Kobo will release the Libra Color, Clara Color and Clara BW e-readers at the end of April. These are the first colour e-readers that the company has ever released, and they are a huge deal. Today, I spoke with a few people at Kobo and discovered many things that nobody was discussing.If you want to know more about the new Rakuten Kobo e-readers. Check out our preview of the … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about the new Kobo e-readers
How will Amazon make Gallery 3 work for Color Kindles?
E INK invested over 100 million dollars in making Gallery 3 a reality. This colour e-paper technology was based on Advanced Color E-Paper (ACEP) a few years ago. It was initially developed for digital signage with still images, such as sandwich boards, digital menus and advertising. The refresh rate for ACEP is abysmal; each time a new state change is initiated, it flashes over … [Read more...] about How will Amazon make Gallery 3 work for Color Kindles?
Amazon has just discontinued the 8GB Kindle Paperwhite
I speculated back in March that Amazon might discontinue the 8GB Kindle Paperwhite e-reader. The company has finally done it; the 8GB storage model is no longer available for new purchases in the United States and the United Kingdom. However, the 8GB model is available in some international markets, such as Canada, but the 16GB model is checked by default.When the 11th … [Read more...] about Amazon has just discontinued the 8GB Kindle Paperwhite
Should e-readers and e-notes support larger SD Cards?
There aren't many e-readers and e-notes in the industry that use SD cards anymore. Some used to do it but now go with their cloud storage solutions. Several brands such as Meebook, HyRead,iFlytek, Mobiscribe, Bigme and Pocketbook are likely the most prominent players still supporting SD cards, but hardly anyone else does, except for the occasional outlier. When SD cards are … [Read more...] about Should e-readers and e-notes support larger SD Cards?
Should Amazon Kindle release premium or color e-readers?
The Amazon Kindle line of e-readers is the most popular one globally. The company has a stranglehold on Canada, the US, and the United Kingdom, representing nearly 75% of the total. The Amazon bookstore is one of the best in the world, and it also has several side hustles, such as Kindle Vella, Prime Reading, and Kindle Unlimited, not to mention audiobooks from Audible. Most … [Read more...] about Should Amazon Kindle release premium or color e-readers?
Tolino e-readers will no longer use Android
Tolino e-readers are primarily aimed at the European German-speaking market, and various models have been available since 2013. In 2019, Kobo started to design the hardware for all future e-readers, but the software is currently running on Android. This is all going to change, according to a new report, the software found on the upcoming Tolino Shine, Tolino Vision Color, and … [Read more...] about Tolino e-readers will no longer use Android
Sony Reader for PC and Reader for Mac Downloads has ended
Sony announced a couple of months ago that its Reader software for PC and MAC has been discontinued on March 31st, 2024. True to their word, the programs are no longer available. This was the primary way users could download firmware updates to their e-readers and sideload books on their devices. Several PRS-T series of e-readers are still in circulation, and some people are … [Read more...] about Sony Reader for PC and Reader for Mac Downloads has ended
Kindle for iPad now works on the Apple Vision Pro
There are not very many reading solutions for the Apple Vision Pro. The Apple Books app was the first to gain functionality to read ebooks or listen to audiobooks in a virtual space. Now, there is another.The Kindle for iPad app is now available on the Apple Vision Pro via the App Store as of late March 2024. In the new immersive environments, customers can now read their … [Read more...] about Kindle for iPad now works on the Apple Vision Pro
New Kobo e-readers are repairable
Kobo wants to extend the life of its latest generation of e-readers. The Clara BW, Clara Color and Libra Color will last a long time with a new initiative by Rakuten. Rakuten Kobo is partnering with iFixit, the leader in the technology repairability space, making it easy for customers to fix their e-readers and replace common components.A series of repair kits will be … [Read more...] about New Kobo e-readers are repairable
Tolino Announces Shine, Shine Color and Vision Color
Tolino has just announced three new e-readers the Shine, Shine Color and Vision Color. These devices are the same, hardware-wise, as the new Kobo Clara BW, Clara Color and Libra Color. This is because Kobo does all of the hardware of the Tolino brand, but the software is quite different. Kobo uses Linux as the primary operating system, but Tolino has always used Android.The … [Read more...] about Tolino Announces Shine, Shine Color and Vision Color
The Kobo Libra Color e-reader and e-note is excellent!
Kobo has just announced the Libra Color, their first e-reader and e-note with Kaleido 3 colour E INK technology. You can buy ebooks, manga, and comics, read them in vibrant colours, and use them as a digital notebook. Bring magic to your margins by annotating your pages, organizing your thoughts, and highlighting inspiring lines, all in colour. With Kobo Stylus 2 compatibility, … [Read more...] about The Kobo Libra Color e-reader and e-note is excellent!
Kobo Clara Colour has a Kaleido 3 screen
Kobo has just announced the Rakuten Kobo Clara Colour. A 6-inch dedicated e-book reader with an E INK Kaledio 3 screen can display over 4096 colours. This device is available for pre-order on April 10th and will ship out at the end of the month.Step into the world of colour covers, illustrations, and more with Kobo Clara Colour. As if Kobo Clara couldn’t get any better, it … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara Colour has a Kaleido 3 screen
Kobo has introduced the Kobo Clara B&W E-reader
Introducing Kobo Clara BW, the upgraded black-and-white classic. Enjoy reading with Kobo Clara BW, featuring a glare-free E Ink Carta 1300 HD screen and complete waterproof protection. Bring your entire library anywhere with 16GB†of storage. Try Dark Mode or ComfortLight PRO to adjust brightness and reduce blue light. Made with recycled and ocean-bound plastic, Kobo Clara BW … [Read more...] about Kobo has introduced the Kobo Clara B&W E-reader
Pocketbook InkPad Eo e-note and e-reader is now available
Pocketbook has just announced its latest generation digital notebook, the InkPad Eo. PocketBook InkPad Eo is a high-end e-note and e-reading device, powered by Android 11, with a large 10.3-inch colour E Ink Kaleido 3 screen, built-in camera and stereo speaker, SMARTIight and a powerful 8-core processor to ensure the impeccably fast work. With a PocketBook stylus, the device is … [Read more...] about Pocketbook InkPad Eo e-note and e-reader is now available