A leading competitor to Kindle is enhancing its design, and you might find yourself wanting this e-reader.

      Minimalism is out; personality is in.

      While Amazon’s Kindle range may lead the e-reader market, Onyx Boox clearly aims to stand out. With the forthcoming Poke 7 series, it is embracing a stylish approach. Honestly, these new e-readers appear far more enjoyable than most devices in this category typically do.

      What’s new in the Onyx Boox Poke 7 series?

      Before its official launch in China on May 21, Onyx Boox has showcased the revamped design of the upcoming Poke 7 series, marking a significant shift from the typical plain black slab look that most e-readers conform to.

      The company seems to be adopting a more playful and lifestyle-oriented design aesthetic this time, featuring vibrant finishes, softer shapes, and an overall cleaner appearance. The new models are likely to fit within Boox’s compact portable lineup, targeting readers who prefer something lightweight and easy to carry daily.

      Although the complete specifications remain undisclosed, the Poke 7 series is anticipated to keep offering Android support, which stands as one of Boox’s key advantages over Kindle and Kobo devices. This means access to various third-party reading applications, note-taking tools, cloud syncing, and a much more adaptable user experience overall.

      Boox clearly gets it

      For years, most e-readers appeared to be designed by those wary of enjoyment. Kindles, Kobos, and even older Boox models primarily adhered to a safe formula: matte black rectangles, thick bezels, minimal character, and a vibe best described as “generic tech rectangle.” This is why companies like Boox are beginning to shine. With colorful finishes, Android-powered adaptability, stylus support, and designs that resemble lifestyle gadgets more than library tools, modern e-readers are gradually evolving beyond being “just for reading.”

      Devices like the Palma and Poke series are already merging the line between minimalist tablets and traditional e-readers, and honestly, this change feels overdue. If people carry these devices daily like phones, it’s reasonable to expect they should look less like office supplies and more like something users actually want to flaunt.

      Varun is a seasoned technology journalist and editor with more than eight years of experience in the consumer tech media industry. His work spans…

      I gave up physical books, and my reading life has never been better.

      Physical books can be wonderful, but e-readers have their advantages. There, I said it. If you are a book purist, you may scoff at my suggestion to use an e-reader instead of purchasing physical books, and I completely understand. The appeal of the scent of the pages, the heft of the book in my hands, the ritual involved, is tough to resist. However, if you allow me a moment to persuade you, a compelling argument for e-readers can be made. Let me present the case for e-readers; once you recognize what you’ve been missing, it’s difficult to revert.

      Read more

      This elusive Android tablet is the world's thinnest and puts the iPad Pro to shame.

      If you thought thin tablets were exclusive to Apple, Huawei might change your perspective.

      Huawei just unveiled the MatePad Pro Max, and it’s quite impressive. At just 4.7mm thick and weighing 499 grams, it officially claims the title of the world's thinnest tablet. For comparison, the iPad Pro, which we have all admired for being incredibly slim, is 5.1mm thick. The MatePad Pro Max surpasses it. However, there’s a good chance you may never actually purchase this tablet. Huawei devices aren’t available in all markets, and the absence of Google apps poses a significant hurdle for many users. Nevertheless, it’s undeniable that Huawei is accomplishing things that even Apple cannot keep up with.

      ReMarkable Paper Pure strives to be the only notebook you’ll ever need.

      The ReMarkable Paper Pure has arrived, and it could be the ideal digital notebook for most users.

      ReMarkable produces some of the finest e-ink tablets on the market, though they have long faced one primary issue for potential buyers: their steep entry price. The ReMarkable Paper Pro is too costly, and the Paper Pro Move cannot function as a standalone device. It seems the company has recognized this and is now launching a new e-ink tablet to address it. The latest member of the ReMarkable family is the ReMarkable Paper Pure, and if you’ve been considering a ReMarkable device but hesitated due to high prices, this might be the option for you.

      Read more