OverDrive announced public libraries that employ the company’s digital lending platform served a record number of eBook, audiobook, music and video titles to patrons on Christmas Day.
Corel Rolls Out Roxio MediaBook for Windows 8
Corel Corporation announced its new Roxio MediaBook app for Windows 8, which allows photos and videos to be combined with audio and text to create dynamic and interactive ebooks.
Sony Launches PRS-T2 eReader
Sony Electronics announced its new six-inch PRS-T2 eReader ($129).
OverDrive Breaks Ground for World Headquarters
OverDrive announced that it has begun construction of its world headquarters and “Blue Sky Campus” in Garfield Heights, Ohio.
Kingston Rolls Out Portable Flash Storage
Kingston Digital announced a number of portable flash storage products aimed at notebook, tablet and smartphone users.
Not So Happy Holidays for Consumer Electronics
The NPD Group announced it reckons that U.S. consumer electronics sales revenue over the holidays dropped 6% from the same period in 2010.
Accessibility Drives Content Demand
Deloitte LLP announced that it has released the results of its latest State of the Media Democracy survey.
Kindles Set the World on Fire
Amazon.com announced that it is pleased with the sales of its Kindle eBook readers over the Christmas holidays.
Amazon Kindles Selling Like Hot Cakes
Amazon.com announced that it is currently selling over one million Kindle devices per week.
EU Probes Apple Over Possible eBook Pricing Fixing
The European Commission announced that it is investigating whether or not Apple and five international publishers have breached EU antitrust rules by conspiring to fix the price of eBooks.
Kobo Launches Touch eReader
Kobo announced its new $99 Kobo Touch eReader.
Kobo Launches Vox eReader
Kobo announced its new Kobo Vox eReader ($199.99).
Public Libraries Serve Growing eBook Demand
OverDrive announced new statistics showing continued eBook traffic and circulation growth at libraries and schools worldwide.
Amazon’s Kindle Fire Sold at Low Margin
IHS iSuppli announced its preliminary estimates put the total cost of manufacture for Amazon’s new Kindle Fire tablet at $209.63.

