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Engadget
11-07-2025
- Business
- Engadget
Last chance Prime Day deals: Get up to 36 percent off Kindles and ereaders
Amazon's big sale is almost ending (today is the last day) and these are the best Prime Day Kindle deals on the site. Currently, Amazon makes four models of its ereader: the basic Kindle , the writing-enabled Scribe , the colorized Colorsoft and the premium Paperwhite , which also comes in an even fancier Signature edition. All of them are currently on sale and many are going for their lowest prices ever. Just note that you'll have to be a Prime member to take advantage of the deals. Members can also save on a subscription to Kindle Unlimited. We've linked to our reviews too so you can read up before diving into these Prime Day Kindle deals. For Amazon Prime Day, Prime members can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free. The service lets you access around four million titles on your Kindle ereader or through the Kindle app. You can borrow up to 20 books at a time and you can also choose from thousands of audiobooks and magazines. There aren't a ton of brand new bestselling titles in the library, but you won't ever run out of things to read. Just note that you'll need to be logged in with your Prime account to see the deal and will be charged $12 monthly after the trial ends. $0 at Amazon Amazon Kindle for $85 ($25 off with Prime): The base model Kindle is our recommendation for the best budget ereader. Even when it's not on sale, it's the most affordable e-book device from a major manufacturer. It's compact and durable making it easy to carry. It doesn't have warm LEDs and it's not waterproof but it's the most affordable way to access Amazon's vast e-book ecosystem. Kindle case (fabric) for $24 (25 percent off with Prime): If you want to protect your new ereader, you can grab this case while it's 25 percent off. Note that only the blue and pink versions are $24, the black and matcha versions are $2 more expensive. Kindle Colorsoft for $180 ($100 off with Prime): Amazon didn't introduce color to its ereader lineup until early this year — long after Kobo and Boox. The list price of $280 makes it more expensive than other color display ereaders, but this discount helps with that. We appreciate the fast page turns, pinch to zoom feature and auto-adjusting warm front light. Kindle Scribe 2 for $260 ($140 off with Prime): If you want a Kindle that lets you write as well as read, this is the one to get. We gave the Kindle Scribe 2 a score of 86 in our review and it's our pick for the best e-reader E Ink tablet. It has a smooth reading and writing experience with low latency. It also lets you create multiple notebooks, add pages and change the templates easily. Kindle Paperwhite for $125 ($35 off with Prime): The Paperwhite is an elevated version of the Kindle, with a larger, seven-inch, flush-front screen and an adjustable warm front light. A faster processor gives it quicker page turns than its predecessor and the device itself is waterproof. Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition for $150 ($50 off with Prime): The Signature Edition adds few more premium features to the Kindle Paperwhite with wireless charging, an auto-adjusting front light and more storage (32GB). We gave it an 85 in our review praising the premium build, remarkably clear text and fast page turns. We just wish the power button wasn't on the bottom. Kindle Kids for $95 ($35 off with Prime): The Kindle Kids edition is the same hardware as the standard Kindle, but you get a few added perks that are fitting for younger users. To start, a case comes standard. The warranty is extended to two years. And the purchase price includes a six month subscription to Amazon Kids+ for thousands of kid-friendly ebooks and more. Kindle Paperwhite Kids for $130 ($50 off with Prime): Again, the kids version is the same as the Paperwhite but with a cover, extended warranty and access to Amazon Kids+ for six months. Just remember to cancel at the end of the trial or keep it and pay $6 per month. Boox Palma 2 for $270 ($30 off): This smartphone-shaped device is a delight. It's built on Android and can run just about any app you can download from the Play Store — just don't expect it to play video or graphics-intensive games. This is an E Ink screen, after all. But it's perfect for reading books and running simple apps in a more eye-friendly format. Kobo Libra Color for $210 ($40 off): Our favorite ereader with buttons has a premium, waterproof build that's very comfortable to hold. The touch controls and buttons are responsive and deeply customizable. The color display brings more life to book covers and graphic novels, and it's even stylus-enabled if you want to scribble on your books. This is the lowest price in a few months, but note that it dropped to $200 in January.
