A few new videos were recently uploaded to YouTube showing the 2nd gen Onyx Boox Max in action. The first video shows the Max 2 playing videos, the second video shows an ebook app called Librera, and the third video shows an example of using the new HDMI monitor feature. The Max 2 is the […]
List of Waterproof eBook Readers Currently Available
Someone sent an email asking about waterproof ereaders and I thought it was a good topic for a blog post so here’s a list of waterproof ebook readers. Over the past couple of years a few more waterproof ebook readers have started becoming available. Amazon finally released a waterproof Kindle last fall with the Kindle […]
Kindle Book License Limit Explained
Have you ever tried downloading a Kindle book but couldn’t because it says the license limit was exceeded? This comes up sometimes, and it happens because Kindle books can only be downloaded to a certain number of devices and apps at the same time. With most ebooks you can only have six copies downloaded to […]
Walmart to Start Selling Kobo’s eBooks and eReaders
Kobo has announced that they’ve partnered with Walmart to bring Kobo ereaders back to the US. Walmart will also start selling Kobo’s ebooks and audiobooks. As the press release states, Walmart will become Kobo’s exclusive mass retail partner for the Kobo brand in the United States. There’s no specific date yet on when Walmart will […]
Kobo Aura H2O with Free SleepCover Deal (1st gen)
Once again Kobo has a deal where you can get a free sleepcover with the purchase of the 6.8-inch Kobo Aura H2O. It’s the 1st gen model and it’s selling for $159, and the cover usually sells for $40 so it’s not a bad price for both. Kobo released the 2nd generation Kobo Aura H2O […]
Closer Look at 10.3-inch Onyx Boox Note (Videos)
The 10.3-inch Onyx Boox Note went up for pre-order a few weeks ago. It’s expected to get released in early February, just a couple weeks from now. Some new videos of the Onyx Boox Note have started showing up on YouTube, and you can see why they decided to call it the “Note”. The handwriting […]
Google Now Selling Audiobooks, Get 50% Off First Purchase
Today Google announced that they’ve added a new audiobook section to the Google Play Store. Plus they’re offering a bunch of best-selling titles for $10 or less to celebrate the launch of the new audiobook store, and you can also get 50% off your first purchase. Google’s audiobooks are being sold individually, with no option […]
Book Cover Screensavers are Underrated
One thing I appreciate about Kobo ereaders is the fact that they show the cover of the book that you’re currently reading on the screen when the device is in sleep mode or turned off. I don’t know why showing book covers on the sleep screen isn’t a common feature across all ereaders. It makes […]