eBooks

GoSpoken, the digital book company specialising in bringing books to mobile phones, has announced a new partnership with independent online book shop Lovereading Ltd which will see GoSpoken offering the bestselling and latest ebook and audio book titles from the LoveReading.co.uk website alongside paperback & hardback formats. Lovereading Co Founder Peter Crawshaw said “readers have…

European eBook manufacture IREX has announced a new, 8.1″ reader which is set to hit stores across the continent from January 18th. The DR800S, which will also be available from the IREX Web shop, supports the industry standard ePub format and IREX claims a “unique screen surface” offers users a more natural reading experience.

eBook reader manufacturer Booken has unveiled a new, ultra-thin model – the Cybook Orizon – which boasts WiFi, Bluetooth and USB connectivity. Booken say a unique new touch technology means users need only gently touch the screen with their finger to control the device and keep reading it like on paper.

A mass of new eBook readers are set for release this year after manufacturers used the CES 2010 electronics show to unveil new models.

eBook reader manufacturer Bookeen says the rate of take-up for the format is forcing it to revise upwards its sales forecasts for Europe and North America. The comments come as the firm prepares to announce new products next year follows a research giant Forrester’s recent revision of its growth projections for the eReader market by…

Book retailer Foyles has expanded its eBook reader range to include the Cybook Opus reader. The store already stocks the e SONY Touch Edition eReader and BeBook Mini, which it sells for £159 – which is says is “the most competitive price on the high street”. The Opus will retail for £199 and is available…