Sony Out of the Ebook Business in N. America
Sony has deciding to cut its loses and get out of the North American ebook business. Sony Reader's in other regions will not be affected. Read full article
Amazon Introduces Fire OS 3.1 for Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HDX
There's a new version of the Fire OS for Amazon's latest tablets. This brings new consumer-oriented features like integration with Goodreads, as well as business-friendly features. Read full article
Nearly a Half of Adult Americans Own a Tablet or eReader
Over a third of adult Americans own a tablet, and almost a quarter of them own a eReader, according to the Pew Research Center's Internet Project. Read full article
You May Soon Be Able to Use Your Tablet During Airplane Takeoffs and Landings
The FAA is reportedly close to removing most of the current restrictions on using a tablet during plane flights. UPDATED Read full article
Amazon Reveals the Details of the Next Kindle Paperwhite
After accidentally posting the details of the upcoming Kindle Paperwhite eReader on its own website this morning, Amazon has officially announced the device. UPDATED Read full article
Barnes & Noble’s Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight Now $99
For a short time, Barnes & Noble has cut the price of the Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight by 15%. This basic ebook reader is now available for under $100. Read full article
Next-Gen Amazon Kindle Fire HD Details Come to Light
Amazon will reportedly be introducing a second generation in its Kindle Fire HD line tablets this fall, and the details of these have already leaked out. Read full article
Details Leak Out on Next-Generation Amazon Kindle Fire Tablets
Amazon is reportedly going to increase the screen resolution on all three of its Kindle Fire models. The new versions are expected later this year. Read full article
Judge Rules That Apple Conspired With Publishers To Set Ebook Prices
A federal judge ruled today that book publishers and Apple violated antitrust laws to set prices for ebooks. Read full article
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7.0 Now Just $170
Amazon has dropped the price of the 7-inch version of the Kindle Fire HD by $30 as part of a price war going on between Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Read full article