The e-reader industry has lost most of its innovative spirit, the vast majority of companies that were around from 2007 to 2011 are all out of business. There was some truly interesting e-paper technology that could have changed the game, such as Bridgestone e-paper, Liquavista, LG, Mirasol, Pixel QI, and Plastic Logic. The reason why most of these companies abandoned the … [Read more...] about E-Reader Companies Refuse to Innovate – Let’s Force Them
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Barnes and Noble e-reader and e-book sales down 31.9%
Barnes and Noble has just released their latest financial results and the news is dire. The bookseller has reported that Nook e-reader, tablet and e-book sales have fallen 31.9% from the same period last year. What is most disturbing is that in the past they reported hardware and digital sales separately, but are now combining the figures. The entire Nook division managed to … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble e-reader and e-book sales down 31.9%
New Samsung OLED Tech Can Put Retina Display to Shame
The retina display is no doubt one of the most desirable aspects of the new iPad, although a rival might be taking shape in the Samsung camp. The South Korean conglomerate is claiming of having perfected the technique necessary to manufacture OLED displays, which can pack in a crazy 350 pixels per inch. That beats the iPhone 4S display that boasts of a ppi of 326 and the 264 … [Read more...] about New Samsung OLED Tech Can Put Retina Display to Shame
iOS Will Dominate Until 2017, Though Android Is Predicted to Make Gains
No matter how mouth-watering the subsequent iterations of Android operating systems are named, the fact is that its chief nemesis, Apple iOS, always seems to be a few steps ahead. What should be even more disturbing for Android fans is that iOS is being projected to be the dominant operating system for the next 5 years as well. However, Android followers can still draw some … [Read more...] about iOS Will Dominate Until 2017, Though Android Is Predicted to Make Gains
iPad 2 now shipping in less than 24 hours
For the first time in the history of the iPad, shipping times has dropped to less than 24 hours for the Apple tablet. Ever since the original iPad was launched, sales figures counted in millions has been as much in the news as constant delays that used to be counted in weeks or even months. But not anymore as the constant and tireless efforts on part of Apple, and not to … [Read more...] about iPad 2 now shipping in less than 24 hours
Hardware Requirements for Windows 8 Revealed + Microsoft Rumored to Be Making Win 8 Tablet
Here finally is an operating system that its makers claim to be as slick and efficient in a tablet or other touchscreen based devices as it will be on desktop and laptop PCs. It's the Windows 8 operating system that Microsoft has shown off publicly for the first time, though there is every chance of the operating system having a different nomenclature once it's ready to hit … [Read more...] about Hardware Requirements for Windows 8 Revealed + Microsoft Rumored to Be Making Win 8 Tablet
Sprint Galaxy Tab now priced at $200
Word on the street is that the Samsung Galaxy Tab prices have nose dived to below the $200 mark, making the 7 inch tablet more affordable than ever before. All that a Galaxy Tab aspirant will have to shell out to own one of these is just $199.99, which means a full $100 shaved off the earlier asking price of $299.99. However, this also entails agreeing to a 2 year contract with … [Read more...] about Sprint Galaxy Tab now priced at $200