For once, my crystal ball did not let me down. Kobo today announced a new addition to the Kobo eReader family. The new Kobo Wireless eReader adds a number of new features and enhancements, including WiFi connectivity, and a sharper eInk screen. According to Michael Serbinis, CEO of Kobo: “Today, we are excited to introduce our latest generation, the Kobo […]
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New Kobo eReader coming soon?
Kobo has dropped the Canadian price of its Kobo eReader to CA$128 (from CA$149), matching an earlier US price drop. The price is in effect “while quantities last.” Maybe I’m reading too much into this but this seems to suggest that Kobo might be gearing up to introduces a second generation device. The black version of the Kobo eReader is […]
Indigo Shortcovers ebook service spun off as KOBO
Indigo Books & Music announced yesterday that it has spun off its Shortcovers ebook service into a new company called Kobo. Indigo will retain a 58 percent stake in Kobo which will also be backed by Borders, REDgroup Retail, Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd., and other leaders in technology and retail. According to Michael Serbinis, CEO of Kobo, “We have assembled […]