eBook lovers with an interest in the political side of life can grab a free copy of Daniel Blythe's X MARKS THE BOX: HOW TO MAKE POLITICS WORK FOR YOU from the author's website for three weeks from 11th February. Blythe and publishers Icon say the book will contain exactly the … [Read more...]
Bookeen revises sales figures, prepares new model announcement
December 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
eBook reader manufacturer Bookeen says the rate of take-up for the format is forcing it to revise upwards its sales forecasts for Europe and North America. The comments come as the firm prepares to announce new products next year follows a research giant Forrester's recent revision … [Read more...]
Report: Kindle faces competition from iPhone
November 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Apple's iPhone is likely to be "a significant player" in the eBook sector according to a recent report from market research firm Flurry. The device has already made its presence as a gaming platform felt and now it looks set to trouble Amazon's Kindle - only recently released for … [Read more...]
Kindle titles come to PCs
November 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
PC users are now able to download and enjoy Amazon Kindle titles on their computer, removing the need for the wallet-busting Kindle reader. A Mac version of the software, available to download from Amazon.com, is also promised but in the meantime you need a PC running Windows XP … [Read more...]
US gets new colour display reader
October 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
US book retailing giant Barnes & Noble has unveiled a new wireless eBook reader powered by Google's Android operating system - the first reader to be powered by the software. In another industry first, the wireless nook reader has a colour touch screen and a navigation area which … [Read more...]
Royal Borough libraries offer eBook downloads
September 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Libraries in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead have become the latest to offer eBook and digital audiobook downloads. Powered by digital content distributor OverDrive, the service allows users to check out titles with a library card, and download titles to a PC, Mac, … [Read more...]
