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How to Use E-book Readers and Tablets as Tools for Research

It is often claimed that superficial and occasional readers are more likely to “succumb” to the lures of e-book reading devices, whereas “serious” readers will always prefer printed books. However, studies conducted among e-book users have steadily shown them to be avid readers, who read books in all formats and for a number of reasons,…

1 October 20141 February 2016 Tech Digest Correspondent E-Books, Gadgets, Tablet

The Nook GlowLight comes to the UK TODAY – here’s our review!

The name “Kindle” has become almost synonymous with e-book readers, but Amazon’s device isn’t the only game in town. Kobo has been around for some time now and now Barnes and Noble is back with its latest device: The Nook GlowLight. But does it deserve a glowing review? Read on to find out. The Hardware…

6 August 201411 August 2014 James O'Malley Tablet

Tablets killed the eReader star: Sales of dedicated reading devices on the decline

eReader sales are beginning to decline following the rise of inexpensive, high quality tablet devices. Research by iSuppli suggests that the eReader market peaked back in 2011, when 20 million devices were shipped, with their findings leading to the prediction…

13 December 20129 November 2020 Gerald Lynch E-Books, Tablet, Tech Digest news

Qualcomm shutting down promising Mirasol colour e-reader department

Ah, Qualcomm's magical Mirasol displays; we never really got a chance to become better acquainted? The e-reader displays which were capable of showing colour as well as greyscale in direct sunlight just like regular Kindle e-ink screens, will no longer…

24 July 2012 Gerald Lynch E-Books, Tech Digest news

Retro toys to sell big, as UK is expected to spend £6.4bn online this Christmas

With the Christmas shopping season now in full-swing, the items that are set to be the must-have gifts this festive period are starting to rear their heads. With UK shoppers expected to spend £6.4 billion online this year according to…

25 November 2010 Gerald Lynch Christmas 2010, Tablet, Tech Digest news, Toys

CES 2010: Final Thoughts

The Consumer Electronics show, the behemoth of tech, the Valhalla of gadgetry, has come and gone for yet another year. But this time, rather than arriving with a bang, it slinked into sight with something more like a whimper. CES…

11 January 2010 Gerald Lynch 3D TV, Apple, Blu-ray, Broadband, Camcorders, Cameras, Celebrity Gadgets, CES 2010, Computer Security, Computers, DAB, Digital Music, E-Books, Energy & Efficiency, Energy systems, Features, Gadget Shows, Gadgets, Gaming, Google, HDTV, Headphones / Earphones, Home audio, Home cinema, Internet, Interviews, iPhone accessories, iPhone apps, Keyboards, Laptops / Notebooks, Microsoft, Mobile phones, Peripherals, Personal video players, PMP, Projectors, Retro gear, Round ups, Smartbooks, Tablet, Tech Digest news, Top stories, Toys, Travel Gadgets, TVs, Twitter, Vehicles, Virtual Reality

CES 2010: Pre-show round-up

CES 2010 may not officially open its doors until tomorrow, but that doesn't stop some industrious snoops and zealous PR teams throwing out some early tasters of what to expect from this year's Las Vegas convention. Here's a round-up of…

5 January 2010 Gerald Lynch CES 2010, Features, Gadget Shows, Gadgets, Round ups, Tech Digest news

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