IDPF Announces Digital Book Conference Speakers
The International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) announced the complete program with speakers for its upcoming Digital Book 2011 conference.
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eBooks Squeeze Book Publishers
IHS iSuppli announced that, according to its latest research, the book publishing industry has entered a period of long-term decline due to the rising sales of eBooks and eBook readers.
Sony Tablets on the Horizon
Sony Corporation announced that it plans to launch two new Android 3.0 tablets in the fall of 2011.
Amazon Launches Kindle Library Lending
Amazon.com announced Kindle Library Lending, which allows Kindle users to borrow Kindle books from over 11,000 libraries in the United States.
IDPF Unveils Digital Book 2011 Conference Program
The International Digital Publishing Forum announced the program outline for its Digital Book 2011 conference, which will held May 23-24, 2011 in New York City.
Exploring eBooks at Digipalooza 2011
OverDrive announced that it will hold its third Digipalooza conference dealing with eBooks and digital library issues on July 28-31, 2011 in Cleveland, OH.
Kobo Closes Funding Round
Kobo Inc. announced that it has closed its latest investment round, which the company says will fund its expansion into the international market for eReaders and eBooks.
Apple Offers Random House eBooks
Apple announced that Random House has made its full catalog of eBooks available through Apple’s iBookstore.
Libraries Offer eBook Downloads to iPad
OverDrive announced that many public, school and college libraries now offer eBook and audiobook downloads directly to the iPad through the free OverDrive Media Console app.
E-Book Downloads Outpace Mobile Apps
Yankee Group announced it forecasts that U.S. E-Book downloads will outpace paid mobile app downloads through 2013.
E-book Reader Sales Set to Soar
Yankee Group announced it forecasts that global e-reader sales revenue will grow from $1.9 billion in 2010 to $8.2 billion in 2014, while unit sales will rise from just under 11 million in 2010 to nearly 72 million in 2014.