It’s time for another round of software updates for Kobo ereaders, and pretty much all Kobo models are included. The new firmware version is 4.31.19086. For the most part it seems to be a fairly minor update that expands on language support, but apparently it fixes some bugs too and it’s supposed to improve battery […]
How’s Battery Life on Your Kindle Paperwhite 5?
One of the changes with the new 6.8″ Kindle Paperwhite that Amazon released in 2021 is improved battery life compared to previous models. Amazon claims the new Kindle Paperwhite’s battery can last up to 10 weeks on a single charge, based on reading for 30 minutes a day with wireless turned off and the frontlight […]
New Nook Glowlight 4 On Sale for $129
Barnes and Noble released a new 6-inch ebook reader in December called the Nook Glowlight 4, and it’s currently on sale for $129.99 with free shipping. That’s $20 off the regular price so it’s not a great deal, but Barnes and Noble members can get an additional 10% off. They had it on sale for […]
6″ Kindle On Sale for $49 – Today Only
Amazon has the entry-level Kindle on sale again for one of their main Deals of the Day, along with some top wishlist ebooks, but it’s a one day only sale for January 16th. The ad-supported version of the Kindle is marked down to $49.99; it’s $69.99 without ads. That matches Amazon’s Black Friday and Cyber […]
Will Amazon Release a Kindle with Note Taking in 2022?
E Ink note taking devices have started becoming more and more popular in recent years, and there are companies like Onyx and Kobo that offer several devices that double as ereaders and E Ink note taking tablets. So far Amazon has yet to show any interest in the E Ink note taking market, but could […]
Some Screen Defects are Covered by Kobo’s Warranty
If your Kobo ereader has screen problems, you might care to know there are certain defects that are covered by Kobo’s warranty. There’s a page on Kobo’s support website that talks about some of the screen problems that are covered by their warranty. Here’s a quote from the page: “If your eReader screen has dead […]
Why is “Update Your Kindle” Always Grayed Out?
One thing that causes a lot of confusion when it comes to software updates for Kindle ereaders is the fact that the “Update Your Kindle” option in settings is always grayed out. I often see people saying they can’t update their Kindle because the option is grayed out and unavailable. So the thing is it’s […]
Buy 2 Kindles, Get $20 off at Amazon
For the next few days, Amazon is having a deal where you can get $20 off when buying any two new Kindle ereaders, including the new Kindle Paperwhite. To get the deal you just have to put two Kindle ereaders in your cart at Amazon and check-out using promo code 2PACK. This is kind of […]