The DRM Change Behind eBooks.com’s New Apps: What Readium LCP Means for E-Reader Owners
On 11 September 2026, eBooks.com released rebuilt reading apps for iPhone, iPad and Android, and the interesting part is not the apps. It is…
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E-Reader USB-C Is Coming Back: Why a Cheap Reader Switched to Pogo Pins
A charging port rarely decides a purchase. It did this month. XTEINK, a small maker of pocket-sized E Ink readers, removed the USB-C port…
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Kobo Rebuilt Its Progress Sync: What the Kobo Sync Fix Asks You to Do
Kobo has replaced the system that keeps your place in a book in step across devices. The work landed on Kobo's servers rather than…
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Amazon Kindle (2024) Review: Is the Entry-Level Kindle Still Worth It in 2026?
A research-based review of the 2024 Amazon Kindle (11th generation): the 300 ppi screen, battery tests, Libby and file support, the August 2026 price rise and how it compares with the Kobo Clara BW and Paperwhite.
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Kindle Security Updates: Which Models Reach Their End Date First, and What EU Sellers Must Now Tell You
Amazon publishes a date for every recent Kindle that tells you how long it will get software security updates at a minimum. Three older…
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Acer EP130K vs BOOX Note Max: Can a 13.3-Inch E-Paper Monitor Replace an E Ink Tablet?
Acer announced the EP130K on September 2, 2026, a 13.3-inch e-paper monitor with touch and stylus support. It arrives in the first quarter of…
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US E-Book Sales Slipped in June While Audiobooks Grew: What It Means for E-Reader Buyers
The Association of American Publishers released its June 2026 StatShot report on 9 September 2026, and one line in it has been picked up…
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Review7.9/10
Kindle Paperwhite (2024, 12th Generation) Review: The Default E-Reader, Two Years On
A research-based assessment of the 12th-generation Kindle Paperwhite: the 7-inch, 300 ppi Carta 1300 e-reader that still tops Amazon's chart, and what its lock-in costs a reader.
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Kobo Clara BW vs Clara Colour: What the Twenty Dollar Difference Actually Buys
Twenty dollars separates the Kobo Clara BW from the Kobo Clara Colour, and that small gap hides a real trade-off. Both are six-inch waterproof…
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reMarkable 3.28 Adds a Capture Tool: What It Changes for People Who Write on E Ink
reMarkable released software version 3.28 in the first week of September 2026, and it is a larger release than the version number suggests. The…
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Libby Partner Libraries: How the New Update Changes Library Borrowing
OverDrive has reworked how Libby handles borrowing between library systems. On September 2, 2026, the company published a summary of the change, and the…
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Kobo Firmware 4.46 Explained: The Update That Says You Do Not Need It
Kobo released firmware 4.46.23836 on August 25, 2026, and the release notes open with an unusual admission. The listed improvements already work on your…
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