The iPad has not really taken off as a platform for ebooks yet. Thus far the screen resolution has been high, but still no match for the various e-ink screens available on dedicated ereaders. All this could well change with the release of the new iPad, tomorrow, thanks to its high-resolution Retina display that packs more pixels than ever before. Kindle for iOS is among a host of apps being updated to take advantage of the increased resolution. The new version helps to ensure that books and magazines look as crisp as ever but there are few other updates or improvements… [Continue Reading] Continue reading at 'Betanews'
[ Betanews | 2012-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Ever-changing external landscapes present both threats and opportunities for media firms. Shifting marketing budgets and the proliferation of free content challenge publishers that rely on advertising and paid subscriptions. Yet the industry is not cowering: the results of Folio:’s 2020... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2020-02-18 15:48:16 UTC ]
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Amazon released the original Kindle back in 2007. In the years since, the devices have managed to peak, go mainstream and then get largely replaced by tablets and smartphones. Amazon's first Kindle was 7.5 inches tall with a high-contrast screen, an... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2020-02-01 14:00:00 UTC ]
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Children’s author and presenter Konnie Huq will support the National Literacy Trust’s Where’s Wally? fun run in spring 2020 in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-14 14:42:23 UTC ]
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If you didn't manage to snag a Kindle on Black Friday, you have another chance to buy one at a steep discount. Amazon is currently offering $45 off the newest Kindle Paperwhite ($85) and $30 off the latest Kindle ($60). These are historic lows, and w... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2020-01-13 16:27:00 UTC ]
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As FX expands to a streaming platform this year, with FX on Hulu, the network is making sure its most popular series will continue to be a mainstay on its linear channel for the next three years. FX has given a three-season renewal to American Horror Story, its anthology horror series from Ryan... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2020-01-09 17:00:29 UTC ]
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The Publishers Association has welcomed a judge's decision ruling that digital versions of the Times and Sunday Times should be subject to a zero-rate of VAT, saying it supports the central message of the Axe the Reading Tax campaign. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-07 04:06:09 UTC ]
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The year 2019 ends with excellent budget news for IMLS; meet the winners of the 'I Love My Librarian Awards'; and the headlines keep coming in the library e-book market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-01-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Kindle sales increased "again in 2019 thanks to independent publishing, Unlimited subscriptions and Amazon Publishing", the company claims. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-24 00:23:43 UTC ]
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If you’re a Kindle user, you’ve undoubtedly come across titles with that Kindle Unlimited logo and an enticing “$0.00” price tag attached. You’re curious, yes? With titles in genres from mysteries and romance to sci-fi and self-help, Kindle Unlimited is an easy and affordable way to sate your... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2019-12-18 11:30:00 UTC ]
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Larry Persily hopes to pass the Skagway News on to a committed journalist willing to live in a town of 1,000An Alaska newspaper publisher is ready to hand his operation to a new owner at an unbeatable price: $0.Larry Persily, a longtime journalist who runs the Skagway News in the state’s... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2019-12-15 11:00:50 UTC ]
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An awesome daily roundup of the most interesting bookish links from around the web! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-12-03 11:30:46 UTC ]
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To win a new Kindle Paperwhite ereader, just sign up for Daily Deals, our newsletter that rounds-up the best books ... Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-12-02 11:31:28 UTC ]
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Nearly nine in 10 digital publishers consider non-advertising income 'high-priority' focus. Continue reading at Media Week
[ Media Week | 2019-11-20 11:19:56 UTC ]
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In the modern media environment, publishers need a formula for success that they can depend on—not just for today, but one that will allow them to adapt for the trends of tomorrow. That means embracing three key ingredients that every publisher needs to ensure future-readiness, regardless of... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2019-11-19 17:38:05 UTC ]
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When someone says they want an e-reader, they most likely mean they want an Amazon Kindle. Knowing which Kindle to buy is the next question, and it depends on your budget and your reading preferences. With this guide and our in-depth reviews, we’ll help you find just the right Kindle for you... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2019-11-07 21:51:00 UTC ]
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Libraries do so much for so many, but what about the economic evidence of these benefits? Learn about the return on investment of libraries. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-11-06 11:39:24 UTC ]
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A list of the top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for Oct. 28-Nov. 3 Continue reading at ABC News
[ ABC News | 2019-11-05 22:49:32 UTC ]
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CILIP, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, is leading a campaign calling for politicians to make local libraries a big election issue. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-05 17:51:40 UTC ]
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An awesome daily roundup of the most interesting bookish links from around the web. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-11-03 11:30:57 UTC ]
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[caption id="attachment_127941" align="alignright" width="150"] Gabrielle Korn[/caption] Refinery29 hired Gabrielle Korn as fashion and culture director, responsible for building the young women's brand’s voice in style, culture, identity, and world events, while also growing its digital... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2019-10-24 20:12:19 UTC ]
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