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The article reports that according to a new survey by the Episcopal Health Foundation, Texans need the right messaging from trusted advisers if they're going to agree to be vaccinated for the coronavirus.

The article discusses in August the City of Ferris, Texas, decided the Ellis County Emergency Service District #5 has not seeing the proper financial records for due diligence, and the city has not continue to ask residents to pay taxes for fire service in the county.

The article presents several viewpoints from people in higher education about electronic readers like iPads and Kindles. Professor James J. O'Donnell praises his Kindle but complains about the books that are available for download. University dean Ann Kirschner discusses her attachment to her iPad while graduate student Alice E. Marwick loves the idea of electronic books but complains about having to pay for the downloads and copyrights.

The article discusses the popularity of the use of smartphones for book reading during the early 21st century. According to the article, a survey conducted in December 2014 revealed that 54 percent of electronic book (e-book) users indicated that they used smartphones to read and that the use of e-readers such as the Kindle and Nook decreased. The article also discusses the wide use of smartphones, improvements to smartphones, and efforts by publishers to improve mobile-reading experiences. The article presents comments from publisher Simon & Schuster chief marketing officer Liz Perl.

The article presents an interview with the newspaper's television critic James Poniewozik who discusses his favorite television set, main work setup, and his use of an electronic book reader and the print version.

The article discusses several products made by electronic commerce (e-commerce) and technology company Amazon, highlighting the company's strategy for introducing new devices. Topics addressed include the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 electronic book (e-book) reader, Amazon's tablet computer business, and the Amazon Fire smartphone.

The article discusses the Nook tablet-and-electronic-book business of book retailer Barnes & Noble Inc. Chief executive Michael Husebey says it is important for his company to have its own branded devices in order to sell electronic content. Husebey's predecessor, William Lynch, was reportedly let go partly due to poor performance at the Nook unit.

The article discusses trends regarding electronic books (e-books) and reading devices as of December 1, 2013. Topics addressed include electronic reading devices that emphasize the inclusion of features related to print books; author Peter Meyers' views on the digitization of books and efforts to alter the traditional reading experience; and start-up company Citia, which provides digital summaries of nonfiction books.

An excerpt from the article "StanChart launches special reading app for visually impaired" is presented.

The article discusses the financial performance of the bookseller Barnes & Noble Inc. as of June 2013, reporting that the company will stop producing its own electronic book readers due to losses. Topics include the Nook brand electronic readers, the performance of Barnes and Noble shares, the executive William Lynch, and the tablet computer industry.

The article discusses the February 25, 2013 announcement by book retailer Barnes & Noble Inc. chairman Leonard Riggio of a proposal for the purchase of the company's retail stores to be held as a separate entity from its electronic book device and content business Nook Media. It is noted that chief executive officer William Lynch has focused more on the company's competitiveness in the digital technology market than traditional retail.

The article reports that Kingston Technology Inc. is running the product tests for its MobileLite Wireless reader and collects reviews and feedback from potential customers.

The article discusses the uncertain future of dedicated electronic book readers such as Nook devices from Barnes & Noble Inc. and the original Kindle book reader from Amazon.com Inc. Tablet computers, on which books can also be read, are getting smaller and more affordable. Market research firm IDC estimates that during 2012 more than six times as many tablet computers were sold than book readers.

The article discuses the book and media company Barnes & Noble, focusing on the declining 2012 sales of its Nook electronic reading devices and their implications for the future of Barnes & Noble in digital media. Topics include Microsoft technology company's investment in the Nook division of Barnes & Noble, and the competition the company faces with other reading devices such as the Kindle electronic book reader and iPad table computer by technology companies Amazon and Apple respectively.

In this article the author discusses ways in which the places wherein individuals engage in reading books has evolved throughout history. Particular focus is given to the impact of technology on reading habits, specifically the development of electronic books (e-books) and reading devices such as e-book readers, tablet computers, and smartphones. Other topics explored include the use of print books as home decor, the popularity of paperback books for travelers, and library design.

