Would you like a library book with that candy bar?
I was wandering through the exhibit hall when I cam across this. You're looking at is a vending machine for library books. It's made by an...Continue reading
Kindle to be sold in airports
From the press release: Starting June 28, travelers will find the Amazon Kindle for sale in HMSHost branded stores-Simply Books and Authors Bookstores at airports across...Continue reading
Blio: iPhone app (video)
I had an interesting visit with a Baker & Taylor rep today, and she showed me the Blio iPhone app. This is the first time anyone...Continue reading
The Que didn’t ship yesterday (my source was right)
So if you've been following the story on Engadget, you know that the PlasticLogic Que didn't ship yesterday and that they've canceled all orders. I am...Continue reading
DC and Marvel Are Killing Digital Comics
by Aaron Tring reposted with permission from Words Finest The iPad was seen as a potential savior for the publishing industry. I was personally excited about...Continue reading
Pandigital Novel delayed for a month
I just finished exchanging a few emails with my PR contact at Pandigital. She has told me that the Novel will be delayed for about a...Continue reading
Review : Pocketbook 301+ & Buyer’s Remorse
by spideyak Editor's note: I'm reposting this review from MobileRead Forums because I agree with several of the points made here. There are a lot of...Continue reading
Energy Sistem added 2 new e-readers
Energy Sistem are a consumer electronics company based on Spain. I'd previously reported on their first ereader, the 2601 (made by Gajah). Someone just sent me...Continue reading
Disney Princess “Nouveau Collection” Kindle screensavers
I just cam across a set of beautiful Kindle screen savers: In the spring of 2008, Disney unveiled the "Nouveau Collection," elegant designs inspired by classic...Continue reading
Is the Nook outselling the Kindle?
Digitimes sure think so. Here's what they said: Global e-book reader shipments from manufacturers to vendors in April-May 2010 reached 740,000 units, with Barnes & Noble's...Continue reading
Review: Aldiko vs Kobo on a large Android tablet
The Kobo Android app was announced yesterday, and I thought this was a good idea to try it on a large screen. Everyone knew the Kobo...Continue reading
The $88 Android PDA
Charbax of ArmDevices.net found this neat PDA at Computex last week. It's made by Acorp, aTaiwan based consumer electronics company. The $88 is the wholesale price,...Continue reading
Forrester: Tablets To Outsell Netbooks By 2012
By now I'm sure you're used to me quoting someone and telling you why they are wrong. Well, when I agree with someone I don't see...Continue reading
B&N releases more Pubit! details & it says a lot about their plans
B&N updated the Pubit! FAQ yesterday, and some of the answers say a lot about B&N's future business plans. They're only interested in the US market,...Continue reading
Would the demise of Borders boost ebooks? I doubt it.
Laura Dawson thinks so, and I respectfully disagree. Here is what she said: There will be fewer brick and mortar bookstores. By a factor of a...Continue reading