Amazon releases upgraded Kindle and Kindle Kids devices for first time in three years Amazon unveiled enhanced versions of its Kindle and Kindle Kids e-readers on Tuesday, the first time the tech giant has… Read More
Kindle rival Kobo sells for $315M to Japanese e-commerce giant Kobo, the 2-year-old Canadian maker of electronic reading devices, has been sold for $315 million in cash to Japan’s Rakuten.… Read More
Amazon knocks $25 off Kindle 3G for those who want ‘special offers’ Amazon.com is reducing the price of its high-end Kindle 3G by $25 for those who sign up for the company’s… Read More
Barnes & Noble unveils the new Nook, with touchscreen display Barnes & Noble today introduced the latest version of the Nook. And like yesterday’s announcement by rival Kobo, Barnes &… Read More
Kobo opens a new chapter, introduces ‘touch’ to e-reader Kobo faces tough competition from the likes of Amazon.com’s Kindle and Barnes & Noble’s Nook. But the 2-year-old Canadian upstart,… Read More
Kobo inks $50 million round for electronic reading gadgets, digital bookstore Amazon.com’s Kindle may have a leadership position right now in electronic reading devices and digital books. But the market continues… Read More