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A wave of launches and device updates is dominating the technology sector, led by Remarkable’s new Capture Tool, Acer’s new ePaper monitor and TCL’s P80 phones with NXTPAPER AMOLED displays. Several e-readers are also being readied for release or pre-order, including XTEINK’s X4 Pro and X4 Classic, iReader’s Tango 2S and HyRead’s Gaze Pro Max C, while a new Kindle jailbreak and a discount on the latest Kindle Scribe add to the activity. Industry watchers are also flagging a possible delay to E Ink Carta 1400 until 2027.
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, a New York City-based author and teaching artist, describes how stories, libraries, and her immigrant family background shaped her path into writing. She says her children’s books and other work grow out of curiosity about identity, home, and the questions stories can help explore.
Source: Justin Cox
• Published: September 02, 2026
reMarkable’s software update 3.28 adds a new Capture Tool, colour improvements and reading enhancements for its digital paper tablets. The release focuses on usability and core document features.
Source: Good e-Reader
• Published: September 04, 2026
TCL has unveiled the P80 Ultra and P80 Pro, two hybrid smartphones that combine high-end display features with eye-comfort technology for reading. The NXTPAPER AMOLED screen is aimed at blending visual quality with reduced strain.
Source: Good e-Reader
• Published: September 04, 2026
Xteink has listed the X4 Pro on its Amazon store in Space Black and Mist Gray, but it is not yet available to buy. The device was released in late July, and the listing suggests sales on Amazon will begin soon.
Source: The eBook Reader
• Published: September 04, 2026
Industry sources say E Ink Carta 1400 may not arrive until 2027, which would also delay Kaleido 4 and Gallery 4. The timing suggests new colour e-paper generations are still some way off.
Source: Good e-Reader
• Published: September 04, 2026
Acer has introduced the EP130K, a portable 13.3-inch ePaper monitor with touch support at IFA 2026. The device is designed as a lightweight display for reading and work.
Source: Good e-Reader
• Published: September 04, 2026
The piece compares smart glasses, earbuds and headphones for listening to audiobooks while walking, with an emphasis on safety and practicality. It weighs the trade-offs between awareness of surroundings and listening comfort.
Source: Good e-Reader
• Published: September 03, 2026
Xteink has confirmed that the X4 Classic, also called the X4 V2, is coming soon. The company has posted the model on its website and started teasing the release on social media.
Source: The eBook Reader
• Published: September 03, 2026
Amazon has discounted the 11-inch Kindle Scribe with a frontlight by $110. It is the only Kindle currently on sale, apart from a few refurbished models.
Source: The eBook Reader
• Published: September 03, 2026
A commentary argues that Amazon should bring back white smaller Kindles, noting that the colour option has largely disappeared from the line-up. It points out that white versions still exist for some Scribe models.
Source: The eBook Reader
• Published: September 02, 2026
iReader’s Tango 2S is expected to launch soon, with an initial focus on Asian markets. Buyers in Western markets may need to rely on imports.
Source: Good e-Reader
• Published: September 02, 2026
A new Kindle jailbreak method called SpiderCat has been released and is described as easier to use than Vera. It supports a wider range of devices, including the Kindle Oasis 3 from 2019.
Source: The eBook Reader
• Published: September 01, 2026
HyRead has opened pre-orders for the Gaze Pro Max C, a 13.3-inch colour e-note device aimed at reading and note-taking. It is positioned for PDFs, magazines and comics.
Source: Good e-Reader
• Published: September 01, 2026