HZO is a company that launches in 2011 after recognizing the market need to safeguard electronics from the most demanding environments. IDC predicts that by 2025, there will be over 75B connected devices, which are smaller, more complex, and require protection from the elements. HZO protects electronics with world-class nanocoatings to enable a better, more durable product. The … [Read more...] about HZO is the company responsible for 80% of all waterproof e-readers
Kobo Libra H2O now available at Walmart
The Kobo Libra H2O just came out yesterday and all Walmart locations in the United States are now selling it online for $169. I have not heard any reports of this device being physically stocked in any Walmart stores, so it will be impossible to try before you buy.Walmart tends to sell the vast majority of Kobo e-readers online and there are only about 100 stores in the US … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra H2O now available at Walmart
Audible fires back at publishers and says Captions are fair use
Audible is under fire by all of the major book publishers regarding their Captions project. They are claiming that this violates their copyright and Audible just argued that the technology is protected by fair use.Audible has really promoted a fair as their primary weapon against publishers. The company's Thursday filing points out that the app never shows more than 20 … [Read more...] about Audible fires back at publishers and says Captions are fair use
How does NOOK – Read for Free In Stores work?
Barnes and Noble has been running a program for close to a decade that allows people with a Nook e-Reader, Nook Tablet or the Samsung Galaxy Tab for Nook to read free ebooks in one of the booksellers over 600 retail stores in the USA. Recently B&N revised the terms of their program and many people were unawares.Read In Store allows you to browse and sample the complete … [Read more...] about How does NOOK – Read for Free In Stores work?
Kobo brings many of the Libra H2O features to older Kobo e-readers
Kobo has just issued a new firmware update for the Kobo Touch, Kobo Glo, Kobo Glo HD, Kobo Aura, Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2, Kobo Aura ONE, Kobo Aura ONE Limited Edition, Kobo Aura Edition 2 ,Kobo Clara HD and the Kobo Forma. Here is a list of all of the new features found in 4.17.13651. Enhanced eBook navigationWe listened to Kobo readers … [Read more...] about Kobo brings many of the Libra H2O features to older Kobo e-readers
Amazon is offering insane deals on new Kindle e-readers
Amazon is offering a crazy deal for US Prime Members for various Kindle e-readers. The Kindle Paperwhite 4 has received a $40 discount and is available for $90. The entry level 10th generation Kindle Basic with a a front-light is on sale for a paltry $60.If you already have a Kindle and are looking for a Fire tablet, these are on sale too. This year's Fire 7 tablet costs … [Read more...] about Amazon is offering insane deals on new Kindle e-readers
Unboxing the new Pocketbook Inkpad Pro
The Pocketbook InkPad Pro is now available and the big selling points is that it has a 7.8 inch screen and is waterproof with IPX8 certification. Bluetooth will allow you to connect up a pair of external speakers or wireless headphones to listen to audiobooks or music. It also has 16GB of internal storage, giving you enough space to house a respectable ebook collection.The … [Read more...] about Unboxing the new Pocketbook Inkpad Pro
ALA starts an online petition against new Macmillan ebook policy
The American Library Association has just written a petition, citing their utter and complete disdain for the new Macmillan library terms. Macmillan is basically only allowing one ebook copy to be available for libraries during the first eight weeks of release and libraries can only issue one ebook at a time.In a July memo addressed to Macmillan authors, illustrators, and … [Read more...] about ALA starts an online petition against new Macmillan ebook policy
Kobo releases new firmware for the Libra H2O
The Kobo Libra H2O will be available this week and there is a new firmware update that is now available. This was billed as bug fixes and updates, but Good e-Reader has learned there are many improvements.ImprovementsAbout view now shows advertised storage capacity. Header/footer is now chapter(top)/book progress(bottom). There is an off setting for each. They are … [Read more...] about Kobo releases new firmware for the Libra H2O
Onyx Boox MAX3 Review
The Onyx Boox MAX 3 is a 13.3 inch e-reader that specializes in making notes and annotations, in addition to reading and editing A4 PDF documents. This device is absolulate beast in the specs department, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage and powered by an Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor. If you are looking for a lightweight, replacement for paper, this product … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox MAX3 Review
Amazon is having hardware event on September 25th
Amazon has just disclosed to Good e-Reader that they are having a hardware unveiling on September 25th. Details are slim, with the company only promising that it’ll “share some new things from the Amazon Devices and Services team." They will likely issue new Echo products and maybe a new Fire Tablet or two, there are also rumors swirling that a high-end Echo to compete with … [Read more...] about Amazon is having hardware event on September 25th
