It looks like all the random bugs and problems people have been experiencing with their Kindles lately since the last software update has leaked into other parts of the Kindle ecosystem. I noticed some weird things going on with Kindle listings on Amazon’s website today. Chief among them is Amazon now charging $500 for the […]
More Problems Caused By Latest Kindle Software Update
Last week I posted about how Amazon changed the reading progress indicator on Kindles with the last software update, and some people are having problems seeing it now because it’s so small, and there are reports of a number of other more detrimental issues caused by the update as well. The problems don’t seem to […]
Onyx Releasing New Boox Go 6 eReader Soon
It looks like Onyx is getting ready to release a new 6″ ebook reader soon called the Boox Go 6. Some paperwork turned up on the FCC a few days ago for a new device called the Go 6, so it’ll be the third new model in Onyx’s Go Series. Onyx just started the Go […]
The eBook Reader Market is Basically Finished
When I started The eBook Reader.com 15 years ago, the dedicated ereader market was still in its early stages, and there were several different brands entering the market on a regular basis. Sony was a big player back then, and Kindles were just starting to take off. Kobo ereaders didn’t exist yet; the company was […]
Last Kindle Update Changed Reading Progress Indicator, and Some Hate It
I’ve noticed a bunch of new posts on reddit lately with people complaining about changes to the reading progress indicator that’s at the bottom of the page while reading on Kindles. Apparently the latest software update, version 5.16.10.0.1, changed the look of the reading progress indicator, which shows the percentage read and gives estimated reading […]
Kindle Paperwhite and Oasis Covers on Sale, Wireless Charging Dock Too
Amazon currently has some Kindle accessories on sale for a limited time (who knows how long that is), and it’s not something they do very often so you might want to check it out. Some of the deals are actually pretty good, and they’re on Amazon’s official covers, which tend to hold up well. The […]
New Kobo Clara BW on Sale for the First Time
If you’re looking to score a new ebook reader for cheap, the Kobo Clara BW is currently on sale for the first time since it was released at the end of April (it might have gone on sale in other regions, but this is the first time it’s been on sale in the US). The […]
Kindle Scribe vs Boox Go 10.3 Comparison (Video)
Now that Onyx has released their first 10″ black and white eNote with a 300ppi screen, the Kindle Scribe is no longer the only option for those that want a 10″ eNote with a 300ppi screen, instead of a 227ppi screen like most 10″ models. I already posted a comparison of the screens on the […]