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Kobo is finally sharing some news and is “teasing” something big for the end of 2026. Will it be a new e-reader? That’s what we’re going to look at in this article. (spoiler: probably)

Have you heard about the latest Kobo color e-readers? They just rolled out a feature called FastGLR, and it’s a game changer. But what exactly is it, and why should you care, especially if you’re all about those vibrant color displays?

E-readers are electronic devices like any other. Occasionally, problems arise and you need to do a few things before you can use your e-reader again. Such is the case with the discharged battery problem on a Kindle.

This article lets you compare the two main 7-inch colour e-ink readers: the Kindle Colorsoft and the Kobo Libra Colour.

Pocketbook now offers two reading devices that share the same name: Pocketbook Verse and Pocketbook Verse Pro. Let’s take a look at the differences between these two models to help you make your choice: Pocketbook Verse or Pocketbook Verse Pro?

Unlike some devices, e-reader prices tend to move up rather than down, and with few exceptions they keep climbing year after year. But why are e-readers so expensive?

Can I read a Kindle book without a Kindle ? Yes, but you’ll need a computer or a smartphone or a tablet of some sort with the right software.

TL;DR: The XTEINK X4 Pro is a tiny 4.3-inch black-and-white e-ink reader that went on sale July 21 for $99 on the maker’s website. Compared to the regular X4, it adds a touchscreen and a front light, along with a bigger 1100mAh battery. The catch: it drops USB-C for a proprietary pin connector, and the stock software still looks weak (though a Crosspoint version may be on the way). This isn’t a review, just a first look at the specs.

TL;DR: CrossPoint is a free, open-source firmware that replaces the limited stock software on Xteink X3 and X4 e-readers. You install it from a computer over USB-C, straight from your browser (use Chrome or Edge). If you bought your device on AliExpress, it may be USB-locked, so you’ll need to unlock it first with the Xteink Unlocker tool; if you bought it from the official xteink.com site, you can flash CrossPoint right away. When it’s done, the e-reader restarts on CrossPoint, and you can always go back to the original system later.