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Paper beats pixels: Research suggests parents avoid e-books when reading with children

Rich Haridy March 26, 2019

While a preference for traditional print books over an enhanced e-book counterpart may often stem from good old-fashioned nostalgia, a new study suggests using e-books to read stories to your child can result in less conversation and lower-quality interactions.

In a new study, less conversation and interaction occurred between parent and child when reading with ...

Mobile Technology

Kobo launches the Glo HD to take on Amazon's Kindle Voyage

David Nield April 7, 2015

Amazon's Kindle line is usually the first range of products people think of when it comes to e-readers, but Kobo isn't giving up yet – the newly announced Glo HD offers a 6-inch, 300ppi, 1,448 x 1,072 screen which matches the resolution of Amazon's top-end Kindle Voyage model.

The Kobo Glo HD sports the same screen resolution as Amazon's Kindle Voyage

Mobile Technology

Amazon's new subscription service is like Netflix for Kindle books

Will Shanklin July 18, 2014

All-you-can eat subscription services are becoming the norm in the digital world. First there was Netflix, for TV and movies. Then Spotify (and many others) gave us a similar buffet table for music. Now Amazon is jumping into the e-book subscription game, with its new Kindle Unlimited service.

Amazon's new Kindle Unlimited service takes a Netflix-esque approach to e-books

Mobile Technology Review

Review: Kobo Aura HD e-reader

Jonathan Fincher February 16, 2014

Kobo isn't exactly the first name that comes to mind when people think of e-readers, but after spending some extensive hands-on time with the company's latest e-reader – the Aura HD – we see an argument for that to change.

Gizmag reviews Kobo's crystal clear Aura HD e-reader

Science

San Antonio to open first bookless public library

Chris Wood January 15, 2013

Bexar County is set to open the first entirely bookless public library in San Antonio this fall.

A new library project in the U.S. marks the first public library to be built as ...

Mobile Technology

2012 eReader Comparison Guide

Will Shanklin November 21, 2012

We break down the best eReaders for the 2012 shopping season.

How do the best eReaders from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo stack up?

Computers

Nook for Web brings Nook books to Web browsers

Brian Dodson July 18, 2012

Barnes and Noble introduces a free eBook reader for web browsers

Electronics

New e-book system promises a more paper-like reading experience

Ben Coxworth January 12, 2012

The Smart E-book System incorporates features that are intended to make the reading of digital documents more like reading a book or magazine.

Good Thinking

The Top 10 things you CAN have for Christmas 2010

New Atlas Team December 13, 2010

It's time for our annual selection of the most coveted, clever and fun consumer tech products that you – or even better, a generous loved one – can get your hands on this Christmas.

Top 10 things you CAN have for Christmas 2010

Mobile Technology

Kogan's $189 eBook reader

Bridget Borgobello August 14, 2010

Kogan's AU$189 eBook Reader