Kobo has secretly developed a new web reader that is currently in beta. They have been working on it for over six months. It was designed to work on any major internet browser on your computer or mobile device. The Kobo Web Reader only supports Books with no DRM (Digital Rights Management) only; however, Kobo plans on refining the overall experience and unveiling new … [Read more...] about Kobo is secretly beta testing a brand new Web Reader
Kobo e-reader news
Kobo Plus subscription program is now available in Italy
Kobo Plus is an subscription service in Italy. This program gives booklovers unlimited access to hundreds of thousands of eBook and Kobo Audiobook titles for as little as €9,99 per month, in partnership with Mondadori Store. Digital content can be read or listened to on the Kobo apps for Android or IOS, or their new e-readers, the Kobo Sage, Libra 2 and Elipsa. Everything is … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus subscription program is now available in Italy
Kobo has a number of e-readers on sale for Black Friday
Kobo is launching their Black Friday promotion for customers who live in Canada, US and other countries, such as the UK. There are a number of e-readers that are on sale for more than $30 to $40 off, which amounts to a huge savings. The company has discounted the Kobo Libra H2O from $199 to $179 in Canada . The Clara HD with a 300 PPI screen regular price is $149 CAD and is on … [Read more...] about Kobo has a number of e-readers on sale for Black Friday
What new e-reader will buy this year, Amazon Kindle or Kobo?
This is the first year in a long time that we have a bevy of new e-readers from major vendors, Amazon, and Kobo. They have released multiple new products and all of them are solid and hit different price points. This includes the Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Sage, Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 5 and Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. Considering they are all available right now and … [Read more...] about What new e-reader will buy this year, Amazon Kindle or Kobo?
You can now sideload audiobooks on the Kobo Sage, Libra 2 and Elipsa
The Kobo Elipsa, Sage and Libra 2 all have an audiobook player and users can buy content directly from the Kobo Store and listen to content with a pair of Bluetooth headphones or an external speaker. When Kobo announced these products, they said that audiobooks only work with content purchased from Kobo and does not work with sideloaded content. This is not the case, you can … [Read more...] about You can now sideload audiobooks on the Kobo Sage, Libra 2 and Elipsa
Kobo Forma on sale in Canada and US
The Kobo Forma is now on sale and this is good news for anyone who is looking for an e-reader with an 8 inch screen and has access to Dropbox and Overdrive. Ever since the Sage came out, it was only a matter of time, before Kobo discounted their older model. The Forma is available from Amazon.com for $209 and on the Canadian version of the site it is $259 and on Chapters Indigo … [Read more...] about Kobo Forma on sale in Canada and US
The Kobo Elipsa can now play audiobooks
Good e-Reader broke the story a couple of weeks ago that the Kobo Elipsa would be soon be getting audiobook functionality and it looks like it has arrived sooner than expected. Today, Kobo pushed out the 4.30.18838 firmware update that allows users to buy audiobooks form the Kobo bookstore or download them with their Kobo Plus subscription program. Users will be able to listen … [Read more...] about The Kobo Elipsa can now play audiobooks
Kobo Plus eBook library subscription service launched in Australia
Kobo has launched its subscription e-book library service named Kobo Plus in Australia. Interestingly, Kobo is yet to officially announce the launch of the service though the same is already reflected on the company's official Australia website. With this, Australia would be joining a highly exclusive list of nations - Canada, Belgium, the Netherlands - where the Kobo Plus … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus eBook library subscription service launched in Australia
Kindle Paperwhite 5 11th Gen vs Kobo Libra 2
The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 11th Generation and Kobo Libra 2 are two of the latest e-readers to hit the streets and many people are wondering what the differences are. Both of their ecosystems are fairly similar, you can find the latest bestsellers and ebooks written by indie authors. You can buy audiobooks and listen to them with a pair of Bluetooth headphones. There are some … [Read more...] about Kindle Paperwhite 5 11th Gen vs Kobo Libra 2
Hands on Review of the Kobo Sage e-reader
The Kobo Sage is a new premium e-reader with a large eight inch screen. It is a dedicated ebook reader that has new audiobook functionality, the Kobo Store has a new audiobook section, which customers can buy and listen to it right on the device. This is accomplished via Bluetooth technology, so it is quite easy to use wireless headphones or an external speaker. The Sage is … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Kobo Sage e-reader
First Look at the Kobo Sage e-reader
The Kobo Sage is one of the most popular e-readers in the world and there were so many pre-orders for them, that Kobo is completely sold out on their website and their retail partners are too. This has resulted in them becoming scarce, but in the middle of November there should be more units available. The key selling points of the Sage is the large 8 inch screen, compatibility … [Read more...] about First Look at the Kobo Sage e-reader
Kobo Sage Sold Out in Canada and the US
The Kobo Sage just came out this week and people who pre-ordered it, a couple of weeks ago, are starting to receive it. This e-reader has a giant 8 inch screen and has the ability for Bluetooth headphones to listen to audiobooks. It also has full compatibility with the Kobo Stylus, so you can freehand draw and write inside ebooks purchased from Kobo. The demand for this device … [Read more...] about Kobo Sage Sold Out in Canada and the US
First look at the Rakuten Kobo Libra 2 e-reader
The Kobo Libra 2 is one of the newest e-readers and it is now available to purchase. The major selling points is the large 7 inch screen and it is using new E INK e-paper. It has Bluetooth and has the ability to listen to audiobooks and also buy them directly from Kobo. The physical page turn buttons are a major draw, since it is very easy to turn pages with just one hand. It … [Read more...] about First look at the Rakuten Kobo Libra 2 e-reader
Will you buy the Kobo Sage?
The Kobo Sage is going to be released next week and this device is garnering a ton of attention. It has a large 8 inch screen and can be used to take notes and annotations with the Kobo Stylus. The hardware performance has been dramatically improved with a quad core processor and finally a USB-C port. This is the first Kobo branded e-reader to have an audiobook store, in … [Read more...] about Will you buy the Kobo Sage?