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Amazon has finally put the new Kindle Scribe range on sale in the US, as of the 10th of December. That includes a base model Kindle Scribe (with or without front light) and the headline device, the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft.

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This week I’ve got three main stories: an AI-powered E-Ink desk calendar that might genuinely help you use your phone less, an iPadOS change that quietly fixes one of Apple’s more annoying decisions, and a trio of new styluses from Pilot that hint at a more flexible pen future – whether you’re on E-Ink, even Surface or Chromebook.

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Black Friday seems to start earlier every year, and 2025 is no different. Officially, it lands on the 28th of November, but online retailers such as Amazon have already pulled the trigger.

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It’s been one of those odd weeks where the news isn’t loud, but the things that have happened are interesting enough to nudge the e-reader world forward a little.

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It’s been one of those weeks where the e-ink world suddenly wakes up. What looked quiet on Monday turned into a flurry of firmware updates, new partnerships and clever little gadgets by Friday.

CORRECTION: In this episode I say the Colorsoft uses Spectra 6. This is incorrect — the Colorsoft uses E Ink Kaleido 3.

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Some weeks feel like a slow simmer in the world of tech. Small updates, quiet hints, and the occasional glitch. This is one of those weeks, but with just enough intrigue to keep things interesting! The iPad Mini might be getting quite an upgrade, and for some people, their Kindles are acting up.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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▶️ Seven accessories for your iPad Mini 7 to help you be more productive! - https://youtu.be/ziRJK0fVWuw

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It’s been a big week for Boox, Supernote are sorting out their software, and my YouTube feed is absolutely flooded with M5 iPad Pro reviews!

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Apple’s just launched the new M5 iPad Pro, promising faster AI performance, Wi-Fi 7, improved RAM, and quicker charging. But is it really worth moving on from the M4?

In this week’s episode of The Weekly Spark, I’m breaking down what’s new with Apple’s latest tablet—and what’s been happening in the world of E Ink and e-paper.

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Welcome to the third edition of The Weekly Spark.

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Welcome to the second edition of The Weekly Spark. The first outing got some really encouraging feedback, which tells me there’s still a place online for this kind of roundup—especially in the world of E-Ink devices and iPads. So thank you to everyone who read, watched, or simply shared a kind word. It helps keep this going.

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Welcome, to the very first Weekly Spark! While the nights maybe drawing in, the world of e‑ink devices and tablets has been surprisingly lively. If you’ve been too busy to keep tabs on firmware updates and product rumours, The Weekly Spark has got you covered.

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