The author discusses several recommendations in personal technology he made to his mother. Although she had already joined the Facebook online social network, he showed her how to adjust its settings to exclude unwanted communications. Other topics covered include electronic book readers, digital photography, and digital music.

The article provides profiles of several U.S. college professors, focusing on their views on ways in which the technological innovations of electronic books (e-books) and electronic book readers (e-readers) have altered common reading habits. Wheaton College professor Alan Jacobs comments that e-readers such as the Kindle and iPad have increased his reading frequency and Swarthmore College professor Timothy Burke discusses his preference for short-form reading online.

The article reports that high technology industries firm Microsoft Corp. will invest $605 million in a joint venture to market the Nook electronic book reader and electronic books produced by Barnes & Noble Inc. The investment by Microsoft is examined as one of a series of acquisitions or partnerships with other technology companies in which Microsoft is seeking to expand beyond its core Windows and Office computer software operations.

An essay is presented in which the author explores issues related to privacy and ownership for electronic books (e-books). He comments on ways in which e-book readers can function as sources of marketing information for e-book publishers, discusses the book "iSpy: Surveillance and Power in the Interactive Era" by Mark Andrejevic, and provides comments from Electronic Frontier Foundation legal director Cindy Cohn.

The article focuses on the chain bookstore company Barnes & Noble Inc. The company's announcements that it would have business losses in its fiscal year 2012 twice as large as previously estimated and that it is considering selling its Nook electronic book reader and electronic book services are examined as an example of how technological innovations related to the Internet have affected the retail industry.

The author briefly discusses several products and services he has reviewed during his 20 years as author of the publication's "Personal Technology" column. Products noted include the MicroTac Lite portable phone introduced by Motorola in 1992, the QuickTake 100 digital camera from Apple that debuted in 1994, and the Kindle electronic book reader from Amazon.com in 2007.

The article previews electronic readers including Kindle from Amazon, Nook from Barnes and Noble, and Kobo from Borders.

The article explores ways in which differences in the formats presented by electronic book readers such as the Amazon Kindle and Sony Reader have made it difficult for scholars to use proper citations in academic research. It discusses the approaches that academic-citation publications from the Modern Language Association (MLA), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the University of Chicago Press have used to address the issue and presents comments from writer Joseph Reagle on the issue.

The article offers the insights of several individuals on the development of electronic books (eBooks). Chemise Levy, who is noted for collecting books, says that she is convinced with the services offered by eBooks, such as the Amazon Kindle and electronic book readers (eReaders). Brianna Hooks emphasizes on the immediate downloading of books, which can save time and energy compared when going into a bookstrore. Meanwhile, librarian Bella Calbert-Cole insists its negative consequences.

The article presents several letters to the editor in response to the article "Me and My E-Reader," which appeared in the June 18, 2010 issue of the journal.

The article reports that online book seller Amazon.com Inc. sharply reduced the price on its Kindle electronic book reader just hours after book seller Barnes & Noble Inc. (B&N) cut the price for its competing Nook device. B&N said it acted to attract a greater audience for electronic books, while Amazon withheld comment. Both firms have faced strong competition from household electronics maker Apple Inc.'s iPad tablet computer.

The article reports that users of eReading devices are complaining about digital rights management (DRM) and copyright restrictions which prevent them from accessing their eBooks once they switch to another eReading device. The restrictions are also believed to be hindering the use of eReaders in education since most publishers are reluctant to offer digital format of their textbooks due to DRM. The plan of Google to launch its own eReading device is being seen as a step towards a solution.

The article discusses features and drawbacks of the various options available to consumers for purchasing electronic books. While books purchased from Apple Inc.'s online book store can be read only on devices from Apple, Amazon.com has produced apps that make it possible to read its titles on a variety of smartphones and electronic book readers.

