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H-P, Dell and others are plotting strategies and developing devices to rival Apple's attention-grabbing iPad, hoping to capitalize on new interest in a category of gadgets that was all but moribund." />

Apple wanted publishers to discount best sellers, so its $12.99-to-$14.99 range is merely a ceiling, according to people familiar with talks with publishers.

Amazon and Macmillan reached an agreement on e-book pricing, a pact that may serve as a model with other publishing companies. Amazon resumed selling Macmillan titles." />

FT Press is selling stripped-down, 1,000- to 2,000-word versions of books, for $1.99, and a new series of essays of about 5,000 words, for $2.99.

The head of News Corporation and the editor of The Guardian are facing off over whether newspapers should charge for content on the Web.

The Internet retailer has acquired Touchco, a New York start-up, according to a person briefed on the deal.

In a strongly worded message, Amazon said that while it disagreed with Macmillan's stance, it would accept the publisher's plan on e-book prices.

The newspaper industry is struggling to hold onto its audience, and e-readers such as the Kindle may not help, according to a new study.

Google's chief economist explains how newspapers can adapt to digital distribution.

Two scholars point out that newspapers have had help since Washington's day, with paid ads from local governments and discounts on bulk mail.