Earlier today at a meeting in San Francisco, I was treated to a behind-closed-doors unveiling of two brand-new Barnes & Noble tablets. Christened the Nook HD and Nook HD+, the tablets will go ...

A couple of weeks back, we referred to the Nook HD as a "tablet with the heart of a reader." And given Barnes & Noble's roots in brick-and-mortar bookstores, the sentiment makes sense; the company has ...

There's a lot to be said for being first. Barnes & Noble beat the competition to the punch with the Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight-- an e-reader with built-in front lighting. And though we busted ...

Barnes & Noble was late to enter the e-reader market, coming two years after Amazon released its first Kindle. But with its newest Nook tablet, the bookseller is making up for lost time. Barnes & ...

Kindle beware: there's a new wireless-toting ebook reader on the scene. The Barnes & Noble nook packs not only the backing of a serious retailer but some interesting design and usability features like ...

The 7-inch, Android-based Amazon Fire will appeal to those who buy books, videos, and music at Amazon, but it will frustrate those looking for a more versatile slate. Some people want a tablet but don ...

In spite of the hegemony of tablets, ebook readers continue to survive in the modern marketplace. As such, the time is right for another Battle of the ebook readers. Historically, this feature has ...

Barnes & Noble has updated its Nook tablet lineup ahead of the holiday season, and like Amazon its traditional 7" product is being joined by a larger 9" version. These tablets, dubbed the Nook HD and ...

is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. Barnes & Noble’s Nook tablets may not ...

Should you buy a Nook tablet or a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7? If you’re in the market for a new reading tablet, you’ll want to find one based on your hobbies and needs. And you can find what you’re looking ...

Eric Franklin led the CNET Tech team as Editorial Director. A 20-plus-year industry veteran, Eric began his tech journey testing computers in the CNET Labs. When not at work he can usually be found at ...