The good folks at Nookdevs have hacked the latest Nook firmware. (I’m beginning to think B&N doesn’t care.) The Nookdev v1.4 firmware comes with quite a few apps preinstalled: softRoot nookLauncher nookLibrary nookWifiLocker Trook VNC busybox You can find out more here. The usual warnings and cautions apply. But I’m not so sure that you [...]
Entries from June 30th, 2010
These are not your mother’s scanners
June 30th, 2010 · No Comments · conferences & trade shows, digitization projects
One thing I was hoping to see at the ALA was the scanners, and I was not disappointed. I found 4 booths with quite a few devices; all were fascinating. You can split the scanners I saw at the con into 2 general types. One is intended for digital conversion, and the other is a [...]
United Nations release Kindle, iPhone ebooks
June 30th, 2010 · No Comments · ebookstore news
From the announcement: United Nations Publications announced today the release of the UN e-book applications for iPhone and e-books for Amazon’s Kindle which give users easy access to offline reading and reference on global issues. The first UN publications available as iPhone applications, or ‘apps’, are UN flagship titles such as The Charter of the [...]
Rare Palm Foleo for sale on Ebay
June 29th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Uncategorized
The Foloeo is the netbook that Palm announced in 2007 but never released. Every once in a long while one will show up on Ebay. There’s one listed right now, and I’m hoping someone reading this will buy it. For the past month or so I’ve been following the ixle Foleo blog. This is the [...]
Adobe Acrobat, Reader updated
June 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
The main changes appear to be security fixes: Today, we announced the availability of Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.3.3 and 8.2.3. In addition to addressing CVE-2010-1297, referenced in Security Advisory APSA10-01, this accelerated quarterly Adobe Reader and Acrobat update resolves a number of responsibly disclosed vulnerabilities. For more information regarding the security details in these [...]
Sony Unveil Reader Library Program for Public Libraries
June 29th, 2010 · No Comments · press release
From the press release: In recognition of Library Advocacy Day, Sony today unveiled the Reader Library program, a new initiative to support the work of public libraries as they expand and promote their eBook collections. The program provides public libraries with training on digital reading devices, educational materials to help readers learn about the eBooks [...]
F+W Media to release Blio ebooks
June 29th, 2010 · No Comments · press release
From the press release: Baker & Taylor, Inc., is proud to announce it has entered into an agreement with F+W Media, Inc., to provide rich, highly-formatted content on Blio. Blio is the revolutionary e-reader software application created by K-NFB Reading Technology and powered by Baker & Taylor. F+W Media is a leading content provider releasing [...]
Free webcast today
June 29th, 2010 · No Comments · webcast
DBW is offfereing a free webcast titled “Enhanced Ebooks Today: What, How and Why” today at 1pm EDT. That’s slightly less than 4 hours from the time I write this, so time is of the essence. For more information or to sign up, please visit the Digital Book World website.
Smashwords, Wattpad announce partnership
June 29th, 2010 · No Comments · press release
From the press release: Wattpad, the world’s most popular ebook community, and Smashwords, the leading ebook publishing and distribution platform, have announced a partnership that will open up new publishing opportunities for thousands of indie authors. Under the terms of the agreement, Wattpad and Smashwords will cross-promote each other’s services and have added integration so [...]
OverDrive to distribute Disney ebooks
June 29th, 2010 · No Comments · ebookstore news, Uncategorized
From the press release: OverDrive today announced a preliminary agreement with Disney Digital Books that will enable libraries to offer access to Disney’s comprehensive library of books online. Young library patrons and their parents will be able to enjoy — for the first time — unlimited access to over 600 new and classic Disney books [...]
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