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Some time ago, we already reported on eInk video tests by Bookeen and Freescale. Back then, the companies had already managed to play videos on eInk displays at an acceptable speed thanks to powerful chipsets. Currently, a new video from Freescale is making the rounds, again demonstrating the versatile functionality of eInk displays. Freescale plays the famous Internet video Big Buck Rabbit at an impressively high speed. Naturally, this raises […]
Read allWe have already reported on the sales ban of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in the EU (excluding the Netherlands), and it has been widely covered in the media. Shortly after, we shed some more light on the situation by reporting on Samsung’s protective writ filed in court. Now, a new, highly controversial detail has emerged: In Apple’s motion for an EU-wide preliminary injunction, the reasons for issuing a sales […]
Read allThe Microsoft Reader, a software that allows eBooks in the LIT format to be read on various Windows-based devices, will be discontinued as of August 30, 2012. A related notice can be found on the application’s homepage. Microsoft is battling on many fronts, but it seems they have now given up the fight for eBooks. As we reported recently, the eBook market in the USA is on the rise. The […]
Read allMaking quick money on the internet is the goal of many individual entrepreneurs. A popular and widespread method is using app or eBook stores. By itself, this wouldn’t be an issue, but this quick money-making often leads to copying someone else’s work and re-uploading it as one’s own. As a user, this isn’t always obvious in search results, so when purchasing, you might end up supporting a fraudster instead of […]
Read allThe largest manufacturer of eInk displays, E Ink, which has been setting new revenue and sales records in recent weeks and months, has launched a new Facebook fan page. On this page, all fans have the chance to win one of five eBook readers. Every week until September 15th, a reader will be given away, which likely includes Amazon Kindle, Kobo Touch, B&N Nook, and Sony PRS-650, along with an […]
Read allThalia announces that the successor to their eBook reader, the Thalia Oyo, will soon be released and will be simply called Oyo II. The Oyo 2 seems to be on the verge of launch, as the device specifications in the press release are very detailed, and overall they look very promising. Once again, it is a 6-inch eReader, featuring a SiPix display with a resolution of 800×600 pixels, including a […]
Read allIllegal copies of digital content have existed ever since PCs became a household item. Virtually all digital formats, including programs, games, music, videos, and so on, are affected. Since the advent of the Internet, a certain percentage of content has been made available for free through file-sharing networks and other sources against the will of the rights holders. Aside from the means of distribution, this isn’t anything new – just […]
Read allAfter a prolonged struggle and bankruptcy, Borders announced yesterday that no buyer could be found. Thus, the second-largest US bookstore chain is closing its doors. Recently, Borders had added the Kobo Touch to its range and had also been active in the eBook market in the years prior. However, despite this focus, it was unable to compete successfully against the strong competition from Barnes & Noble and Amazon. Around 11,000 […]
Read allThere have been repeated rumors, but concrete information has been extremely scarce. Now, however, it seems certain: The Kindle is coming to Germany (and likely to Austria and Switzerland as well). However, this has not been officially confirmed through a press release, but rather through job postings. Since December 29, 2010, Amazon has had an open position for “Head of Content Acquisition Kindle DE.” That was the good news. Now […]
Read allA new day, a new Engadget hands-on review from CES. This time, it’s a short demo of the new Hanvon WISEreader E920. This new eBook reader comes with two major features. The first pleasant surprise is the exceptionally high resolution of the 9.7-inch display, boasting 1600×1200 pixels. For comparison, the Kindle DX also has a 9.7-inch display, but only with a resolution of 1200×824 pixels. This means the E920 offers […]
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