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Amazon launches iPhone-optimized Kindle storefront

Amazon launches iPhone-optimized Kindle storefrontBooks????Who wants to read a book on that piddly little iPhone screen?And isn't the iPhone really for fun yet mindless apps, like "Fart Bomb"?RE: Amazon launches iPhone-optimized Kindle storefrontIt's certainly a cool-looking app. I'll say that much for it.I actually got my first look at...

Tags: E-books, Digital media, iPhone-optimized Kindle storefront, iPhone-optimized Kindle, Apple iPhone, e-Reader, storefront, phone, e-book, Amazon.com Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-05-11

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Sorry Kindle owners, the new firmware still doesn't support local public libraries

Library DRM'ed contentThat is one of the few circumstances where DRM actually makes sense, legally as well as traditionally/historically. Maybe the publishing industry should compete with libraries in this regard - DRM'ed content for dirt cheap, valid for a couple of weeks. On top of that they should offer non-DRM'ed,...

Tags: E-books, firmware, e-book, Amazon.com Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-25

eReader for Google Android now available

OK . . .Now I'm gonna drive myself nuts waiting for my AT&T contract to expire so I can get a droid. This is the first phone I've seen that I'd be willing to leave my 13 year relationship with AT&T (and it's earlier incarnations, Cingular and Ameritech) for.eReader...

Tags: E-books, Smart phones, eReader, B&N Nook, Google Android, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-18

News to know: Logitech-LifeSize; Macworld; Droid sales; Tandberg; e-book readers

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Larry Dignan: Logitech gobbles up LifeSize; Enters video conferencing Dave Greenfield: Logitech Buys LifeSize. Now what about Polycom?...

Tags: Larry Dignan, Dana Blankenhorn, Mary Jo Foley, Sales, Ryan Naraine, Sam Diaz, E-book Reader, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, E-books, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Hardware

Blog posts 2009-11-11

All Mobile 5.78 (Mobile)

Download MP3 songs, albums, movies, tv series, tv episodes, video on demand, videogames, ebooks, digital books, digital magazines, digital newspapers and many more digital products. Downloads are fully compatible with PC, Mac, IPhone, IPod, any digital cellular phone, Kindle and other ebook readers. Search your favorite digital product and download...

Tags: Mobile, CargarMovil.com, Downloads, E-books, Video On Demand (VoD), Personal Technology, Home Entertainment

Software downloads 2009-11-10

Microsoft Courier interface functionality leaked

A Kindle killer?Although I can see a variety of interesting uses for a device like this, it would seem to be an interesting alternative for the expensive b/w ebook readers. While it may not have the readability and low power consumption of eInk displays, the addition of color, apps,...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Corp., computer

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

E-book reader news and releases round-up

Why e-books ?Using a "normal" paperback book I have indefinite battery life and extreme portability. I have no need to carry a hundred books at one time and can take along a few books for an extended read time just about anywhere and in any travel bag. I...

Tags: E-books, Smart phones, Cellular phones, Handhelds, e-reader, Apple Inc., E-book reader new, e-book Reader, e-book

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

Updating Kindles-sold estimates: 1.072 million

your estimate is based on your old estimate?Did amazon themselves breakout their Kindle sales? If they didn't, that means it's not selling well. If they did sell a million of them they would've announced it, no? A million is the number that companies like to brag about.Even Microsoft couldn't wait...

Tags: Sales strategy, Kindle sale, unit sale

Discussion threads 2009-10-24

News to know: Windows 7, Net Neutrality, Nokia-Apple; Kindle

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Windows 7 Coverage Andrew Nusca: Liveblog: Microsoft CEO Ballmer kicks off Windows 7 availability Adrian Kingsley-Hughes:...

Tags: Nokia Corp., Andrew Nusca, Apple Inc., Net Neutrality, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Blog posts 2009-10-23

Amazon to release Kindle reader for Windows PCs in November

"Nook" eReader SoftwareMary Jo, B&N already has their eReader software out. It's available for Windows (XP/Vista), Mac, iPhone/iPod Touch, and Blackberry. I'm assuming the software is probably fully compatible with W7why can't I find a reader for for Linux?Amazon is forcing Linux users to unlock the content and...

