On the very same day that Barnes and Noble issued a press release stating that the Nook is coming to Walmart stores next week, Kobo follows suit by announcing that the new Kobo WiFi ebook reader will be making its way to Walmart’s shelves next week too. This is a really smart move by Kobo. […]
The Nook Color, an Android Powered Tablet?
So the big news this week is that Barnes and Noble has sent out media invites for an event on Tuesday, October 26th in New York to make an announcement. Seeing as how it’s been almost 1 year to the day the original Nook was revealed, Barnes and Noble is expected to unveil a new […]
Free eBooks aPlenty – ePub and Kindle
Here’s a list of free ebooks from Amazon and Sony. Amazon’s free ebooks can be read on a Kindle or Kindle app, and Sony’s can be read on any Adobe ePub supporting device or software—the ebooks just have to be downloaded using Sony’s free desktop software. Most of these free ebooks will expire soon. Keep […]
The Barnes and Noble Nook is Headed to Walmart
Move over Apple iPad, the Barnes and Noble Nook—and possibly the Nook 2—is set to arrive in 2,500 Walmart stores and on Walmart.com starting next week on October 24th. Not only that but some Walmart stores will have Nook-branded eReading areas where shoppers can see and touch a demonstration device (probably more like a shelf […]
Great Deals on the New Sony Readers
In an odd marketing twist that appears to be a big middle finger to those of us who bought a new Sony Touch or Sony Pocket when they were first released, there are suddenly a couple of really good deals on the Sony PRS-650 and PRS-350. First, some of Sony’s retailers like B&H Photo and […]
Kobo WiFi: Kobo’s Wireless eReader Now Shipping
After being up for pre-order for about 3 weeks, the new Kobo WiFi eReader is now shipping to the United States and Canada. The Kobo WiFi is Kobo’s second generation ereader. It looks a lot like the old model, but comes with WiFi for a direct connection to ebook shopping from the Kobo ebook store. […]
Kindle 3 Covers
Now that the Kindle 3 has been out for a couple of months, there are a number of new Kindle 3 covers starting to emerge. M-Edge is one of the leading brands for ebook reader accessories since 2006, and they just announced a whole new line of accessories today for the Kindle 3, including 20 […]
Nook Firmware Update 1.5 Coming Soon
It was announced yesterday on the official Barnes and Noble Nook blog that the biggest firmware update since the Nook was launched is coming next month. The update version 1.5 is said to “dramatically increase” page-turn speed and include feature and performance enhancements most requested by Nook owners. Other improvements mentioned include improved search functions, […]