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Taking another crack at Amazon's Kindle

February 26, 2009 Amazon unveils its long-awaited, second-generation e-book reader. The $359 Kindle 2 is thinner than its predecessor and offers longer battery life. TAGS: Amazon Kindle, e-book Reader, Amazon.com Inc., e-book, audio book, battery life, battery, IBM Corp.

E-books, has your time come?

April 5, 2006 Seemingly moribund market gets fresh ink. But analysts remain cautious. TAGS: e-book, e-book Reader, Barnes & Noble Inc., publisher, digital media, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp., PC

Borders to sell Sony digital reading device

April 3, 2006 Book chain will sell Sony's new e-book viewer, designed to let people read large books on a small gadget. Photo: Sony's digital reader TAGS: Borders Books & Music, e-book, Sony Corp., gadget, battery

Samsung unveils largest flexible LCD

November 28, 2005 Here's an LCD screen you can curl up. It's made of plastic rather than glass. TAGS: organic light-emitting diode, E Ink Corp., LCD, Samsung Electronics, e-book, display, LCD screen, Sony Corp.

Adobe tries again with e-books

October 24, 2006 Digital Editions software is meant to be a simpler and more flexible e-book reader and manager. TAGS: e-book, Adobe Systems Inc., e-book Reader, Adobe Acrobat Reader, digital-rights management, Adobe PDF, Linux, video

Amazon to debut Kindle e-book reader Monday

November 15, 2007 After rumors and delays, the online retailer is set to break into the hardware business with a high-profile launch that its CEO wants to be just perfect. TAGS: Amazon Kindle, e-book Reader, industry source, Amazon.com Inc., Richard Shim, Jeff Bezos, e-book, launch, retailer, CEO, Apple iPod

'Harry Potter' author fights e-book fraud on eBay

March 1, 2007 Has an injunction been issued against eBay? Each side sees court order in India case differently. TAGS: injunction, Baazee.com, eBay Inc., e-book, seller, New Delhi, India, court, Judge, author, e-mail

Finally, electronic paper big enough to use

October 19, 2005 The prototype screen measures 10.1 inches across and less than 300 microns thick, making it about as thin and flexible as construction paper. TAGS: E Ink Corp., LG.Philips LCD Co. Ltd., e-paper, e-book, Philips Electronics N.V., display, LCD

E-books coming to PSP?

June 3, 2005 Sony's latest trademark filings hint at possible future PSP products including electronic versions of magazines, comics and books. TAGS: trademark, Sony PSP, e-book, entertainment, Sony Corp.

Coming to campus: E-books with expiration dates

August 9, 2005 Bookstores at Princeton, University of Utah and others are offering bargain textbook downloads that expire after five months. TAGS: textbook, e-book, student, publisher, IRC, text

Free information for the taking

July 23, 2007 There's a wealth of free resources out there--online databases, audiobooks, museum passes. You just need to know where to look.Steal this book? Don't bother TAGS: e-book, journal, article, newspaper, library, Adobe PDF, database, resource, U.S.

Online library offers 1.5 million works and counting

November 27, 2007 The Universal Digital Library, backed by several major libraries around the globe, is more about preservation and less about getting clicks. TAGS: Barnes & Noble Inc., project, computer science, university, intellectual property, library, e-book, professor, work, Google Inc.

Will e-books ever be a best seller?

November 19, 2007 Sony's Reader has been little more than a footnote so far. Now Amazon is looking to light things up with its new Kindle device. Photos: Amazon's Kindle device TAGS: Amazon Kindle, E Ink Corp., Stephen Baker, Amazon.com Inc., e-book, computer screen, digital music, Sony Corp., reader, PC

Google wins a court battle

March 16, 2006 Judge rules in search giant's favor, dismissing copyright infringement lawsuit filed by e-book writer. TAGS: Usenet, lawsuit, excerpt, federal judge, court, e-book, Google Inc., copyright law, search result, archiving, Time Warner Inc., decision, search engine, Internet Service Provider

Sony details Blu-ray plans, new product releases

January 5, 2006 Cameras, eBook reader, music phones to be among electronics giant's new offerings. Photos: Sony's coming lineup TAGS: Blu-ray, e-book, Sony Corp., electronics, HD-DVD, Sony PS3, Sony Playstation, Toshiba, video, TV, DVD

Fall electronics to rally Sony?

September 13, 2006 Recent gaffes have been tough, but U.S. executive says HDTVs, e-books, Mylo devices could paint a better picture. Photo: Sony's Mylo Photo: Digital reading at Borders TAGS: Sony Mylo, Glasgow, shortage, Blu-ray, Sony PS3, Sony Corp., diode, e-book, electronics, Sony Playstation, U.S., TV, photograph

Electric sports car ready to challenge Porsche?

June 6, 2006 Silicon Valley all-stars line up behind start-up that claims its car can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in four seconds. TAGS: Draper Fisher Jurvetson, motor, magnet, Sergey Brin, electricity, car, e-book, eBay Inc., Silicon Valley, California, start-up, CEO, Google Inc.

Compaq founder pushes for academic library online

March 13, 2006 E-books died, but e-publishing will live on if the content is right, say those behind Questia Media. TAGS: electronic publishing, subscription, founder, e-book, library, student, Compaq Computer Corp., CEO, Google Inc.

HP Labs marks 40th with high-tech coffee table

February 22, 2006 R&D meets Ikea in a novel approach to the entertainment PC from folks who typically pursue more scientific endeavors. Photos: High-tech coffee table TAGS: HP Labs, R&D, data center, HP, e-book, games, PC
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