This article reports that the debut of Apple Inc.'s iPad on April 3, 2010 is expected to increase electronic book sales, but it might also be reliant on some of its competitors, such as Amazon.com, to supply users with the books. The iPad won't come with the electronic book-reading application pre-installed, but buyers will be able to install it on April 3. iPad users will also be able to install a free application for Amazon's Kindle.

The article reports that several publishers including McGraw-Hill Cos., Kaplan Inc., and Pearson Education have entered into deals with ScrollMotion Inc. aimed at helping them adapt their textbooks to digital book readers. A tablet computer introduced by Apple Inc. is among devices that could prove popular in the classroom.

The article discusses controversy over the pricing of electronic books. Apple Inc. has reached agreement with several publishers including Macmillan that lets them set prices for e-books compatible with Apple's tablet device. Amazon.com has conceded that its policy of charging $9.99 for most titles for its Kindle book-reader is no longer tenable, at least for Macmillan titles.

The article discusses a tablet computing device from Apple Inc. that was introduced by chief executive Steve Jobs at an auditorium in San Francisco, California. Apple's new "iPad" seeks to establish a new category of product positioned somewhere between a smartphone and a laptop. Its capacity to display electronic books puts it in competition with the Kindle electronic book reader from Amazon.com.

The article discusses implications for the publishing industry of a tablet-like, multimedia device to be introduced by Apple Inc. Apple reportedly wants publishers to charge generally higher prices for tablet-compatible electronic books, a strategy at odds with one pursued by Amazon.com for its own electronic book reader. HarperCollins Publishers is among firms Apple is negotiating with.

The article reports that Apple Inc. is in discussions with HarperCollins Publishers for that firm to produce electronic books for a new digital tablet device to be introduced by Apple. HarperCollins chief executive Brian Murray has previously said that enhanced versions of electronic books which include such features as author interviews could command a premium price.

The article reports several firms are introducing screens for electronic book readers to compete with those sold by market leader Prime View International Co. Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and Sony all use Prime View screens in their readers. However, Qualcomm Inc. and AU Optronics are among firms offering competing products.

The article discusses the benefits and shortcomings of electronic book readers. Devices from Amazon.com. Sony Corp., and others are light, convenient, and can hold hundreds of books. However, rapidly-progressing technology suggests any device purchased now could soon become obsolete. Rather than buy a dedicated device, many people prefer to read electronic books on their personal computers.

The author encourages readers to take time to go to the bookstore and browse conservative books. She cites the recovery of conservative books in the U.S., which she attributes to the election of Barack Obama as president, who has frustrated, offended and worried hard working citizens across the country. Compared with the electronic book reader Kindle, she notes that nothing can take the place of browsing through a bookstore.

The article discusses the practicality of using electronic textbooks in a college classroom. Professor Ted Humphrey at Arizona State University found that there were no page numbers for books on the Kindle e-reader just location numbers of the digital text, which could prove problematic if students mistype the number. According to the article, Arizona State University is one of six participating in an e-textbook experiment supported by the retailer Amazon. The 2009-2010 academic year is the first time that major textbook publishers have offered many of their titles in electronic form. The e-textbook's lower-cost compared to traditional textbooks and their environmental benefits are discussed.

The article reports that in December of 2009 Sony Corp. will begin selling an electronic book-reading device to compete with a comparable product from Amazon.com. Unlike previous Sony devices and similar to Amazon's "Kindle" reader, Sony's product will be able to download books using AT&T Inc.'s wireless network.

The article reports that electronic book reader Kindle DX from Amazon will be used on five U.S. campuses. The handheld reader works with electronic magazines, newspapers and textbooks. The improved version allows users to highlight texts, take notes and browse school libraries. The cost savings of using Kindle instead of physical textbooks are assessed.

The article discusses the results of a study conducted by American software develper Microsoft's researchers in Canada which reveals the negative effect of digital devices such as electronic book readers on human brain.

The article offers brief information on new Voyage e-reader from Kindles

The article offers information on the Spotlight Text electronic book reader developed by ophthalmologist Howard Kaplan for patients suffering from macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa.