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3 launches "Books on the Go"
Audio and e-books downloaded to your handset 16 January 2009 10:33 GMT Tweet3 has announced the launch of the new "Books on the Go" service, designed to bring best-selling books to subscribers’ mobile handsets in text or audio format.
The service, provided by Andy McNab's GoSpoken.com, lets users browse, buy and... -
COMMENT: Our favourite gadgets in 2008
Our top picks from the last year 31 December 2008 15:00 GMT TweetWith 2009 finally here, what gadgets, technology or gizmos have the Pocket-lint team most enjoyed in 2008? Below, in our own words, are our favourites.
Stuart Miles
I might work at the so called coal face of gadgets but that doesn't... -
More book publishers launch iPhone apps
Penguin and Random House looking for some iApp action 9 December 2008 14:59 GMT TweetTwo major book publishers have just announced mobile phone initiatives, with an emphasis particularly on the Apple iPhone and the App Store.
In the States, the Penguin Group has announced the launch of "Penguin 2.0", which includes Penguin... -
Amazon Kindle sold out way past Christmas
Santa got his sums wrong 28 November 2008 14:20 GMT TweetThose Stateside who've not yet started their Christmas shopping and were hoping to nab a Kindle for a loved one are right out of luck. It seems for the second year running Amazon has run out of stock of the device in the crucial "holiday" period.
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Widget.com launches BeBook e-book reader
With claim of being compatible with more file formats that any other eBook reader 4 November 2008 12:34 GMT TweetWidget.com has announced the UK release of the BeBook, described as "the latest" in portable eBook readers.
The BeBook measures 184 x 120 x 10mm, weighs 220 grams and has a 600 x 800 6-inch display that uses Vizplex E-Ink technology. -
John Lewis offers exclusive red Sony Reader
For £199 31 October 2008 11:10 GMT TweetWe've seen the red version launch in the States, but it seems department store giant John Lewis will offer the rouge version in the UK.
Available exclusively to John Lewis, the red Reader offers the same functionality as the standard model,... -
Mills & Boon launches e-books
E-format offers "total anonymity" to avoid embarrassment 27 October 2008 16:01 GMT TweetMills & Boon is making a "major commitment" to e-book publishing with the decision to make dozens of new titles available as digital downloads every month.
The romance fiction company admits that one of the main benefits to e-book publishing... -
Kindle will not see UK launch this year
Due to "minefield" of operator agreements 20 October 2008 13:25 GMT TweetThe UK will not see the launch of the Amazon Kindle e-book reader this year.
Brian McBride, the managing director of Amazon in the UK, has told trade publication "The Bookseller" that we won't see the device that was launched back in November... -
Vodafone launches "Books on Mobile!"
Audio and e-book downloads available 6 October 2008 10:17 GMT TweetVodafone has announced the launch of "Books on Mobile!" a new entertainment channel in conjunction with GoSpoken.com.
Using GoSpoken.com, Vodafone customers can download audio - or in the next two weeks e-book versions - of the latest blockbusters... -
Next-gen Amazon Kindle pics leaked
Whole set of spyshots turn up in the face of Amazon denials 6 October 2008 9:36 GMT TweetDespite denials from Amazon's chief spokesperson to the contrary, it seems the etailing giant is indeed prepping a new model of its e-book reader.
US blog Boy Genius Report has received a set of images from a tipster that shows the second-gen... -
Sony launches new PRS-700 Reader
With touchscreen and built-in light 3 October 2008 9:47 GMT TweetSony has announced a new version of its Reader Digital Book that gets a touchscreen and a built-in light.
The new model, the PRS-700, will be offered alongside the existing PRS-505 in the States in November.
Described as "svelte... -
Sony offers James Bond-themed gadgets
As part of "Mission for a Million" promo 30 September 2008 8:56 GMT TweetSony has announced a US promo called "Mission for a Million" for the new James Bond film "Quantum of Solace" in which people can compete to win a million dollars in a spy-like game.
In addition to the comp, Sony is to offer limited edition... -
iRex 1000 series digital reader launches
10.2-incher aimed at business market 22 September 2008 14:01 GMT TweetiRex Technologies has officially launched the iRex 1000 series Digital Reader.
iRex currently offers the iLiad and iLiad Book Edition for consumers, but says the new device is aimed at business professionals.
The iRex 1000 series... -
iRex to launch new e-book reader
"Seeing is believing" 19 September 2008 9:16 GMT TweetiRex is currently running a teaser on its site for a new product to launch on 22 September with the tagline "seeing is believing".
According to Forbes, the company is to launch an "evolved" e-book reader dubbed the iRex Reader 1000. -
Plastic Logic launches e-book reader
Flexible friend 8 September 2008 14:50 GMT TweetPlastic Logic has previewed its E-Ink-based e-book reader solution, that it expects to bring to market in the first half of next year.
Offering a "stunning" form factor, measuring 8.5 by 11-inches, the flexible Plastic Logic reader features...
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