The Blio reading app was finally available for download today, and I got it as soon as I could. I was really looking forward to this; the demos were impressive. The faux 3D mode looked interesting, the TTS sounded good, and there were hints that even better features would be coming. Given how wonderfulness of [...]
Entries from September 28th, 2010
Blio Reader launched today – Fail, Fail, and more Fail
September 28th, 2010 · 15 Comments · software reviews
Sony Announce first participants in Reader Library Program
September 28th, 2010 · No Comments · press release
Sony issued a follow up press release on the Reader Library Program today. This program is similar to the Overdrive Training Month (that is just wrapping up). It’s not just an e-reader giveaway; there’s a strong emphasis on training in procedures and available content. From the press release:
But is it piracy?
September 28th, 2010 · 5 Comments · opinion
Yesterday I posted a story about a new site called KindleQuest that let you play Zork and other Infocom games on your Kindle. It’s no fun for me on the Kindle keyboard, but I will say that I thought the idea was shiny. A short time later an observant reader pointed out that these games [...]
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Mark your calendars for the All About eBooks Symposium on 12 November
September 28th, 2010 · No Comments · conferences & trade shows
I just received the press release for a new ebook conference hosted by the San Francisco Writers University. It’s going to be held in San Francisco on the day before a writing conference (good timing, there). I wish I could go. The detail that caught my eye wasn’t the participants but the fact that they’re [...]
Kindle for the Web now available
September 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Amazon
Amazon just brought K4W online this morning. Now you have the ability to read a sample from any Kindle ebook without leaving your browser. It’s up and running now, and you have the options of changing the background, line spacings, and words per line. Okay, it’s neat, yes, but I wish you could read the [...]
Pixel Qi screens to go wireless (video)
September 28th, 2010 · No Comments · hardware news, video
Mary Lou Jeppsen just announced a new USB option for Pixel Qi’s 10″ screen. Now you no longer have to install the screen in a netbook. You don’t even have to have it plugged in to the PC: Today we announce such a solution, the Display Solutions d-screen-Qi10. Display Solutions AG has developed the d-screen-HYBRID [...]
Hanvon to sell N620 e-reader in Taiwan
September 28th, 2010 · No Comments · hardware news
Over the weekend Hanvon announced the first e-reader that they will be selling in Taiwan. This particular N620 model is one I haven’t seen before, but from what I can tell it is based on a 6″ Eink screen, and it has Wifi and a Wacom touchscreen.
I will be giving a talk at a conference next month: XML 2010
September 27th, 2010 · No Comments · conferences & trade shows
I’m going to a conference next month in Philadelphia, XML 2010 eMedia Revolution. I was asked to give a talk on the state of the tablet market. Well, that’s how I think of it. Here’s the description in the program: Emerging eReader/Tablet Delivery Devices, an Update on What’s New and What’s Coming At this January’s [...]
Amazon to open Android app store?
September 27th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Amazon, app store news
That’s what TechCrunch are reporting, and I’m afraid they’re right. Earlier today, after several tips, we guessed that Amazon may be close to launching its own app store for Android — yes, another Android app store. Sources we reached out to weren’t sure about what exactly Amazon was launching, but many had been asked to [...]
Amazon to launch Kindle app for the new BlackBerry Playbook
September 27th, 2010 · No Comments · press release
That was quick. But I don’t see anything in the press release on when the app will be available, though. From the press release: Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced that it will launch a Kindle app for the new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet computer. Customers can already enjoy the free Kindle app on their BlackBerry today. [...]
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