Kobo is having a sale on its online website. If you buy a Kobo Libra 2, the official Sleep Cover Case is available for 50% off. There are many colours to choose from, such as Poppy Red, Slate Blue, Lavender and Black. These cases not only protect your e-reader from the rigours of the world but also put your e-reader into sleep mode, saving on battery life. This SleepCover is … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra 2 now comes with a sleep cover case for 50% off
Kobo e-reader news
Do you use the Kobo Price Matching feature?
Kobo unveiled a price-matching system in 2015, allowing users to shop at other bookstores. Kobo will price match their price, but you have to buy the book first. You only have seven days from purchasing the book to file a price match form on the Kobo website. Have you ever used Kobo Price Match?Kobo has a price-matching system for audiobooks and e-books that many people are … [Read more...] about Do you use the Kobo Price Matching feature?
Kobo Sage and Kobo Libra 2 e-readers are on sale
Kobo is having a sale for their latest generation Kobo Sage and Kobo Libra 2 hardware. These deals are live on the Kobo website and also their retail partners Indigo Books and Music in Canada and Walmart in the United States. There is a $30 savings on both units and you have until February 9th, 2023 to capitalize on the savings and also free shipping is included.The Kobo … [Read more...] about Kobo Sage and Kobo Libra 2 e-readers are on sale
How to add screensavers to your Kobo e-reader
Kobo may have a nice assortment of e-reader devices to offer that compares well to the Kindle range but there is one thing that the Kobo lacks which Kindle e-readers have to offer. It is screensavers that appear on the display of the Kindle e-readers whenever they are on standby. It is not that the lack of screensavers on the Kobo is a huge deal, but it adds to the aesthetic … [Read more...] about How to add screensavers to your Kobo e-reader
Kobo raises the price of the Clara 2e e-reader
In the past couple of weeks, Kobo has raised the prices of every e-reader in Canada and the United States. The Kobo Nia, Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra 2 all received a $10 price increase and today, the Kobo Clara 2e has also increased the price by $10.00. The only device that has been immune, is the Kobo Elipsa, which is their most expensive e-note. Kobo has not divulged why their … [Read more...] about Kobo raises the price of the Clara 2e e-reader
Kobo Web Reader has officially launched
Kobo has had a busy past couple of months, as the e-reading company has been introducing a number of features and enhancements to their entire ebook and e-reader experience. They have recently added Apple Pay and Google Pay to their online store for customers to pay. They launched two new plans for the Kobo Plus subscription service in Canada. Kobo Plus Read & Listen and Kobo … [Read more...] about Kobo Web Reader has officially launched
Rakuten Kobo reading habit survey reveals 54% reading less than 1 hr a week
The Rakuten Kobo reading habit survey in 2023 provides us with some interesting insight into the reading habits of users such as the amount of time they spend reading or the sort of book they prefer to read, and so on. As ChinaTimes reported, the survey has revealed that 54 percent of the readers spend less than 1 hour a week reading, with only 23 percent reading more than 16 … [Read more...] about Rakuten Kobo reading habit survey reveals 54% reading less than 1 hr a week
Kobo increases the price of some of their e-readers
Kobo has increased the price of some of their e-readers by $10 in Canada and the United States. The Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Sage and Kobo Nia have all increased in price on the Kobo website and their distribution partners. The Kobo Elipsa and Kobo Nia prices remain the same.Kobo has not disclosed why they have increased the prices all at once for most of their current generation … [Read more...] about Kobo increases the price of some of their e-readers
New Kobo e-reader and e-note to be released in early 2023
Kobo is developing another new e-reader that will be released sometime in the next few months. The company has just filed for FCC certification, which is the last step they have to make in order to release it to the masses. The model number is N605 and it seems to have WIFI, Bluetooth, USB-C port and has compatibility with the Kobo Stylus, so this new device will likely be able … [Read more...] about New Kobo e-reader and e-note to be released in early 2023
The Kobo Store now loads faster on e-readers
Kobo has just released a new firmware update for the vast majority of their e-readers. The big selling point behind the 4.35.20400 update is the store loading quicker. Tap on the bottom of your screen to browse for your next read more quickly. When it comes to the reading experience, Kobo has enhanced PDF files, so when you pinch and zoom and find the ideal layout, it will … [Read more...] about The Kobo Store now loads faster on e-readers