#e-reader

#e-reader

Every year, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) gives us a glimpse of what's around the corner in tech: creepy humanoid robots, robovacs that climb stairs, AI baked into everything. Some of these products will never come to fruition. Some will arrive months later. And some — the rarities we picked out below — are available to order right now. I had a chance to try each one in person on the show floor in Las Vegas.

As an avid book lover, I'm a sucker for a great e-reader. Yet many of these devices are way too limited to really become a companion device. This is why I loved the TCL Nxtpaper tablet so much; however, the new DuRobo Krono is here to address that tablet's single downfall: it's a pocket e-reader and productivity device that is finally available for preorder.

If you're the type of traveler who struggles with only packing a carry-on suitcase, only to give up and lug a checked bag to the airport, you're most likely doing one of two things wrong. Overpacking typically stems from a lack of preparedness; you left your packing until the very last minute and didn't strategically consider each piece's function. There's also the possibility that you're not taking advantage of your allotted luggage allowance-namely, the personal item.

Diptyx's form factor is instantly familiar and comforting. Two 5.83-inch e-ink screens open like a hardcover book, displaying two pages at once and closing to protect the displays without requiring a separate case. The device is slim, lightweight at 300 grams, and portable, making it perfect for reading on trains, planes, or curling up at home. The modular case, visible screws, and user-replaceable SD card and batteries make repairs and upgrades easy for anyone comfortable with basic tools.

Boox - the brand behind the smartphone-sized Android e-readers is gearing up to launch a new entry with the P6 Pro. It's still as compact as a phone like previous entries, but it will be available with an optional color e-ink display and a SIM slot for 4G and 5G data connectivity. Boox P6 Pro One of the big missing features on the Boox Palma 2 was the lack of cellular connectivity so the P6 Pro is bringing a welcome addition.

This DIY marvel opens and closes like a real book, giving you glorious left and right pages all at once. When you swipe one screen, both pages flip in sync, just like turning a physical page. It's powered by an ESP32S3 chip, folds down to a mere 16mm thin, and packs two 1300mAh batteries plus an SD card for all your literary adventures.

"Our customers have loved reading Kindle in color - on average, they spend more time on Kindle Colorsoft and read hundreds more pages than on our other Kindle devices."

The Remarkable Paper Pro's significant upgrade features a 13.3-inch Carta 1300 display, providing reading and writing on a large, thin tablet that resembles paper.

The MooInk V combines the best features of e-readers and foldable smartphones, delivering a unique reading experience with its innovative flexible E Ink screen.