Over the course of the past few months, Kobo and their various retail partners have been putting the Clara HD on sale. They did it again today, the main Kobo website is selling it for $114 in Canada, the regular price is $139.99. On the Kobo website in the United States, they are marketing it for $99 and the everyday price is $119. It looks like the company is trying … [Read more...] about Kobo is dumping stock of the Clara HD e-Reader
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KWL Authors can submit to Overdrive Cost-Per-Circulation Mode
Kobo Writing Life authors now have the option to submit their self-published ebooks to the new Overdrive Cost-Per-Circulation system. The program is available for worldwide distribution and offers a simple submission process, which includes setting a library-specific price.The One-Copy/One-User model has been around since 2017 for Writing Life Authors. , but the exciting … [Read more...] about KWL Authors can submit to Overdrive Cost-Per-Circulation Mode
Kobo ebooks for Windows 10 Review
When you think of a Windows 10 Kobo app, most people know of the their Desktop Software, that is better suited to reading on a PC and managing your e-reader. The company also has an app just for Windows 10 and is better suited for mobile devices that are running ARM and x86 based processors. This review focuses on the Windows 10 experience on the computer, but I think you … [Read more...] about Kobo ebooks for Windows 10 Review
Will Kobo Develop a Color e-Reader in 2020?
Kobo is no stranger to taking risks with their e-readers. They incorporated waterproofing in virtually all of their models, as well as packing in more white LED and amber LED lights for their front-lit display and color temperature system. They were the first to come to terms with Pocket, the read it later news feed for blog articles to be sent directly to the e-reader. They … [Read more...] about Will Kobo Develop a Color e-Reader in 2020?
Kobo Ebooks App for Windows 10 is Broken
Kobo has a Windows 10 app that is available to many different countries on the Windows Store. You can install on any supported device that has an ARM or x86 processor. This app was designed to give people the ability to read ebooks on their desktop, laptop or 2-1. This app has a serious error right now, that has been ongoing for weeks. If you attempt to login using Facebook, … [Read more...] about Kobo Ebooks App for Windows 10 is Broken
Dropbox for the Kobo Forma is a Good Reason to Buy it
The Kobo Forma is the only e-reader in their lineup that has native support for Dropbox. You can access your cloud storage account and download ebooks, comics or PDF files directly to the Forma - it supports both DRM and non-DRM content. This system went live late last year, although Kobo really doesn't promote it. Does Dropbox provide enough of a reason to buy a … [Read more...] about Dropbox for the Kobo Forma is a Good Reason to Buy it
Kobo Forma 32GB Sold Out in Canada and the United States
Kobo's flagship e-reader is the Forma. This device has the largest screen ever made and also has Overdrive integration and also Dropbox, to access all of your ebooks stored in the cloud. There are two different storage variations, the 8GB model and 32GB. Many of Kobos global retailing partners in the United States, Canada and around the world are all sold out of the 32GB … [Read more...] about Kobo Forma 32GB Sold Out in Canada and the United States
Kobo sales have increased 35% in the past few months
Kobo is doing very brisk business thanks to the global pandemic. Chapters Indigo, the largest bookselling chain in Canada closed 210 of their retail locations a couple of months ago. Barnes and Noble shuttered 500 in the US, and this has been a boon for Kobo."The initial surge of sales we saw in the early weeks of pandemic have continued and even accelerated," said Michael … [Read more...] about Kobo sales have increased 35% in the past few months
Kobo is letting staff work remotely for the rest of the year
Kobo CEO Michael Tamblyn has confirmed with Good e-Reader that his company will let all staff in their Toronto, Dublin, Darmstadt & Taipei offices work remotely until the end of the year. Kobo is also trying to create some office space in the near future for their staff who want some non-home space to work in.Tamblyn said "We are fortunate that we can give our staff … [Read more...] about Kobo is letting staff work remotely for the rest of the year
Kobo issues new firmware update that fixes Overdrive Holds
Kobo has just released the 4.21 firmware update for every touchscreen e-reader. One of the big changes is introducing support for the new Overdrive Holds system, which went live in March. This allows library patrons who borrow books, ebooks and audiobooks who are on a waiting list to cancel their hold or reschedule their hold for a later time.Here is the changelog of the … [Read more...] about Kobo issues new firmware update that fixes Overdrive Holds
Over 2 million new users have registered with Kobo during the Pandemic
Rakuten Kobo is reaching profitability, sales are up and during the past three months the company has signed up 2 million new users. It is readily apparent that the global pandemic and the closure of most bookstores across the world are driving up ebook adoption.Partnerships have always been one of the key successes of Kobo. In late March they announced a strategic … [Read more...] about Over 2 million new users have registered with Kobo during the Pandemic
