Amazon released a software update for Kindle ereaders earlier this week, and like usual their release notes don’t provide any useful information whatsoever, but it turns out there’s a major change with the update that affects how the Kindle Scribe connects with computers. With firmware version 5.16.3, the Kindle Scribe now uses MTP (Media Transfer […]
Latest Kobo Software Update Fails to Fix Pocket Login Issues
Kobo released another software update for all Kobo ereaders earlier this week, version 4.38.21908. But now it looks like the update has been pulled because it doesn’t fix the problem it was supposed to fix. Judging by the release notes, the primary purpose of the update was to provide a fix for logging into Pocket […]
Kindle Software Update 5.16.3 Released; Older Kindles No Longer Getting Updates?
Amazon has released another software update for Kindle ereaders, but for some reason it’s not available for all the models that updates are usually available for, at least not yet. This is the second Kindle update that Amazon has released this month, which is highly unusual. There must be a serious bug or security issue […]
New 7.8″ Nook GlowLight 4 Plus Now Shipping
It looks like the new Nook GlowLight 4 Plus has started shipping ahead of schedule. Barnes and Noble announced the new 7.8-inch Nook back in early July, after images of its upcoming release leaked in May. It’s been available to pre-order from B&N’s website for nearly 2 months now, and they indicated it would get […]
Kobo eReaders Size Comparison (Video)
Below is a YouTube video showing the current lineup of Kobo ereaders next to each other to help get an idea of the size differences between them. It’s often hard to get an idea of the size of products when shopping online based on pictures alone, and since Kobo’s ereaders aren’t available to see in […]
PocketBook eReaders On Sale at Amazon, Including New Models
If you’ve been thinking about buying an ereader from PocketBook, now is a good time to do so because several PocketBook models are on sale right now at Amazon. All the new models are marked down, including the InkPad Color 2 and the PocketBook InkPad 4. The new PocketBook Basic Lux 4 is also on […]
New Meebook M7 eReader with 6.8″ Screen, Page Buttons, and Android 11
A new Meebook ereader called the Meebook M7 has turned up for pre-order on Amazon for $239, and it has some interesting features for the price. Update: The main Meebook distributor has it listed now and the price is only $199. It’s the first device I’ve seen with a 6.8-inch 300 ppi screen since the […]
Will Kobo Release Any New eReaders This Fall?
When it comes to dedicated reading devices, new models often get released in the fall before the busy holiday shopping season. Could Kobo be preparing to announce a new Kobo ereader soon? Kobo often releases new models at the same time that Amazon releases new Kindles. I think it’s part of their strategy to get […]