Rakuten Kobo is planning to implement some paid services for its e-readers. These services will be subscription-based and offer people a Send to Kindle alternative and access to Google Drive, Dropbox, and other cloud service providers. Storygraph, Goodreads, and other social book discovery platforms will also be available on the e-reader. One of the most popular features of … [Read more...] about Kobo is mulling over paid services for their e-readers
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Amazon Kindle and Rakuten Kobo e-readers have better value
The Amazon Kindle, Pocketbook and Rakuten Kobo have better value for users who want to read for years to come. E INK technology does not dramatically change every couple of years. I know some Amazon users with 5-6-year-old devices, which are perfectly suitable for their needs. The Kindle and Kobo also have a better software experience; both companies issue firmware updates for … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle and Rakuten Kobo e-readers have better value
Kobo Introduces New Update For e-Readers
Rakuten Kobo is rolling out a new software update and this time, the update applies to all of its Kobo devices. This is unlike the previous update which was meant for only its latest generation e-reader devices namely Kobo Libra Colour, Kobo Clara Colour, and the Kobo Clara BW. That said, what is evident is that there is segregation of the update as can be made out from the … [Read more...] about Kobo Introduces New Update For e-Readers
Kobo Plus Subscription Service Launched in Spain
Rakuten Kobo has announced the launch of the Kobo Plus e-book and audiobook subscription service in Spain. With this, avid readers in Spain will have access to more than 1.5 million e-books and over 200,000 audiobooks for a fixed monthly fee. Currently, Kobo is offering three plans to choose from to suit diverse reading requirements. There is the Kobo Plus Read which will … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus Subscription Service Launched in Spain
Rakuten Kobo e-book flagship store goes online in Taiwan
Rakuten Mall has partnered with Rakuten Kobo, their e-book business, to broaden its mall services and offer digital publishing products. As TechBang reported, shoppers can use their Rakuten member account to buy Kobo e-books at Rakuten Mall and take advantage of the discounted prices. They can also buy and read books at their convenience. Additionally, customers can earn … [Read more...] about Rakuten Kobo e-book flagship store goes online in Taiwan
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
PChome 24h and Kobo alliance see 50 percent jump in users
PChome 24h, the popular Taiwan-based e-commerce website that has formed an alliance with Kobo to sell e-books and Kobo e-readers via its site announced a 50 percent jump in the number of registered Kobo members. As the site money.udn reported, this makes for a win-win situation for both parties given the manner each is getting to benefit from the collaboration. The 'Kobo … [Read more...] about PChome 24h and Kobo alliance see 50 percent jump in users
Top 5 reasons to buy a Kobo Elipsa
The Rakuten-owned brand Kobo follows closely behind Amazon Kindle as the second most popular name in the e-reader space. Kobo offers a wide range of E Ink devices in varying screen sizes that cater to all price tiers. In June 2021, we saw the launch of the 10.3-inch Kobo Elipsa that offers plenty of screen real estate. It is the most premium device offered by the brand with … [Read more...] about Top 5 reasons to buy a Kobo Elipsa