A couple of months ago I posted about how things have become oddly quiet with Kobo. You rarely hear any news coming from them anymore, nothing about new products or new features. They haven’t even updated the software for Kobo ereaders in over seven months (they used to issue updates about every month or two). […]
eBook Readers
Best Stands for Tablets and eReaders
Probably the most underrated tablet and ereader accessory is an adjustable stand. They make it nice and convenient to use your device hands-free. If you’ve ever seen any of my YouTube videos you’ll notice the same ereader stand that I’ve been using for the past 4 years. It comes in handy on a daily basis; […]
Video of New 300 ppi Onyx Boox Kepler Pro
Onyx has a new line of 6-inch ebook readers that are going to start getting released this month in select markets. The new ereaders are part the Kepler series. An online retailer based in Thailand called Hytexts that sells Onyx devices has uploaded a YouTube video showing the new Onyx Boox Kepler Pro in action. […]
Kindle Oasis Tips and Tricks Tutorial (Video)
Below is a video tutorial that walks through various tips and tricks for the Kindle Oasis. There’s also a list for some of the tips with included links for quick and easy access. Most of these tips come from my Kindle Tips & Tricks Advanced User Guide, available in the Kindle Store. Helpful Links Kindle […]
Too Bad Sony Stopped Making eBook Readers
Things have never been quite the same after Sony decided to get out of the ebook business. They closed down their ebook store in 2014, and eventually announced that they would not be making any new Sony Readers either. The Sony PRS-T3 was the last Sony Reader to get released, and they never even bothered […]
New Kindle Audio Adapter Adds Text-to-Speech to Kindles
Amazon has developed a new solution for people that want to have text-to-speech on their Kindle ereader. Amazon just introduced a new Kindle Paperwhite bundle that comes with a Kindle Audio Adapter that plugs into the Kindle’s USB port to listen to text-to-speech through a set of connected headphones or speakers. It’s being marketed as […]
Onyx Boox N96 Now Available on Amazon and eBay
If the new 13.3-inch Onyx Boox Max is a bit out of your price range, there are a couple of really good alternatives for large-screen ereaders with the new 9.7-inch Onyx Boox N96 and N96ML. A US distributor has started selling the N96 on Amazon and eBay for $379, plus shipping. That’s a good price […]
New 13.3-inch Icarus eReader Available on Indiegogo
Icarus has launched a crowd-funding campaign on Indiegogo for their new 13.3-inch Icarus A4 Android ereader. It’s a rebranded Onyx Boox Max, so both are mostly the exact same aside from the branding and a few tweaks here and there. Here’s the link to the page for Icarus’s 13.3″ ereader. The funding goal is $25,000. […]