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Third-person view in Minecraft on an eReader.
I Played Minecraft on an eReader, Now My Brain Hurts

It was all for science.

Kindle bound by broken chains and a padlock.
Jailbreaking My Kindle Was Easier Than I Expected

Take control of your Kindle.

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Boox Palma Hero
This eReader Is the Size of a Phone, and It's on Sale

It's tiny.

boox poke 5 ereader
9 Essential Open-Source Apps for Android eReaders

Unleash the full potential of your eReader with these open-source gems.

International space station orbiting planet Earth.
6 Gadgets I Would Take to the ISS

Chock-full of tech in outer space.

The BOOX Go 7 and Go Color 7 against a blue sky.
BOOX Introduces a Pair of Affordable 7-inch eReaders

With prices starting at $250, these are two of the most capable seven-inch eReaders available today.

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Kindle eReader with Amazon logo crossed out.
I Gave Up on Kindle and Built My Own eBook Server With Calibre

Because “purchase” shouldn’t come with an asterisk.

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Hand holding the Readmoo Mooink V foldable e-reader.
Ultra-Portable Foldable eReaders Are Finally a Reality

Say hello to the Mooink V, the first consumer full-color foldable eReader.

A digital comic open on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Why Digital Comics Are the Only Way to Go

I now choose pixels over paper and ink.

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An eBook on a Galaxy Z Fold 6 next to a mug of tea.
Vertical Scrolling Makes eBooks As Addictive As Social Media

Want to read more books? Turn a weakness into a strength.

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A desk drawer full of old phones and handheld game consoles.
6 Ways to Repurpose Old Tech for Your Smart Home

Give your old gadgets a new lease of life.

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Kindle eReader with Amazon logo crossed out.
You Don’t Need to Use Amazon to Enjoy a Kindle eReader

Amazon hardware without Amazon services.

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Kindle Amazon back tap gesture.
Amazon Brings Back Page Turn Buttons With a New Gesture for 2024 Kindle eReaders

A long-lost feature returns.

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Calibre app icon over on a blurred image of an Amazon Kindle screen.
Ebook Manager Calibre Just Got a Big Update

Searches and default news sources are also improved.

An iPad showcasing Books app next to an eReader.
Why the iPad Is Replacing My eReader

iPads are more expensive but they come with some big benefits.

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Books lying on top of a Kindle eReader on a desk.
6 Reasons Why Physical Books Replaced My eReader

I'd rather a dog-earned tome than a digital display.

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The Instapaper app on an iPhone showing articles saved to read later.
What Is a Read It Later Client and Do You Need One?

A read it later client could help you finally read those articles later.

A hand holding an iPad with book covers in the background and the Bookshop logo in the front.
I Tried Bookshop.org's New eBooks (And It's Not a Kindle Killer, Yet)

The newest ebook store is more altruistic than Amazon but isn't a perfect reading experience yet.

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Three art books on a woodgrain background.
The Best High-Resolution Screens Still Can’t Beat Printed Art

It feels nicer too.

2015 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite eReader sitting on a couch showing the home screen.
Kindle Is Making It Harder to Switch to Rival eReader Brands

Need to download and transfer those old Kindle purchases? Tough luck.

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