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Have “social” updates ruined the Kobo app?

It's no secret that Kobo, the e-reading company formerly owned by Indigo Books & Music, is betting big on the "social in-book e-reading experience" to set it apart from competitors such as Amazon's Kindle and ... Read More »

February 3, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Digital publishing and technology

Apple shakes up textbook publishing

By Sue Carter

Rumours of Apple's entry into the digital textbook market were confirmed this morning with the announcement of iBooks 2. The latest version of Apple's e-reading platform focuses on media-rich, interactive digital textbooks designed for the ... Read More »

January 19, 2012 | Filed under: Digital publishing and technology

Is Apple studying the e-textbook market?

By Sue Carter

An Apple event scheduled for Jan. 19 has insiders speculating the technology giant will announce its entrance into the e-textbook market. In advance of the education-themed event, tech website betanews.com compiled a list of Apple's ... Read More »

January 17, 2012 | Filed under: Digital publishing and technology

Kobo to be acquired by Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten

By Sue Carter

Kobo announced Tuesday it has entered into a definite agreement under which it will be acquired by the Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten. The deal is expected to close in early 2012. According to a press ... Read More »

November 8, 2011 | Filed under: Digital publishing and technology

Kobo tablet to do battle with Kindle Fire, iPad

By Stuart Woods

Just months after launching a touchscreen e-reader at BookExpo America, Kobo has unveiled its latest e-reading device, a 7" colour tablet that will go head-to-head against the Kindle Fire and other tablet devices. The Kobo ... Read More »

October 19, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Kobo Pulse gets to the heart of “social in-book e-reading”

By Sue Carter

Kobo has released more details about Kobo Pulse, its new "social in-book e-reading experience" Essentially a social media tool, Kobo Pulse will allow Kobo users to connect with other people reading the same book, comment ... Read More »

September 27, 2011 | Filed under: Digital publishing and technology

Kobo Reading Life and Facebook partner for “frictionless” social e-reading

By Sue Carter

Soon Facebook users won't have to click a button to tell their friends what they're reading. Yesterday at F8, Facebook's annual developers conference, Kobo CEO Michael Serbinis announced that its e-reading app, Kobo Reading Life, ... Read More »

September 23, 2011 | Filed under: Book news, Digital publishing and technology

Wattpad pulls in $3.5 million in new investment

By Steven W. Beattie

Wattpad, the Toronto-based Internet company that allows readers and writers to connect and share their work online, has completed a new round of funding, including an investment from Union Square Ventures, the New York company ... Read More »

September 12, 2011 | Filed under: Book news, Digital publishing and technology

In the September 2011 issue of Q&Q: Guy Vanderhaeghe completes his iconic Western trilogy

By Sue Carter

Q&Q speaks to Governor General's Literary Award“winning Saskatoon author Guy Vanderhaeghe about the final book in his Western trilogy, the ambitious A Good Man. Also in September, rekindling interest in history with high-profile political biographies, ... Read More »

August 22, 2011 | Filed under: Authors, Opinion

Kobo issues statement about Borders liquidation

By Steven W. Beattie

Kobo, the Toronto-based e-reading company, has issued an official statement to clarify its position vis-Ã -vis the recent announcement that the U.S. bookstore chain Borders would be entering liquidation. The statement is in response to "misconceptions ... Read More »

July 20, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

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Search Results by tag: e-reading

Have “social” updates ruined the Kobo app?

Apple shakes up textbook publishing

Is Apple studying the e-textbook market?

Kobo to be acquired by Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten

Kobo tablet to do battle with Kindle Fire, iPad

Kobo Reading Life and Facebook partner for “frictionless” social e-reading

Wattpad pulls in $3.5 million in new investment

In the September 2011 issue of Q&Q: Guy Vanderhaeghe completes his iconic Western trilogy

Kobo issues statement about Borders liquidation

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