Kobo this morning put itself back into contention in the e-reader space at BookExpo America by launching the eReader Touch Edition. Its new model has a namesake six-inch, infrared-based touchscreen that simplifies the interface even further with swipe and zoom gestures along with taps. The reader should also be an upgrade to the experience itself, […]
May 23 2011 | Posted in
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Amazon has posted a public thank you in the Kindle Community part of their web which gives insight into the high demand for the new third-generation Kindle e-book readers. The company shipped “millions” of the e-readers in the past 73 days. It sold more Kindles in these 73 days than in all of 2009. The […]
Asus has officially launched its Eee Reader DR900. First unveiled in March this year at CeBIT, the 9-inch Eee Reader offers 2.25 times the reading area when compared to the popular 6-inch e-reader size. It offers near instant page turns via its SiPix electrophotoretic display, which draws power only when changing its image. As the […]
Inkling recently announced its participation in the Virginia Department of Education’s “Beyond Textbooks” program to move digital learning content into the classroom. Across the state, a cohort of Advanced Placement (AP) Biology students enrolled in Virtual Virginia, the VDOE’s online learning program, will receive iPads with one of McGraw-Hill Education’s bestselling textbooks enhanced with features […]
Owners of Amazon’s Kindle reader devices are being automatically updated to the latest version of software which includes the following features: Collections: Organize books and documents into one or more collections. PDF Pan and Zoom: Zoom into PDFs and pan around to easily view small print and detailed tables or graphics. Password Protection: Password protect […]
Jun 15 2010 | Posted in
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M-Edge Accessories has announced the launch of their newest line of products for Amazon Kindle and Amazon Kindle DX: the Sport line. The Sport line -“ which includes the Latitude, Sleeve and Leisure Jackets, as well as the Journey Bag -“ provides an appealing suite of options for travelers and on-the-go Kindlers looking for […]
Aug 19 2009 | Posted in
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Barnes & Noble announced today an agreement with AT&T that will provide complimentary in-store Wi-Fi to any customer that visits a Barnes & Noble bookstore nationwide. All customers shopping in Barnes & Noble stores can now freely download and preview any of the over 700,000 and growing eBook titles with hundreds of thousands of public […]
Jul 28 2009 | Posted in
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