Barnes & Noble Introduces the Nook Simple Touch With Glowlight


Updated 04/30/12 9:02 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Nook With Glowlight

One of the main drawbacks of E Ink ereaders is that there is no way to read your books without an additional light attachment. Reading at night, on a train, or in any other low-light situation will pretty much have you sunk unless you drop $20 for an accessory. Barnes & Noble has set out to solve this problem with the Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight. It's the same Nook Simple Touch you know Read more

Best of 2011: Which New Ereader Is Your Favorite?


Updated 12/20/11 7:43 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Ereaders of 2011

Is it just me, or did the onslaught of high quality ereaders in 2011 create a resurgence of reading? I've read more books in 2011 than I have since I graduated! Did you grab up an ereader (or two) this year? With all the available options, choosing my be hard, but tell us — which ereader was your favorite in 2011? Best of 2011: Which New Ereader Is Your Favorite? Kindle Fire Read more

How to Easily Transfer Epub Books to Your Kindle Fire


Updated 03/29/12 7:37 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Get Epub Books on the Kindle Fire

So far, my experience with the Kindle Fire has been positive, but one downside is that it does not read the popular (DRM-free) epub format. If you have amassed a collection of epub books over the years (whether you've downloaded them for free in the Google Library, or elsewhere) and want to take them on the go with your new Kindle Fire, fret not — there is a simple way to convert and upload Read more

5 Things to Know About the New Nook Tablet


Updated 11/08/11 4:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Nook Tablet Details and Specs

Barnes & Noble finally announced the Nook Tablet yesterday. First impressions from the specs and capabilities seem to be that it will be a worthy competitor to the Kindle Fire when it's released next week, so take a tour through a few of these buying points to consider before you click "purchase." Affordable price — The Nook Tablet is priced at just $249, which is a fraction of the cost Read more

Amazon Announces $99 Kindle Touch


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Amazon Kindle Touch Ereader

Jeff Bezos revealed a new Kindle this morning at a press conference in NYC. The Kindle Touch looks to be about the same size as the previous generation, but it will come sans keyboard but with an infrared touch eInk display — the infrared layer will sit on top of your eInk display so it doesn't interfere with reading. Additionally, the Kindle Touch will include free cloud storage and come Read more

Amazon's $199 Kindle Fire Tablet Revealed [Updated]


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet Details

Amazon unveiled the Kindle Fire tablet this morning in NYC. Said to be coming with a low price tag of $199, this seven-inch tablet will run a custom version of Android and come packed with WiFi connectivity, but will be released without a camera, microphone, or 3G access. Additionally, the Kindle Fire will come stocked with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime, the $79 membership that offers free Read more

How to Publish Your Own Ebook


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Publish Your Own Ebook on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iTunes iBookstore

Ebook bestsellers were recently added to the NYT Book Review, and sales are up in a big way. It just goes to show that if you've got an awesome manuscript, you don't have to wait for a publisher to pick it up — you can self publish! Find out how you can get your ebooks on Kindles, Nooks, iPads, and mobile devices all around the world with the outlets below. Barnes & Noble PubIt! — Read more

Five Gadgets to Tote on Your Summer Road Trip


Updated 07/11/11 8:45 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

5 Essential Road Trip Gadgets

There's nothing more liberating than heading out with your best gal pals for a Summer road trip. Getting away from the daily grind and soaking in the sun along the interstate makes it easy to unwind. The method of transportation may not be very high-tech, but that doesn't mean your accessories can't be. Check out these five essential gadgets you should pack along for your road trip this season. Read more

Amazon Offers Up $164 Kindle With "Special Offers"


Updated 05/25/11 2:10 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

3G Kindle With Ads

Just after Barnes & Noble announced its newer, smaller, touchscreen Simple Touch Reader yesterday, Amazon introduced its latest offering — a cheaper, ad-supported 3G Kindle. Just like the WiFi-only version it released last month, this third-generation 3G Kindle will be $25 off the regular price, and comes with specialized ads and sponsored screen savers. Truth be told, it's the same Kindle Read more

Barnes & Noble Announces New Nook: The Simple Touch Reader


Updated 05/25/11 2:06 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

New Barnes and Noble Simple Touch Reader Nook

Attention eBookworms! Barnes & Noble has announced a new Nook model: The Simple Touch Reader. It's a no fuss or color reader with some key advancements — it is lighter and thinner than the previous model and has a battery that can read for up to two months on a single charge if you leave WiFi off, according to a press release. The 6-inch eReader is now available for preorder for $139, and Read more