Kobo and FNAC Partner to Launch a POD Service
Earlier this month Kobo partnered with the French retailer Fnac to offer a print-on-demand service through Bookelis. Authors who have their books in Kobo Writing Life can...Continue reading
Category: Kobo
Is Anyone Else Not Seeing the New Audiobook Section in Kobo Writing Life?
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...Continue reading
Kobo Update 4.17 Features Improved Navigation, More Header and Footer Options
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...Continue reading
Kobo Libra H2O Now Available Through Walmart
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...Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
Walmart Doesn’t Care About Selling eBooks
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...Continue reading