The latest pair of e-readers from Kobo provide a modest but noticeable upgrade to the display, stylus support, and Bluetooth for listening to audiobooks, but take a step down in build quality from the admirable Forma. But the new capabilities may be worth the upgrade, and the Libra 2 especially makes for an attractive little package.
The devices are successors to the Forma and Libra H2O, the forma of which (forgive me) has been my daily driver since I cracked the screen of my beloved Boox Poke 3
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Review: Kobo’s Sage and Libra 2 e-readers improve displays but compromise on design
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OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition gets unboxed (Video)
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More details about the 2022 Audi A8
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Watch the Xbox 20th anniversary event today at 10am PT | 1pm ET | 6pm GMT
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Raspberry Pi powered pick-n-place wheel project
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IBM Cloud selects AMD EPYC processors for bare metal service offerings
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Tobii’s TD Pilot brings gaze-based typing, text-to-speech and app navigation to iPad
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Samsung Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active2 and Galaxy Watch3 update released
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Oura's Gen3 Launch is Marred by an Unhealthy Business Model
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AMC Theatres Now Let Movie-Goers Buy Tickets Online in Bitcoin, Ether
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High Six keychain charging cable with fast charging support and more
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Samsung Galaxy A03 Core smartphone unveiled
Samsung has announced a new Android smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core and the handset comes with a 6.5-inch LCD display with an HD+ resolution. The device is powered by an octa-core processor, Samsung has not specified exactly which one but it may be a Unisoc SC9863A mobile processor. The new Samsung Galaxy A03 Core […](Read More ...)The post Samsung Galaxy A03 Core smartphone unveiled appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
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Paper Guardian eco-friendly refillable notebook
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Samsung Rolls Out Android 12-Based One UI 4 for Galaxy S21 Phones, New Update for Galaxy Watch
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ACT Fibernet Offering Additional Speed Benefits Up to 500Mbps to Existing Customers Until November 30
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Toshiba splits into three standalone companies as part of new strategic reorganization
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Vivo Y15A smartphone gets official
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Boxx smart freestanding punch bag takes your workout to the next level
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iQoo Z5 Cyber Grid Colour Variant Launched in India: Price, Specifications
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Motorola Edge 30 Ultra rumored to launch in Europe in January
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How to Run Your Own Secure, Portable PC From a USB Stick
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6 Affordable Automatic Watches That Feel Luxe
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5 Affordable Automatic Watches That Feel Luxe
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DIY USB-C iPhone sells for $86,000 on eBay
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Traders' Body Demands NCB Action Against Amazon for Alleged Sale of Marijuana on E-Commerce Site
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Nine Arches card game combines real life adventure with the magic of Tarot
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Apple TV+ Brings First Korean Series Dr. Brain After Rival Netflix's Squid Game Success
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Samsung One UI 4 released for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra
Samsung has announced the release of their One UI 4 for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphone. The Samsung One UI 4 update brings Android 12 to the handsets and a range of other new features from Samsung with a new UI and much more. Samsung Electronics today announced the […](Read More ...)The post Samsung One UI 4 released for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
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Rencolor DM-10 colour 3D printer can mix, layers or separate colours
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Battlegrounds Mobile India Developer Krafton Bans Over 25 Lakh Accounts in a Month to Curb Cheating
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The 15 Best Personal Tech Gifts for Kids
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How a VR Company Became the Airbnb for NFTs
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Infinix Note 11i With MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications
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Telenor Partners With Google Cloud to Digitalise Its Global Operations
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Samsung Galaxy A32 8GB RAM Variant Launched in India: Price, Specifications
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Bitcoin’s Biggest Network Update in Years Improves Privacy and Scalability, Introduces Smart Contracts
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Instagram Reportedly Testing Adding Moderator to Live Videos; Stories May Soon Get Like Button
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Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Get Ghost Calling Bug Fix Through Latest Google App
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Airtel Rs. 249 Pack Now Offers 500MB Daily Data Additional Benefit: All Details
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No Time to Die Box Office Crosses $700 Million, Set to Become Hollywood’s Biggest Movie During COVID-19
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Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Leaked Images Show Hole-Punch Display, Quad Rear Cameras, Specifications Tipped
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OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition Design Tipped in Leaked Hands-On Image
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Realme Set to Enter High-End Smartphone Market, Plans to Launch Phones Over $800
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IBM Says Its Quantum Computing Chip Could Beat Standard Chips in 2 Years
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Healthcare Experts Give Nod to DIY Artificial Pancreas System for Managing Type 1 Diabetes
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Infinix Hot 11 Play With MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications
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Bitcoin Price Barely Reacts to Taproot Update, Ether's Price Rally Eases Up
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New Dinosaur Species With ‘Bulbous’ Nose Discovered in UK
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