growing in Europe and Russia. Italy is a market that is on the rise, in the last twelve months 8.2% of the entire population has read at least one e-book, which is the equivalent of around 4.5 million people. The e-book market is growing in France. In 2014 digital sales represents … [Read more...] about People are starting to read more e-books in Europe and Russia
The EU will decide mandatory Google Tax in 2016
The European Union is mulling over whether or not all member countries should be charging Google and Yahoo for displaying news snippets. This comes at a time where there is a bitter debate over tech companies and publishers. Google News is apart of our lives, it’s free to use and includes everything from the world’s biggest newspapers to small, local publications and … [Read more...] about The EU will decide mandatory Google Tax in 2016
Google Starts Innovation Fund for Digital Publishers in Europe
Google has started a digital news initiative in conjunction with eight major newspaper publishers. The aim is to develop new products and services that will gain more eyeballs on their publications. When it comes to search in Europe, Google enjoys a 90% market-share and this is garnering some unwanted attention. The European Union is investigating whether or not Google is … [Read more...] about Google Starts Innovation Fund for Digital Publishers in Europe
Readfy Offering Ads in Its Free eBook Subscription
Readfy has rolled out an ebook subscription service in Germany that offers subscribers the option to read ebooks for free as long as they don't mind enduring ads once in a while. The ads can pop up either at the center of the screen or along the bottom, and can be image, text, or video based. Ssers will also be required to be online to read the books to allow the ads to stream … [Read more...] about Readfy Offering Ads in Its Free eBook Subscription
Notion Ink Adam II Now on Sale in Europe
The Notion Ink Adam II has now reached Europe where it will fetch for 219 euros. This applies to the Wi-Fi only version while the more advanced 3G version will come for 349 euros. This makes the Adam II even cheaper than the latest Nexus 7 even though it comes with a bigger 10 inch display. However, there are compromises to be made elsewhere. Â For instance, the display with … [Read more...] about Notion Ink Adam II Now on Sale in Europe
One Quarter of Europeans Prefer Buying Books Online
A survey carried out by Eurostat to determine the extent that information or communication technologies has permeated in the lives of the average European has revealed the online buying pattern that the Europeans have engaged in in 2012. For instance, what has come to the fore is that it’s about a quarter of them that prefer online means to source their requirement of digital … [Read more...] about One Quarter of Europeans Prefer Buying Books Online
Neelie Kroes Wants to Make Europe the Home of eBooks
In 2010, Neelie Kroes became the Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda for Europe. She has been a staunch advocate of eBooks and their accessibility for all citizens. She gave a talk in Salon du Livre, yesterday on the future of publishing in Europe. Publishing in Europe has a long and storied history, for hundreds of years many … [Read more...] about Neelie Kroes Wants to Make Europe the Home of eBooks
Amazon Mobile App for Tablet Launched in Europe
Amazon has updated its shopping app for Android tablets, Amazon Mobile, which makes it accessible from a number of European countries. These include Italy, France, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom where Android tablet owners from these regions will now be able to shop from the Amazon web store. Users will also get to read or write product reviews, share their experiences … [Read more...] about Amazon Mobile App for Tablet Launched in Europe
Tablet Sales Increase by 78% in 2012
We all know the tablet segment is booming and the juggernaut is showing every sign of devouring everything that comes its way, including the notebook and desktop segments. But just how big is the segment? Research firm IDC has some answers. IDC stated tablet PCs have made up 10.7% of the total smart connected devices segment that comprises of smartphones, portables, and … [Read more...] about Tablet Sales Increase by 78% in 2012
Amazon Publishing Reaches into Europe
Besides spreading the good news about the sales of some of its newly released titles, Amazon Publishing’s Vice President Jeff Belle shared some interesting news to a field of literary agents and publishing industry professionals: Amazon Publishing is crossing the pond. According to the letter, early next year the traditional-model publishing arm of Amazon will expand into … [Read more...] about Amazon Publishing Reaches into Europe
Now Apple Sues Motorola over the XOOM – Tablets Beware
After Samsung, Motorola has found itself at the receiving end of Apple's ire. However, Apple's move against Motorola is hidden within its lawsuit against Samsung and based on that, Samsung has been banned from selling the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Europe. So now it's the XOOM's appearance that is too close to the iPad 2 for Apple's comfort. However, it not yet known if Apple is … [Read more...] about Now Apple Sues Motorola over the XOOM – Tablets Beware
Motorola XOOM SD Card Slot to Come to Life… Only in Europe
Good news for users of the Motorola XOOM tablet PC! The SD card slot that until now only served to add cosmetic value to the tablet will now finally be useful. The SD card slot is now finally being brought to life via a software update. The new update in the form of Android 3.1 will be made available to those in Europe within the next few days. Those in the US already have the … [Read more...] about Motorola XOOM SD Card Slot to Come to Life… Only in Europe