Amazon intros Kindle book lending for Prime members
Just ahead of the release of Amazon’s highly anticipated Kindle Fire tablet, the company has added a new perk for Amazon Prime subscribers that could …
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EReader shipments may balloon 183% to 34.8 million this year
Global shipments of eReaders are expected to skyrocket this year, ballooning 183% from last year to reach 34.8 million units. According to new data from …
Amazon readying Netflix-like service for eBooks, report claims
As Amazon prepares to launch its first tablet offering this fall, the tech press seems to be in agreement that the device will give owners …
Does Apple have any interest in buying Barnes & Noble?
We received a tip from an unproven source claiming to have knowledge of discussions within Apple to possibly purchase Barnes & Noble. While this might …
Barnes & Noble ‘All-New NOOK’ review
Barnes & Noble took the wraps off of its latest eReader, the “All-New NOOK,” just last month. Its grayscale screen strays from the NOOK Color, …
Amazon intros ad-supported Kindle 3G for $164
Amazon on Monday revealed a new discounted version of its popular Kindle eBook reader. Amazon’s announcement came on the same day Barnes & Noble announced …
Hands on with the all-new Barnes & Noble NOOK
We just spent some time with Barnes & Noble’s just-announced eReader, the all-new NOOK, and we have to say… we’re impressed. From the size, to …
Live from Barnes & Noble’s NOOK event!
While Microsoft is busy showing off the latest and greatest its Windows Phone platform has to offer, Barnes & Noble is across town getting ready …
Kobo launches Kobo eReader Touch Edition [video]
Kobo on Monday took the wraps off its latest eBook reader, which touts one feature in particular that should be of interest to future eReader …
Amazon: Kindle books outselling print books
Amazon announced on Thursday that Amazon.com customers are now purchasing more books for the Kindle than print books — including hardcover and paperback — combined. …
Barnes & Noble making ‘special announcement’ during May 24th press event
We just received an invite from Barnes & Noble for a press event that’s being held in New York City on Tuesday, May 24th. We …
Amazon’s $114 ad-supported Kindle is the best selling version
According to Amazon’s “Bestsellers in Electronics” list, the company’s $114 ad-subsidized “Kindle with Special Offers,” is the most popular model in the Kindle family of …
Amazon tablet enters production, report claims
According to a new report from industry watcher DigiTimes on Tuesday, Amazon has placed orders with manufacturers to build its first tablet PC. The report …
Sony announces two tablets launching this fall
Sony on Tuesday finally unveiled its first two tablet devices, which have been rumored for several months. For the time being, the tablets are known …
Amazon may intro cloud storage for music/movies/books this week
Amazon may launch a new online storage locker this week that will allow users to store digital content — such as books, music, and movies …
Random House titles appear in Apple’s iBooks store
Titles from major book publisher Random House will now appear in Apple’s iBooks store. The news was one of many talking points covered earlier today at …
Amazon Kindle 3G hits AT&T stores starting March 6th
AT&T on Monday announced that it will soon begin selling Amazon’s popular 3G-enabled Kindle eBook reader in its retail locations. Starting March 6th, customers will …
Apple to ‘crack down’ on in-app payment policy violators
On Tuesday, we reported that Sony’s eBook reader app for iOS had been rejected by Apple. The reason Apple gave for the rejection was that …
Apple rejects Sony eBook reader app, offers explanation
It looks like the dormant theme of raging against the App Store machine is working its way back into blogs across the Web, as The …
IDC: Led by iPad, 17 million tablets shipped in 2010
Research firm IDC said on Tuesday that 17 million consumer tablets shipped in 2010 according to its Worldwide Quarterly Media Tablet and eReader Tracker. In …
Amazon Kindle app for Windows Phone 7 now available
It took quite a while, but Amazon’s Kindle application is finally available for the Windows Phone 7 platform as of Tuesday evening. The app offers …
HTC Sense to get music, video services and more
In an interview with Forbes on Thursday, HTC’s head of User Experience Drew Bamford provided some insight into where the company’s Sense product is headed …
Amazon’s Kindle Wi-Fi is sold out ahead of Christmas
The Amazon Kindle’s position as one of the top electronics gifts of the 2010 holiday season is reaffirmed today as Amazon notes that the Wi-Fi-only …
Apple updates iBooks; adds illustrated books, AirPrint, more
Apple updated its popular eBook reader application for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch on Wednesday. iBooks 1.2 adds a variety of new functionality, including …
Fourth quarter Amazon Kindle sales in the millions
In a post on Amazon.com’s Kindle user forums Monday morning, an Amazon official has shed some light on Kindle sales in Q4. Posting via an …
Amazon to announce Web-based Kindle service today
Amazon is gearing up to launch a web-based Kindle service accessible from any computer, Computerworld is reporting. Going on record, Amazon said that the new …
Barnes & Noble charges users for free public-domain eBooks, too
Following a report on Tuesday questioning the ethics surrounding free public-domain eBooks that were reformatted and made available for sale in Amazon’s Kindle store, BGR …
Amazon charges Kindle users for free public-domain eBooks
A report in Tuesday’s Washington Post reveals that Amazon is apparently selling free public-domain eBooks that have had their license information stripped. The eBooks in …
$100 Maylong M-150 Android tablet now on sale at Walgreens
Once thought to be a gadget unicorn, the elusive sub-$100 is ready to make a splash at… Walgreens? In an interesting turn of events, it …
Author: I sell 60 books on the Kindle to every one iBook
Back in June, Steve Jobs claimed that the iPad had captured 22% of the ebook market since its release in April of this year. J.A. …
