Amazon has released a new software update for all newer Kindles dating back to the Kindle Paperwhite 2 that was released in 2013. This appears to be a typical update that adds a couple of new features, not a required update like the one last week for some older Kindles that had to be updated […]
Why is Amazon Now Selling the Kobo Clara HD?
An odd thing is occurring. Amazon has started selling the Kobo Clara HD, Kobo’s latest 6-inch ebook reader. It’s available for $119 with free shipping, which is the same price that Kobo sells it for and $10 cheaper than the equivalent Kindle Paperwhite ($30 minus ads), and unlike the Paperwhite the Kobo has a color-adjusting […]
Kobo Update 4.18 Released, Adds Dropbox Support to Kobo Forma
Kobo has been busy rolling out new software updates lately. After just releasing the 4.17 update with an updated user interface two weeks ago, they’ve since issued another minor update and now they’ve just released yet another update. The new software version (for the next week, at least) is 4.18.13737 and it’s available for all […]
Onyx Boox Max3 as an E Ink Monitor Review (Video)
The Onyx Boox Max3 is the latest device from Onyx. Like earlier Max models it has a non-frontlit 13.3-inch E Ink screen, but they’ve updated the design on this newer model and they upgraded some of the hardware components and updated the software to Android 9.0. One of the main differentiating features on Onyx’s Max […]
10 Free Kindle eBooks and Kindle Deals – September 29
Here’s a list of 10 free highly-rated Kindle ebooks, along with some Kindle deals. Like usual on Sundays, Amazon has a list of Kindle ebooks on sale for of their Deals of the Day. This time the deal takes up to 80% off of most wished for Kindle books. Please note that the free Kindle […]
Some Older Kindles Require Update by October 1st
Some Kindle customers have started receiving emails from Amazon about a software update to keep their Kindle working properly with Kindle Services. It’s unclear exactly which models require an update. According to this post on Amazon’s customer forum, some updates have the same number as before but they’ve changed nonetheless. Some models like the Kindle […]
How to Transfer eBooks and Documents to Kindles from Tablets and Phones
When it comes to sideloading ebooks and documents to a Kindle from a tablet or a phone, you can’t easily transfer content by connecting a USB cable like when using a desktop computer or laptop. It’s just as easy to transfer ebooks and documents to a Kindle from a tablet or a phone, but it […]
A Closer Look at Hisense A5 E Ink Smartphone (Video)
A couple of weeks ago we got the first look at a new upcoming smartphone from Hisense with an E Ink screen called the Hisense A5, along with a new dual-screen A6L model. Now there’s another YouTube video with a closer look at the Hisense A5, although it’s not in English. It was posted by […]