The Kobo Aura H2O e-reader is coming out in October and the main selling point is the waterproof screen. Earlier in the week we conducted an underwater test to see how the unit performed. Today, due to extensive requests on our YouTube Channel, we are conducting an underwater Glowlight test.A waterproof e-reader will likely be used while taking a bath. Often the lights are … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura H2O Underwater Glowlight Test
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Icarus Illumina E653 vs Kobo Aura
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Comparison Video! Today we take a look at the brand new Icarus Illumina second generation and the Kobo Aura.The premise of this comparison is to take a look at ePub eBooks and PDF documents. Both of these devices handle these formats in completely different ways. The Kobo Aura does a splendid job in handling PDF files, with their preview … [Read more...] about Icarus Illumina E653 vs Kobo Aura
Kobo for Android has a New ePub Rendering Engine
Kobo has released a new version of reading app for Android, that has a brand new rendering engine for eBooks. This will allow you to have faster page turns and more options to enjoy your ePub and ePub 3 files.Improvements includeBetter display support for more accurate rendering in EPUB/EPUB3 files. Support for EPUBs with embedded audio. Improved loading speed for … [Read more...] about Kobo for Android has a New ePub Rendering Engine
Kobo Adds Catalog of Dr. Seuss Titles
Kids ebooks have been slow to take off, despite the great content coming out from companies like iStoryTime and Scholastic. But Kobo, whose Kobo Kids' Store offers younger readers a catalog of over 100,000 ebook titles, recenlty secured a deal that would add some of the most beloved children's books of all time to its catalog. This week, Kobo announced that it would offer 40 of … [Read more...] about Kobo Adds Catalog of Dr. Seuss Titles
Kobo Gives Libraries 5$ for Every Customer They Refer
Kobo is giving $5.00 to libraries for every customer they refer to the platform as part of a new program. Overdrive, Baker & Taylor and 3M Cloud are all offering the ability for patrons to purchase eBooks from Penguin and Simon and Schuster. When books are purchased, retailers such as Kobo actually fulfill the order.If a customer wants to purchase a personal copy of the … [Read more...] about Kobo Gives Libraries 5$ for Every Customer They Refer
Kobo Updates Firmware on Glo, Aura and Aura HD e-Readers
Kobo has released a major new update for their current generation line of e-readers. Owners of the Kobo Glo, Kobo Aura and Kobo Aura HD should notice the availability of the 3.50 update, which fixes a myriad of bugs and adds new features.The Kobo internet browser should now provide a more smoother experience, which will hopefully get more people using it. They also … [Read more...] about Kobo Updates Firmware on Glo, Aura and Aura HD e-Readers
Advice to Indie Authors: Don’t Overlook Kobo
When Amazon introduced KDP Select, the exclusive program that offered indie authors extra benefits for only selling the ebook through their platform, critics argued that Amazon was encouraging authors to forfeit the ability to sell their books in other locations, thus hurting their overall careers. In exchange for incentives such as paid royalties when Kindle owners borrowed … [Read more...] about Advice to Indie Authors: Don’t Overlook Kobo
Kobo eBook Store for Kids Now Available in the UK
Late last year Kobo developed an online kids store that has over 100,000 titles. There are plenty of innovative features such as safesearch and the ability to preload their kids account with credits to buy content, its like virtual allowance. Today, the Kids store has expanded from their Canadian roots and now is available in the United Kingdom.Kobo has made it a point to … [Read more...] about Kobo eBook Store for Kids Now Available in the UK
Kobo Launches e-Reading App for Windows Phone
Windows Phone users have little options for quality e-reading apps. The only mainstream one that has been available for quite awhile was issued by Amazon. Readers now have an alternative with the advent of the Kobo Books app.Kobo has been developing their Windows Phone app for over six months. The main reason it took so long to get their app ready for prime time was the … [Read more...] about Kobo Launches e-Reading App for Windows Phone
Kobo Offers Savings on their Tablet Lineup for Fathers Day
Kobo is discounting their entire lineup of tablets in preparation for Fathers Day. Customers in Canada will be able to save $30 off the Kobo Arc 7HD 16GB, $50 off the Kobo Arc 7 HD 32GB, and $100 off the Kobo Arc 10HD. The offer is available at Indigo, Chapters, Coles, Future Shop, Best Buy, Staples and The Source from May 28 – June 18.When customers purchase one of these … [Read more...] about Kobo Offers Savings on their Tablet Lineup for Fathers Day
Todd Humphrey Leaves Kobo to Join New Stealth Project
Todd Humphrey the EVP of Business Development at Kobo Books has left the company. He worked for Kobo from 2010 to 2014, where was responsible for all worldwide business development activities for Kobo, including OEM's, retailer's and wireless providers.Todd has joined former Kobo CEO Michael Serbinis in a new stealth startup called The Everlong Project. Not much is known … [Read more...] about Todd Humphrey Leaves Kobo to Join New Stealth Project
The Evolution of the Kobo eReader – In Pictures
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
Kobo Writing Life Unveils Author Pages and Reviews
Kobo Writing Life is one of the strongest alternatives to Kindle Direct Publishing. Authors who elect to self-publish with Kobo often find themselves able to market their titles in more international markets. Writing Life is working on two new compelling features that are currently in testing and will be unveiled soon.In the near future, Kobo will begin featuring book … [Read more...] about Kobo Writing Life Unveils Author Pages and Reviews