The new Onyx Boox Go 6 is the most affordable portable reading device in the “Go” range, which features lightweight and compact designs by Onyx. Let’s explore what this e-reader has to offer, especially since it operates on an Android system!
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It's not every day that a new e-reader brand emerges, and even less so for a French brand. Yet, Paperslate is indeed French and comes with two models of large-format e-readers.
First of all, it’s worth noting that while Paperslate is a new name in e-readers, its creators are already well-known within the digital reading community, of which I am a part.
Behind this company is Michael Dahan, a former creator and director at Bookeen (now under the Vivlio banner).
But let's talk about these two devices, the Paperslate and Paperslate Pro.
These are digital reading devices designed for professionals looking to work on digital documents with the comfort of a 10-inch E Ink screen.
Thus, they have a spirit reminiscent of the Bookeen Notéa, as well as the Kindle Scribe or the recent reMarkable, which also targets this market (proving there is room for multiple players).
Instead of going through everything that Paperslate offers, let's start with the essentials: the base model is priced at €349.99 (arround $349). This price is truly interesting, competing not only with the giants of the genre but also with other smaller-sized e-readers:
Certainly, the Paperslate e-readers maintain a black-and-white E Ink screen, and the features are focused on professional use:
The system used is Android 11, and it is currently unclear whether new applications can be installed or if Google Play is integrated within Paperslate.
While there are two models (Paperslate and Paperslate Pro), only the storage capacity seems to differentiate them:
Additionally, there's also a speaker and Bluetooth connection for listening to audio content, supporting MP3 (and WAV) file formats.
As for the supported document formats, you can count on PDF, EPUB, as well as DjVu or MOBI. Unfortunately for manga or comic enthusiasts, CBZ or CBR don't seem to be considered (which makes sense in a professional environment).
These e-readers will be available starting mid-November, but you can already pre-order them at paperslate.io.
Technical Specifications:
This launch is great news as it brings more competition to the large-format reading and work device market.
For now, it seems to be intended for the French-speaking world, and there's little doubt that Paperslate will expand globally if success follows.
What do you think of these new machines?
In addition to the major announcements regarding the Kindle Colorsoft and the Kindle Paperwhite, Amazon has also released an update for its budget e-reader: the Kindle.
The Kindle retains a 6-inch E Ink screen but comes with a more powerful lighting system that should enhance the display.
Like the previous model, it features a high-definition screen that allows users to fully enjoy the benefits of E Ink technology.
For context, E Ink screens enable you to read text under excellent conditions without experiencing the usual fatigue associated with tablet or smartphone displays (LCD, LED, or OLED screens).
This means you can use an e-reader to dive into your novels for hours, just like you would with physical books.
Regarding software features, there is a dark mode allowing users to display white text on a black page/screen. This will be particularly useful for night reading, especially since the e-reader does not offer a blue light filter on its lighting.
The device is also equipped with a USB-C port, 16 GB of storage for eBooks, and a touch screen.
Finally, this e-reader is already available for order on Amazon, and it comes at a very good price: starting at $109.99 if you’re okay with ads being displayed.
The ads appear on the sleep screen and the home screen of the e-reader, which is not bothersome at all. Additionally, on the sales page for this e-reader, you can choose to pay a little extra to avoid any advertisements.
My opinion on this e-reader is clear: the Kindle has always been a compelling entry-level model that allows users to experience digital reading without spending a lot.
This remains true today, as it is on the least expensive e-reader available in 2024 with the also very cool Pocketbook Basic.
Here’s my full review of the Kindle Colorsoft, Amazon’s more affordable 2025 color e-reader model, featuring 16 GB of storage and no wireless charging.
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The announcement has been expected for weeks (or even months?): Amazon is set to release a new Kindle Paperwhite e-reader featuring a new 7-inch black and white electronic ink display.
Amazon has decided to refresh its range of Kindle e-readers, starting with the Kindle Paperwhite.
Although the announcement is not official—at least not yet—various e-commerce sites around the world have reported the release of a new 7-inch e-reader called the Kindle Paperwhite.
This new model replaces the previous 6.8-inch version.
