Kobo is working on new e-reader that will have audiobook support via Bluetooth. Kobo audiobooks can be purchased on a per title basis, but the platform also offers a subscription system for a monthly fee and it also comes with a 30-day free trial period. Customers will get one credit a month with their subscription and … [Read more...] about Kobo is releasing a new e-reader on Mother’s Day with Audiobook support
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Getting started with your new Kobo e-reader
Did you just get a new Kobo ereader as a gift for Christmas or just purchased one for yourself? Kobo is globally recognized as the second most popular brand in the world and their devices are easily accessible at thousands of bookstores. Although Kobo e-readers are not overly complicated, but there are a number of tips … [Read more...] about Getting started with your new Kobo e-reader
Kobo e-readers now get Kobo Forma functionality
Kobo has just issued a new firmware update for their complete lineup of e-readers, and most of the functionality came from the new Kobo Forma. The Kobo firmware 4.12.12111 is compatible with the Kobo Touch, Kobo Glo, Kobo Glo HD, Kobo Touch 2.0, Kobo Aura, Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2, Kobo Aura … [Read more...] about Kobo e-readers now get Kobo Forma functionality
2018 Rakuten Kobo Book Report for Canada
The year is almost over and Kobo has just unveiled their annual Book Report, that once again reveals insightful eReading trends from the past year and which stories enthralled booklovers most. This report is applicable exclusively for Canadians.2018 stats about readersCanadians read on the road, with the … [Read more...] about 2018 Rakuten Kobo Book Report for Canada
Kobo Forma 32GB Unboxing Video
The Kobo Forma is one of the best e-readers ever made and the 32GB version has been available in Canada and the US via the Kobo website for a couple of weeks. If you live outside of these countries, you can purchase it from the Good e-Reader Store. This unboxing video gives you a sense of the retail packaging and … [Read more...] about Kobo Forma 32GB Unboxing Video
The best ebook and e-reader Cyber Monday Deals
Cyber Monday puts a heavy emphasis on digital content to populate your new e-reader. There are dozens of retailers that are offering discounts on ebooks, but there are still a few hardware deals around. During the next 48 hours, this post will be constantly updated once more companies announce their plans for Cyber … [Read more...] about The best ebook and e-reader Cyber Monday Deals
Amazon Alexa to get a special Newscaster Voice
Amazon is developing a customized Alexa Voice to read the news. Currently Alexa reads the news, but uses the same voice when you issue it commands or search results. Amazon has created a special version of the voice that sounds the same as a quintessential evening newscaster.Everyone is familiar with the … [Read more...] about Amazon Alexa to get a special Newscaster Voice
Kobo Forma 32GB now available on the Kobo website
Kobo released the Forma e-reader last month and the only model available was the 8GB edition. The 32GB version was only available in Japan, but that has changed. Kobo is now selling both models directly on their website for customers in Canada and the United States. You can choose what storage option you want during … [Read more...] about Kobo Forma 32GB now available on the Kobo website
The average Kobo user is old and want waterproof e-readers
Hardcore readers appreciate that Kobo has put a priority on waterproof e-readers for the past five years. The latest generation e-readers such as the Kobo H2O Edition 2 and Kobo Forma both appeal to people who want to read anywhere. Rakuten CEO Michael Tamblyn recently stated that "47% of our top customers like to read … [Read more...] about The average Kobo user is old and want waterproof e-readers
Kobo Clara HD vs the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4
The Kobo Clara HD and Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4 are two e-readers that directly compete against each other and cost the same. The hardware is vastly different on this two units, as the Kindle is waterproof and has Audible support, while the Kobo's major selling point is the color temperature system and built-in … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara HD vs the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4
Are you going to buy the Kindle Paperwhite 4 or Kobo Forma?
E-reader enthusiasts are torn whether or not they should purchase the Kindle Paperwhite 4 or the Kobo Forma. These e-readers represent the two latest entrants to the market and they provide vastly different user experiences.Amazon and Kobo are the two largest companies in the world that continue to release new … [Read more...] about Are you going to buy the Kindle Paperwhite 4 or Kobo Forma?
Kobo Forma vs Kobo Clara HD
The Kobo Clara HD and the Kobo Forma are the only two e-readers that Kobo released in 2018 and they both offer different value propositions. The Clara HD can be considered an entry level e-reader and the Forma is the most expensive.This Good e-Reader video focuses on the industrial design of both e-readers and what … [Read more...] about Kobo Forma vs Kobo Clara HD