Full FeedFoxit eSlick reader gets an update, now with EPUB support and a virtual keyboard
The Foxit eSlick reader was originally announced back in mid-December of last year, and since then it seems to have blended into the ever growing collection of available ebook readers. That said, the eSlick was just recently given a firmware update, and a nice one at that. And that update… Continue Reading »
Get caught up in technology with InterrupTech: October 26, 2009
Welcome back to InterrupTech. Catch up on the week’s most important tech stories in a hurry. We cover the Barnes & Noble Nook, Windows 7, Moto’s Droid, Apple’s latest computers, Dell’s new Adamo XPS, RIM’s new BlackBerry watch, VW’s new iPhone app, and Google’s music service. Continue Reading »
Best Buy to sell ebook reader powered by iRex and Verizon
The idea behind ebook readers is to create less clutter and keep your bag light while still being able to read lots of books. Best Buy will be selling the $399 iRex DR800SG that has Verizon 3G access in October 2009. The device has an 8.1-inch touch screen and should… Continue Reading »
Kennedy memoir not coming to Kindle anytime soon
Kindle owners eager to read the much anticipated memoirs of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy will have a long wait. The publisher of the beloved senator’s memoirs, entitled “True Compass,” issued a statement saying the book’s electronic release was being delayed “indefinitely.” The head of the publishing house Twelve, Jonathan… Continue Reading »
Color e-paper due next year but will the price be right?
Taiwanese firm SiPix Imaging has announced it will ship a small volume of color e-paper in the second half of next year. This puts it far ahead of its rivals. These displays will be used in e-readers to display books, magazines, and newspapers. “Making colored electronic paper displays is our… Continue Reading »
World’s thinnest ebook unveiled at IFA
At just 0.4” or 9.2mm, the Lubix L’Book is currently the thinnest ebook reader on the market today. The L’Book was announced today at the IFA fair in Germany. Unfortunately, the most remarkable part is the thickness of the device. The rest of the specs: 6” screen, 600x800 resolution, and… Continue Reading »
Get caught up in tech with InterrupTech for August 31, 2009
Welcome back to InterrupTech. Catch up on the week’s most important tech stories in a hurry. We cover the Snow Leopard, Moto’s Android saviors, Sony’s newest eReaders, Nokia’s Booklet computer, and the continuing saga of Google Voice on the iPhone. Continue Reading »
Slate offers advice to would-be Kindle killers: “Be better and cheaper”
For a couple of days I’ve railed on Sony’s eBook reader as more of the same. Seems I am not the only one who can’t see the tactic Sony is taking as one with a chance to succeed. Slate.com’s Farhad Manjoo offers up two step plan to beat the Kindle… Continue Reading »
Who’s on Crack in Tech: 08.28.09
Welcome to this week’s “Who’s on Crack” where we pick apart the stories from the past week that refuse to have any relation to reality. With announcements just around the corner to fill up the holidays, things are getting zany, even silly. Clearly, more than a few companies appear to… Continue Reading »
Gadgetell visits with TechVi to talk about the new Sony Readers
Sony introduced some new eReaders with some interesting features. They are clearly gunning for Amazon’s Kindle. Randall Bennett had myself and Jason Perlow of ZDNet on to talk about today’s news on his program, TechVi. Watch more episodes [TechVi] Read Jason Perlow’s work: [ZDNet] Continue Reading »
Experience what it’s like to download at unlimited speeds from a massive collection of over 800 Terabytes of user uploads. You’ll max out your Internet connection downloading a file in… Continue Reading »
Palm Pre Information & Updates
Palm just introduced their next-gen smartphone, the Palm Pre, and next-gen operating system, Palm webOS. Gadgetell's got the latest Pre and webOS information and news for you right here.
