While doing some research for a different article, I noticed a subtle change to the language that Amazon uses on the Kindle security updates page, so I checked the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine and confirmed that Amazon did indeed change things to their benefit at some point. First off, Amazon used to say that security […]
Kobo eReaders Getting StoryGraph Integration in June
Last week Kobo announced a new partnership with StoryGraph, an alternative to Goodreads, for tracking reading stats and providing reading recommendations when using Kobo ereaders and Kobo apps. Starting in June, you’ll be able to link your Kobo account with a StoryGraph account to automatically sync reading progress of ebooks and audiobooks purchased from Kobo. […]
Amazon Cutting Off Old Kindles is a Bad Move That Could’ve Been Avoided
When Amazon first announced they would be ending support for all Kindles released before 2013, I thought it wasn’t that big of a deal and was something we should have expected to happen eventually. 14 years is a long run for any handheld electronic gadget. Nothing works forever, and it’s unrealistic to expect any ereader […]
XTEINK X4 with CrossPoint Software Review (Video Demo)
Last month I posted a review of the Xteink X4 with it running the stock software, which has a lot of problems when it comes to formatting ebooks properly, but luckily it’s possible to install open-source alternative software on the X4. There are some different options when it comes to installing custom software, but CrossPoint […]
Kobo eReaders Now $20-$30 More Expensive After Price Hike
Kobo has raised the prices of their ereaders again for the second time since they were released in 2024. At first I thought it was just BlueProton, Kobo’s US distributor, charging above retail yet again, but now even Kobo US has suddenly raised the prices on their Amazon store. Midway through writing this article, the […]
Next Gen Kindles Likely to Have User Replaceable Batteries
We don’t know when Amazon is going to release their next crop of new Kindles, but when they do there’s a good chance they’ll have user-replaceable batteries. There’s a new law that goes into effect in the European Union in February 2027 that requires all smartphones and tablets sold there to have batteries that are […]
Why Does Kobo Still Refuse to Release a 7″ Libra BW?
With Pocketbook releasing the new Era Lite with a 7″ black-and-white E Ink Carta 1300 screen, I can’t help but notice it’s exactly what Kobo customers have been asking Kobo to release for the past 2 years. It highlights the fact that Kobo still isn’t listening to what their customers want by refusing to release […]
Kindle Unlimited 3 Months for Free Deal is Back (YMMV)
I noticed that Amazon is offering 3 months of Kindle Unlimited for free once again, at least for some accounts, so you might want to check the main Kindle Unlimited landing page at Amazon to see if your account is eligible for the offer as well. The page says it’s a “Prime Day Special Offer”, […]