Cosmopolitan
10-07-2025
- Cosmopolitan
Best E-Reader for You: Kindle vs. Kobo Comparison Guide
If you've even spent one second on BookTook, you know that trying to figure out which e-reader to get is like a life-or-death situation. After all, this is where your entire library is going to live and, if you're anything like us, you definitely need it to last anything that life plans on throwing our way. But with two major companies—Amazon's Kindle and Rakuten's Kobo—having all us second guessing what exactly would be best, well, we just had to test them for ourselves and figure out which one would be better for every kind of reader. So whether you're looking to replace your current e-reader or finally deciding to dip into the wild world of ebooks, we're making the first big and bold choice an easy one! Here's our top Kindle and Kobo picks for every kind of reader. There are several differences between them, but the most important one is that the Kindle is created by Amazon while the Kobo is created by Rakuten. Like different kinds of e-readers, they all offer different features and capabilities including what file types they accept, how you send and receive books, and what other extras they may offer. Other than the basic ability to read books, Kindle Unlimited is only offered on Amazon Kindle devices, while Kobo has it's own program called Kobo Plus. Some books are only available in either service, with Amazon's being bigger and more exclusive. However, Kobo's prices tend to be cheaper when it comes to books and it allows for easier transfer of files if you decide to buy your books from an outside party like Amazon also allows you to read various file types, but has made it harder to transfer files in and out as you are no longer able to just connect it to a computer to move stuff from either device. All of the devices featured here are also waterproof and tested at IPX8, which means they can be submerged under 2 meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes. Other than the Kindle Paperwhite 11, the other devices feature a color screen that use 300 ppi (pixels per inch) for black & white (Kindle Paperwhite 11 also features this) and 150 ppi for color. In terms of size, all of the devices include a 7 inch screen, except for the Clara Colour which is slightly smaller with a 6 inch screen. Just like every other person, we took these e-readers absolutely everywhere. Sometimes, we read the same book in different ones just to see if we could feel a difference. They came with us all around the world, in various settings like the beach and pools, and spent countless hours with us on our commutes. Considering that I'm also the lead at Cosmo for our books section and our book imprint, Cosmo Reads, I know exactly what kind of things readers are looking for when it comes to the perfect e-reader. The interesting part of our testing process was that they were all completely unique that it'll ultimately depend on you as a reader and what you're looking for from your device. We have broken down the picks based off of what you're most interested in as a reader and you'd be surprised by what came out as a top reason for each. Either way, you definitely will find the perfect e-reader that you're looking for!
Engadget
10-07-2025
- Business
- Engadget
Amazon Prime Day deals on Kindles and ereaders are still up to 36 percent off
Even the most affordable Kindle usually has a $110 MSRP, so holding out for the best Prime Day Kindle deals Amazon offers makes a lot of sense. Now that day three of the four-day sale is here, nearly every Kindle Amazon sells is seeing a discount — and a few have hit the best prices we've seen since this year. Just note that every deal is reserved for Prime members. We've also noticed that in past sales, most of the Kindle deals end when the sale does (that's July 11 in this case). At Engadget, we've reviewed the latest Paperwhite, Colorsoft, Scribe and basic Kindle. So you can check out our reviews before you buy. Here are the best Prime Day Kindle deals. For Amazon Prime