Tuesday 16 April 2013

paidContent - Twitter shows how the news is made, and it’s not pretty — but it’s better that we see it, and more for Tuesday, April 16, 2013

By Mathew Ingram Apr 15 2013, 9:59pm PDT

Twitter shows how the news is made, and it’s not pretty — but it’s better that we see it

In the aftermath of events like the Boston Marathon bombings, Twitter is often criticized for the way it indiscriminately distributes lies as well as facts -- but as chaotic as that process is, we are better off for having it.

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By Jeff John Roberts Apr 15 2013, 5:45pm PDT

More Bloomberg users turn to Apple devices for financial information

A new version of Bloomberg's iPad app reflects a shift to mobile and tablet usage among financial professionals. The pattern mirrors what's taking place in the consumer realm.

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By Laura Hazard Owen Apr 15 2013, 2:30pm PDT

Kobo launches $169 ‘Porsche of e-readers’ for power users

Kobo is launching a higher-end e-reader, the $169 Aura HD, aimed at users who read several ebooks a week. While the Aura is more expensive than the competition, Kobo says its market research supports customers' desire for such a device.

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By Eliza Kern Apr 15 2013, 1:18pm PDT

Pinterest app will start coming pre-loaded on Nook tablets along with Twitter and Facebook

Looking to purchase a Nook? Soon customers will be able to start checking out Pinterest on the tablets, as Pinterest looks to expand its business and external partnerships.

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By Jeff John Roberts Apr 15 2013, 11:33am PDT

Ex-Googler releases big update to Disconnect, a data-blocking tool

As sites like Facebook work with data companies and advertisers to collect more of our personal information, tools like Disconnect may be our best hope of preserving privacy. The company just put out a major update that stops the data flow and lets you see what companies are tracking you.

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By Janko Roettgers Apr 15 2013, 11:03am PDT

Comcast confirms: Yes, we’re encrypting basic cable now

Comcast is getting ready to encrypt its basic cable channels. Consumers affected by the change need to get another box to keep watching.

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By Laura Hazard Owen Apr 15 2013, 9:26am PDT

Simon & Schuster launches ebook lending pilot with New York City public libraries

Simon & Schuster will finally make its ebooks available to libraries, through a one-year trial with New York City's public libraries. The publisher is making all of its titles available in the trial, but would not comment on how much it is charging libraries for them.

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By Laura Hazard Owen Apr 15 2013, 8:59am PDT

Publishing startup Ganxy launches new tool for ebook giveaways

Ganxy, a startup that helps publishers sell and market ebooks online, is adding tools that will let them give away ebooks for free through targeted promotional campaigns.

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By Mathew Ingram Apr 12 2013, 4:37pm PDT

Don’t think of it as a newspaper — think of it as a platform for talent

Newspapers and other media entities have gotten used to thinking of themselves as the most important part of the equation -- but why not focus on helping individual brands engage with their audiences and then share in the revenue?

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