1. Ebooks and ebook reader devices are widely used today, but they are not quite standard yet. Still, the clues are there that they are taking off in a big way! There are many different reasons why this is true, and it’s only a matter of time before it becomes the standard way to read [...]

I got to give it to the iPad: its devoted Developer base is what put’s it ahead of the game in this hot new device category. Atomic Antelope has developed “Alice for the iPad”, a new app that revolutionizes the experience of reading Alice in Wonderland by allowing users to interact with moving pictures and animated [...]

It has only been a few weeks since “Neofonie” a German contender in the tablet computer market, has entered the stage to take on Apple’s iPad. During a recent press conference, the company has revealed more details on the product.  Much like the iPad, the Wepad it’s going to be available in different flavors: with [...]

I had mentioned the Archos 7 in an earlier post. Back then, not much detail was available.  That changed quickly with an indepth-article on engadget.com. It now seems that the Android-powered Home Tablet is getting ready for shipping. Both, Redcoon.de and Amazon.de are now taking pre-orders for the 8 GB models.

The manufacturer ”Neofonie” is enthering the war of the tablets! The company, a German “David” against the “Goliath of Cupertino”, plans to go head-to-head with Apple while betting on the shortcomings of the much-hyped iPad. The “WePad”  is supposedly going to sport a 11.3 inch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 inches, while also featuring [...]

The LA Times reports that Qualcomm, a San Diego company, plans to launch its own e-reader including a new and improved verion of E Ink, as used by the Amazon Kindle. Called Mirasol, the new display technology is supposed to increase battery life on a e-reader device by up to 500 percent.

According to the NYT, the Nook will hit finally hit the shelves! Although available online since November, the Kindle rival will make it’s debut in B&N stores on Wednesday. The device has seen mixed reviews but might land decent sales before the iPad hits the Apple stores in March. Good luck, B&N, you might need it!

Amazon reportedly acquired Touchco, a start-up specializing in touch screens.

One thing painfully absent on the new Apple hardware is a camera. For those of you already postponing your iPad purchase  until version 2 is out – you might be on to something! The guys from mission:repair already got their hands on some iPad parts and made the following discovery.

Just when you thought the hype is dying down: Steven Colbert shows off an iPad at the Grammys!