I came across an unusual Kindle accessory on Amazon today. They’ve been available since last August so they aren’t new but I’ve never seen them before. The oddly-named Page Turnerz are an accessory that slides over the side of a Kindle to add some extra grip to hold one-handed. Plus there’s a strap on the […]
Kobo Plus eBook Subscription Service Now Available in Canada
With the launch of the new Kobo Nia ebook reader last week, Kobo also rolled out their ebook subscription service, Kobo Plus, in Canada. At $9.99 per month, Kobo Plus is similar to Kindle Unlimited in that you get access to a library of select ebooks where you an read as many as you’d like, […]
Kindle eReaders and Fire Tablets On Sale
Usually Amazon has deep discounts on Kindle e-readers and Fire tablets during the month of July for Prime Day, and while that hasn’t happened this year, Amazon is still running sales on Kindles and Fire tablets. Right now Amazon has the entry-level Kindle marked down to $69.99 ($20 off) and the Kindle Paperwhite is $99.99 […]
10 Free Kindle eBooks and Kindle Deals – 7/18/20
It’s time for another roundup of 10 free Kindle ebooks for the weekend, along with a few Kindle deals. Amazon is running a Summer Reading Sweepstakes promotion through the end of July where you can win a Kindle Oasis simply by reading. See the promo page for more details. Since there is no Prime Day […]
Why Did Amazon Drop “Special Offers” Terminology from Kindles?
Amazon recently changed how they refer to lockscreen advertisements and banner ads that appear on some Kindle e-readers. Now Kindles with advertisements are labeled as “Ad-Supported”. Amazon calls these ads Special Offers, so Kindles that had them were called Kindles with Special Offers, which was a bit more ambiguous. But now all current Kindles are […]
Have You Seen the Unusual Kobo Nia Cover?
Yesterday Kobo officially unveiled their latest ebook reader, the Kobo Nia, and while there isn’t a single thing “new” about it other than the name, it does have a very unusual cover. In fact the cover is the most interesting thing about the Kobo Nia, and at $19.99 it’s actually reasonably priced for a change. […]
New Kobo Nia eBook Reader Released, But Nobody Should Buy It
Kobo has officially announced the upcoming release of a new entry-level ebook reader called the Kobo Nia that will be available starting July 21st. The Kobo Nia has a 6-inch E Ink Carta screen with a resolution of 1024 × 758 (212 ppi). It has a frontlight too, but unlike other Kobos, it does not […]
New Software Update Version 2.3.1 Released for Onyx eReaders
Onyx has released a new firmware update for their current lineup of Boox devices, including the Max3, the Note2, the Nova2 and the Poke2. Other models will get the update in a few weeks. The new 2.3.1 software update adds some new features and fixes a number of bugs. Among the changes is the ability […]