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Amazon's rumored tablet computer will be introduced before October, according to a report. The tablet, which would vie with Apple's iPad 2, among other products, will be one of three new hardware products from Amazon coming in the third quarter, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Internet piracy versus rightsholders square off again in proposing a new addition to DMCA - the Protect IP act (PIPA), blacklisting "rogue sites" and holding Internet Service Providers responsible to block access to these sites. O'Reilly has stepped up in favor of Silicon Valley.

American Association of Advancement for Science wants to call out politicians and NGOs that intimidate climate scientists from publishing their research in journals or giving it to the public.

Pearson offers free, cloud-based learning management software hoping it will eventually lead to increased e-textbook sales.

Amazon Announces New Kindle Format 8 for Graphics Rich eBooks

The NBA drama continues.

The combination of text, video, and archival media is the perfect medium for the new Jacqueline Kennedy volume

From Politico: "Curated by POLITICO's editors, the Bookshelf will be operated by Random House, Inc., and will include title selections and recommendations from a wide range of publishers that align with POLITICO's news content in the areas of current events, politics, history, and biography. The Bookshelf allows consumers to browse and search for titles and then purchase both physical and digital copies directly through a range of retailers."

We discussed in class how the Kindle has the ability to provide extra context for a book. It can tell a reader historical and cultural information so they have a better understanding of the book. Well, here is a website that is doing the same thing. It has maps, photos, videos and loads of extra information for readers. Check it out!

Barnes & Noble is doing ... something. Apparently.

Yes its called the Nook tablet. Very original.

Simple Touch = <3 Still not sold on the tablet yet...

An interesting overview of Amazon's efforts as a publisher.

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Apple got some good news Tuesday afternoon, as Judge Denise Cote significantly lightened the proposed injunctive relief the company will face after being found liable in its e-book price fixing trial.