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Japanese Amazon competitor Rakuten buys Viki streaming video site for a reported $200 million

Kobo announces new reading-centric tablets and Pocket integration

Good deal: 5-inch Kobo Mini E-reader for $39 in US and Canada

How Rakuten, the Amazon.com of Japan, plans to make a name for itself in the US

Amazon, Big Six publishers face antitrust suit from indie bookstores over ebook DRM

Class-action suit by New York and South Carolina bookstores seeks to prohibit limiting books to specific apps or devices

Kobo tries to take on Amazon and Barnes & Noble with its new Android tablet and e-readers (hands-on)

Hands-on impressions of Kobo's new Arc, Glo, and Mini tablets and e-readers.

Even without audiobooks, the Kindle Paperwhite can still beat the competition

The new Kindle Paperwhite lacks the audio features of prior Kindle e-readers, but it doesn't need them to beat the competition.

Kobo announces 7-inch Android tablet and two new e-readers ahead of Amazon's Kindle event

Kobo has announced the Arc, a 7-inch Android tablet, and two new e-readers, pre-empting Amazon's big Kindle event today.

Amazon Publishing inks deal to sell ebooks through competitors

Amazon's East Coast Publishing Group will make its general interest titles available through other retailers including Barnes & Noble, Apple, and Kobo.

Kobo Touch e-reader is the most popular product on Rakuten in Japan

The Kobo Touch, which launches on July 19th through Rakuten, has already become the most-ordered item on the online retailer's website.

Kobo Touch e-reader coming to Japan on July 19th at a budget price

The Kobo Touch e-reader will be arriving in Japan on July 19th for ¥7,980, with Japanese online retailer Rakuten already accepting pre-orders.

Amazon announces Kindle for Japan will be launching soon

Amazon customers in Japan have been awaiting Kindle hardware for some time now, and while it didn't make the rumored April release date, it appears Kindle products will soon be available to the Japanese market.

Rakuten bringing Kobo Touch to Japan in July

After acquiring Kobo for $315 million, Japanese firm Rakuten will now be introducing the Touch e-reader into its home country this summer.

Kobo Vox gets access to Google Play store

Kobo has announced that its Android-powered e-reader will now have access to app from the Google Play store.

Amazon's Kindle deal with Waterstones deflates Nook's global balloon

The Kindle gives Waterstones a chance to move into the digital future, while the deal blocks Amazon's serious competitors.

Kobo e-reader app available for Windows 8 with new UI, library search

Kobo's e-reader app is available in the Windows Store for Windows 8 Consumer Preview.

Kobo Vox e-reader heading to Best Buy stores

The Kobo Vox 7-inch, Android-based, LCD e-reader goes on sale at Best Buy stores.

Kobo reports ten-fold increase in customers over the holidays

E-reader company Kobo reports a ten-fold increase in device activations over the holidays, alongside impressive announcements from rivals Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Mirasol color e-reader finally a commercial reality, at least in South Korea

Qualcomm has a bona fide Mirasol color e-reader on sale in Korea today.

Kobo Touch with Offers costs $99.99, adds ads

$99 Ad-supported Kobo Touch coming in two to three weeks.

Kobo purchased by Rakuten, the Amazon.com of Japan

Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten just signed an agreement to buy Kobo for $315 million.

Kobo Vox delayed until November 7th

Kobo Pulse brings 'life' to social reading