GoSpoken agree Sony Ericsson app store deal

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Mobile book platform GoSpoken has agreed a deal to provide eBooks to Sony Ericsson’s app stores PlayNow arena and Fun & Downloads. PlayNow arena are launching with two Michael Jackson ebooks in the lead up to what would have been the singer's 51st birthday. Additional titles, including best sellers and latest … [Read more...]

Sony announce 3G eBook reader

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Having already confirmed the release of two new (and heavily leaked) eBook readers, Sony this week unveiled a third new model boasting 3G connectivity and a touch screen. The new 'Daily Edition' device joins the Pocket Edition and Touch Edition to offer a range of products likely to suit all budgets and buyers. “We … [Read more...]

Taiwanese netbook firms to release readers?

Netbook pioneers Asus are reported to be launching an eBook reader later this year. The firm, which virtually created the netbook market with its Eee range, is rumoured to be planning a wallet-friendly, low-cost reader in an attempt to replicate their success with the mini-laptops. According to other reports, MSI is … [Read more...]

EPUB adopted by Google Books

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Google has made a million public domain titles in its Google Books library available for download in EPUB format. In a blog post the search engine giant said the move would "enable people to access these books in more places, on more devices and through more applications." The decision to back EPUB comes after Sony … [Read more...]

Sony eBook Library now available for Macs

A new Mac-compatible version of Sony's eBook Library software is now available to download, bringing to an end the firm's rather bizarre decision to ignore a section of the computer-buying market receptive to shiny, niche products with a high retail price. The release frees Mac users from the need for third party … [Read more...]