Over the course of the last three years, Kobo has been orchestrating a writing contest. It is exclusively available to Canadians, which is great because normally these types of things are only for writers based in the US. This year Kobo has selected three different genres; Literary Fiction, Speculative Fiction, and Non-Fiction categories and the authors will receive a $10,000 … [Read more...] about Kobo Announces Emerging Writer Prize Winners
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One of the Largest Pirate eBook Sites in Europe has been Shutdown
One of the largest pirate websites in Europe has been shut down by authorities. Lul.to has been raided and over 200,000 audiobooks, ebooks and digital newspapers have been seized by the police. According to the General Prosecutor’s Office, searches in several locations led to the discovery of around €55,000 in bitcoin, €100,000 in bank deposits, €10,000 in cash, plus a … [Read more...] about One of the Largest Pirate eBook Sites in Europe has been Shutdown
Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 Video Review
The Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 is now available for Canadian and US customers to purchase from the main Kobo website and Chapters/Indigo. This is the first e-reader that Kobo has released in 2017 and many people are wondering if it is a good investment. The new Kobo Aura H2O has double the amount of internal storage than the original and also features the brand new … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 Video Review
Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 Unboxing Video
The Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 is the latest generation e-reader and it just came out. This device is waterproof and features superior resolution. It also has the new comfortlight system that has a multitude of RGB lights that inhibit the amount of white/blue light that emits from the LED's on the bottom of the bezel. Good e-Reader is proud to produce one of the first unboxing … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 Unboxing Video
Draft2Digital and Streetlib are now distributing e-books to Kobo Plus
Streetlib and Draft2Digital are two self-publishing solutions for authors looking to get international exposure. These companies are offering the ability to distribute e-books to the Kobo Plus platform that is available in Belgium and the Netherlands. Authors who already opt into the Kobo platform are automatically enrolled in Kobo Plus and royalties are paid monthly from a … [Read more...] about Draft2Digital and Streetlib are now distributing e-books to Kobo Plus
Kobo Releases a Flurry of Firmware Updates for all e-Readers
Kobo has begun to push out a flurry of firmware updates that seeks to address a number of issues. This 4.4.9344 upgrade is applicable for the Kobo Touch A/B, Kobo Touch C, Kobo Glo, Kobo Glo HD, Kobo Touch 2.0, Kobo Aura, Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2. One of the big problems with the new firmware is that it was causing issues with the Kobo Aura One, so … [Read more...] about Kobo Releases a Flurry of Firmware Updates for all e-Readers
New Kobo Homescreen is Now Available on Older e-Readers
A few months ago Kobo developed a new homescreen for the Kobo Aura One and the Edition 2. The company has just pushed out a new firmware update for all of their older devices to port over the homescreen and a slew of new enhancements. Here are all of the new features that are now available on most Kobo e-readers Home screen – A fresh new layout that puts the focus back … [Read more...] about New Kobo Homescreen is Now Available on Older e-Readers
Kobo H2O Edition 2 Review – 2017
Kobo has been developing e-readers since 2010 and the company has just announced the best one yet. The Aura H2O Edition 2 is waterproof, so you will be able to take it to the beach or the bathtub and not have to worry about totally submerging it in water. This is also useful if you are the type of person that often spills coffee or tea all over the place. Hardware The … [Read more...] about Kobo H2O Edition 2 Review – 2017
Kobo Aura One Now Has Wide Availability
Kobo has experienced a massive shortage when it comes to the Aura One e-Reader. When this device was released late last year it has been chronically out of stock on the Kobo website and many of their bookselling partners have been sold out for months. It looks like Kobo has solved their supply chain issue and the e-reader has lost its limited stock designation. The Aura One … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura One Now Has Wide Availability
US and UK Restrict E-Readers on Direct Air Flights from the Middle East
The United States has implemented a new policy that prevents you from taking your e-reader or tablet on direct flights from Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Morocco, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The United Kingdom has imposed a similar ban from Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Tunisia. Smartphones are allowed to be brought into the cabin to … [Read more...] about US and UK Restrict E-Readers on Direct Air Flights from the Middle East