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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

NOOK slash e-readers and tablet prices, starting at £99 for Get Reading festival

NOOK Media, a subsidiary of Barnes & Noble, has announced new low prices to mark its partnership with the Evening Standard’s Get Reading festival and to promote literacy across the UK.For a limited time only, the 7-inch NOOK HD will…

3 July 20137 April 2017 NGLoBuglio E-Books, Tablet

Microsoft looking to buy Barnes & Noble Nook business

Microsoft may be looking to bolster their tablet business by buying out the Nook line of slates and eReaders, in an attempt to rival Amazon's Kindle and Apple's iBooks offerings. According to TechCrunch, Microsoft are looking to double down on…

9 May 2013 Gerald Lynch E-Books, Microsoft, Tablet, Tech Digest news

Nook HD and Nook HD+ tablets finally get Google Play Store access

Nook HD and Nook HD+ owners rejoice! You're finally getting access to the Google Play store. Arguably the last feature holding the slates back from being "proper" Android tablets, the duo will also get a smattering of other Google goodies,…

3 May 2013 Gerald Lynch Google, Tablet, Tech Digest news

Nook Simple Touch eReader price slashed to £29, Glowlight £69

Barnes & Noble have slashed the prices of their eReader and tablet ranges in the UK. The headline-stealing price cut is that of the Nook Simple Touch eReader, dropping to a pocket-money price of £29, down from £79, making it…

30 April 201325 March 2021 Gerald Lynch E-Books, Tech Digest news

APP OF THE DAY: Cut the Rope – Time Travel (iPhone, iPad, Android)

This week sees the return of the candy-loving Om Nom in the new Cut the Rope: Time Travel puzzle game for mobile devices. The sequel to 2010's Cut the Rope and 2011's Cut the Rope: Experiments, the latest in the…

19 April 201331 July 2018 Gerald Lynch Android apps, iPad apps, iPhone apps, Tech Digest news

Nook Video service now available in the UK, includes UltraViolet access

Nook Video, the online movie and TV show service from Barnes & Noble, is now live in the UK and is available now through Nook HD and Nook HD+ tablets. As well as offering content from the BBC, HBO, NBCUniversal,…

10 December 2012 Gerald Lynch Movies, Tablet, Tech Digest news

Nook Simple Touch Glowlight eReader lands in the UK, set to duke it out with Kindle Paperwhite

They've been a long time coming, but Barnes & Noble's Nook eReader range has finally hit the UK. The Nook Simple Touch and Nook Simple Touch Glowlight with built-in light are on sale now for £79 and £109 respectively, available…

29 October 2012 Gerald Lynch E-Books, Tablet, Tech Digest news

Barnes & Noble Nook eReaders hitting John Lewis in UK first

Following last week's announcement that Barnes & Noble would be bringing their Nook eReader range to the UK for the first time this Autumn, the company have now revealed that John Lewis will be the first UK stockist of the…

28 August 2012 Gerald Lynch E-Books, Tech Digest news

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