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A New App Tells A Neverending Bedtime Story, Of A Kid’s Own Design

InfiniScroll, populated by a winding parade of creatures with tails and tales, is an upgrade for child and parent. A favorite tale of children’s book publishers and parenting blogs is set in a land not so far away, where the evil e-reader is a slayer of the bedtime story. In another version... Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Madden NFL 25 for iOS available now as a free download

EA's kicking off its free-to-play mobile strategy with an iOS version of the much-anticipated Madden NFL 25. Available now via the App Store, the popular gaming franchise arrives on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad as a gratis download, though there are (naturally) a slew of in-app purchases that... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #ipod touch #in-app purchases #electronic arts #canadian publisher


Kobo adds magazines, kids store to its online offerings

Kobo's not quite done with the news tonight. In addition to an e-reader, three tablets and Pocket integration, the Canadian-turned-Japanese company has also got some announcements on the content side of things. First up is the addition of magazines to its store, bringing titles from Conde Nast,... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #kids store #content side #conde nast #wimpy kid #mobile app


Authors Guide to the Frankfurt Book Fair

Many authors wonder if attending the Frankfurt Book Fair is a worthwhile expense. Our downloadable guide explains the steps you need to take to know if it's right for you. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BestVendor Sold to DocStoc

 BestVendor, a recommendation platform for software for small business owners, has been acquired by DocStoc.Terms of the deal were not released. Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'

[ Folio Magazine | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Making News More LIke "Grand Theft Auto"

As a tech reporter at the Los Angeles Times David Sarno found himself frustrated that newspaper stories only engage "one lousy sense," as he puts it. That would be sight. Why couldn't they be as interactive and entertaining as a video game like Grand Theft Auto, where a player can walk around a... Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #newspaper stories #video game #news organizations #print version


Apple ebooks judge to limit antitrust remedies

The federal judge who last month found Apple Inc. liable for fixing ebook prices said she plans to limit the remedies sought by the U.S. to ensure they "rest as lightly as possible" on the way the company does business.U.S. District Judge Denise Cote in Manhattan Tuesday said she intends to... Continue reading at 'Crains New York'

[ Crains New York | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #justice department #sale price #ebook pricing #antitrust law


Zite's Personalized News App Comes To Google Glass

Mark Johnson is possibly the only person in the world who has gone through two pairs of Google Glass in five weeks. (He chalks up the loss of his first pair to an unfortunate brunch incident.) During a recent interview with Fast Company, the CEO of personalized news app Zite was staring into the... Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Apple ebooks case, judge inclined to appoint antitrust monitor

Apple may escape some of the penalties sought by the government in the ebook price-fixing case.     Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Martini Media Gets $14 Million in New Round of Financing

Martini Media is in the money. The digital advertising network focused on affluent Web users announced on Tuesday that it has raised $14 million in new funding. The investment will "accelerate" Martini Media's "aggressive growth strategy," per the company. Martini Media CEO Skip Brand told... Continue reading at 'AdWeek'

[ AdWeek | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Beijing 2013: Richer Program, Wider Participation

More than 2,260 publishers from 76 countries are expected to attend the 20th Beijing International Book Fair which runs from August 28 to September 1. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Xobni's Jeff Bonforte Officially Running Yahoo's Communications Products

According to his LinkedIn profile, Jeff Bonforte has been named SVP of communication products at Yahoo. An insider tipped me to the new title for the former CEO of Xobni, the maker of address book apps and plugins which Yahoo bought in July. "I have responsibility for Yahoo Mail, Messenger,... Continue reading at 'AllThingsD'

[ AllThingsD | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hairy Bikers retain charts top spot

The second low-calorie cookbook from Hairy Bikers Dave Myers and Si King, The Hairy Dieters Eat... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Norse Gods competition for Simon

Schoolchildren are being asked to imagine what they would do if they had the powers of the Norse... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Free Jamie cookbook for every UK library

A free copy of Jamie Oliver's latest cookbook, Save With Jamie, is being donated to every... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #jamie oliver #free copy #latest cookbook


Claire Round moves to ENO

Claire Round is leaving HarperCollins in September to become director of marketing and brand for... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #leaving harpercollins


Sphere signs post-war shopgirl story

Sphere has signed a non-fiction title from Ellee Seymour, which will explore the story of women... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Material aims to outdo Flipboard by adapting to your changing interests

With the likes of Flipboard, Google Currents, Pulse and other magazine-style newsreaders competing for your attention, the folks at Inq Mobile are aiming to delight audiences by delivering personalized content from unexpected sources. As creators of one of the first Facebook phones, they're now... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AUDIO: Roeg reflects on 60-year career

Veteran filmmaker Nicolas Roeg has published a book of memoirs, featuring insights from a career spanning six decades. Continue reading at 'BBC World'

[ BBC World | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #career spanning


E-books 'much more accessible' for blind people

E-book accessibility for readers with sight loss has increased by nearly 40% in the last two... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #blind people #sight loss