The eBook Reader Blog

Barnes and Noble has released another firmware update for the Nook, version 1.3. The most notable additions are a web browser and some games like Sudoku and chess, along with improved speed for turning pages and opening ebooks. They've also added in-store ebook reading, where you can read any ebook while in a Barnes and […]

There's some interesting Nook rumors floating around the web. Gizmodo and some other websites are reporting that a Wi-Fi only Nook (dubbed Nook Lite) is coming within the next couple of months that will supposedly sell for just $199. And there's also supposed to be a Nook 2 sometime later this year that has something […]

iRex has released a Beta version of a firmware upgrade for the iRex DR-800. Visit the iRex blog for the download. Improvements from v1.0 * 3G Connection Setup time improved by using Qualcomm Network Driver * Show 3G signal strength on status bar while connected * Add Notepad application * Add Advanced Settings, allowing: o […]