Updates for Radio, Kindle, Onyx and Kobo News, highlighting their complex products in the industry
In the ever-evolving world of audiobooks, e-readers, and digital publishing, the latest developments are a hot topic on our platform, which delves into the industry's most significant happenings. As the editor-in-chief at this platform, Michael Kozlowski, a Vancouver-based resident of British Columbia, Canada, has been penning insightful articles on the subject for the past fifteen years. His work has been featured in multiple media outlets, including the CBC, CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post, and the New York Times.
In the context of upcoming releases, Barnes & Noble has recently showcased the NOOK GlowLight 4 Plus, a 2025 e-reader boasting a waterproof design, a 7.8" 300-ppi display, physical page-turn buttons, Bluetooth for audiobooks, and 32GB storage. However, there is no specific announcement or plan for a new 2024 e-reader model from Barnes & Noble beyond this.
Moving on to Kobo, the Kobo Libra Colour and other models continue to be updated, but no clear new e-reader launch for 2024 is reported. Kobo is renowned for its colour e-readers, well-suited for graphic novels, and supporting multiple formats. Yet, details about a new 2024 model plan are not found explicitly.
Supernote, another key player in the market, has not revealed any information regarding new e-reader releases or plans for 2024 in the current data.
Meanwhile, Amazon opted not to release any new hardware in 2023, a topic that Michael and Peter discuss on the Radio Show, along with the companies' plans for 2024. The discussion also covers the plans of these companies, including Kobo and Supernote, for new e-readers and products.
Interestingly, the question of whether Onyx Boox should change their philosophy or monetize their devices with paid software has been raised, given the confusion in their product line for new hardware.
Lastly, Barnes and Noble is suspending services for older Nook e-readers, a move that may impact users who have been relying on these devices.
Stay tuned for more updates and insightful discussions on the audiobook, e-Reader, e-paper, and digital publishing industry on our platform.
Technology giants Amazon and Barnes & Noble, while Amazon opted to not release any new hardware in 2023, have not announced new e-reader plans for 2024 either. Simultaneously, Barnes & Noble showcased the NOOK GlowLight 4 Plus, a new e-reader with waterproof design, a 300-ppi display, and Bluetooth for audiobooks, signifying that smart-home devices and gadgets might be the next step in the evolution of e-readers.
