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Is Anyone Else Not Seeing the New Audiobook Section in Kobo Writing Life?

1 October, 20191 October, 2019Kobo, Self-Pub5 Comments

One of the more interesting news stories last week was Kobo's announcement that Kobo Writing Life now distributed audiobooks (I didn't expect this to happen until...

Kobo Update 4.17 Features Improved Navigation, More Header and Footer Options

20 September, 201920 September, 2019KoboOne Comment

Kobo rolled out a firmware update for its ereaders this week, giving all its current models the same (software) features that the Kobo Libra H2O got...

Kobo Libra H2O Now Available Through Walmart

19 September, 201919 September, 2019e-Reading Hardware, Kobo9 Comments

When I reported on the Libra H2O going up for pre-order last week, I said it was available through Walmart. That was a reflexive goof, but...

At $169, the Kobo Libra H2O is a Seven-Inch Kindle Oasis Killer

4 September, 20195 September, 2019e-Reading Hardware, Kobo6 Comments

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...

Kobo Libra H2O eReader Clears the FCC

23 August, 201923 August, 2019e-Reading Hardware, Kobo4 Comments

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...

Kobo Adds Parental Controls in Latest Firmware Update

30 May, 201930 May, 2019e-Reading Hardware, e-Reading Software, KoboLeave a comment

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...

Kobo Aura 2 is On Sale for $69 on Walmart.com

22 May, 201922 May, 2019e-Reading Hardware, KoboLeave a comment

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,...

Kobo Clara HD, Kobo Aura 2 on Sale at Walmart for $99, $79

29 April, 201929 April, 2019e-Reading Hardware, KoboLeave a comment

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...

Kobo Just Ended Support for the Kobo Wifi

29 January, 201929 January, 2019e-Reading Hardware, Kobo2 Comments

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...

Kobo is Ending Support for Sony Readers

29 January, 201930 January, 2019e-Reading Hardware, Kobo3 Comments

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...

New Firmware Update Available for Kobo eReaders

16 December, 201816 December, 2018e-Reading Software, KoboOne Comment

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...

Kobo Partners With a Book Translation Service

2 November, 20182 November, 2018KoboLeave a comment

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...

Walmart is Actually Selling eBooks in Stores, But Still Doesn’t Give a Crap About Selling eBooks

27 October, 201827 October, 2018Kobo, Retail4 Comments

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...

Walmart Doesn’t Care About Selling eBooks

17 October, 201817 October, 2018Kobo, Retail27 Comments

When Walmart and Rakuten Kobo first announced their partnership in January, a few hopeful souls thought that Amazon finally have a real competitor in the ebook...

Kobo Forma Sports an 8″ Screen, Will Cost $279

2 October, 20184 September, 2019e-Reading Hardware, Kobo50 Comments

When UPS told me yesterday that I was getting a shipment from Toronto some time today, I was thrilled to find out that I'd be getting...

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