Electronics giant Samsung yesterday launched a new ebook reader which, although currently only available in South Korea, could find sits way to the UK and US. The English-language Korea Herald quotes Samsung Electronics VP Lew Jae-young as saying the firm "seek to become a bigger player than Amazon or Sony in the … [Read more...]
Kindle’s UK launch could be tough
July 25, 2009
In the US Amazon has had great success with its web-enabled Kindle ebook reader but owing to a number of technical hurdles, including a lack of hardware support for GSM phone networks, the device has yet to be seen outside the States. The smart money has long been on Amazon pushing for a late 2009/early 2010 release … [Read more...]
Blackwell launches ebook store
July 25, 2009
Academic book retailer Blackwell has announced the launch of a new new online eBook store boasting over 45,000 titles available for customers to download directly to their eBook reader or to view on their computer. The new is the result of a partnership between the retailer and Gardners who will provide the ‘digital … [Read more...]
Barnes & Noble open 'world's largest' ebookstore
July 23, 2009
US book retailer Barnes & Noble have announced the launch of their new eBookstore aimed at users of almost every electronic platform including the iPhone, Windows and Mac laptops and desktops and BlackBerry smartphones. In addition, the company has confirmed that it will be the exclusive eBookstore provider on the … [Read more...]
Meet the COOL-ER, the most colourful ebook reader yet
July 23, 2009
The world of ebook readers just got a lot more colourful with the release of the COOL-ER, described by makers Interead as “the smallest, lightest, fastest and most affordable ebook reader ever.” Available in a choice of bright colours, the COOL-ER boasts an eye-friendly 6 inch display, 1GB of internal memory and, … [Read more...]
