Kobo has been making e-readers since 2010 and diversified into tablets in 2011. Their earliest e-ink devices were fairly basic and through dedication to reading their latest models are very solid. Today, we look at the evolution of the Kobo brand and how their e-Readers have changed overtime. The Kobo e-Reader The first Kobo e-Reader became available in … [Read more...] about The Evolution of the Kobo eReader – In Pictures
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Kobo Mini e-Reader Officially Discontinued
In 2012 Kobo released their first five inch e-reader, the Kobo Mini. This was the first time the Canadian based company deviated from the standard six inch screen size to a five inch model. This allowed it to be more lightweight and pocket friendly to carry it on the go. According to the Kobo website and various retail partners it seems to be officially discontinued. The … [Read more...] about Kobo Mini e-Reader Officially Discontinued
The Kobo Vox eBook Reader is at the FCC
A new e-reader tablet device from Kobo has appeared at the FCC. Named the Vox e-book reader, the tablet is being touted as Kobo's answer to the yet to be launched Amazon tablet, though much of it is still shrouded in mystery. However, the images available do deliver some hints. The Vox includes a microSD card slot, which means users get the chance to enhance their storage … [Read more...] about The Kobo Vox eBook Reader is at the FCC
Kobo Signs Landmark eBook Deal with Walmart
Kobo has just signed a deal with retail giant Walmart to have its ebooks featured on the company's main Canadian website. This gives customers the ability to buy almost 2.3 million ebooks with one-click check-out services. The Kobo e-reader and Kobo Wireless have been available at most Walmart locations since May 2010, so the two companies have an existing relationship prior … [Read more...] about Kobo Signs Landmark eBook Deal with Walmart
Why Kobo needs to implement eBook Lending
Kobo is a relative new player on the e-reader scene. They have only been around for a little over a year and initially rose to prominence with their e-readers and ebook store. The company is also leading the pack when it comes to application development for reading on almost every platform, and has tremendous social media integration. In order for the Kobo line of electronic … [Read more...] about Why Kobo needs to implement eBook Lending
Kobo Android App updated
Kobo has had a Google Android e-reading application since 2009 and has updated it many times from the original iteration. Today a fresh new update has hit the market. The latest update gives us some interesting new social features such as being able to share particular passages on Facebook. It works simply by highlighting a specific phrase or sentence and being able to use … [Read more...] about Kobo Android App updated
Kobo Closes Series C Investment Round with Indigo Books
Kobo has recently closed its latest investment round with their majority shareholder Indigio Books. Canadians may know of Indigo books in the form of retail chain Chapters, where the Kobo e-Reader is easily found for purchase. Indigo Books and Music Inc was one of Kobo's founding shareholder and from day one believed in the long term viability of partnering itself with a … [Read more...] about Kobo Closes Series C Investment Round with Indigo Books
Kobo and Swindon team up to bring Kobo Wireless e-Reader to Hong Kong
Kobo - best known for their Kobo line of e-Readers available in most retail stores in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the USA - have formed a strategic partnership with Swindon Book Co to bring the new Kobo Wireless to Hong Kong. Swindon has been in the books business since around 1918, so of course they are a substantial player in the local market. They are also the … [Read more...] about Kobo and Swindon team up to bring Kobo Wireless e-Reader to Hong Kong
Kobo eBooks now available at Chapters
Here is some interesting news for customers who live in Canada, and have the Kobo e-Reader, or the new Kobo Wireless. You can now shop for ebooks at one of Chapters Kiosk Stations, in store. Chapters quietly ushered in this new upgrade to their kiosk system without any sign of a press release or any official word. While visiting a local Chapters Book store in Vancouver, … [Read more...] about Kobo eBooks now available at Chapters
Newspapers and Magazines available now from Kobo
The Kobo Wireless e-Reader just went up for sale few weeks ago and has integrated support for Kobo's online bookstore, it also has the ability to download newspaper subscriptions, offering free subscriptions to check it out. It seems Kobo is now allowing Magazine subscriptions as well, and offering all of their content up for download via their applications on other … [Read more...] about Newspapers and Magazines available now from Kobo
Kobo Wireless VS. the Original Kobo e-Reader
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video! In this edition we compare the brand new Kobo Wireless, that just came out today, with the original model! We pit both Kobo e-readers side by side, and give you various hardware changes between both units! There is small subtle differences between the two, that make the newest entrant a viable alternative to other bargain e-book … [Read more...] about Kobo Wireless VS. the Original Kobo e-Reader