This holiday, why not try giving more with less by dematerializing your gifts? Essentially, dematerialization is the digitization of items, mostly media like books, music and video games (that’s a hint of what to expect on this list). These works, now freed from physical media — at least on the consumer end since they still […]
Amazon’s Kindle lending feature is a go
Talk about coming in under the wire. Amazon’s promise to activate a Nook-like 14-day lending feature on its bestselling Kindle e-reader before year’s end has been kept, just barely. (I’d like to think that my protestations played a part, but who am I kidding.) Now you too can loan someone a Kindle e-book that’s been […]
Kindle tops Amazon’s bestseller list
It takes some doing to unseat the final Hogwarts adventure, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, as Amazon’s top selling item in its history. And its own Kindle 3 e-reader was just the gadget to do it. In what’s become tradition, Amazon is once again reporting gangbusters sales of its Kindle e-reader. This is in […]
It's Official: Nook Lands at Best Buy
It’s true! Barnes & Noble’s Android-powered e-reader, the Nook, is officially available at Best Buy. Unfortunately, the in-store pickup option is a no-go, so that means you’ll have to trek over to your local big-blue-box for instant gratification. And while…
Kindle PC software: A stealth Amazon tablet
To be honest, I was less than wowed when I heard about Amazon’s Kindle for PC software (Mac version available soon-ish). After reading BetaNews’ take on it, it occurred to me that Amazon may have already established a toe-hold in…
E-book reader fail (x2)
Oh no! Just when solid competition for the Kindle shows up in the form of Barnes & Noble’s well-received Nook, it seems that e-book makers want the tiny market to implode.Exhibit 1: IREX’s “premium” $449 e-book reader. It’s got a…
Sony Announces Two New eReaders
Sony has two new e-book models this summer, including a 5-inch, $199 Pocket Edition. Also going on sale this August is the Reader Touch Edition for $299, which as the name implies, has a touchscreen interface as well as…
Amazon Cuts Kindle 2 Price
Amazon’s Kindle 2 e-book reader is cheaper today by $60. The online retailer knocked 17 percent off its $359 price tag for a consumer friendlier $299. Tempted now? The larger Kindle DX’s price remains unchanged at $489, in case…
Elonex, Borders UK Enter E-book Fray
It’s compact and sporting a style that I would generously call subdued, but Elonex deserves credit for teaming with Borders UK and launching the 6-inch eBook reader along with a service to rival Amazon’s. Competition, yay! It’s available starting…
