If you’re a fan of epic fantasy, there’s a great deal on Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time series at Humble Bundle through the month of April. You can get the full 14 book series, plus the prequel and a couple of companion novels, for a grand total of $18. That’s an incredible amount of […]
What the Dickens is This—Dickens Light 2 Pro eReader
I came across an ereader on Amazon today (two actually) that I haven’t seen before because it’s a European brand that isn’t normally available in the US, but if you’re looking for a cheap Kindle alternative it might fit the bill. The Dickens Light 2 Pro has a few advantages over the basic Kindle, and […]
Onyx Boox Software Update 4.0 Now Available for These Models
Onyx has started rolling out a new software update for their line of Boox ereaders and eNotes, and the update is applicable for most models released over the past few years. Here’s the full list Boox devices that are now getting the 4.0 update, according to Onyx: Go 10.3, Go Color 7, Go 6 Note […]
What are the Oldest eReaders Still in Use?
Have you ever thought about the contradiction between ebooks and ereaders? In theory, ebooks are everlasting. They’ll never wear out or break down over time like paper books do, but all the various devices that we use for reading ebooks are always temporary. You might get 10 years or maybe even 15 years out of […]
Kobo is Seriously Slacking Off on Software Updates
A lot of recent Kindle defectors want to crown Kobo as the saviour of ebooks and ereaders, but I’m not sure if Kobo is truly up to the task of competing with Amazon, because, like usual, it doesn’t look like they’re putting any effort into it whatsoever. Eventually some of the deserters will be forced […]
Kobo Not Honoring Price Match Guarantee on Some Kindle Books
Lately I’ve been seeing reports of people having problems with Kobo’s Price Match Guarantee when it comes to buying certain ebooks that are on sale at Amazon. There are reports on MobileRead and reddit of price match claims getting denied by Kobo’s customer support for reasons that are unclear, while other people aren’t having any […]
This New 1.54″ eReader Looks Like an April Fools’ Joke
You never know what kind of weird electronic gadgets are going to turn up for sale on Amazon, but this latest find might be the funniest “ereader” that I’ve ever seen. I present you with the future of reading. This is a new model for 2025, made from “reliable” electronic components, with precision, stable performance, […]
Have You Tried the New Kindle Series Recap Feature?
Last week Amazon released a software update for all Kindle ereaders released over the past 7 years that adds a new Recaps feature where you can read a summary of previously read books in a series before starting the next book in the series. It sounds like a promising feature that could prove to be […]