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The Complete Guide To Google Wave Is Available Now
9:00AM Adam Pash | Got an interest in Google Wave but have absolutely no idea where to get started? Try out The Complete Guide to Google Wave, a new (free) book written and edited by my pal and Lifehacker emeritus Gina Trapani and yours truly. More »
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2:00PM Angus Kidman | Nick over at Gizmodo loves himself some Kindle, but he has noticed one disturbing trend: the range of books available on the service has gotten smaller since its international launch. More »
The Kindle Store Seems To Be Shrinking
2:00PM Angus Kidman | Nick over at Gizmodo loves himself some Kindle, but he has noticed one disturbing trend: the range of books available on the service has gotten smaller since its international launch. More »
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10:12PM Angus Kidman | I’ve been itching to play properly with the international Kindle ever since it was announced, but my usual insane travel plans mean that won’t happen for a while. However, Nick over at our sister title Gizmodo has been giving it a thorough going over for a week, and he’s identified a few issues with the reader that might just make you pause before buying it. More »
Gizmodo’s Verdict On The International Kindle
10:12PM Angus Kidman | I’ve been itching to play properly with the international Kindle ever since it was announced, but my usual insane travel plans mean that won’t happen for a while. However, Nick over at our sister title Gizmodo has been giving it a thorough going over for a week, and he’s identified a few issues with the reader that might just make you pause before buying it. More »
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4:30PM Angus Kidman | The Kindle might finally be on sale in Australia, but geographic restrictions mean that like pretty much every other ebook reader to date, Australians don’t get the same range of titles or discounts our overseas brethren enjoy. Ebook blog BookBee outlines a way to access US-only ebooks on PCs and iPhones. More »
How To Avoid Ebook Restrictions
4:30PM Angus Kidman | The Kindle might finally be on sale in Australia, but geographic restrictions mean that like pretty much every other ebook reader to date, Australians don’t get the same range of titles or discounts our overseas brethren enjoy. Ebook blog BookBee outlines a way to access US-only ebooks on PCs and iPhones. More »
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NYT Chief Hints Apple Tablet Is More Than Rumour
12:05AM Kevin Purdy | Sibling site Gizmodo has already reported a tip that representatives from the New York Times and other publishers have met with Apple to discuss content delivery for a new device. More »
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Microsoft’s Free Windows 7 Ebook Details Deployment Nitty Gritty
11:00AM Adam Pash | Earlier today we showed you the practical steps you should take to prep your PC for Windows 7, but if you want to get all kinds of detailed, Microsoft’s free, 332-page ebook might be worth a download. More »
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10:30AM Angus Kidman | Australian booksellers are planning to sell e-books via vouchers at physical stores. Any option that gives more e-books should be applauded, but is this really sensible? More »
Would You Buy E-Books From A Bookseller?
10:30AM Angus Kidman | Australian booksellers are planning to sell e-books via vouchers at physical stores. Any option that gives more e-books should be applauded, but is this really sensible? More »
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Make A DIY Kindle From A Tablet PC
5:30AM sarahrae | Love the idea of a notebook-sized device you can use to read books anywhere but don’t want to shell out cash for a Kindle? PopSci’s DIY Kindle boasts a colour display and a higher screen resolution — and it’s cheaper. More »
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4:07PM Angus Kidman | Amazon’s Kindle e-book reader has been the one certified success in the electronic books market, but unfortunately sales have always been restricted to US buyers. That will change on October 19, when the Kindle will become available to customers worldwide. More »
Kindle To Be Sold To Australian Customers
4:07PM Angus Kidman | Amazon’s Kindle e-book reader has been the one certified success in the electronic books market, but unfortunately sales have always been restricted to US buyers. That will change on October 19, when the Kindle will become available to customers worldwide. More »
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