The New York-based company Weartrons has come up with a unique solution for those who wish to carry on with their reading on a tablet device even when conditions are least conducive for them to do so, such as while running on a treadmill. A small, clip-on device appropriately named Run-n-Read is designed to track movements of the head and eye. The corresponding software, … [Read more...] about Read-n-Run Device to Let You Read While You Are Running
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iOS 7 Set For September 18 Debut
Apple today made an announcement that many have been waiting for: the all new iOS 7 will be ready on September 18 for deployment on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. The new software platform can be had via a free update that will be compatible on iPad Mini and iPad 2 and above models, though not all features are expected to arrive on all models. As for its iPhone and iPod range, … [Read more...] about iOS 7 Set For September 18 Debut
Miss Vogue Australia iOS App Launched
Vogue Australia announced the launch of their iOS app, Miss Vogue Australia, which the iconic fashion brand claims will be much more than just a PDF of their magazine. Created with Adobe Digital Publishing Suite, Miss Vogue Australia offers videos of behind the scenes activities along with audio files and multimedia experiences to make for a truly in-depth reading … [Read more...] about Miss Vogue Australia iOS App Launched
ComiXology Adds HTML5 Retailer Storefronts—Why You Should Care
I was laid low by a bout of the flu when the news came out two weeks ago that comiXology has converted its retailer storefronts to HTLM5, so I didn't think too much about it. But it is kind of a big deal, because it reinforces the broad base of comiXology's business. If you think of comiXology as the guys who make the Comics app that you use to read and buy comics, you're … [Read more...] about ComiXology Adds HTML5 Retailer Storefronts—Why You Should Care
Xbox Music Now Available On the Web For Free, iOS and Android Apps To Follow Soon
Microsoft is keen to position itself as a serious player in the devices and services segment, something borne out of its latest move to open up Xbox Music service for free on the web, and the Android and iOS apps are likely to debut soon. Microsoft also stated they are making Xbox Music available to those outside of Windows 8, a move that will introduce millions more to the … [Read more...] about Xbox Music Now Available On the Web For Free, iOS and Android Apps To Follow Soon
Viz VP Explains Digital Manga Price Hike
Viz Media is the largest manga publisher in the U.S., and when they launched their digital manga service, almost three years ago, they instantly became a pioneer in that realm. They quickly ramped up with a cross-platform service that worked on the web, iOS, and Android devices and also made their books available on Nook (and, more recently, Kobo). And their prices were … [Read more...] about Viz VP Explains Digital Manga Price Hike
IDW Comics Debut on Madefire Motion-Comic App
Madefire is a digital-comics app for iOS and the web that's a little different from most of the other comics apps: Its focus is on motion comics. Like comiXology in the Guided View mode, Madefire displays most pages a panel at a time, with the user controlling the timing of the panel reveals. Unlike Guided View, though, Madefire takes things a step further. Once you swipe to … [Read more...] about IDW Comics Debut on Madefire Motion-Comic App
Marvel Beefs Up Marvel Unlimited App—and Adds Something Extra
On Monday, Marvel released an update for its Marvel Unlimited iOS and Android apps that addresses the two biggest complaints people have had about it: Not being able to download enough comics and not being able to find comics in the first place. And for fans who want something tangible to go with their digital comics, they have just launched Marvel Unlimited Plus. Marvel … [Read more...] about Marvel Beefs Up Marvel Unlimited App—and Adds Something Extra
Now You Can Buy Back Issues of Shonen Jump
Viz's digital magazine Shonen Jump carries a variety of popular manga series—Naruto, Bleach, One Piece—as well as some lesser-known titles such as Nisekoi and One Punch Man, in weekly (or sometimes monthly) episodes the same week they come out in Japan. Since the collected print volumes lag behind the digital serials, that can make jumping in a bit of a challenge. Until now: … [Read more...] about Now You Can Buy Back Issues of Shonen Jump
Apple Taps Into Education with Products and Services
Apple has introduced a new "Apple and Education" section to its website, carrying forward the company’s new focus, the education segment. The central idea is clear and simple: ease the introduction of technology both as a learning and teaching aid. This way, while it will be easier for the educators to teach, the students will be able to grasp the topics more easily. The … [Read more...] about Apple Taps Into Education with Products and Services