In a report from Pratap Chakravarty of Agence France-Presse, India just launched a tablet device labeled as the “computer for the masses.” The “Aakash” (Sky) was unveiled at a $46 price point, making it the world’s cheapest tablet computer. The device utilizes the Android 2.2 operating system and has an external 2GB storage card and Continue Reading

The University of the Philippines (UP) Press announced the launching of several of its titles in digital format made available via Amazon. Even though it is a sad time for e-book lovers as e-book pioneer and Project Gutenberg founder Michael Stern Hart recently passed away, the conversion of UP Press’ titles is a positive step Continue Reading