Onyx has released a new software update, version 3.0, for their line of Android-powered Boox ereaders and writing tablets. The update is available for the previous generation models, including the Onyx Max3, the Note2, the Nova2 and the Poke2. For the most part it’s the same software that comes on Onyx’s newer models, but it […]
New Kobo Firmware Update 4.25.15875 Released
It’s time for another round of software updates for Kobo’s line of e-readers—they’ve sure been busy adding new features lately. The new software version is 4.25.15875 and it’s available for all Kobo models, except the Kobo Mini but some people still install the newer software on it anyway. It’s a relatively minor update that most […]
Best eBook Readers List – 2020 Edition
Last year around this time I posted a list of the best ebook readers for 2019, and I wanted to update that list for 2020 but not much has changed this year. The same Kindles, Kobos, and Nooks are still available without any changes, expect Kobo put the Kobo Aura 2 in a new case […]
Kobo Promotion – Enter to Win a Free Kobo eReader (US only)
Kobo has an ongoing promotion through December 19th where you can enter a drawing to win a new Kobo ebook reader. Unfortunately the model they’re giving away is the Kobo Nia, the least interesting and least expensive Kobo available, but any US resident over 18 can enter the sweepstakes for free, no purchase necessary. Just […]
Big Kindle Sale at Woot, Kindles Starting at $49 New
Woot has a bunch of Kindles on sale again for their main deal of the day. It’s a 1-day only sale for November 7th. Here’s the page at Woot with the list of Kindles that are on sale. It appears that all are in new condition, not refurbished like the Kindles that Woot usually sells. […]
List of New eBook Readers Released in 2020
I thought it would be interesting to make a list of all the new ebook readers that have been released in 2020 by each of the main ereader manufacturers. I’m not going to include models from obscure companies or ones that are only released in China or other non-English countries, and the list includes dedicated […]
Should I Buy a New Kindle Now or Wait for a New Model?
One question that a lot of people ask, especially recently with Kindles being on sale, is should I buy a new Kindle now or wait for a new model to get released? Considering how Apple and other tech companies do business by releasing new models constantly, that’s a valid question for those that have been […]
10 Free Kindle eBooks and Kindle Deals
Here’s a list of 10 free Kindle ebooks and Kindle-related deals to kick off the week. As noted yesterday, Amazon has some new free offers on Kindle Unlimited for new and returning subscribers, and I’m still getting offered the 50% off deal they had for Prime Day so you might want to check if you […]