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Friday, February 27th, 2009Reuters
I’m sorry Dave, I can’t read that Kindle eBook to youVentureBeat, CAOne of the most interesting features of the Kindle 2, Amazon’s new version of its overpriced eBook reader, is that it has a text-to-speech option for content. This means your Kindle can read aloud to you any book you buy on the device — something […]
MobileTechRoundup show #163, Kindle 2, Android, and awesome freeware - ZDNet Blogs
Friday, February 27th, 2009MobileTechRoundup show #163, Kindle 2, Android, and awesome freewareZDNet BlogsThe availability of the Kindle 2 was the big tech news of the week and James, Kevin, and I chatted about my Kindle 2 and our thoughts on the new ebook reader in MobileTechRoundup show #163. We also chatted about the ebook options on the iPhone […]
Amazon retreats on text-to-speech issue - CNET News
Friday, February 27th, 2009Amazon retreats on text-to-speech issueCNET News, CAby Greg Sandoval Apparently, Amazon won’t want to fight the publishing industry on the issue of whether the Kindle 2’s text-to-speech function violates copyright. The retailer, which is also the maker of the Kindle electronic-book reader, …
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Unboxed: Amazon Kindle 2 gets iPod treatment. Will it sell? - Apple Insider
Friday, February 27th, 2009Reuters
Unboxed: Amazon Kindle 2 gets iPod treatment. Will it sell?Apple Insider, VABy Prince McLean Amazon’s second generation of its Kindle ebook reader takes cues from Apple in hopes to make the new product the “iPod of books.” Here’s a graphical tour of how close Amazon comes to replicating the iPod experience. …I’m sorry Dave, I can’t […]
Amazon.com To Allow Rights-Holders To Turn On Kindle Speech - CNNMoney.com
Friday, February 27th, 2009Amazon.com To Allow Rights-Holders To Turn On Kindle SpeechCNNMoney.comAmazon.com Inc. (AMZN) said it would modify the new version of its Kindle electronic-book reader to allow authors and publishers to decide whether they want the text-to-speech function used for a particular title. The Seattle company insists its new …
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E-ink-a-polooza: Boox, Nuut 2 and (maybe) Kindle 3 e-readers coming - Dallas Morning News
Friday, February 27th, 2009Dallas Morning News
E-ink-a-polooza: Boox, Nuut 2 and (maybe) Kindle 3 e-readers comingDallas Morning News, TXNo access to Amazon’s Kindle store, of course, and no pricing info yet. A Korean company called Neolux has also gotten into the act with a second generation of its Nuut reader, which also has a 6-inch screen, WiFi and support for […]
Amazon Kindle 3 To Get a Touchscreen? - Wired News
Friday, February 27th, 2009New York Times
Amazon Kindle 3 To Get a Touchscreen?Wired NewsBy Priya Ganapati February 27, 2009 | 6:16:47 PMCategories: Readers Now that Amazon’s Kindle 2 is out, it’s time to start thinking about the next version of the device. And the leaks have already begun. The Kindle 3 could have a touchscreen, …Sony PRS-700: The Other […]
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Friday, February 27th, 2009Switzerland’s legendary bank secrecy again faces assaultMarketWatchWill raves for Amazon’s Kindle 2 turn into big sales? While Amazon.com’s latest electronic book reader has drawn lush praise from reviewers, a more important business metric has emerged — people who want to buy a Kindle 2 can actually get one now. …
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Hard to get cozy with iPhone apps for books - Chicago Tribune
Friday, February 27th, 2009Hard to get cozy with iPhone apps for booksChicago Tribune, United StatesThe biggest platform for reading electronic books is the mobile phone, not the Amazon Kindle. You see mobile phones everywhere but it is still rare to spot someone reading with a Kindle. I’ve been perusing iPhone apps for books in recent days to see …Centro, […]
Kindle Student Edition Rumored to Be In the Works - Examiner.com
Friday, February 27th, 2009Kindle Student Edition Rumored to Be In the WorksExaminer.comPrime View International, maker of electrophoretic displays AKA epaper makes the screens for Amazon’s Kindle 2. That much we know. However, rumors that they are working on a larger-sized touchscreen makes us think they are now ramping up production of …
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