Barnes and Noble has a leadership problem and they are finding it difficult to get anything meaningful done when it comes to their struggling Nook unit. From 2010 to 2016 they have gone through 3 CEO's and they are now hunting for their fourth since they fired Ron Boire last month. William Lynch was the CEO from 2010-2013, Michael Huseby was the CEO from 2013-2014 and Ron … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook Leadership is in Turmoil
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B&N Samsung Galaxy Tab A Nook Review
Barnes and Noble has just released their first tablet of 2016 and it is called the Samsung Galaxy Tab A Nook. It retails for $139, but you can get it for $99 if you show proof of purchase or simply bring in your old device into the store and show them you own it. If you are a Barnes and Noble member, you can purchase it for $99 and also get a free sleep cover. The big … [Read more...] about B&N Samsung Galaxy Tab A Nook Review
Samsung unveils flexible smartphone screen
Samsung has developed a fully flexible smartphone screen that is 0.3mm thick, it can be rolled up onto a metal cylinder with a radius of 10mm. Samsung has stated that the 5.7 inch screen will have a resolution of f 1,920 x 1,080. I think its important to note that this screen does not have a touch layer, so the final product may be thicker and effect the flexibility of the … [Read more...] about Samsung unveils flexible smartphone screen
B&N commits to selling Samsung Tablets for three more years
Barnes and Noble has been selling Samsung branded tablets with Nook software since 2014. Originally the bookseller committed to selling over one million tablets in the first year, but due to lackluster demand they never came close. According to recent SEC filing it looks like Barnes and Noble has just committed to a new three year deal with Samsung. The new agreement calls … [Read more...] about B&N commits to selling Samsung Tablets for three more years
Apple will start using OLED screens in 2018
Many sources are proclaiming that Apple will be upgrading their entire line of smartphones to use OLED screens in 2018. Samsung and LG are currently upgrading their manufacturing capabilities in order to meet the demand. According to a report from Reuters, the two Korean companies are planning a combined $12.8 billion (15 trillion won) in capital expenditure to put up the … [Read more...] about Apple will start using OLED screens in 2018
Kindle for Samsung Free e-books for January 2016
Amazon developed a specialized version of their Kindle e-reading app for Samsung smartphones and tablets called Kindle for Samsung. This e-reading app replaces the Samsung Readers HUB and provides an end to end e-book solution. Every month Amazon makes 4 e-book titles available and readers can choose one of them to download for free. The one interesting thing about the pool … [Read more...] about Kindle for Samsung Free e-books for January 2016
Amazon and Samsung Solidify Partnership – Free Prime Membership
Amazon and Samsung are two very unlikely bedfellows but the two companies have been working together for a number of years. It all started when Samsung axed their longstanding Readers Hub, which contained a myriad of e-reading apps, including the e-book store that Samsung was running themselves. Samsung decided to establish ties with Amazon and had the Seattle company develop a … [Read more...] about Amazon and Samsung Solidify Partnership – Free Prime Membership
Will Anyone buy the 18.4 Inch Samsung Galaxy View Tablet?
Samsung has just officially announced one of the largest tablets in the world, the Galaxy View. Who in their right mind will buy this device? It's like having a small portable television. The Galaxy View features an 18.4-inch 1080p HD display, with an octa-core processor clocked at 1.6GHz. It’ll also have 2GB of RAM and come in 32GB and 64GB options. LTE connectivity is … [Read more...] about Will Anyone buy the 18.4 Inch Samsung Galaxy View Tablet?
Would you buy an 18 inch tablet to read digital content?
Samsung is going to be releasing a new 18 inch tablet within the next month. It looks this this device will be sold via AT&T since it has LTE compatibility, which means you can buy e-books, magazines and newspapers while on the go. The Samsung View is expected to have a resolution of 1920 x 1080 , an Exynos 7580 octa-core processor, a 5,700 mAh battery, 2GB of RAM, and … [Read more...] about Would you buy an 18 inch tablet to read digital content?
B&N announces Samsung Tab E Nook
Barnes and Noble has announced the second and final tablet they intend on releasing in 2015, the Samsung Galaxy Tab E NOOK. This 9.6 inch model is available right now and is retailing for for $249.99. The budget friendly Samsung Tab E Nook features a giant 9.6 capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 with 157 PPI. It has 1.5 GB of RAM and … [Read more...] about B&N announces Samsung Tab E Nook