As if it hasn’t all been said before, there are new reasons for embracing digital reading. First, it was the portability that was so highly praised, the ability to have one’s entire library available at the touch of an e-reader button. Then, as digital content really became a viable mainstream reading option, the attention turned to the ease of self-publishing, a benefit that … [Read more...] about New Purpose for Ebooks
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Digital Subscriptions Paying off for the New York Times
The New York Times is one of the success stories for companies transcending the print world and making a viable profit from digital subscriptions. In an earnings call the company disclosed that they currently have 324,000 paid subscriptions in the 3rd quarter vs. 281,000 in the second quarter. That is a solid increase and shows the commercial viability of a paid news service … [Read more...] about Digital Subscriptions Paying off for the New York Times
Ebooks Chasing Paperbacks to Market
Publishing industry experts have had much to say about ebooks since the first digital edition appeared on the market. While public opinion may still be out on whether ebooks are the next big thing or a flash in the reading pan, new unexpected benefits of digital reading appear on a fairly consistent basis. According to an article in the New York Times, ebooks are speeding up … [Read more...] about Ebooks Chasing Paperbacks to Market
Nook Newsstand offers bonus for NY Times Subscription
Have a Barnes and Noble Nook Color or the new Simple Touch Reader? Want to subscribe to the most prominent newspaper in the USA, the New York Times? Barnes and Noble has you covered and if you take out a subscription now, you will gain full access to the online version of the website. Normally if you want to subscribe to the digital edition of the Times and want access to … [Read more...] about Nook Newsstand offers bonus for NY Times Subscription
New York Times Agrees to Apple Terms, Offering In-App Subscriptions for the iPad
New York Times has agreed to comply with Apple's in-app subscription rule. What this means is that New York Times will now have to pay 30 percent of every in-app sale it makes, something that the publisher has refused to do until now. Apple has earlier set a New York Times June 30 deadline to avoid facing removal from the Apple App store. Apple later extended the deadline by … [Read more...] about New York Times Agrees to Apple Terms, Offering In-App Subscriptions for the iPad
Amazon Kindle users can access the NY Times website for FREE!
There has been a fair amount of talk lately regarding the pay wall that the New York Times has been implementing. If you access the online publication via the web you get to view 20 articles before it prompts you to pay. However, Amazon announced today that any Kindle user will be able to access the website completely for free! There is a catch, you first have to … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle users can access the NY Times website for FREE!
New York Times introduces News.me
The Daily from News Corp may be the first digital news app built exclusively for a the iPad, but it certainly won't be the last. Rupert Mudroch's latest venture will have some strong competition from News.me, the news app that New York Times is getting all ready in association with Betaworks. However, News.me won't be like The Daily that would keep users posted of the latest … [Read more...] about New York Times introduces News.me
New York Times to debut ebook Bestseller list for 2011
In early 2011 the New York Times which is well known for their hard cover and paper back best sellers list, will move into the ebook realm. The New York Times will cover both Fiction and Non-Fiction ebooks, and their list will be evident in both the printed and online editions. Their selection for ebooks will be overseen by thrid party company named RoalityShare. If you … [Read more...] about New York Times to debut ebook Bestseller list for 2011
Full Version of New York Times iPad App Released
When the Apple iPad was first released there was an Editors Choice version of the application available, but times have changed and they have completely redesigned the application to give you even more content than before. The NYTimes App for iPad, which builds on the elegant design of the Editors' Choice App. It has more than 25 sections of Times content, including more … [Read more...] about Full Version of New York Times iPad App Released
Rupert Murdoch feels tablets perfect to carry News Corp content
Rupert Murdoch, the chairman and the chief executive officer of News Corporation wasn't too fond of the iPad when it was unveiled, though it seems he is changing his opinion. Perhaps due to the stupendous success of the 'magical' device from Apple? So much that he now feels the iPad is the “perfect platform” to avail up-to-date News Corp content cheap and in the most convenient … [Read more...] about Rupert Murdoch feels tablets perfect to carry News Corp content