Despite the rise of eBooks and digitized printed media, some people still prefer the look and feel of printed paper. To cater to these technological hold-outs, PediaPress has developed a novel (pun definitely intended) online tool to create and print books filled with Wikipedia content. Unlike the portable WikiReader, which stuffs millions of the most popular [...]
In an apparent sign that people still read books, IREX Technologies is joining the growing market for eBook readers. To compete with Sony’s Reader, Amazon’s Kindle, and Asus’ Eee Reader, IREX will begin selling its DR800SG eBook reader at Best Buy stores for $399. The device features an 8.1″ eInk based touchscreen display and [...]
Printing companies must love this trend. Coupled with the continued decline of traditional print media at the hands of online sources, the increase in popularity of eBook readers may very well deal a final blow to that industry’s lasting reign. To compete with Amazon’s Kindle and a handful of other 3G enabled eBook readers currently [...]
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