Ahead of its launch next week, new details have been leaked about Barnes & Noble’s latest Nook device. While the new Nook Tablet will look very much like the Nook Color, there are a few improvements under the hood. Multimedia, including video, will take on a larger portion of the limelight with bundled Hulu Plus and Netflix apps and new […]
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Barnes & Noble to host Nook event on November 7th
Barnes & Noble will be hosting an event on November 7th where it is expected to unveil a successor to its Nook Color tablet. Little is known about it but it is expected to keep the 7-inch display of its predecessor. It will be interesting to see what Barnes & Noble unveils in terms of features and pricing given the […]
Kobo to launch Vox tablet on October 17th?
We first caught wind of the Kobo Vox tablet through an FCC filing only days ago. Little was revealed but there were a few hints that Kobo was getting ready to launch its first tablet device. A prematurely launched product page on the Future Shop website today essentially confirmed this before being pulled down again. Fortunately, it was available long […]
Vox eReader to be first Kobo tablet?
Is Kobo, the company behind the Kobo eReaders, planning to launch a tablet device of its own? An FCC filing for a device known as the Kobo Vox eReader suggests that this may be the case. Little is known about the device but a few details can be found in the available documents. Unlike the current Kobo eReader Touch Edition […]
7-inch Amazon Kindle tablet to launch in November for US$250?
The rumours about Amazon building a 7-inch Android tablet are completely true, according to TechCrunch who reports having seen and used the device. Its conclusion: “It’s going to be a big deal.” While TechCrunch does not have any pictures, it does have quite a bit of information about it: Processor: Single-core Operating system: Customized version of Android Cellular connectivity: None […]
Future Amazon Kindles to be named after four elements?
A string of new domain name registrations by Amazon may have revealed what its upcoming Kindle devices will be called. Earlier this month, Amazon bought the domain name KindleAir.com (among others). Fusible.com has now found that it bought two additional ones: KindleEarth.com and KindleWater.com. The registered domains suggest that Amazon may name upcoming Kindle devices after the classical four elements […]
Kobo eReader Touch Edition now available in Canada
The Kobo eReader Touch Edition, first announced last month, is now available in Canada. You can get it from Indigo online and stores for CA$139. The Kobo eReader Touch Edition is not yet available in the US but I don’t expect that it will be so for much longer. The older Kobo Wireless eReader is now available for CA$109 as […]
Amazon introduces ad-driven Kindle 3G
Amazon yesterday introduced the Kindle 3G with Special Offers. Much like the Kindle with Special Offers it launched in April, the Kindle 3G with Special Offers is US$25 cheaper than the regular Kindle 3G but displays special offers and sponsored screensavers. “Kindle is the bestselling e-reader in the world. It’s been just six weeks since we introduced the new $114 […]