Back in September Sony released a tablet-specific Sony Reader app for Android. At the time it was only compatible with the Sony Tablet S, but they said it would be updated to support other tablets in early December. I happened to remember this fact yesterday so decided to check the Android Market to see if […]
First Look at Flex Lighting Film Illuminating E Ink Screen in the Dark (Video)
Last month I posted an article about how a company called Flex Lighting is working to bring light to ebook readers by incorporating a thin LED light film on top of ereader displays. Today I’m happy to say I can give you an exclusive first look at Flex Lighting in action on an E Ink […]
Nook Color Firmware Update 1.4.1 Now Available, Adds Over 100 Enhancements
Barnes and Noble released the much-anticipated new firmware for the Nook Color today, version 1.4.1. According to Barnes and Noble, the update adds over 100 enhancements. The most prominent change is the addition of Netflix for streaming movies and tv shows.
B&N Giving Away $25 Gift Cards with Nook Purchases Today Only
If you have been holding off on getting a Nook Touch, Nook Tablet, or a Nook Color, today is the day to get one. Barnes and Noble are giving away $25 gift cards with all Nook purchases. The rules require you to use a MasterCard to redeem the offer and the orders have to be […]
Google Currents App Released for Reading Online Magazine and News Articles
Earlier in the week Google introduced a new news reading app called Google Currents. The app works with Android phones and tablets, as well as the Apple iPad and iPhone. Google Currents is a free app, as are the 180+ subscriptions that it offers from Google’s publishing partners. The Google Currents app is also setup […]
Kindle Touch vs Kindle 4 Comparison Review (Video)
The Kindle Touch and Kindle 4 are Amazon’s latest generation Kindle ebook readers. This comparison review aims to outline the similarities and differences between the two. Both devices are a lot alike and yet very different. Each one offers something the other does not, more so with the Kindle Touch. From an ereading perspective, they […]
Kobo Touch On Sale for $99 + $25 Gift Card; Kobo eBook Discount Codes
Wow, the deals just keep rolling in. Today I found the Kobo Touch listed on HSN for $99, and it even comes with a $25 gift card for purchasing ebooks from Kobo.com. It’s the regular Kobo too, not the ad-supported one. The deal is listed as an “Event Price”, and doesn’t specify how long it […]
Sony Issues Firmware Update For Sony Reader PRS-T1
Sony has issued a firmware update for the Sony PRS-T1 ebook reader. The update is supposed to fix some bugs like the freezing and random page flipping issues that some users are experiencing (not me, luckily). In order to install the update, you need to connect your Sony Reader to your computer with the USB […]