Category Archives: Facebook

Can social media sell books?

While many industries are jumping on the social media bandwagon, very little has been written about the publishing industry’s use of this medium.

A literary-minded look at social media

Melbourne writer Angela Meyer, who blogs about books at Literary Minded, has become something of an expert on social media. She gave an insightful presentation on the subject at the Australian Publishers Association’s industry seminiar, Social Media Marketing: Let’s Get Real, in Sydney.

Dell Streak vs Sony Reader Pocket

Android-powered and sleek looking, the Dell Streak is a small tablet or a large smartphone, depending on how you look at it. How does it compare with the Sony Reader Pocket, a dedicated e-reader which also offers a 5” touchscreen?

Can-do Samsung tablet challenges iGadgets, ereaders

There is no perfect smart device (yet), but the latest player in the fast-expanding tablet segment, the $999 Google Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Tab, ticks plenty of boxes.