Anobii chief says drop DRM to fight Amazon

Matteo Berlucchi, chief executive of the social e-retailer Anobii, has urged publishers to drop... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nielsen and TV networks clash again over Amazon data as MRC debates adoption

Nielsen says networks had months to integrate their own streaming data, but networks deny meaningful talks happened.  Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2023-08-30 21:14:51 UTC ]
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As Nielsen incorporates Amazon’s own data, networks demand answers

TV network executives are alleging bias from two referees in the industry—Nielsen and the Media Rating Council. Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2023-08-25 13:30:25 UTC ]
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Read the very first reviews of Chuck Palahniuk’s Fight Club.

Fight Club, Chuck Palahniuk’s era-defining debut novel about a load of disaffected men beating the bejesus out of each other in order to feel alive, was first published twenty-seven years ago today. The book rapidly gained a cult following, was adapted into one of the most iconic movies of the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-08-17 15:30:58 UTC ]
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Amazon hardware VP Dave Limp set to retire after almost 14 years

Dave Limp, Amazon’s Senior Vice President of Devices and Services, has announced his pending retirement from the company. Limp has been with the company for nearly 14 years and, as his title suggests, oversaw Amazon’s transition into dedicated hardware devices like Kindle e-readers,... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-08-15 18:23:15 UTC ]
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Amazon's Kindle Scribe is $60 off right now

There is something so great about when a device you really want — but don't want to fork up the money for — goes on sale. If you've been eyeing an Amazon Kindle Scribe, then, for you, that time is now. Currently, the 16GB Kindle Scribe is 18 percent off, with its price dropping from $340 to $280... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-08-14 10:55:52 UTC ]
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Print Book Sales Dropped 8.3% Last Week

In another week in which sales in all categories fell, unit sales or print books declined 8.3% at outlets that report to BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Samsung pre-orders on Amazon include free gift cards and storage upgrades

Samsung's latest slate of Galaxy devices arrives on August 11, but there's still time to lock in a pre-order to get free perks like a storage upgrade and gift card. The company's new flagship foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 5, is included in the offer. If you pre-order one, you can get double the... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-08-09 14:52:31 UTC ]
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Amazon removes books ‘generated by AI’ for sale under author’s name

Jane Friedman claims she had to fight against Amazon’s refusal to remove the misattributed titles because she had not trademarked her nameFive books for sale on Amazon were removed after author Jane Friedman complained that the titles were falsely listed as being written by her. The books, which... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-08-09 14:28:36 UTC ]
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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: Here's what to expect this October Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day came and went in July, but Amazon’s not done with its membership-only sales events for 2023. The company just announced that it will hold another Prime Day of sorts in October, potentially mirroring what it did at the same time last year. This year’s event is dubbed “Prime Big... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-08-08 19:00:44 UTC ]
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Amazon Has Improved Second Quarter

Total Amazon sales rose 11% in the second quarter, with the company returning to profitability. Online sales lagged, increasing 4%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Judge Finds Revived Amazon E-book Monopoly Suit Should Proceed

A magistrate judge in New York has once again recommended that a lawsuit accusing the Big Five publishers of colluding with Amazon to fix e-book prices should be dismissed. But in a twist, the court found that a monopolization claim against Amazon should proceed. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Actor Richard E. Grant processed his grief by writing and name-dropping

Richard E. Grant, star of 'Loki,' 'The Lesson' and much more, on how writing his memoir 'A Pocketful of Happiness' helped him grieve for his wife. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-07-28 19:53:27 UTC ]
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The AirPods Pro drop back to an all-time low, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals

This week, the biggest event in tech took place in Seoul with Samsung's Unpacked showcase. Among other announcements, the company officially unveiled its latest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold 5. It's not even available yet, but Amazon is offering a $200 gift card if you pre-order from... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-07-28 18:33:17 UTC ]
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Nielsen rival iSpot.tv hires Leslie Wood as chief research officer

Veteran researcher spent more than decade linking Nielsen audience data with Catalina sales data for CPG clients. Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2023-07-27 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon’s Kindle Kids e-reader is $40 off right now

Amazon has the company’s Kindle Kids e-reader on sale for 33 percent off right now. Its $80 price (usually $120) is nearly as low as it was on Prime Day, making it an ideal time to surprise your little one(s) with the gift of distraction-free reading. The device is an Engadget recommendation in... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-07-25 19:20:11 UTC ]
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Apple's 10.2-inch iPad drops back to $250, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals

This week's best tech deals include a couple of all-time lows on older but still worthwhile Apple gadgets, with the 9th-gen iPad on sale for $250 and the M1-powered MacBook Air available for $750. The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is a solid value for those in need of a cheap media streamer at... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-07-21 15:15:52 UTC ]
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Print Books Sales Dropped 3.8% Last Week

With declines in every segment, unit sales of print books fell 3.8% last week compared to the week ended July 16, 2023. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The best Amazon Prime Day Kindle deals for 2023

Four round two of this week's Prime Day sales, most Kindle deals are still going strong. If you're ready to upgrade an old ereader or are just getting into ebooks for the first time, this a great day to buy yourself a new device. Many of these deals beat the lowest prices we’ve seen all year and... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-07-12 15:42:35 UTC ]
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Amazon Prime Day 2023 Day 2: The best deals you can still get

The second half of Amazon Prime Day is here and you can still pick up a bunch of tech on sale. This year has brought a number of solid, Prime-exclusive deals on some of our favorite tech, including Apple AirPods, Google Pixel phones, and of course, Amazon’s own devices like Echos, Kindles, Fire... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-07-12 14:12:31 UTC ]
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The best Amazon Prime Day iPad and tablet deals for 2023

iPads may be the most sought-after tablets, but there are plenty of others on the market that are worth considering, and a few are on sale for Amazon Prime Day. If you've been eyeing a new iPad, you're in luck, as many of Apple's tablets have been discounted for the shopping event. If you prefer... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-07-12 11:58:13 UTC ]
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