May 20, 2026
By Tony Yazbeck
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This Kindle competitor just shrunk one of its biggest advantages

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthorityTL;DR Kobo has raised prices again on e-readers like the Libra Colour and Clara lineup. The devices now cost up to $40 more than they did at launch after multiple price hikes since 2024. Shoppers are increasingly questioning whether Kobo still offers the same value advantage over Kindle. Rakuten Kobo’s e-readers

May 19, 2026
By Leo Mindyuk
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Kobo finally copies one of Kindles biggest ecosystem advantages

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthorityTL;DR Rakuten Kobo announced a new integration with StoryGraph. The feature will support automatic syncing for current reads, reading progress, finished books, and star ratings. The new integration launches in June. Goodreads integration has long been one of Kindle’s understated ecosystem advantages. Kobo users, meanwhile, have mostly been stuck manually updating

May 18, 2026
By Ron Tarter
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Amazons next Kindle upgrade might be a replaceable battery

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthorityTL;DR New strings discovered in Amazon’s recently pulled Kindle firmware reference battery replacement support. The findings surfaced as the EU moves toward stricter battery repairability requirements for consumer electronics. The changes could hint that Amazon is preparing for easier Kindle battery replacements and first-party repair kits in the future. Amazon may

May 11, 2026
By David Mercer
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The new BOOX Poke 7 series might be the colorful e-reader you have been waiting for

TL;DR Onyx has begun teasing the Poke 7 series, its next generation of portable e-readers featuring a grippy, textured back and vibrant color options. The device is expected to maintain its Android-based advantage, allowing for Google Play Store app support in global markets. The official launch is scheduled for May 21 in China. Amazon’s recent

May 8, 2026
By Ian Allison
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BOOX just added the one accessory Kindle users keep begging for

TL;DR BOOX has launched Tappy, a Bluetooth remote for turning pages and more. The accessory works across reading, browsing, and listening modes on both BOOX tablets and smartphones. Tappy is available now for $25.99 on Amazon or directly through BOOX. BOOX launched a new accessory for streamlining interactions without touching your device. Called Tappy, the

April 30, 2026
By Mauricio Di Bartolomeo
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Kobo is giving away free e-readers, accessories, and gift cards here’s how to enter

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthorityTL;DR Kobo is now running a “This or That” quiz-based contest to dig into users’ reading personas. Prizes include Kobo Libra Colour bundles, gift cards, and Kobo Remotes. The contest is running now through May 12. A free e-reader has never been easier to try and win. Kobo is running a

April 23, 2026
By Kevin Paintner
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This new limited-edition Kindle case looks perfect for sci-fi fans

TL;DR Amazon has launched a Project Hail Mary-themed case for its latest Kindle Paperwhite and Colorsoft models. The cover features a bold sci-fi design and includes standard folio functionality like auto wake/sleep. The case is available now for $49.99. Amazon has a new Kindle case, and this one is a lot less subtle than usual.

April 18, 2026
By Ivo Entchev
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Good news for perfectionists with a Kindle Scribe

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthorityTL;DR The Kindle Scribe line now supports smart shapes, turning rough sketches into clean diagrams. The feature is part of the most recent firmware update, but wasn’t detailed in Amazon’s release notes. Smart shapes are rolling out gradually, with only some users seeing them so far. Kindle Scribe users are finally

April 15, 2026
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This is the tiniest e-reader in the world, and you can build one yourself

TL;DR A YouTuber has built a tiny e-reader with a 3D-printed shell and DIY electronics. The e-reader, only slightly bigger than an adult human thumb, can hold roughly six to 10 books. The creator estimates that the cost of building it is around $30. Despite being available for nearly two decades, e-readers have largely been

February 22, 2026
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Dear Amazon: Its 2026 and I still want a new Kindle Oasis

The Kindle Oasis is so old it predates the pandemic, and yet somehow, Amazon still hasn’t replaced it. Since its launch in 2019, we’ve collectively “flipped” plenty of pages and watched the Kindle lineup evolve in almost every direction. What we haven’t seen is a single new model with physical page-turn buttons (and I’m not