Kobo’s lighter e-reader makes less of a splash

Kobo fast realised that, while they make holiday reading a cinch, e-readers don’t mix well with water. Rather than laminating the existing range, it decided instead to create a waterproof e-reader – and it’s just released the second, IPX8-rated edition. Lighter than before, the Aura H2O Edition 2 (£TBC) retains a 6.8in screen while shaving 23g off the weight, which your wrists should welcome. OverDrive compatibility now means you’ll be able to rent eBooks directly from your local library, too – perfect for filling its 8GB capacity. You’ll be back at the battery pack more regularly, mind, as the new edition’s cell only lasts a week.

Chris Rowlands Freelance contributor

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Formerly News Editor at this fine institution, Chris now writes about tech from his tropical office. Sidetracked by sustainable stuff, he’s also keen on coffee kit, classic cars and any gear that gets better with age.

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