There are a myriad of lawsuits currently transpiring and could decide the fate of many digital publishing initiatives. The first is a bloody affair between Barnes and Noble and former Demos Parneros who was fired for different reasons, depending on who you talk to. The official reason was sexual harassment, but Demos claimed he was fired because B&N founder Len Riggio … [Read more...] about Audible and B&N Lawsuits making waves in the digital publishing world
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Amazon Customers to Receive Account Credits from eBook Settlement
As part of the settlement terms in several states' Attorneys General lawsuits against some of the Big Six publishers over alleged ebook price fixing, Amazon customers received some welcome news today: they would be receiving account credits on eligible purchases. Three publishers, Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins, and Simon&Schuster, settled out of court in the resulting … [Read more...] about Amazon Customers to Receive Account Credits from eBook Settlement
Fusion Garage May Have Hit a Dead End Again with the Grid 10
The writing on the wall seems to be loud and clear; Fusion Garage may have hit a dead end all over again. The web domains FusionGarage.com and TheJooJoo.com both have ceased to exist, a clear sign of things being seriously wrong with the erstwhile makers of the JooJoo tablet device. Google is only showing the cached version of the Fusion Garage blog site that dates back to the … [Read more...] about Fusion Garage May Have Hit a Dead End Again with the Grid 10
Apple Manages to Keep Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Away From Public Glare at IFA
Samsung's patent woes continue, as no sooner had the company flashed its latest tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, at the IFA event in Berlin that the device and all other supportive evidence of its existence vanished mysteriously. Not only were the demo units of the tablet pulled out from public viewing, but any comment whatsoever on the tablet has also been shut out from … [Read more...] about Apple Manages to Keep Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Away From Public Glare at IFA
Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch in Australia moved to Sept. 30
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch Down Under has been pushed back till September 30, thanks to some renewed efforts on part of Apple to keep the Tab 10.1 from action in Australia. The Samsung tablet was originally planned to be launched on September 12. Hearing of the case has been slated for the last week of September at the Federal Court under Judge Annabelle Bennett. She also … [Read more...] about Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch in Australia moved to Sept. 30
Apple iPad vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Battle for the Netherlands
Apple clearly has drawn first blood in its court battle against Samsung, who it accuses of having copied the look and feel of its iPad range of tablets. The outcome so far is that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is banned from sale in Australia and the European Union. The ban however isn't applicable to a small part of Europe, the Netherlands. As such, Apple is forced to start its legal … [Read more...] about Apple iPad vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Battle for the Netherlands
Apple Is on the Offensive with Fake Apple Stores
Apple has been maintaining a stoic silence while stories of fake stores mimicking its own were occupying world attention. But not anymore, as Apple has now decided to take matters to hand. Apple's legal cell that is already working overtime with a lot of patent cases that it is currently embroiled in finally seems to be able to divert some of its legal resources towards those … [Read more...] about Apple Is on the Offensive with Fake Apple Stores
Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch in Australia postponed indefinitely
Now this is getting really interesting. First, Samsung announces it will launch the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia on the 11th of August. Apple steps in and does its bit to prevent Samsung from launching the tablet Down Under. Samsung springs back in less than 24 hours to announce the Australian version of the Galaxy Tab is different from the US version and hence there's no … [Read more...] about Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch in Australia postponed indefinitely