In its summation in the ebook pricing case Thursday afternoon, the DOJ accused Apple of "fairly brazen" price fixing. Now it's time to wait for Judge Cote's verdict, which could take weeks or months.…
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Apple: Ruling against us in ebook case would create “chilling” effect on content markets
Apple provided its closing argument in the ebook case Thursday morning, with the government set to follow in the afternoon. Lead Apple attorney Orin Snyder argued that a ruling against Apple would create a "chilling" precedent.…
Read MoreNot a good sign: Barnes & Noble just keeps slashing Nook tablet prices
Why is Barnes & Noble extending price cuts on Nook tablets? It may be because the retailer is trying to clear out stock.…
Read MoreNook takes aim at Kindle Singles with original content for Nook Snaps
Barnes & Noble will start commissioning original works for Nook Snaps, its e-singles section. For the first 60 days, authors keep 100 percent of the royalties; after that, the royalty rate drops to 40 percent.…
Read MoreIn Nook, Microsoft sees a chance to compete against Amazon and Apple
Microsoft already has a stake in Nook Media, and now it is reportedly seeking to buy out the entire company. In Nook, Microsoft sees a shot at competing against Amazon and Apple -- in a way it might not be able to do from scratch.…
Read MoreBook review: Former Kindle exec on Kindle flaws, Nook strengths and Google’s future in ebooks
In a new book, former Kindle exec Jason Merkoski examines where e-reading platforms are now and how they could change in the future. If you're looking for secrets about Jeff Bezos, though, you're in the wrong place.…
Read MoreHey, people who really like Barnes & Noble: Buy a Nook tablet, get a Nook e-reader free
Barnes & Noble is running a weeklong promotion: Customers who buy a Nook HD+ tablet (starting at $269) will get a Nook Simple Touch e-reader ($79) for free.…
Read MoreB&N adds more movies and TV shows to Nook Video, but who’s going to watch?
Barnes & Noble is bringing new movies and TV shows to Nook Video. It's a good step toward creating a media ecosystem for Nook, but the company is not close to becoming a Netflix, Amazon or iTunes competitor.…
Read MoreB&N CEO Lynch: “We’re not going to continue doing what we’re doing”
Analysts asked Barnes & Noble some hard questions in an investor call Thursday, following an earnings report that showed Nook revenues down by 26 percent over last year.…
Read MoreAs Nook revenues plunge, B&N says it’s “calibrating” strategy but “committed” to devices
As it had warned, Barnes & Noble released a disappointing earnings report Thursday morning. Nook sales were down 26 percent over the previous year, despite the launch of new tablets.…
Read MoreBarnes & Noble founder offers to buy chain’s 689 retail stores and BN.com
Barnes & Noble's founder and chairman, Leonard Riggio, has offered to buy the bookstore chain's 689 retail stores and BN.com. Barnes & Noble confirmed Monday that it is considering the offer.…
Read MoreIndie bookstores sue Amazon, big-6 publishers for using DRM to create monopoly on ebooks
Three independent bookstores have filed a class action suit against Amazon the big-six publishers, alleging that the proprietary DRM Amazon uses on ebooks creates a monopoly.…
Read MoreBarnes & Noble warns investors to expect more bad Nook news
It's only been a couple of months since Barnes & Noble downgraded guidance for its Nook business. Now the company is doing so again. Unfortunately, Nook Media is supposed to be the profitable part of the company.…
Read MoreTwo years and three CEOs later, publisher JV Bookish is ready to help users find their next book
The long-delayed Bookish, a website backed by Hachette, Penguin and Simon & Schuster and designed to promote book discovery and sell books, launched Monday night and is designed to be a one-stop shop for readers looking for their next book.…
Read MoreAmazon stock hits an all time high
Amazon stock is up, up and away yet again -- here's the latest news and a chart that shows the company's gravity-defying growth.…
Read MoreChanges for retailers as ebook revolution goes global
As North American ebook retailers Barnes & Noble and Kobo expand their presence abroad, they are seeing their businesses change. Representatives from both companies spoke about some lessons learned on Monday at the Frankfurt Book Fair.…
Read MoreDespite big fuss, Barnes & Noble carrying Amazon Publishing titles in stores
Barnes & Noble had claimed it wouldn't carry Amazon Publishing titles in its "store showrooms," but it looks as if the chain has capitulated: At least two of Amazon New York's titles are in stock in Manhattan-area stores now.…
Read MoreKindle Paperwhite is a big step forward for eReaders (Review & video)
I spent a week testing Amazon's new e-reader, the Kindle Paperwhite, which starts at $119. The verdict: The front-lit screen improves the reading experience all day long, not just at night, making this a big step up from the Kindle Touch. Here are my review and video.…
Read MoreBarnes & Noble’s two new tablets want to help you find your next book
Barnes & Noble's new Nook HD tablets, priced starting at $199, aim to stand out from the pack with reader-centric features and enhanced reading experiences for magazines and catalogs. The company's goal is to drive book discovery and purchasing through the tablets in new ways.…
Read MoreBarnes & Noble launches Nook Video, including UltraViolet support
With the launch of Nook Video, Barnes & Noble will begin selling digital movies and TV episodes across devices. The company plans to release Nook Video apps, and the service will be available in the US and UK. Pricing and other details are unclear.…
Read MoreWaterstones CEO: Amazon partnership great, except for the “bear traps”
At an event in the UK on Tuesday, Waterstones CEO James Daunt shared a few more details on how the bookstore's partnership with Amazon will work, but admitted that working with "a major competitor" is not easy.…
Read MoreEbook price drops begin — and Apple is discounting, too
Just a few days after the approval of the DOJ's ebook settlement, HarperCollins has entered into new contracts with ebook retailers, and they're already discounting its titles. What kinds of deals will you get?…
Read MoreWhy e-readers evolved a lot today: Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo Glo
With the releases of the Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo Glo today, we saw an evolution in e-readers. The devices don't have more tablet-like features, but they should still provide much better reading experiences than older models.…
Read MoreThe “sock puppet” scandal: How to stop fake book reviews online
UK thriller author Stephen Leather's admission that he created fake accounts to review his own books has led to a storm of controversy over bad author behavior and "sock puppet" reviews. Here's what's happened so far and how bad author behavior might be fixed.…
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