Kobo this week unveiled its latest eReader. Billed as “the world’s first premium waterproof E Ink eReader,” it will let book readers take their ereader to the beach, the pool or the tub without fear of getting it wet. It is very similar to the Kobo Aura launched last year but adds the waterproof capabilities that many Kobo readers have […]
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Sony switching to Kobo e-bookstore in Canada and U.S.
With Sony now expecting to record a loss for its 2013 fiscal year, the company is implementing a number of changes in a bid to return to profitability. Among them is a decision that will see it retire its Reader Store in Canada and the U.S. in favour of Kobo’s own digital books and magazines. The move will affect both […]
Kobo names Takahito “Taka” Aiki as CEO as Mike Serbinis steps down
Microsoft is not the only company getting a new CEO today. Kobo today announced that founder and CEO Mike Serbinis, who has been in the role for four years, has stepped down and that Takahito “Taka” Aiki has replaced him effective immediately. According to the Financial Post, Serbinis will stay on as founder and vice chairman. Aiki, who last headed up […]
Kobo working on updated app for Android 4.4 KitKat (Updated)
If you’ve recently picked up a Google Nexus 5 (or upgraded your Nexus tablet), you may have discovered that the Kobo e-reading app crashes when you try to open a book. Browsing your library of downloads, accessing the Kobo store and checking your Reading Life stats all work but try to open a book and the dreaded app crash dialog […]
Kobo unveils new eReading lineup with new ereaders and tablets
Kobo today unveiled a new ereading device lineup at its “Beyond the book” press event. It announced the new Kobo Aura 6-inch e-ink eReader as well as the Kobo Arc 10HD and two Kobo Arc 7 tablets along with some updates to the content it offers for those devices. “Kobo remains focused on Reading; a time-honoured passion that keeps people […]
Kobo to go “Beyond the book” on August 27th
Kobo today tweeted that it will go “Beyond the book” on August 27th. There is not much else to go on but it turns out that Kobo will host a press event on that day in New York City. While it’s entirely possible that Kobo will refresh its ereader lineup, there are a few clues that we can expect more […]
Kobo eReading app comes to BlackBerry 10
Kobo today announced that its free eReading app is now available for BlackBerry 10 devices. Unlike the native BlackBerry PlayBook app, this version is an Android port. “The Kobo app creates the ideal reading experience for BlackBerry smartphone customers who want to be able to consume books wherever they are and whenever they want,” said Wayne White, EVP of Devices, […]
Kobo Arc now available at Indigo
The Kobo Arc tablet [product information] is now available in Canada through Indigo and Chapters bookstores. According to Heather Reisman, Indigo’s Chief Executive Officer, “At Indigo we’re excited that the Kobo Arc tablet is now in store. The Kobo Arc is an amazing tablet experience at an affordable price—a gift that will delight the whole family. We look forward to […]