Every once in a while, an obscure brand comes out with an entirely new class of devices. One that may not be supremely practical, but it serves a niche purpose. Electronic ink readers are having a ...

It was love at first sight. It felt like scouring the mall, dipping in and out of sprawling department stores in search of a specific, elusive item, only to finally find what you’re looking for. Only, ...

What is the thing that’s stopping you from putting down your smartphone and starting that reading challenge you set yourself? If it's the unwieldy size of a book proving too much for your pocket, or ...

Joel Cunningham is Lifehacker’s Deputy Editor. He has 15 years of experience as a writer and editor. Previously, he was managing editor of content marketing for Barnes & Noble, where he founded the ...

Xteink is blocking its pocket-friendly e-readers from installing third-party firmware in some parts of the world. Xteink is blocking its pocket-friendly e-readers from installing third-party ...

The Xteink X3 and Xteink X4 are cheap tiny eBook readers small enough to fit in your pocket or even affix to the back of your phone, allowing you to take a 3.7 or 4.3 inch E Ink screen everywhere you ...

XTEINK is a new company that currently sells two bare-bones e-readers, the X4 and X3. Why is this e-reader so popular? It is really affordable, but some users are unhappy with the limited number of ...

Joel Cunningham is Lifehacker’s Deputy Editor. He has 15 years of experience as a writer and editor. Previously, he was managing editor of content marketing for Barnes & Noble, where he founded the ...

E-readers don’t have to be big, expensive, or locked into one ecosystem. Xteink, a Chinese brand quietly challenging the likes of Amazon and Kobo with compact devices, just announced its latest model.