The new Kindle Paperwhite mainly showcases improvements in its display, which now uses Carta 1300 technology. This allows for high-definition viewing, enhanced contrast, and a screen that refreshes more quickly.
The rest of the features remain unchanged, as the e-reader still has a touchscreen, lighting with blue light filtering, and 16 GB of storage for your ebooks.
As for price and availability, a price point around $199 has been mentioned, which would be quite reasonable. The e-reader is expected to be available soon, although as of this writing, no specific release date has been provided.
This article will, of course, be updated as more information about the new Kindle Paperwhite becomes available.
In recent years, digital reading has been growing very rapidly in France. Facing foreign players like Amazon and Kobo, there's a French company offering e-readers and ebooks in the spirit of "made in France": Vivlio.
So now is the time to shine a spotlight on Vivlio e-readers, as well as its ebook and audiobook store, which is also available through some French booksellers!
In the digital reading landscape, France is an exception!
Indeed, we have two local companies offering e-readers in our country: Paperslate and Vivlio. While Paperslate is a very recent startup, Vivlio has been well-established for many years.
Furthermore, outside of China, it's quite unusual for two digital reading players to share a market in their own country.
Vivlio is based in Lyon, France. It was founded in 2011. It was initially called TEA (for "The Ebook Alternative") and changed its name in 2019. It has sold many e-reader models and launched its digital bookstore in 2018.
Vivlio designs its e-readers in partnership with the European company Pocketbook, using software adapted to French specifics (digital book library – ebooks – with titles in French).
They prioritize the quality of their hardware and services tailored for French users, including:
Vivlio thus offers an "all-in-one" service for comfortably reading digital books without having to rely on major global digital players like Amazon (Kindle), Rakuten (Kobo), or Apple (iPad).
Picture: some Vivlio e-reader available in France in 2025
Vivlio is led by David Dupré, who decided to speak about his vision for digital reading on the occasion of International Book and Copyright Day (April 23, 2025 in France).
As such, Vivlio is already present in several hundred points of sale across Europe and supplies retailers like Cultura, Decitre, Furet du Nord, Leclerc, Système U in France, Standaard Boekhandel in Belgium, Casa del Libro in Spain, and the EKZ group in Germany.
The strategy is therefore completely different from that of Kindle or Kobo (even though, exceptionally, Kobo is available in Fnac stores in France), which rely almost entirely on online sales.
David Dupré presents it this way:
> "Counter to the GAFAM trend, and rather than bypassing booksellers, we directly provide them with a brand (Vivlio) and digital tools (e-readers, apps, ebook and audiobook catalogs) so they can compete on equal footing against these foreign platforms with hegemonic ambitions. By preserving their booksellers' digital independence, our model allows cultural distributors and booksellers to maintain their relationship with their customers and capture the revenue generated by the sale of digital books."
The future of digital reading, e-readers, and ebooks therefore lies with bookstores, which also have a role to play in building customer loyalty by offering digital reading devices.
Especially since the financial stake is significant, as Mr. Dupré emphasizes:
> "With over 10% of publishers' total revenue in 2024 (source: French National Syndicate of Publishing), digital books represent a significant share of the book market. Yet, the overwhelming majority of ebook sales in France enrich multinational companies located outside the European Union: Amazon, Apple, Kobo, and Google capture a major share of the revenue, to the detriment of local players."
> "This is a paradox, given that France has always defended the exception of its cultural model and that questions of technological and economic sovereignty are more relevant than ever in Europe."
> "Whereas, in physical bookstores, the French ecosystem preserves its uniqueness, it's estimated to represent only 5% of the market digitally. With Kindle, the American giant Amazon alone is estimated to capture over 50% of digital book sales in France. This dominance comes at a cost: the digital publishing market in France was worth 283 million euros in 2023. The lost revenue for French companies is colossal."
Vivlio therefore works hand in hand with bookstores to help them also fight against the rising power of the GAFAM companies, which are gradually gaining more market share.
While we can talk about them being French brands, the e-readers are not entirely "made in France". Indeed, for technical reasons (which I will detail later), the e-readers cannot be assembled in France.
