Google announces eBookstore with 3 million titles for a variety of devices

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Google today announced their cloud-based Google eBookstore which starts out with 3 million titles.. Initially available only to US customers, the eBookstore is expected to expand internationally in the coming months. This is a potential solution to the biggest challenge facing eBooks which is fragmentation. Each of the major eBook sellers have their own libraries, closed formats and strict list of devices that can accomodate these titles. The Google initiative's open-to-all approach makes them the most formidable and most open player in this billion dollar marketplace.

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WishList: Looxcie Bluetooth camcorder looks good

The first step in you planned "Borg" body mod or a really useful video camera for lifeblogging mavens, the US $200 Looxcie is worn over the ear and interfaces with you iOS or Android smartphone for recording or even post to YouTube and Facebook plus the ability to email videos. Looxcie also functions as a regular Bluetooth headset. Hit jump for the full PR.

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2010 Wireless in Canada - State of The Nation from FITC

2010 Wireless in Canada - State of the Nation - FITC Mobile

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The above slideshow, presented by Technology Designer Thomas Purves during the FITC Mobile conference last September takes an accurate look at the wireless state of Canada today.

5 Disruptive Technologies of 2010 - Part 3 : DSLR video

It is 2010 and DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras have proven to be surprisingly capable at handling HD video. Despite the odd, um, camera shape, DSLRs outfitted with the right equipment can rival and at times surpass standalone digital video cameras in terms of quality and their compact size.

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