New color epaper screens called ClearInk (actually CLEARink but I can’t stand writing it that way) were being shown off at SID DisplayWeek in Los Angeles. In fact the screens won best in show so maybe they’re something that might actually materialize into viable products (unlike all the other low-power color displays that get demoed […]
Video Review of New Sony DPT-RP1, Plus Comparison with DPT-S1
One of the first in-depth reviews of the new Sony DPT-RP1 was uploaded to YouTube today. The video is in Japanese so I can’t understand a word of it and the translation feature on YouTube is so comically inaccurate that it’s no help, but the video is very long and shows a lot of the […]
Videos Showing New reMarkable Paper Tablet in Action
The 10.3-inch E Ink reMarkable paper tablet was unveiled last November when they first started accepting pre-orders for it. This week the reMarkable has been making some PR rounds on different tech websites as we get closer to its expected release date in a couple of months around August. CNET and BBC both uploaded new […]
Do You Like the New Home Screen on Kobo eReaders?
Kobo started to introduce a new home screen layout a few firmware updates ago, and with the last update they made the new home screen mandatory for everybody that updates. Some people like the new home screen and some people don’t. Opinions are split, according to a poll at MobileRead, with about 46% in favor […]
Up to 80% off Kindle Book Sale, Plus Kindle Voyage $135 Deal
Amazon has some 1-day only Kindle deals going on for Memorial Day. They have a list of select Kindle ebooks on sale for up to 80% off as one of their main deals of the day. This time the deal includes select Kindle nonfiction best sellers. There are 61 total ebooks on the list. Most […]
Waterproof Kindle Rumor Looking Less Likely With Each Passing Day
Last month a rumor about a new waterproof Kindle surfaced online along with a questionable photo of the alleged new Kindle. At this point the rumor is starting to look less likely with each passing day. Unless Amazon announces a new Kindle within the next couple of weeks, then it’s not likely to happen anytime […]
Kobo Aura One vs Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 Comparison Review (Video)
The second generation Kobo Aura H2O was released this past week, so let’s go ahead and see how it compares to the larger Kobo Aura One that was released last fall. As mentioned yesterday in the Kobo Aura H2O first impressions review, I feel like the Aura One is the far superior device, with a […]
The 2nd Gen Kobo Aura H2O is Disappointing
Kobo’s latest ebook reader, the 6.8-inch Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2, was released earlier this week on Monday the 22nd. The one I ordered from Chapters.Indigo arrived a couple of days ago and I can’t help but be disappointed with the new Kobo Aura H2O. Honestly I feel like the 1st gen model was better […]