If you’ve been waiting for a deal on Kindle Unlimited, you might want to check the main Kindle Unlimited landing page at Amazon US to see if your account is eligible for any special offers. I’m currently seeing a 2 months for $0.99 deal, but these types of deals tend to vary on an account […]
New Problem Preventing Purchasing eBooks on Kobo eReaders
There’s a notice on Kobo’s support website about a new issue that’s causing problems for some folks when trying to buy ebooks using the built-in store on Kobo eReaders. Apparently the issue is caused by something called 3D Secure (3DS), which is used to validate payments in Europe and the UK. Sometimes the process doesn’t […]
Bookshop.org Toying with the Idea of Releasing an eReader
I saw a post on MobileRead last week about a survey from Bookshop.org regarding the release of a hypothetical ereader. The screenshot (posted above) makes it seem like a real device, but it’s entirely “hypothetical” at this point. But it shows that Bookshop.org is seriously toying with the idea of releasing their own dedicated reading […]
Software Update for Kobo Libra 2 Improves Kobo Remote Stability
Kobo recently issued a firmware update for the Kobo Libra 2 that reportedly improves the stability of the Bluetooth connection when using the Kobo Remote. The new software version is 4.38.23648, and so far it’s only available for the Kobo Libra 2 specifically, although it sounds like Kobo is expected to release it for their […]
Kindle Software Update 5.19.3 Released with Improved PDF Support
Amazon has released another software update for Kindles; hopefully this one goes better than the last disaster of an update that introduced several new bugs. This latest update is version 5.19.3, and it’s available for all versions of the Kindle Scribe, along with the Kindle Colorsoft, the 12th gen Kindle Paperwhite, and the 2024 11th […]
Big Spring Sale on Kindle eReaders and Kindle Accessories
Earlier in the week I posted about a sale on the Kindle Colorsoft and several Kindle bundles, and at the time Amazon didn’t have the regular Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite on sale, but now both of those are on sale as well, along with the previous gen Kindle Scribe and some Kindle covers and accessories. […]
New 10.3″ PocketBook InkPad One Now Available to Order
Last month PocketBook announced a new 10.3″ ereader with a stylus called the InkPad One, and it’s now available to order from PocketBook’s Amazon store, and the price is surprisingly reasonable. The PocketBook InkPad One is selling for $359 with free shipping, making it one of the most affordable eNotes on the market, and between […]
Kindle Colorsoft Now $80 Off; Kindle Paperwhite Bundles On Sale Too
Amazon has rolled out some really good deals on Kindles as part of their Spring Sale. The Kindle Colorsoft is $80 off at just $169, which ties its lowest price ever, and they have a bunch of Kindle Paperwhite and Colorsoft bundles on sale too. Let’s start with the Kindle Colorsoft deals first. The clear […]