At Book Expo America 2012 we spoke with Tom Mercer, the man in charge of business development of the new 3M Cloud Library. The new program first started off with the St. Paul Library and provided library patrons with a myriad of very intuitive options to facilitate borrowing digital books. The first major innovation was the Discovery Terminals, touchscreen displays with custom … [Read more...] about Interview with Tom Mercer of 3M on Their Cloud Library Digtal eBook System
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Txtr Expands Business into Denmark and Secures New Publishing Partners
Txtr is focused on international growth more than ever and continues to offer localized ebook stores in a number of different countries. Today the company has announced that it has expanded into Denmark, securing agreements with publishers Gyldendal, Rosinante&Co, and Lindhard og Ringhof.Denmark further expands Txtr's abilities to focus on markets that are often an … [Read more...] about Txtr Expands Business into Denmark and Secures New Publishing Partners
Txtr eReading App to Be Bundled on Toshiba Tablets in Europe
Berlin based Txtr has signed into an agreement with Toshiba to have their e-reading application and bookstore bundled on tablets and computers in Europe. In early April you will be able to connect up to Txtr's ecosystem via Toshiba’s European digital media platform, Toshiba Places. Users will be able to easily download the new txtr “Toshiba Places edition” Android app on the … [Read more...] about Txtr eReading App to Be Bundled on Toshiba Tablets in Europe
Txtr Partners with UK based Foyles for New eBook Store
Foyles, one of the UK's most predominant bookstores, is launching a new ebook store in conjunction with Germany based Txtr. This new service will be accompanied by official applications on the iOS and Android Platforms. The eBook shop is operated jointly by the marketing and merchandising teams of Txtr and Foyles.Sam Husain, Foyles’ Chief Executive, comments: “At Foyles we … [Read more...] about Txtr Partners with UK based Foyles for New eBook Store
3M Library Systems Brings Library E-reader to Digital Book World
Tom Mercer of 3M Library Systems Cloud-Based Library was on hand at Digital Book World and gave GoodEReader a detailed look at the innovative device intended for library lending. While the device officially launched at the ALA conference last summer, it is still only available in beta markets but has already gotten some positive feedback.Mercer explained the logic behind … [Read more...] about 3M Library Systems Brings Library E-reader to Digital Book World
Txtr is Available in the Samsung App Store in Europe
Txtr is expanding their reach into other European markets with their new ebook apps in the Samsung App Store. Starting today, users in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, and Poland can download the Txtr App. Other European countries will follow over the next months, alongside tailored promotion campaigns, jointly executed by Samsung, txtr, and … [Read more...] about Txtr is Available in the Samsung App Store in Europe
E-reading Extends to Eastern Europe Through txtr
Croatian Telecom (T-Hrvatski Telekom), the leading internet service provider to the former Yugoslavian state, announced today that it has partnered with Berlin-based digital solutions company txtr to bring e-reading technology to its customers. Croatian Telecom’s e-reading platform Planet 9 will provide an online shop for downloadable digital content, compatibility with iOS and … [Read more...] about E-reading Extends to Eastern Europe Through txtr
Txtr upgrades their Android App to version 4.0
Txtr recently upgraded their all in one application for reading and shopping for books today via the Android Market. This enhancement brings a myriad of new features such as; graphical bookshelf, channels with banner graphics and new shopping features!Txtr continues to provide the German market with the definitive reading application via Android. They currently have over … [Read more...] about Txtr upgrades their Android App to version 4.0
3M and txtr Together on Cloud-Based Lending Library
One of the topics in digital publishing that GoodEReader.com is watching closely is ebook lending. With so many concerns about piracy and spam in the digital book arena, it’s easy to get swept away by fraudulent content, leaving many e-reader users wary of utilizing this profoundly applicable resource.3M has received a lot of coverage over the summer, beginning with their … [Read more...] about 3M and txtr Together on Cloud-Based Lending Library
3M eReader at ALA Was for Illustration Purposes Only
Many news outlets yesterday picked up on a story that was based on conjecture and fallacy. They proclaimed that 3M was to be launching a new e-reader that looked much akin to the Txtr e-reader that has been in development for some time. Today a leading executive within the Txtr organization debunked the news circulating around the internet and said, "The e-reader demonstrated … [Read more...] about 3M eReader at ALA Was for Illustration Purposes Only
Interview with Christophe Maire CEO of Txtr
During our stay in Taipei, Taiwan for Computex, we have been previewing the very latest in tablet computers and e-readers. We bumped into the CEO of Txtr Christophe Maire and the Chief Commercial Officer Thomas Leliveld and talked about their company's current state of affairs and what the future may hold.Txtr was first known on the international scene with their e-reader … [Read more...] about Interview with Christophe Maire CEO of Txtr
Review of the Txtr E-Reader
A fresh addition into the e-reader inventory is the Txtr e-reader. Manufactured and marketed by a German start-up company, this device has been released only in the European and German market till now. The device is multifunctional, as you can read, shop, store and even publish different forms of content. Along with being an easy e-reader these are the additional features that … [Read more...] about Review of the Txtr E-Reader