Microsoft may buy Barnes & Noble's Nook unit for $1 billion According to internal documents obtained by the website TechCrunch, Microsoft has offered $1 billion for the digital assets of Nook Media, Barnes & Noble's digital book venture. According to internal documents obtained by the website TechCrunch, Microsoft has offered $1 billion for the digital assets of Nook Media, Barnes & Noble's digital book venture. More
All eyes on FAA as decision on in-flight electronics nears The power switch on your favorite e-reader sure gets a workout on flights, thanks to government rules that require electronics to be turned off during takeoffs and landings, but that could change soon. The FAA may announce within months that it will ease those regulations, allowing reading devices to stay on in “airplane mode,” The New York Times reported Sunday, citing unnamed sources who work with a panel formed to study the issue. More
100 Mil Read Digital Bible The Bible might be ancient, but that doesn't mean it has to be old fashioned. A free, digital platform has launched the Christian text into the 21st century. The Digital Bible Platform is a free service that allows users access to digital recordings of the Bible in hundreds of languages. More
Dan Brown's 'Inferno' is already burning There's no mystery about what the biggest book of the summer will be: Dan Brown's "Inferno" is coming out on May 14, and his publisher won't let you forget it. Today is the 10th anniversary of Brown's phenomenal blockbuster, "The Da Vinci Code." Doubleday is celebrating by giving away free e-copies of the 2003 novel that launched him into publishing history. More
Revolution in the Resale of Digital Books and Music The paperback of “Fifty Shades of Grey” is exactly like the digital version except for this: If you hate the paperback, you can give it away or resell it. If you hate the e-book, you’re stuck with it. More
ZeroSum Announces Release of eBook; "Driving Profits: The Importance of Data-Driven Decisions in the Used Car Market" The findings are part of ZeroSum's "Driving Profits: The Importance of Data-Driven Decisions in the Used Car Market " eBook, which provides a roadmap and strategic, data-driven approaches for dealers ... 05/31/2024 - 7:04 am | View Link
The Best Beats Headphones for Your Playlists in 2024 Let’s be honest, most headphones still look pretty boring and come in either black or white plastic. Beats, by contrast, offers just that bit more personality – most of its models come in various ... 05/31/2024 - 4:42 am | View Link
Hands-on Review of the Pocketbook Era Color e-Reader The Pocketbook Era Color is a brand new e-reader that is available now. This device has the same form factor as the normal Pocketbook Era, except it has a Kaleido 3 color e-paper display. What are the ... 05/29/2024 - 10:58 pm | View Link
Bubble.AI: How Long And Who Will Survive? The financial media will digress to one of its favorite games, “Is this a bubble or is AI for real?” The answer is yes. 05/24/2024 - 8:40 pm | View Link
Why Ebooks Are Your Best Bet For Driving Leads And Sales In 2024 Ebooks can supercharge your B2B marketing strategy. Get insightful tips and examples of how to use ebooks to engage prospects at every funnel stage. 05/23/2024 - 4:49 am | View Link