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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009US Colleges and Universities Partner with Bookshare To Expand …PR Web (press release), WABookshare membership includes two free ebook reader software programs that read the text of the books aloud, READ:OutLoud from Don Johnston and Victor Reader Soft from HumanWare. Campuses with Bookshare memberships can install these applications on all …
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Is Apple eyeing up ebook market? - Siliconrepublic.com
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009Is Apple eyeing up ebook market?Siliconrepublic.com, IrelandThe device will be slightly smaller than Amazon’s Kindle 2 ebook reader (pictured), but will have a larger touchscreen. This suggests that Apple is determined to move on the burgeoning ebook market that Amazon and Sony are currently focused on. …
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Apple plots course for middle of mobile - CNET News
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009Product Reviews
Apple plots course for middle of mobileCNET News, CAAnd just this week, businessweek reported that Apple is developing a “media pad” that would let users watch videos on a larger screen than an ipod Touch or Amazon Kindle, but on a device that’s more portable than notebooks and lacks a keyboard. …Is Apple eyeing up […]
Amazon Buys iPhone E-Reader … - InternetNews.com
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009Ars Technica
Amazon Buys iPhone E-Reader …InternetNews.com, NYIn a bid to extend e-reader reach beyond Kindle, the mega-etailer scoops up firm behind the most popular eBook reader application for Apple’s iPhone. By Michelle Megna: More stories by this author: Amazon now controls the two top e-book applications …Amazon.com Purchases eBook Reader Software Company WiredPRNews.com (press release)Amazon […]
In-Classroom Learning Is Virtually Indispensible - Bi-College News
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009In-Classroom Learning Is Virtually IndispensibleBi-College News, PAElectronic equipment like Amazon’s Kindle already allows users to download their textbooks to e-readers, drastically cutting the cost of the books and nearly eliminating the need for students to pay their institutions for their course material. …
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What Amazon Gains With Stanza In Its Trickbag - ChannelWeb
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009Ars Technica
What Amazon Gains With Stanza In Its TrickbagChannelWeb, NYBut Amazon’s Kindle e-reader uses proprietary software and Amazon already has a Kindle application for iPhone, so what exactly does Amazon gain with Stanza? For starters, Stanza is an established brand. Lexcycle has been around for about a year, …Amazon Acquires Stanza E-Book Reader: Superior Selection Meets […]
Amazon.com Purchases eBook Reader Software Company - WiredPRNews.com (press release)
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009Ars Technica
Amazon.com Purchases eBook Reader Software CompanyWiredPRNews.com (press release), TXThe company buys the maker of the Stanza e-book application for the iPhone, Lexcycle. Wired PR News – Amazon.com Inc.’s recent company purchase is expected to help expand its presence in the market for electronic books. As reported by the Associated …Amazon eats open ebook reader […]
‘Macsimum Recommended Reading’ for April 28 - Macsimum
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009‘Macsimum Recommended Reading’ for April 28Macsimum, TNThe MT Show “Amazon scoops up developer of leading eBook iPhone app: Online mega-retailer Amazon.com has purchased the development firm behind the most popular eBook reader application for Apple’s iPhone in a bid to extend its reach of the digital book …
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Apple iPhone “Mediapad” Could Be a Kindle Killer - PC World
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009Digitaltrends.com
Apple iPhone “Mediapad” Could Be a Kindle KillerPC WorldIs Apple’s rumored “mediapad” entertainment device a threat to Amazon’s Kindle e-book reader? I think it is, but the only people who may care are current Kindle owners, some of whom may end up wishing they had waited on their purchase. …Amazon Acquires Stanza E-Book Reader: Superior […]
Apple, Verizon Prepping the iPad - Mobiledia
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009Mobiledia
Apple, Verizon Prepping the iPadMobiledia, MDThe new Apple device is similar to Amazon’s Kindle electronic reader, but smaller in size with a larger touch screen. Earlier this month, the Basking Ridge, NJ-based carrier said it was looking at entering the electronic-book market, possibly focusing …Will Apple Bring Back ibook Name For ‘Media Pad’ Gadget? (AAPL) […]
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