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E-Reader Ownership Doubles, Surges Ahead Of Tablet Adoption

BY Austin Carr | 06-27-2011 | 1:37 PM | INNOVATION

E-reader ownership among U.S. adults has surged in the last six months, doubling from 6% to 12%, according to a survey released today by the Pew Research Center. That remarkable rate of adoption surpasses even tablets, which are owned by just 8% of adults.READ MORE›

iFive: Senate To Quiz Apple/Google, Microsoft Buying Nokia?, Facebook Places Bigger, Winklevoss' Supreme Court Plan, Nook Apps

BY Kit Eaton | 05-17-2011 | 5:55 AM | DESIGN

The weather outside is frightful (well, depending on where you are, anyway), yet our summary of the early news is so delightful:READ MORE›

Barnes & Noble Beats Amazon To The Android App Punch, But Kindle Will Likely Prevail

BY Kit Eaton | 04-25-2011 | 12:09 PM | INNOVATION

Barnes & Noble just revamped its Nook with an Android makeover and a curated app store. But even if it was first to the game, Amazon's still likely to steal its thunder when it comes out with a new Kindle. READ MORE›

The Amazon Kindle's New, Old Threat: Barnes & Noble's Nook Is Coming on Strong

BY Kit Eaton | 03-28-2011 | 7:21 AM | INNOVATION

An upgraded Nook Color is due in April. With no competing device from Amazon, can the Nook steal the Kindle's throne?READ MORE›

Twitter Stats Reveal How the iPad, Kindle, and Nook Stack Up

BY Austin Carr | 01-11-2011 | 7:19 PM | INNOVATION

Using social media monitoring and analysis platform Crimson Hexagon, we can now see in real time how Apple, Barnes & Noble and Amazon are performing--and how they are received.READ MORE›

Best Buy CEO on Black Friday Battles: Kindle vs. Nook Color, Samsung Galaxy vs. iPad, Wii vs. Xbox Kinect

BY Austin Carr | 11-16-2010 | 4:48 PM | INNOVATION

Brian Dunn knows what gifts are going to be hot this holiday season. The big ticket items this year will be smartphones, tablets, and motion gaming.READ MORE›

Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble Rejoice: e-Books Now $1 Billion Industry

BY Austin Carr | 11-08-2010 | 4:05 PM | INNOVATION

In 2002, sales of e-books reached $7 million. Fast forward to 2010: e-books are set to pass $1 billion.READ MORE›