E-book authors appeal to Amazon board
Writers published by Hachette Book Group and their allies are planning to appeal directly to the board of Amazon.com Inc to find a way out of the impasse over e-book prices
Japanese publishers hit back at Amazon
A group of Japanese publishers have lashed out at Amazon’s new book sale rules, after US and European authors accused the online retailer of using strong-arm negotiating tactics
Amazon e-book war continues
Hachette Book Group has defended itself against accusations of pushing up prices for e-books amid a simmering dispute with online retail giant Amazon
Apple hindering e-book antitrust investigation
A Washington lawyer monitoring Apple Inc. compliance with antitrust laws after a judge found it conspired with publishers to raise electronic book prices said in court papers filed Monday that the company is obstructing his work.
Apple files appeal in e-book collusion case
Apple is fighting a legal order requiring the company to modify its digital book contracts and submit to oversight by a court-appointed antitrust monitor.
I am looking for an e-Reader (tablet) for my dad to use at home and while on holiday, something along the lines of an Amazon Kindle or the alternatives.
I haven't done any research or price-checking yet, but here are the basic requirements:
WiFi is a must, 3G is optional
e-ink screen (or...
Amazon, Barnes & Noble court e-book lovers
Online retail titan Amazon.com and bookselling giant Barnes & Noble dueled Tuesday for the devotion of digital book lovers with bargain-priced versions of their popular electronic readers.