BookFusion KOReader Sync Is Almost Here — Custom Firmware Already Working on Xteink X4

A BookFusion sync plugin for KOReader has been quietly progressing through beta, and for owners of the Xteink X4, there's already a working path to try it — provided you're willing to flash custom firmware and hold a beta account. The setup involves replacing the stock firmware with a community...

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Kobo Showed New Cases at BookCon — Floral Designs, Possibly Magnetic Sleep Covers

Kobo's "Spring Surprise" at BookCon 2026 in New York turned out to be accessory-focused rather than hardware: two new cases with floral patterns were spotted at the event, and they appear to be headed for the Rakuten Kobo online store in the near future. Not much has been confirmed about the...

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Kindle Scribe Gets Smart Shapes — Quietly, and Without Much Fanfare

Amazon has been steadily expanding what the Kindle Scribe can do with a pen, and the most recent firmware cycle added something that didn't make it into the official changelog: a smart shapes tool, now available across the Scribe lineup — including the original 2022 model. It's worth noting...

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@elena This is why I appreciate so much #pocketbook with its cloud. Upload book to your cloud from any device and it will appear on the reader. 🥳
BOOX Firmware V4.2 Now Rolling Out to Tab X C, Note Max, and Tab Ultra C Pro

After launching as a beta on the Note Air5 C earlier this year, BOOX Firmware V4.2 has now reached its official release for three additional devices: the Tab X C, Note Max, and Tab Ultra C Pro. The rollout is staggered by server and time zone, so not everyone will see the prompt immediately —...

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Kindle for PC Goes Dark on June 30 — What the Replacement Actually Means

Amazon has begun notifying users through an in-app pop-up that Kindle for PC will be discontinued on June 30, 2026. Once that date passes, the app stops working entirely — even copies downloaded from third-party sources. A replacement is in development, but there's a catch: the new application...

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Best Biographies and Memoirs of Spring 2026

Ten standout biographies and memoirs of spring 2026 — investigative portraits, candid personal reckonings, and life writing worth seeking out.

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Spotify's Page Match Is Expanding Fast — And the Numbers Behind It Are Interesting

Spotify has been quietly building out its audiobook ecosystem for the past year or so, and this week brought a cluster of updates that are worth discussing together. The headline feature — Page Match, the system that lets listeners jump between print, ebook, and audio versions of the same title...

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Kindle Scribe vs reMarkable 2: Which Is Better for Notes?

Comparing the Kindle Scribe and reMarkable 2 for handwritten note-taking? The older device has a stronger case than its specs suggest. Here's why.

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Installing CrossPoint Reader Firmware on the Xteink X4 — How the Process Actually Works

The Xteink X4 ships with its own stock firmware, but CrossPoint Reader is increasingly the reason people are buying into the platform. The firmware installation process is less involved than most people assume — no dedicated flashing tool, no command line, and no platform-specific software...

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