E-book reader firm Kobo has launched a waterproof device that is safe to read in the bath and near water, locations where market-leading competitor, the Amazon Kindle, cannot be used.
The Kobo Aura H20 is IP67-rated, meaning it can remain submerged for periods of half an hour without any leakage. This means users do not have to worry if their device takes a momentary dip in the pool that would render other e-reader devices dead.
The e-reader has a 6.8 inch display and will initially come only in black. It will retail in the UK for £139.99 from 1 October this year, Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
Industry News