Kobo finally fixes sync issues on its e-readers 13 September 2026 (Notebook Check) Kobo has overhauled its aging sync infrastructure to improve bookmark and reading-progress updates across e-readers, apps and its cloud reader. The fix requires a one-time manual account repair or sign-in reset on every device.
eBooks.com has launched two new reading apps for iOS and Android 11 September 2026 (Good E-Reader) The new reading apps are now available for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. They seamlessly support a wide range of ebook formats, including fixed-format EPUB, audio-visual content, manga, and textbooks with complex layouts and specialized fonts.
Ingram Finds Success in AI Rollout 11 September 2026 (Publishers Weekly) Ingram Content Group began rolling out AI across its platforms in May 2025, and just 15 months later, the company’s chief commercial and content officer, Phil Ollila says it has transformed the way Ingram approaches metadata, advertising, and marketing, while helping accelerate the introduction of new services.
This "Picco" Pocket E Ink Reader is TINY 5 September 2026 (Good E-Reader) The upcoming Onyx Boox Picco will not have Android, but it will have page-turn buttons and a physical front light. Slated to come out by the end of the year and cost $100.00.
Poll shows Amazon's Kindle DRM crackdown is backfiring with loyal ebook fans 5 September 2026 (Android Authority) At the end of August, Amazon rolled out an update to the Kindle Oasis that closed a Libby loophole that allowed extended borrowing. More importantly, it also strengthened the platform’s DRM, making it even tougher for users to back up their books to other devices. For some users, like my colleague Dhruv, this is the last straw.
FB Reader Launches Support for Open Standards and More 2 September 2026 (FB Reader) "DinoReader" is not an upgrade to FB Reader but a completely new app, benefiting from FB Reader's 20 years of experience in the field. Built with e-ink devices front of mind, menus are big and screens are simple. The app features transparent synchronisation, OPDS 2.0, multi-selection in the library, a different navigation model and a whole lotta smaller changes.
Google’s New E-Book AI Feature: What It Can Do for Readers 1 September 2026 (Analytics Insight) The feature, called Expert Intelligence, lets readers ask questions about a book, create study material, hear AI audio summaries, and explore key ideas in new formats. Google announced the feature on August 27, 2026, with access to more than 100,000 books. The supplied writing guide calls for clear subheads, direct language, strong openings, and one clear idea per paragraph.
Study Says Library E-book Lending Hurts Industry Sales 1 September 2026 (Publishers Weekly) “It should be obvious to policymakers that both the mission of libraries and the intellectual property of authors and publishers are equally invaluable to the public interest, not a tradeoff."
Elsevier launches “Nora” AI 25 August 2026 (Elsevier Press Release) "...to make trusted, evidence-based learning support more accessible for healthcare students and educators. AI-powered learning assistant embedded in Elsevier eBooks on VitalSource’s Bookshelf platform helps students and educators ask questions, clarify complex topics and build foundational knowledge from trusted course content.
Amazon Hikes Hardware Prices, Blaming Memory Shortage 25 August 2026 (TechStory) The price changes affect several product categories under Amazon’s hardware portfolio, including Kindle e-readers. The increases represent a notable shift for a company that has historically kept the prices of its hardware relatively low to encourage consumers to enter and remain within its ecosystem.
The PocketBook Q wants to be the e-reader you carry everywhere 25 August 2026 (Android Central) PocketBook is ditching its classic wider designs for a tall, 5.84-inch e-reader that fits in your pocket. It has physical page-turn buttons that pair with a Linux-based OS that skips notifications, feeds, and scrolling-focused apps. PocketBook says the e-reader’s adaptive SMARTlight adjusts brightness and color temperature throughout the day.
OverDrive Appoints Liz Carrasco CTO 25 August 2026 (Publishers Weekly) Carrasco succeeds former CTO Jeff Sterling, who is moving into a new leadership position as head of OverDrive Labs. An OverDrive spokeswoman told PW that in his new role Sterling will “continue to provide strategic technical guidance while focusing on high-value research and development initiatives, emerging technologies, and key innovation projects.”