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 … Read More “BOOX just added the one accessory Kindle users keep begging for” »
TL;DR reMarkable has officially launched the new Paper Pure, a cheaper 10.3-inch E-Ink tablet focused on handwriting and distraction-free productivity. The device omits keyboard accessory support and pogo pins to reach a lower entry price of $399. Orders are open today in three colors: Ocean Blue, Mist Green, and Desert Pink, with shipping starting in … Read More “reMarkable launches the Paper Pure to simplify your note-taking” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;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 … Read More “Kobo is giving away free e-readers, gift cards, and more — here’s how to enter” »
TL;DR An open-source project called LightInk could put an ultra-efficient E-Ink display on your wrist. The watch reportedly uses just ~0.5mAh per day, translating to roughly 40 days of battery life in typical use. It is also solar powered, and aggressively optimized for “infinite” runtime under the right conditions. E-Ink already makes a lot of … Read More “This open-source e-ink smartwatch project trades features for battery life” »
TL;DR Amazon announced late last year that a system-wide dark mode was in the works for Kindle Colorsoft models. Today the company confirms that that dark mode rollout is getting started, and will continue over the next couple weeks. In addition to dark mode, Kindle Colorsoft devices are also getting new Smart Shapes for your … Read More “Amazon’s color Kindles are finally getting a real dark mode” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Kindle users have an old complaint that resurfaces every time a popular book gets a screen adaptation. One day, you open your library expecting a familiar cover and instead, find yourself staring at a glossy movie version. I have a cinephile brother who assigns me reading material the second a … Read More “This annoying Kindle library feature is easier to avoid than you think” »
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. … Read More “This new limited-edition Kindle case looks perfect for sci-fi fans” »
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;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 … Read More “Good news for perfectionists with a Kindle Scribe” »
TL;DR Bigme has launched the HiBreak Dual smartphone, which it previously teased as a world-first dual-screen phone. The phone has a color E-Ink screen on the front and a tiny, circular LCD panel on the back. We expected the phone to offer a full-sized LCD screen on the back. E-Ink device manufacturer Bigme teased the … Read More “This world-first dual-screen phone just ruined my day” »
