At $169, the Kobo Libra H2O is a Seven-Inch Kindle Oasis Killer
When Kobo launched its first ereader in 2010, they tried a bold tactic to get attention. The original Kobo cost $149, a far cheaper price than...Continue reading
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Kobo Libra H2O eReader Clears the FCC
Kobo's newest ereader showed up on the FCC website on Friday, and it is very likely going to be called the Libra H2O. This morning I...Continue reading
Pokemon Manga Titles Now Available Through OverDrive
Overdrive announced on Tuesday that Pokemon digital graphic novels are now available for libraries to purchase through Overdrive. Patrons and students of participating public libraries and schools...Continue reading
Kobo Adds Parental Controls in Latest Firmware Update
Kobo rolled out a new update this week that parents, schools, and anyone else who wants to restrict access to their ereader will appreciate. In addition...Continue reading
Kobo Aura 2 is On Sale for $69 on Walmart.com
Kobo's entry level ereader is now $30 cheaper than it was only a couple weeks ago. The Kobo Aura 2 is selling for $69 on Walmart.com,...Continue reading
OverDrive Now Sells Marvel Graphic Novels to Libraries and Schools Worldwide
Overdrive announced on Thursday that they had expanded distribution of Disney's Marvel comics to public libraries and schools worldwide. Overdrive now offers 600 graphic novel and...Continue reading
Kobo Clara HD, Kobo Aura 2 on Sale at Walmart for $99, $79
Walmart has been relatively passive since inking a deal to sell Kobo ereaders in its stores, but today they showed signs of life. They have put...Continue reading
OverDrive Partners With Libreka to Bring Library eBooks to German-Speaking Countries
Overdrive announced on Tuesday that it is partnering with the German digital distribution service provider Libreka to bring its ebook and digital audiobook catalog to public libraries...Continue reading
Marvel Comics Now Available via OverDrive Marketplace
Overdrive announced on Monday that it had expanded the availability of its comics selection. With Avengers: Endgame hitting theaters in a few weeks and Black Panther & Into the Spider-Verse winning...Continue reading
Kobo Just Ended Support for the Kobo Wifi
Kobo started cleaning house last night, and one of the affected ereaders is the eight-year-old Kobo Wifi. (Kobo also ended support for the Sony Reader.) Kobo...Continue reading
Kobo is Ending Support for Sony Readers
Remember back in 2014 when Sony exited the ebook market and handed their customers to Kobo? Me neither, but apparently a number of Kobo customers are...Continue reading
65 Libraries Each Loaned Over a Million Titles Last Year
Rakuten Overdrive released its end of year report yesterday. The company now supports over 43,000 libraries and schools worldwide, including 65 public library systems that each...Continue reading
New Firmware Update Available for Kobo eReaders
Removing the header and footer areas from a Kobo ereader's screen so you can show more text was one of the more useful "hacks" on that...Continue reading
Kobo Partners With a Book Translation Service
Kobo has partnered with a translation service to procure Kobo Writing Life authors a discount. Kobo Writing Life is excited to introduce Translation to the array of services...Continue reading
Walmart is Actually Selling eBooks in Stores, But Still Doesn’t Give a Crap About Selling eBooks
Earlier today I had the good fun of exhibiting at a local writer's workshop (Back on Track, held in downtown Manassas, VA). On my way there...Continue reading