Kobo is releasing a new ereader and note-taking device called the Kobo Elipsa, and just like every other time Kobo has released a new model the details got leaked ahead of the official announcement. This time some crafty folks at MobileRead followed clues that led to a Vimeo video showing Kobo’s new ereader and notepad […]
Does Your Kindle Display Book Covers in Sleep Mode Now?
Both of my ad-free Kindles finally got the option to display book covers on the sleep screen today so it looks like the May 17th rumor that’s been circulating on reddit might be true. If so, then pretty much everyone who has an ad-free Kindle should have the book cover setting now, provided you have […]
Update for Nova3 Color Improves Ghosting Issues (Video)
Onyx has released another software update for the Nova3 Color that helps optimize the way the screen refreshes to minimize afterimage effects and unwanted artifacts (called ghosting) from showing up on the color E Ink screen. They uploaded a YouTube video (embedded below) showing how their updated Regal Refresh Mode has improved refresh performance when […]
Get $5 Kindle eBook Credit; Kindle Oasis 2 for $169
Here are a couple of Kindle deals for the weekend. If you don’t mind jumping through hoops to get a $5 ebook credit, Amazon has a deal for you (technically it’s only one hoop to jump through). You can get a $5 Kindle ebook credit when using Alexa Voice Shopping on an Echo Device to […]
Kindles with Special Offers Getting New Ad Layout
It looks like Amazon is rolling out a new ad format for Kindles with Special Offers (ad-supported Kindles) that changes how the advertisements display on the lockscreen. Neither of my ad-free Kindles have the new lockscreen book cover feature yet, but three of my ad-supported Kindles are displaying a new ad format on the lockscreen. […]
New Kindle Software Update 5.13.6 Released
It’s time for another round of Kindle updates! Right on cue, Amazon has been releasing Kindle updates every two or three months lately. The last update released in March was seemingly pointless. Nothing was included in the release notes except the usual “performance improvements, bug fixes, and other general enhancements.” This time around it’s the […]
New 7.8″ Likebook P78 Released for $239 – Likebook Mars Upgrade
Boyue has been busy releasing new Android-powered ereaders lately. Earlier in the year they released a new budget 10-inch model called the Likebook P10. Then they released a new 6-inch model called the Likebook P6. Now Boyue has released a new 7.8-inch model called the Likebook P78. It’s basically an upgraded version of the Likebook […]
10 Free Kindle eBooks and Kindle Deals for Mother’s Day
Here’s a list of 10 free highly-rated Kindle ebooks for Mother’s Day. Amazon still also has Kindles on sale too but that will probably end later today. They also have a list of Kindle ebooks on sale today only for one of their main deals of the day. Please note the free Kindle books listed […]