eBooks

  • Kobo unveils new ‘HD’ ebook reader

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    Priced £109.99, the device will be available in Canada, the US, Australia, and New Zealand from the 1st May, with French shoppers able to snap them up from May 22nd, while those in Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain will can get them the same day as UK buyers.

  • Tesco transfers ebook business to Kobo

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    Tesco is shutting its blinkbox Books service and transferring all customers to rival ebook retailer Kobo. The move follows Tesco’s sale of the main blinkbox movie and TV show streaming service to TalkTalk earlier this year.

  • NOOK launches Christmas store to tempt festive shoppers

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    NOOK has launched a new Christmas section of its ebook store featuring curated book lists and special offers to help readers discover the best books for the festive season.

  • Amazon now shipping new Kindles in UK

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    The online retailer is now shipping its latest generation Kindle ereader and Fire HDX 8.9 tablet to customers in the UK.

  • Kobo adds Marvel comics to estore

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    Kobo has added “dozens” of Marvel comic book titles, including Captain America: Winter Soldier Vol. 1 and Infinity Gauntlet, to its ebook and magazine store

  • WH Smith to sell Kobo for at least four more years

    WH Smith to sell Kobo for at least four more years

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    WH Smith has extended its ebook partnership with Kobo for a further four years despite noting slowing growth and value in the sector.