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eReader maker and eBook retail Kobo has struck a deal with Best Buy which will see its Vox eReader stocked at stores across the United States and online at www.bestbuy.com. Last month the company announced its readers would be available from Dutch retailer Libris Blz. In the UK the devices are sold by Asda and WHSmith.…

Canadian-based ebook retailer Kobo has announced a new partnership with Dutch retailer Libris Blz. The company will offer Kobo’s Touch eReader in select stores and online from the end of this month. The device will cost €129.00 with free shipping. Kobo has similar deals with WHSmith and ASDA in the UK and also offers reading apps…

Kobo has warned users of its apps for Apple’s iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch that their books may be deleted without their permission. According to a blog post on Kobo.com: “As part of iOS 5, the system automatically purges data from your device when it runs out of disk space. “Unfortunately, when this happens, your…

Canadian-based ebook retailer Kobo says it will be developing Metro-style apps for Windows 8. As well as its own branded eReaders, Kobo offers apps for mobile phones, tablets, desktops and laptops. Kobo readers are available in the UK from Asda and WHsmith. In a blogpost Kobo said: “We’re excited to share that Kobo will be…

WHSmith is bringing Kobo’s 7″ colour eReading tablet to the UK as part of its exclusive retail tie-up with Kobo. The Vox features a touchscreen, WiFi, the ability to play games, listen to music and watch videos and web access. In October WHSmith announced plans to move its entire ebook service to the Canadian-based Kobo…