Here are the reasons:
These two points alone make manufacturing in France difficult: there are only a few factories in the world with the expertise to assemble e-ink screens. And today, 100% of global e-reader production, across all brands, is manufactured in Asia (like smartphones and tablets).
While the e-readers are not French-made, there is one area where these devices significantly stand out from Kindle or Kobo: the ebook stores.
The software that manages these stores is well-designed within the Vivlio company, unlike Amazon (most of whose software is designed in the United States) and Kobo (Canada and Japan – via the company Rakuten).
So, even if not everything is "made in France", the Vivlio brand offers reading devices designed BY and FOR French readers.
In 2025, they are offering five of the best e-readers in France. I was able to review these models on my French YouTube channel – but you can watch the videos with automatic English subtitles or simply explore the e-reader features without listening to my French commentary.
Vivlio Light Review (Equivalent to the Pocketbook Verse):
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Vivlio Light HD Review (Equivalent to the Pocketbook Verse Pro):
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Vivlio Light HD Color Review (Equivalent to the Pocketbook Verse Pro Color):
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Vivlio InkPad 4 Review (Equivalent to the Pocketbook InkPad 4):
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The Vivlio brand has also released its new Vivlio InkPad Color 3.
Note: These e-readers are enticing, and at times, you can purchase them for less than Pocketbook e-readers by using second-hand sites or taking advantage of the exchange rate between the euro and the dollar.
However, you would do well to consider a Pocketbook e-reader if the features of Vivlio devices interest you.
Official Website: Vilvio.com
Nextory, a popular audiobook streaming service in Europe, has announced a new partnership with Renault – a popular French car band.
Thanks to this collaboration, Renault vehicles will provide access to Nextory's extensive library, allowing drivers and passengers to listen to hundreds of thousands of audiobooks on the go.
Renault is the first car manufacturer to integrate Nextory into its vehicles that use the openR link multimedia interface, such as the Renault 5 E-Tech, Megane E-Tech, Scenic E-Tech, and other French car models.
This integration enables users to enjoy a convenient and enriching entertainment experience. They'll have access to over a million book titles from more than 19,000 publishers, right from their car's dashboard. This means they can listen to their favorite books from the Nextory catalog during their daily commutes or while traveling.
With this partnership, Renault aims to enhance driving and travel experiences by providing useful services to its customers. Initially, this technology will be available in ten European countries where Nextory is already present, including Sweden, Finland, Germany, and France, with plans to expand to other European countries in the future.
Here’s what Nextory's CEO, Shadi Bitar, has to say:
> "We are thrilled to partner with such a strong global brand as the Renault Group to offer its customers an unmatched entertainment experience. This partnership with such a renowned automotive group aligns with our ambition to make audiobooks accessible to as many people as possible, anytime and anywhere. It strengthens Nextory's reach and position as a rapidly growing independent player in the streaming industry."
On Renault's side, this reinforces the new image of the French manufacturer, which now seeks to position itself with a forward-looking marketing strategy (electric vehicles) while capitalizing on its heritage (the new Renault 5).
In a way, this aligns perfectly with the image conveyed by audiobooks!
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In the ever-evolving world of e-readers, enthusiasts are always on the lookout for the next big thing that will enhance their reading experience. I recently had the opportunity to compare two popular color e-readers: the Pocketbook Verse Pro Color and the Kobo Libra Colour. What initially seemed like a straightforward comparison turned out to be quite surprising, especially in terms of color performance.
Both the Pocketbook Verse Pro Color and the Kobo Libra Colour utilize the same color e-ink technology, known as Kaleido 3, which promises vibrant colors and crisp text. Kaleido 3 is renowned for its ability to bring a splash of color to e-ink screens, which traditionally display only black and white.
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During my side-by-side comparison, I was taken aback by the noticeable difference in color vibrancy between the two devices.
The Pocketbook Verse Pro Color consistently displayed richer and more vivid colors compared to the Kobo Libra Colour.
Reds were deeper, blues were more striking, and overall, images and graphics seemed to pop off the screen with greater intensity.
The primary reason this difference is so surprising is that both e-readers are utilizing the same Kaleido 3 technology.