Day, Prime members can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free. The service lets you access around four million titles on your Kindle ereader or through the Kindle app. You can borrow up to 20 books at a time and you can also choose from thousands of audiobooks and magazines. There aren't a ton of brand new bestselling titles in the library, but you won't ever run out of things to read. Just note that you'll need to be logged in with your Prime account to see the deal and will be charged $12 monthly after the trial ends. $0 at Amazon Amazon Kindle for $85 ($25 off with Prime): The base model Kindle is our recommendation for the best budget ereader. Even when it's not on sale, it's the most affordable e-book device from a major manufacturer. It's compact and durable making it easy to carry. It doesn't have warm LEDs and it's not waterproof but it's the most affordable way to access Amazon's vast e-book ecosystem. Kindle case (fabric) for $24 (25 percent off with Prime): If you want to protect your new ereader, you can grab this case while it's 25 percent off. Note that only the blue and pink versions are $24, the black and matcha versions are $2 more expensive. Kindle Colorsoft for $180 ($100 off with Prime): Amazon didn't introduce color to its ereader lineup until early this year — long after Kobo and Boox. The list price of $280 makes it more expensive than other color display ereaders, but this discount helps with that. We appreciate the fast page turns, pinch to zoom feature and auto-adjusting warm front light. Kindle Scribe 2 for $260 ($140 off with Prime): If you want a Kindle that lets you write as well as read, this is the one to get. We gave the Kindle Scribe 2 a score of 86 in our review and it's our pick for the best e-reader E Ink tablet. It has a smooth reading and writing experience with low latency. It also lets you create multiple notebooks, add pages and change the templates easily. Kindle Paperwhite for $125 ($35 off with Prime): The Paperwhite is an elevated version of the Kindle, with a larger, seven-inch, flush-front screen and an adjustable warm front light. A faster processor gives it quicker page turns than its predecessor and the device itself is waterproof. Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition for $150 ($50 off with Prime): The Signature Edition adds few more premium features to the Kindle Paperwhite with wireless charging, an auto-adjusting front light and more storage (32GB). We gave it an 85 in our review praising the premium build, remarkably clear text and fast page turns. We just wish the power button wasn't on the bottom. Kindle Kids for $95 ($35 off with Prime): The Kindle Kids edition is the same hardware as the standard Kindle, but you get a few added perks that are fitting for younger users. To start, a case comes standard. The warranty is extended to two years. And the purchase price includes a six month subscription to Amazon Kids+ for thousands of kid-friendly ebooks and more. Kindle Paperwhite Kids for $130 ($50 off with Prime): Again, the kids version is the same as the Paperwhite but with a cover, extended warranty and access to Amazon Kids+ for six months. Just remember to cancel at the end of the trial or keep it and pay $6 per month. Boox Palma 2 for $270 ($30 off): This smartphone-shaped device is a delight. It's built on Android and can run just about any app you can download from the Play Store — just don't expect it to play video or graphics-intensive games. This is an E Ink screen, after all. But it's perfect for reading books and running simple apps in a more eye-friendly format. Kobo Libra Color for $210 ($40 off): Our favorite ereader with buttons has a premium, waterproof build that's very comfortable to hold. The touch controls and buttons are responsive and deeply customizable. The color display brings more life to book covers and graphic novels, and it's even stylus-enabled if you want to scribble on your books. This is the lowest price in a few months, but note that it dropped to $200 in January.
Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Amazon knocks over £100 off the Kindle Scribe for Prime Day
Amazon's Kindle Scribe, which allows writing on the page, has dropped to the lowest price we've seen for Prime Day Amazon has knocked over £100 off the Kindle Scribe in their latest sale, in a better than Black Friday deal that's ideal for those who have had their eye on the pricy e-reader. There are two Kindle Scribes currently on the market, the 2022 model which has dropped down to £199.99 from £329.99 for Prime Day and the 2024 model which is a lot steeper at £267.99 from £429.99. The Scribe stands out as an e-reader that comes with a pen, allowing readers to draw notes directly onto the page. There's also the opportunity to create notebooks and journals while drawing on PDFs and reading. The more expensive model has a redesigned display and a premium pen included rather than the basic ben that comes with the £199.99 offer. Both come with three months of Kindle Unlimited for free, which is worth £9.49 a month. The Kindle Scribe is a popular options for fans of the Remarkable 2, which is currently £429 at Currys. Both devices are similar although the Remarkable 2 doesn't have a built in e-reader. Kobo also has a Libra Colour which allows handwritten notes but is much smaller in size than the Scribe, it's currently £189.99 at Amazon. There doesn't appear to be that much different with the two models and the 2022 one actually has a higher average rating across even more reviews. One thrilled shopper said: "I use my Scribe every day without fail, whether its just to jot down reminders, drawing or brainstorming ideas that my old brain might forget. All I have to do to start reading or writing, is open the cover, just like opening a book! Because it's only asleep, it takes about a second to wake up and be ready for whatever you want to read, write or draw. I know it's never going to let me down for insufficient power, due to its amazing battery that lasts for weeks. I love this thing and it's with me day or night." One shopper insists they can't go without their Kindle Scribe, although they do wish it had more colour options. The 2024 model does have a metallic jade option although there are only two shades. The review reads: " Would not be without it. My Kindle Scribe has become an integral part of my workflow and productivity, I would not be able to do many of the things I do now without it. As a note maker, I have historically made do with carrying around several notebooks for different projects, which was impractical and increasingly cumbersome whilst travelling out and about." They continued: "I primarily got the Kindle Scribe because: 1) As a note maker, I wanted to limit the number of physical notebooks I had that was taking up space on my bookshelves and that I would carry about whilst doing my daily commute. 2) I also wanted continue to be able to read the numerous books I had on my Kindle Paperwhite. 3) I also wanted to be able to create my own planners and use. 4) To ensure that I had only one device and space where I could do all my planning and ideas generation. Since purchasing it I have to say that it has made note-making much easier, although one tiny gripe, that I wish Amazon would make a colour Kindle Scribe, with the ability to create your own custom templates."
Business Wire
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Kobo Resources Confirms Additional High-Grade Gold Mineralization at Kossou with 15.5 m at 2.3 g/t Au, incl. 8.3 m at 3.43 g/t Au; Outlines Next Phase of Exploration at Kossou
QUEBEC CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kobo Resources Inc. (" Kobo' or the " Company") (TSX.V: KRI) is pleased to report additional diamond drill results from the Road Cut Zone at its 100%-owned Kossou Gold Project (' Kossou ') in Côte d'Ivoire. Results from these holes continue to strengthen the Company's understanding of the key structural controls that define this prospective target area. The Company also completed an initial test of the gap between the Road Cut and Jagger Zones, confirming the presence of the interpreted structure. Additionally, the Company has provided an outline of its next exploration priorities as it advances plans for its next phase of drilling and regional target work. Diamond Drill Results – Highlights: Road Cut Zone: Edward Gosselin, CEO and Director of Kobo commented: 'Our latest drilling has outlined additional strong gold mineralization at the Road Cut Zone, highlighting its scale and the consistency of grades and widths we are seeing along strike and down dip. Importantly, these results build on our understanding of the structural setting at Kossou and will help guide how we advance the Road Cut Zone in parallel with the Jagger Zone, including the structural corridor between the two targets.' He continued: 'With this phase of diamond drilling now complete, our team is focused on advancing a larger, systematic program to further define the Jagger, Road Cut and Contact Zones, test the potential connection of the gap between these Jagger and Road Cut Zones, and expand our footprint to new targets identified at the Jagger South area and the