An e-reader, also called an e-book reader or e-book device, is a mobile electronic device that is designed primarily for the purpose of reading digital e-books and periodicals. Any device that can display text on a screen may act as an e-book reader, but specialized e-book reader designs may optimize portability, readability (especially in sunlight), and battery life for this purpose. An e-book reader is similar in form to a tablet computer. The main advantages of e-book readers are better readability of their screens, especially in bright sunlight, and longer battery life.
Amazon is proposing that Hachette authors receive 100 percent of the sale of each of their ebooks during the companies’ ongoing negotiations. But the letter it sent this week may largely… Read more »
Amazon is promoting a Hachette title as one of its best books of July. But, because of Hachette and Amazon’s contract dispute, the book’s not available for pre-order. Read more »
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Amazon rolled out its rumored streaming music service for Prime members, Prime Music, overnight Wednesday. With about a million songs and little new content, this isn’t Spotify. But it’s ad-free and… Read more »
Choosing between reading an ebook on your own or having it read to you just got a little easier: Amazon updated its Kindle reading app with Audible integrationĀ on Tuesday. You’ll have… Read more »