Kobo has just quietly unveiled a brand new e-reader that is designed for people on a budget. The Kobo Touch 2.0 is now officially listed on the Chapters/Indigo bookstore website for $89.99. Likely, this e-reader will make a great back to school gift or for the upcoming holiday season.Nothing much is known about the new Kobo Touch 2.0, it is very likely that Chapters posted … [Read more...] about New Kobo Touch 2.0 e-reader Available Now
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Sony Stops Selling the Digital Paper (DPT-S1) Direct Today
The entire Sony e-commerce network is shutting down today and by September 30th 2015 it will be deleted. This will result in Sony being unable to directly sell products, such as the Sony Digital Paper. This is not the end of the world for people who want to buy this device though, Sony has setup a new marketing site that heavily leans on 3rd party re-sellers to fill the … [Read more...] about Sony Stops Selling the Digital Paper (DPT-S1) Direct Today
Should Amazon Release Another Kids Tablet?
Late last year Amazon released their first Fire Tablet that was aimed at kids. This device included a 1 year unlimited warranty and a protective case that was designed to withstand the trials and tribulations of capricious youth. The Fire HD Kids edition also had an augmented version of Amazons Android OS, that is a bit more kid friendly and is very tightly integrated with … [Read more...] about Should Amazon Release Another Kids Tablet?
Amazon Fires Engineers Responsible for the Fire Phone
Amazon has fired dozens of employees at Lab126, the secretive hardware development center in silicon valley.  The vast majority of them were from the engineering division that worked on the first Amazon branded smartphone, the Fire Phone. This was the first time in the companies 11 year history that  key employees were let go from Lab126.According to the Wall Street … [Read more...] about Amazon Fires Engineers Responsible for the Fire Phone
Amazon Technology Officer Jumps Ship to Google
Jon McCormack, the chief technology officer at Amazon was responsible for overseeing the teams making software for the Kindle, Fire phone and Amazon TV. He has left Amazon to take up a job at Google’s Advanced Technologies and Projects group.According to Re/Code McCormack first left Amazon late last year, but he returned in March after a two-month stint at Yahoo. At Amazon, … [Read more...] about Amazon Technology Officer Jumps Ship to Google
Amazon is Heavily Discounting Kindle e-readers
Amazon will be announcing a number of new e-readers in the next few months and are heavily discounting a number of units in order to clear inventory. The Seattle company is now offering the Kindle Paperwhite 3 for $119.00 and the Kindle Basic Touch for $64.00. If you have your eyes on the Kindle Voyage, Amazon is selling the 3G/WIFI refurbished for $219.00, which is quite the … [Read more...] about Amazon is Heavily Discounting Kindle e-readers
How to Apply for the Kobo Insiders Program
Sometimes we all come up with great ideas on how an e-reader can be improved or how the e-book shopping experience can be more intuitive and robust. Kobo has been running a program the last year that lets hardcore e-reader owners have a voice and help chart the direction of the company. It is called Kobo Insiders.Kobo Insiders is an online community where you can chat with … [Read more...] about How to Apply for the Kobo Insiders Program
Kobo Developing a Loyalty Program called KoboLove
Kobo is in the process of finalizing a new loyalty program that will give you points whenever you purchase an e-book. These points can be redeemed to get free content from Kobo.The exact logistics of the program is currently unknown but it looks like Kobo will be introducing a free tier where you earn 4 points for every $5.00 you spend and a paid VIP Tier where you earn … [Read more...] about Kobo Developing a Loyalty Program called KoboLove
The Pocketbook CAD will soon be available in Europe
Pocketbook has begun the process of making a few dedicated webpages on their corporate site to sell the 13.3 inch Pocketbook CAD e-reader in Austria and Germany. No pricing is available yet, but they do have an add to cart button that is setting the stage for a full commercial release.The Pocketbook CAD was initially unveiled in  January 2014 at CES. It featured a 13.3 inch … [Read more...] about The Pocketbook CAD will soon be available in Europe
The Sony Digital Paper is Alive and Well
Sony has announced that they are shutting down their entire e-commerce platform on August 28th 2015 and it will be impossible for anyone to place to an order for the Sony Digital Paper. The company has told me that they are developing a new website that should be more robust than the old version, but there is no timeline on when it will launch.We do know that on August … [Read more...] about The Sony Digital Paper is Alive and Well
Sony Will No Longer Sell the Digital Paper e-reader
The Sony Digital Paper has been a huge success story and this product has proved there is a market for large screen e-readers in our professional lives. Sadly, all good things must come to an end and it looks like Sony will be shuttering their existing e-commerce website on August 28th at 1PM.Sony initially begun to sell the Digital Paper through its 3rd party vendors … [Read more...] about Sony Will No Longer Sell the Digital Paper e-reader
New Bookerly Font Now Available on the Kindle Voyage
Amazon developed a brand new font that was designed with e-readers in mind. It was chiefly made to replace Caecilia, which has been the default font to read on the entire line of Kindles for the last four years. If you have the Kindle Voyage, now is the time to rejoice.  The Bookerly font is now available to download via a wireless update.If you have an older Kindle … [Read more...] about New Bookerly Font Now Available on the Kindle Voyage
Should Amazon Release a Large Screen e-Reader?
Amazon has an extensive track record for developing six inch e-readers and has done it consistently since 2007. Â These devices may be pocket friendly, but some people have been lamenting a wider array of screen choices. Should Amazon develop a large screen e-reader?In 2009 Amazon made a departure from the six inch screen and developed the Kindle DX. This e-reader failed to … [Read more...] about Should Amazon Release a Large Screen e-Reader?