Prime Reading is one of the many perks available for Amazon Prime members. It provides unlimited access to a small library of Kindle ebooks, along with some comics, magazines and even some audiobooks. It’s one of those things that’s easy to forget about, especially if you don’t use it regularly, but they often add new […]
Kepubify Can Easily Convert ePub eBooks to Kobo ePubs
There’s a new freeware tool called Kepubify that can quickly and easily convert ePub ebooks into Kobo ePubs. Kobo’s ebooks use a variation of ePub format, commonly referred to as Kobo ePubs (.kepubs). If you have a Kobo ereader you can take advantage of additional software features by using Kobo ePubs instead of regular ePubs. […]
How Many eBook Readers Do You Own?
I saw this topic mentioned over at MobileRead and it’s an interesting question. How many ebook readers do you own? Are they all the same brand or do you own multiple types of ereaders? It seems like lots of people have more than one. It’s not uncommon for someone to own more than one Kindle; […]
Here’s How to Disable the Touchscreen on Kindle Oasis 2
Earlier in the week Amazon released a software update for Kindles to add some new features. The entry-level Kindle and 1st gen Kindle Oasis got audiobook support, and they added the option to temporarily disable the touchscreen to the new Kindle Oasis 2. Oddly the feature isn’t available on the 1st gen Oasis even though […]
What’s Battery Life Like on the New Kindle Oasis 2?
Here lately a number of people have been asking about the battery life on the new Kindle Oasis 2, but I’m not quite sure what the answer is, even after several weeks of using the device. My problem is I have too many ereaders in use at the same time to get an accurate feel […]
New Update Adds Audible Support to Kindle and 1st Gen Oasis
Amazon has started rolling out a software update for Kindles to add some new features. Both the current entry-level Kindle (8th generation) and the 1st gen Kindle Oasis now support Audible audiobooks, just like the new Kindle Oasis 2. You can listen to audiobooks using Bluetooth headphones or speakers (so it turns out the 1st […]
Another Video Review of the Onyx Boox Max 2
The Onyx Boox Max 2 recently went up for pre-order, and now another (lengthy) video review has turned up on YouTube. The Max 2 is a 13.3-inch E Ink ereader that doubles as a secondary monitor thanks to the addition of an HDMI port. The device runs Android 6.0 and features a dual-touch touchscreen (Wacom […]
Kindle eBook Readers and Fire Tablets On Sale Again
Yesterday’s $19 Fire sale (pardon the pun) on the previous generation Fire tablet has already sold out, but today Amazon put some Kindles, Fires and other Amazon devices on sale for the next week. The prices aren’t quite as low as they were for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, except the Fire 7 and HD […]