Kobo has issued another firmware update for their lineup of Kobo ebook readers. The new software update version is 4.21.15015. It’s officially available for all Kobo models, except the Kobo Mini and the early models without touchscreens. The update adds some new options for those that use OverDrive to borrow ebooks from public libraries. They […]
Amazon Releasing Kindle Paperwhite Hunger Games Themed Bundles
Amazon has added a couple of new bundle options when purchasing the latest generation Kindle Paperwhite. The Kindle Paperwhite Hunger Games themed bundle package includes a USB power adapter and you can choose a cover with a design from The Hunger Games (original) or The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes (prequel). The bundle deal also […]
Are Kindles Becoming More Prone to Software Issues?
As far as dedicated ebook readers are concerned, Kindles have always been at the top in regards to overall software performance and reliability, but in recent months it seems like there has been an increase in reports of software-related problems. Amazon seems to have changed how they update the software on Kindles, with most of […]
Onyx Boox Note2 Bundle Deal Comes with Free Accessories
Onyx recently added a bundle deal package for the 10.3-inch Onyx Note2 on Amazon, but it’s not mentioned anywhere on the main landing page for the Note2 for some reason so it’s easy to miss if you don’t know exactly where to look. The Onyx Note2 bundle package includes the Note2, a cover with a […]
Video Review Showing Onyx Boox Poke2 in Action
Onyx released a new 6-inch ebook reader last month called the Boox Poke2. A few YouTube video reviews have started to turn up showing the Poke2 in action. I decided not to review this model since Onyx is expected to release a color version in a few months. The Poke2 runs the same software that’s […]
Amazon Releasing 3 New Fire HD 8 Tablets
Today Amazon announced the upcoming release of a new lineup of upgraded Fire HD 8 tablets. There are three different models: the Fire HD 8, the Fire HD 8 Plus, and the Fire HD 8 Kids Edition. All are available for pre-order right now with an expected release date of June 3rd. The main upgrades […]
How to Setup Onyx eReaders as Secondary PC Display (Video)
The 13.3-inch Onyx Boox Max is the only model from Onyx that officially supports Monitor Mode to use the device as a secondary computer monitor, as it’s the only model that comes with an HDMI port. But other Onyx ereaders can be used as a secondary PC display as well if you don’t mind some […]
New Boox Assistant App Allows Easy Syncing and Sharing with Onyx Devices
Onyx recently released a new Boox Assistant app that allows you to easily share and sync notes and documents from Onyx devices with Android phones and tablets. The Boox Assistant app can be used to wirelessly transfer things like ebooks, PDFs and web articles from your phone to your Boox device, and it can also […]