It begs the question: if the underlying technology is identical, why is there such a disparity in color performance?
Several factors could contribute to this phenomenon:
The disparity in color performance between the Pocketbook Verse Pro Color and the Kobo Libra Colour, despite both using the same Kaleido 3 technology, is intriguing.
It highlights how even identical tech can yield different results based on factors such as screen calibration, software optimization, and build quality.
For potential buyers, this serves as a reminder to look beyond specs and consider hands-on reviews and comparisons to find the device that best suits their needs.
If vivid color reproduction is a key factor in your decision-making process, based on my comparison, the Pocketbook Verse Pro Color may be the superior choice. However, both devices offer excellent features and it's always worth considering other aspects such as user interface, ecosystem, and price before making your final decision.
Today, I would like to introduce you to a new typeface created by the Braille Institute, designed to make text more readable. This font is, of course, free to use for everyone, including for commercial purposes.
The Atkinson Hyperlegible font is specifically designed for individuals with vision impairments. It is easy to read and understand, making it an excellent choice for those who struggle with small or blurry text.
I believe that it can also be utilized on e-readers for faster reading. I will conduct tests in this area in a few days.
Here are some benefits of using the Atkinson Hyperlegible font:
If you find it challenging to read on screen, you should consider using the Atkinson Hyperlegible font. It can help you read more easily and comprehend what you are reading better.
PocketBook has recently made a new announcement regarding a color e-reader – yes, again! But this time, the PocketBook Color Note is generating a lot of buzz and could potentially change the game.
PocketBook continues its momentum by introducing a new device featuring a Kaleido 3 color e-ink screen.
At first glance, this e-reader reflects what the European brand does best: a color screen, a 10.3-inch diagonal, lighting, an attractive design, text-to-speech functionality, and a stylus for annotating books and documents.
However, this time, PocketBook has altered its approach to offer a dedicated machine for various work-related tasks, more so than mere entertainment – and thus, reading.
he PocketBook Color Note runs on Android 12, which allows users to add applications for productivity on their color e-ink device.
PocketBook is clearly targeting professionals who work with digital documents as well as students whose consumption of books and PDF documents is ever-increasing.
To facilitate document sharing, PocketBook offers the "Send to email" feature, allowing you to quickly send your documents to collaborators via email.
Being well aware of the issues associated with prolonged reading on an illuminated screen, PocketBook has integrated the ComfortGaze system, which is found on the brand's other e-readers. ComfortGaze helps reduce the harmful effects of blue light, allowing users to read or work for extended periods without experiencing the usual screen fatigue associated with iPads or computers.
For audio content, it will be possible to use the PocketBook Color Note to listen to audiobooks (MP3 format supported). You can connect a Bluetooth audio device or use the built-in speakers. Text-to-speech is also natively integrated.
Finally, the Android 12 system allows for the addition of new applications, with Google Play available to simplify their installation.
Here are the technical specifications of this device:
PocketBook promises a quick availability date with a price expected to be around $600 (with the stylus).
The fact is that PocketBook has undercut two competitors.
Firstly, although the technical specifications are not entirely identical, the new PocketBook Color Note overshadows the reMarkable Paper Pro significantly. The reMarkable, which was released just a few days ago, offers similar features but lacks the ability to enhance its functionality with new applications.
Even worse, users have to pay a monthly subscription to benefit from Cloud document storage – which does not seem necessary with the PocketBook Color Note as you can install a Cloud service of your choice from Google Play.
The second competitor is Kindle. Amazon has been offering the Kindle Scribe for some time now, and it's evident that a color version is on the horizon.
However, once again, PocketBook has beaten Kindle to the punch by quickly launching a reader capable of competing with a hypothetical Kindle Scribe Color – the announcement of which we are still awaiting.
Clearly, PocketBook is positioning itself well in this market with a modern color device featuring a large 10.3-inch screen that seems interesting enough to entice many potential buyers who might have otherwise opted for a Kindle or a reMarkable.
The question remains whether PocketBook will quickly release this PocketBook Color Note or if we will have to wait several more months before getting our hands on it…
Source: PocketBook Official News