Kobo announced that its e‑readers can now run apps, a shift that turns a dedicated reading device into a modest application platform. The change was posted on the Cobalt project page (https://bandarlabs.github.io/Coba…

The announcement did not include a version number or a list of supported apps. It simply confirmed that the hardware and firmware now expose an environment where code beyond the native ebook reader can execute. The mo…

E‑ink screens excel at static content. They consume almost no power when displaying a page, and they are easy on the eyes. Those strengths have kept Kobo focused on books, newspapers, and PDFs. Running arbitrary appli…

Kobo’s flagship models—Clara HD, Libra 2, Sage, and the newer Elipsa—all use ARM‑based processors and a modest amount of RAM (typically 1 GB). The Cobalt project demonstrates that those resources are sufficient for sm…