Kobo recently introduced sideload mode via the 4.31.19086 firmware update a couple of weeks ago. There was lots of confusion over what this actually did, most users said that they simply sideloaded all of their books anyways and this new system did not provide anything new. This cannot be further from the truth, sideload mode provides a number of key elements to make your Kobo … [Read more...] about How does the new Kobo Sideload system work?
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Rakuten Kobo offering exciting discounts on Kobo e-reader and e-book at Taipei Animation Festival
The 2022 Taipei International Animation Festival and the Reading Citizen Book Fair have kicked off in the Taiwanese capital, TechBang reported. While that should be good news for anime fans in the region, what is also special is that Lotte Kobo too is part of the festivities this time. Not only will the latest Kobo e-reader be up for display but there is going to be attractive … [Read more...] about Rakuten Kobo offering exciting discounts on Kobo e-reader and e-book at Taipei Animation Festival
Top 5 Best e-Readers for Winter 2022
Are you looking to buy a new e-reader? There have been a number of new releases that have come out in 2022, and some really good models that came out at the tail end of 2021. If you want to beat the winter doldrums, there is nothing like reading a good ebook, while sitting by the fireplace or sipping a cup of hot chocolate. Good e-Reader would like to present our top picks of … [Read more...] about Top 5 Best e-Readers for Winter 2022
Kobo unveils Sideload Mode to their e-readers
Kobo has just unveiled a new sideload system for all of their modern e-readers. This will allow you to load in your own books on the Kobo, without having to register or sign-in to a Kobo account. This also will allow users to not have to connect to a WIFI network or any of the sync services. You can basically use the Kobo has an e-reader only. This will certainly resonate well … [Read more...] about Kobo unveils Sideload Mode to their e-readers
Kobo Sage PowerCover – Hands on Review
Kobo has been making e-readers for over ten years and have released a wide array of e-readers. They have always relied on selling accessories, such as cases. Some of these are just basic cases to protect your e-reader, most of the modern ones have sleep cover technology. When you close the case, it magnetically keeps it closed and puts the e-reader to sleep, which preserves … [Read more...] about Kobo Sage PowerCover – Hands on Review
PChome forms a deal with Kobo to sell ebooks and e-readers
PChome 24h is based in Taiwan and is an ecommerce website. They carry popular brands such as the Kindle, Onyx Boox, Moan and many others. The company just signed a deal with Kobo to sell ebooks and Kobo branded e-readers on the site. Kobo has a dedicated landing page, called KoboLand. In the first week of trial operation, more than 3 million Kobo e-books in Chinese, English and … [Read more...] about PChome forms a deal with Kobo to sell ebooks and e-readers
Kobo had an exciting year in 2021, with lots of new developments
Kobo is one of the strongest global brands in the e-reader sector. In 2021, they released some great new features and enhancements. The company issued two new e-readers that have been selling like hotcakes, the Sage and Libra 2. These are very good devices and are using the latest generation E INK Carta 1200 display screens. These were the first two products to incorporate … [Read more...] about Kobo had an exciting year in 2021, with lots of new developments
Kobo Boxing Day Sale is live on Amazon
Kobo regularly discounts their entry level e-reader models on their website and their retailing partners follow suit. The Kobo Boxing Day Sale is a different story, the company is offering some serious discounts on Amazon in the United States and Amazon Canada. The Kobo Forma is their flagship e-reader and the regular price in the US is $249.99 and it is on sale for $209.99. In … [Read more...] about Kobo Boxing Day Sale is live on Amazon
Canadians have embraced audiobooks and ebooks in 2021
Canada has experienced two straight years of lockdowns, due to COVID. Sometimes things start to open for a few months and then a new wave starts to infect people and businesses start to close again. This has been very evident in the bookselling industry. This entire situation has prompted many Canadians to start buying digital books and audiobooks. This has been a boon to Kobo, … [Read more...] about Canadians have embraced audiobooks and ebooks in 2021
Kobo Elipsa Pack includes SleepCover and Kobo Stylus for free
The Kobo Elipsa is among the more popular e-note devices that got launched in 2021. The 10.3-inch E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen display is brilliant. The Elipsa is not just great for reading e-books but can also be used to take notes or draw diagrams and such. The handwritten notes can be easily converted into typed texts, besides, also annotate in the margins while reading. The … [Read more...] about Kobo Elipsa Pack includes SleepCover and Kobo Stylus for free
Now is a good time to buy a Kobo e-reader
Kobo is continuing their Black Friday discounts on some of their most popular e-readers. The Kobo Nia, Kobo Libra H20 and Kobo Clara HD are all on sale until December 23rd. The savings are available for Canadian and US customers on the main Kobo website and their retail partners such as Chapters Indigo and Walmart are getting in on the action. You can get between $20 and $30 … [Read more...] about Now is a good time to buy a Kobo e-reader
Kobo is secretly beta testing a brand new Web Reader
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 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