Tags: E-books, Tools & Techniques, UNIX, Operating systems, PC, Linux, Amazon.com Inc., software, Windows PC

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

Kindle for PC application revealed at Windows 7 launch

Hallelujah!Just what the doctor ordered.I'm still waiting to hear if B&N can erase your booksThe fact that Amazon can still erase books you have purchased has killed any chance I'll ever buy a Kindle. If I buy a book, it should be mine. DRM is going to be the death...

Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Windows 7 Launch, Microsoft Windows 7, PC

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

Kindle for PC application revealed at Windows 7 launch

One of the weaknesses of the Amazon Kindle is the inability to read books on anything other than a Kindle or iPhone/iPod touch. That will be changing soon though as Microsoft showed off an Amazon Kindle reader on Windows PCs at the Windows 7 launch event. I still think the...

Tags: PC, Amazon Kindle, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-10-22

Retail distribution may tip e-reader race; Barnes & Noble rolls out Nook

Don't forget about the iPhone The Kindle app for the iPhone is awesome. Thats another advantage for Amazon. With over 20 million iPhones sold, why worry about brick and mortar distribution? Also the new Kindle international reader is going to rock the world. The e-reader race has already been tipped...

Tags: Smart phones, iphone App, Apple iPhone, Nook, e-reader, Barnes & Noble Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

NPR and Livio partner for Wi-Fi radio device

Is Internet access free?If this is similar to the Kindle where streaming from the Internet is free, I would purchase this for my father-in-law for Christmas. RE: NPR and Livio partner for Wi-Fi radio deviceThis is not the first of its kind as claimed in the article. I have...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, NPR, radio, Wi-Fi

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

Google challenges e-readers by taking e-books directly to browser

Kindle Format?Did they also say how they propose to display Kindle's proprietary format in your browser?Oh myDunraven, go get a good strong cup of coffee, drink it down, and read the article again. You just aren't awake yet.This is cool!NTRE: Google challenges e-readers by taking e-books directly to browserAnyone...

Tags: Web browsers, E-books, e-reader, Web browser, Google Inc., e-book

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

Google challenges e-readers by taking e-books directly to browser

Who needs an e-reader or a special app when I've already got the only e-reader/app that I need: a Web browser? Google said today that it will launch in the first half of next year an online store to offer e-books that can be read on any...

Tags: E-reader, Google Inc., Web Browser, E-books, Personal Technology, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-10-15

Is this Barnes & Noble's secret e-book reader?

The other big question:How big? If it's paperback size, as most of the ones now out are, then it's too small to do serious readers (science, business reports, financial tables, CAD/CAM drawings, etc.) any good. Way too much scrolling around.Not ANOTHER DEVICE?!?!? ARGGGGGG!!!This is getting stupid.Why so serious?Are you...

Tags: E-books, Tablets, Digital music, Digital media, Media players, Barnes & Noble Inc., e-book Reader, Hewlett-Packard Co., iTablet, Apple Inc., vaporware

Discussion threads 2009-10-14

News to know: Oracle; Sidekick; Win7 party; Google; Yahoo Hack day

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Jason Hiner: Ellison rips IBM, shows off Sun-Oracle benchmarks, offers $10M prize Scott McNealy names Sun's top 10 tech...

Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Oracle Corp., Information Technology, Yahoo! Inc., Dana Blankenhorn, Ryan Naraine, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Federal Government, Internet, Strategy, Operating Systems, Software, Government, Management

Blog posts 2009-10-12

Barnes & Noble's e-reader triplets and the e-commerce distribution game

Barnes & Noble reportedly is planning to sell its own branded e-reader in a move that would give it three devices hooking up to its book store. The Wall Street Journal reports that Barnes & Noble is planning a device with a six-inch screen and a touch...

Tags: Game, E-reader, Barnes & Noble Inc., E-business, Game Plan, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-08

CTIA: Qualcomm, AT&T execs reflect on Mobile's past, future

In many ways, it may feel like we've "arrived" when it comes to wireless technology. But Drs. Irwin and Paul Jacobs, the father-and-son duo who run Qualcomm, pointed out during a chat with CTIA President Steve Largent this morning that the industry has seen major changes over the decades and...

Tags: Device, Mobile, Network, AT&T Corp., Qualcomm Inc., CTIA, Networking, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-10-08