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Report: Amazon to release front-lit Kindle in July
Report: Amazon to release front-lit Kindle in July
According to multiple sources, Amazon will launch a new version of the Kindle e-reader that includes front-lighting similar to the new Nook ...... 15 May 2012
Amazon selling 1 million Kindles per week
Amazon selling 1 million Kindles per week
Amazon has said today that it is selling over 1 million Kindles per week. The behemoth e-tailer is notorious for never revealing sales numbers ...... 16 Dec 2011 - 1 comment
Kobo launches 'Touch With Offers' e-reader for $99
Kobo launches 'Touch With Offers' e-reader for $99
Kobo has followed in the footsteps of Amazon, launching a Touch e-reader that is subsidized with ads. Priced at $99, the device automatically ...... 14 Nov 2011
Survey shows e-readers promoting increased reading in the US
Survey shows e-readers promoting increased reading in the US
The results of a study by Harris Interactive seem to indicate the adoption of e-book readers is leading to people in the US buying and reading more books. ...... 19 Sep 2011 - 3 comments
E-reader ownership is exploding
E-reader ownership is exploding
According to new figures from Pew Internet Research, e-reader ownership is moving at a blistering pace, outpacing tablets. E-reader ownership ...... 27 Jun 2011
Amazon has sold millions of Kindles this holiday season
Amazon has "sold millions" of Kindles this holiday season
Although normally dead quiet on Kindle sales figures, Amazon has boasted today that they have "sold millions" of the latest generation e-readers ...... 13 Dec 2010 - 7 comments
Google finally launches e-book store
Google finally launches e-book store
Google has finally delivered on their promise of the Google eBookstore, starting the service with 3 million books available in a number of formats. ...... 06 Dec 2010
     

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