underexplored western portion of the permit. Based on the work completed to date, we remain confident in the scale and continuity of mineralization at Kossou and believe the project continues to demonstrate significant potential as we move towards the next phase of drilling and a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate.' Road Cut Zone Results Results from six diamond drill holes at the Road Cut Zone have been received. Holes KDD0088 to KDD0090 were drilled on three sections (RCZ725 to RCZ775) (see Figure 1) to test gold mineralization associated with diamond drill hole KDD0056, which previously returned 10.0 m at 4.57 g/t Au (see press release dated January 30, 2025). KDD0090 intersected two zones of strong gold mineralization: an upper intercept of 9.75 m at 1.69 g/t Au, including 1.0 m at 11.20 g/t Au, highlighting the high-grade nature of the cross-cutting V2 veins within the dominant northerly trending shear systems. The second intercept, 11.0 m at 2.88 g/t Au from 140.0 m, including 3.0 m at 8.25 g/t Au from 143.0 m, supports the continuity of high-grade mineralization within a previously identified structure (see Figure 2). Results from KDD0088 and KDD0089, which returned 3.5 m at 2.33 g/t Au from 81.0 m, illustrate the variability of gold grades within the well-defined shear zones at the Road Cut Zone. These mineralised zones remain open at depth and will be targeted in future drilling. A second set of holes, KDD0091 to KDD0093 (see Figure 3), targeted an area of artisanal mining previously trenched and sampled by the Company, which returned strong gold mineralization including trench KTR070 with 28.0 m at 4.44 g/t Au and trench KTR069 with 6.0 m at 2.50 g/t Au (see press release dated December 5, 2023). Previous diamond drilling on this target also confirmed strong mineralization, including hole KDD0012, which intersected 11.0 m at 1.71 g/t Au from 50.0 m (see press release dated July 11, 2024). All drill holes intersected significant gold mineralization, highlighted by KDD0091, which returned 15.55 m at 2.30 g/t Au from 123.0 m, including 8.30 m at 3.43 g/t Au from 126.0 m. The mineralized zone is characterized by strong shearing within the basaltic host rocks, cross-cut by a series of V2 and V1 veins that are strongly altered and host gold mineralization that was consistent throughout the interval. This zones shows excellent continuity from surface down dip on the section RCZ500 (see Figure 4). Additional drilling is being planned to test these structures to the north and south along strike of shear zone and to depth. Testing Structural Corridor Between Jagger and Road Cut Zones One hole, KDD0087, was drilled within the interpreted structural corridor between the Road Cut and Jagger Zones. The hole intersected a well-defined shear zone near surface but did not return significant gold mineralization. The presence of the shear structure provides further support for Kobo's geological interpretation in this area. Additional drilling is planned to continue assessing the potential structural linkages and mineralization continuity between these two high-priority targets. Soil Geochemistry to Define Targets: South Jagger and Western Kossou Permit Area The Company has extended detailed infill soil geochemistry across the South Jagger Zone, collecting 270 samples to date. Previous infill sampling on a 25 m by 25 m grid proved effective in defining drill-ready targets at the Road Cut, Jagger and Kadie Zones further north. The South Jagger soil anomaly, which consistently returned values up to 1000+ ppb Au, now extends over a distance greater than 2 km, reinforcing its potential for follow-up drilling. In addition, recent soil geochemical surveying has outlined a new northwest-trending anomaly of over 400 m in the western portion of the Kossou Permit, with individual sample results returning values up to 1,380 ppb gold. These results further support systematic target definition and demonstrate the upside potential across less-explored portions of the permit. Update on Regional Exploration: Kotobi Permit At the Kotobi Permit, the Company has collected 1,942 soil samples to date, with additional results pending. Recent work has defined a 50+ ppb gold-in-soil anomaly extending over 400+ m of strike length, with individual samples returning between 370 ppb and 1,420 ppb Au. Follow-up pitting and trenching are currently underway to better define this anomaly and assess its potential for future exploration work. Earn-In Agreement: NESDAVE MINING Regional scale soil geochemical sampling is underway at the Akoboissue Permit (PR0970). Information meetings are underway with local village chiefs and elders with respect to the Annépé Permit (PR0973) and regional scale soil geochemical sampling is expected begin shortly. Next Steps: Preparing for Expanded Drilling and maiden Mineral Resource Estimate at Kossou With this current phase of drilling now complete, the Company's exploration and technical team is integrating the latest drill data into detailed geological models to refine its understanding of the structural controls at the Jagger and Road Cut Zones. This work will directly inform the Company's next major drill