Is $319.20 Too Much to Pay for an Ebook?

In an article for the Paris Review, “This Month’s Most Expensive E-Books," Dan Piepenbring wonders 'what's the limit one is willing to pay for a digital edition?" Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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OpenAI will pay to train its models on Business Insider and Politico articles

OpenAI will pay German publisher Axel Springer to use its news articles to train its AI models and show real-time information from Axel Springer's brands, which include Business Insider and Politico in the US and Bild and Welt in Europe, in ChatGPT’s responses. None of the companies disclosed... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-12-13 20:03:27 UTC ]
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News Corp agreed to pay Bruce Lehrmann $295,000 to settle defamation claim, court documents reveal

Payment revealed after ABC agreed to pay him $150,000 and remove Facebook video of Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame speech at National Press ClubGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcastNews Corp agreed to pay Bruce Lehrmann $295,000 to drop a defamation suit he... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Best Ebook Subscription and Audiobook Services (2023)

You can read countless ebooks, listen to audiobooks, and browse comics with one of these WIRED-tested digital reading subscriptions. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2023-12-02 14:00:00 UTC ]
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The Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy eBook Deals of November 27, 2028

The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Preserving our digital content is vital. But paying $38,000 for the privilege is not | John Naughton

Storing online data in perpetuity is not just about photos and texts but thoughts and ideas. Platforms such as WordPress are starting to act, but it must be at a realistic priceWay back in 2004 the two founders of Google, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, thought that it would be a cool idea to scan... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Book Riot’s SFF Deals for November 20, 2023

The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Book Deals: Week of November 20, 2023

Ballantine signs Norah O’Donnell to write a “female-focused retelling of American history,” Jamaica Kincaid sells a book about her garden in Vermont to Timber Press, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: November 20, 2023

BookTok sensation Rebecca Yarros has the #1 book in the country with 'Iron Flame,' sequel to 'Fourth Wing,' which appears twice on our top 10 list. Plus Christopher Paolini returns to the world of Eragon with 'Murtagh,' and Ali Hazelwood makes a foray into YA with 'Check & Mate.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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France’s Vivlio, 10 Years Old, Launches New Ebook Service

Not unlike the 'Storytel Originals' effort to create new audiobook content in some markets, France's Vivlio is starting a 'Stories' platform. The post France’s Vivlio, 10 Years Old, Launches New Ebook Service appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-16 22:07:48 UTC ]
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20 Must-Read Historical Fiction Books Set in France

These must-read historical fiction books set in France span more than 800 years, from the reign of Eleanor of Aquitaine to post-WWII Paris. Continue reading at Book Riot

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20 spooky short stories you can read for free online.

The leaves are amassing, the skeletons are out, and enormous bags of candy fill the grocery store aisles and threaten to spill their chocolates right into your mouth, through absolutely no fault of your own. Yep, it’s officially spooky season. But if you still need some help getting into the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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The Week in Libraries: October 20, 2023

Among the week's headlines: a congressional hearing in support of book bans; more librarian blowback for Scholastic Book Fairs over its optional collection of diverse books; and the Urban Library Council issues a report on AI in libraries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-10-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Best SFF eBook Deals for Oct 16, 2023

The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Why Tim O'Brien's first novel in 20 years is about America's 'mythomania'

Tim O'Brien, author of the great novel 'The Things They Carried,' explains how COVID and Trump spawned 'America Fantastica,' his first novel in 20 years. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Valve fails to get out of paying its EU geo-blocking fine

Valve has failed to convince a court that it didn't infringe EU law by geo-blocking activation keys, according to a new ruling. The company argued that, based on copyright law, publishers had the right to charge different prices for games in different countries. However, the EU General Court... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-09-27 12:20:53 UTC ]
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Valve fails to get out of paying its EU geo-blocking fine

Valve has failed to convince a court that it didn't infringe EU law by geo-blocking activation keys, according to a new ruling. The company argued that, based on copyright law, publishers had the right to charge different prices for games in different countries. However,... Continue reading at Engadget

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The Best SFF eBook Deals for September 25, 2023

The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at Book Riot

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How to Get Free Ebooks on ‘Stuff Your E-Reader’ Day (2023)

No matter what device you read ebooks on, there are thousands of free romance titles available this week. Continue reading at Wired

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The Best SFF eBook Deals for September 18, 2023

The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at Book Riot

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20 of the Most Thought-Provoking, Philosophical Science Fiction Books of All Time

Looking for a work of science fiction that will make you really think? Welcome to these philosophical sci-fi books! Continue reading at Book Riot

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