campaign, which is anticipated to comprise more than 15,000 m of additional diamond drilling and begin in H2 2025. This expanded program will prioritize systematic step-out and deeper drilling at the Jagger Zone to support preliminary resource modelling, continue expansion drilling at the Road Cut Zone, and follow up on the interpreted structural corridor between the two zones. Further, the Company plans to advance the Contact Zone with targeted drilling based on structural mapping completed to date and begin testing new targets on the western side of the Kossou Permit, supported by recent soil geochemical results indicating a strong northwest-trending gold anomaly. This methodical approach is designed to build on the Company's drilling success to date, advance the potential for a future maiden Mineral Resource Estimate, and support the Company's broader strategy to unlock value within Côte d'Ivoire's highly prospective Birimian gold belt. An accurate dip and strike and controls of mineralisation are unconfirmed and mineralised zones are reported as downhole lengths. Drill holes are planned to intersect mineralised zones perpendicular to interpreted targets. All intercepts reported are downhole distances. Sampling, QA/QC, and Analytical Procedures Drill core was logged and sampled by Kobo personnel at site. Drill cores were sawn in half, with one half remaining in the core box and the other half secured into new plastic sample bags with sample number tickets. Core samples are drilled using HQ core barrels to below the level of oxidation and then reduced to NQ core barrels for the remainder of the bore hole. Samples are transported to the SGS Côte d'Ivoire facility in Yamoussoukro by Kobo personnel where the entire sample was prepared for analysis (prep code PRP86/PRP94). Sample splits of 50 grams were then analysed for gold using 50g Fire Assay as per SGS Geochem Method FAA505. QA/QC procedures for the drill program include insertion of a certificated standards every 20 samples, a blank every 20 samples and a duplicate sample every 20 samples. All QAQC control samples returned values within acceptable limits. Review of Technical Information The scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Paul Sarjeant, who is a Qualified Persons as defined in National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Sarjeant is the President and Chief Operating Officer and Director of Kobo. About Kobo Resources Inc. Kobo Resources is a growth-focused gold exploration company with a compelling new gold discovery in Côte d'Ivoire, one of West Africa's most prolific and developing gold districts, hosting several multi-million-ounce gold mines. The Company's 100%-owned Kossou Gold Project is located approximately 20 km northwest of the capital city of Yamoussoukro and is directly adjacent to one of the region's largest gold mines with established processing facilities. With over 18,500 metres of diamond drilling, nearly 5,900 metres of reverse circulation (RC) drilling, and 5,900 metres of trenching completed since 2023, Kobo has made significant progress in defining the scale and prospectivity of its Kossou's Gold Project. Exploration has focused on multiple high-priority targets within a 9+ km strike length of highly prospective gold-in-soil geochemical anomalies, with drilling confirming extensive mineralisation at the Jagger, Road Cut, and Kadie Zones. The latest phase of drilling has further refined structural controls on gold mineralisation, setting the stage for the next phase of systematic exploration and resource development. Beyond Kossou, the Company is advancing exploration at its Kotobi Permit and is actively expanding its land position in Côte d'Ivoire with prospective ground, aligning with its strategic vision for long-term growth in-country. Kobo remains committed to identifying and developing new opportunities to enhance its exploration portfolio within highly prospective gold regions of West Africa. Kobo offers investors the exciting combination of high-quality gold prospects led by an experienced leadership team with in-country experience. Kobo's common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "KRI'. For more information, please visit NEITHER THE TSXV NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSXV) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE. Cautionary Statement on Forward-looking Information: This news release contains 'forward-looking information' and 'forward-looking statements' (collectively, 'forward-looking statements') within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as 'expects', or 'does not expect', 'is expected', 'anticipates' or 'does not anticipate', 'plans', 'budget', 'scheduled', 'forecasts', 'estimates', 'believes' or 'intends' or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results 'may' or 'could', 'would', 'might' or 'will' be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; and the delay or failure to receive board, shareholder or regulatory approvals. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. Except as required by law, Kobo assumes no obligation and/or liability to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.
