# Color-Display Electronic Readers Rakuten Introduces Three Kobo eReaders with New Features By Amy Duong | Published 2024-04-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kobo-ereader References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/kobos-new-ereaders-include-its-first-with-color-displays-040153210.html) & [shopping.yahoo](https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=10b363e1-6abb-4fc0-b019-cb4ff191d49a&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Kobo&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3VzLmtvYm9ib29rcy5jb20vY29sbGVjdGlvbnMvZXJlYWRlcnMvcHJvZHVjdHMva29iby1saWJyYS1jb2xvdXIiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImU1ZWU3YTdlLTYxMjYtNDEzZC05MjdhLTc5ZDk1OTZhYjUyNCJ9&signature=AQAAAZGzlvclvFkmObc9uUz4aWGASX28itzCy3t8Fxo5xVDQ&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fus.kobobooks.com%2Fcollections%2Fereaders%2Fproducts%2Fkobo-libra-colour&uuid=Ufv40jpurI965IX80186)  Rakuten announces its latest products in the form of the refreshed Kobo [eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kobo-plus), two of which are developed with color displays. This marks a first for the company led by the Kobo Libra Colour and the Clara Colour along with the classic monochrome [Clara BW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rakuten-kobo-clara-bw) for the recent launch. The electronic readers are now available for preorder before the launch set for April 30th. The Kobo Libra Color has a 7-inch display with E Ink [Kaleido 3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-boox) technology. It is also compatible with stylus support that aids ebook annotations and highlighting contents. The Kobo Clara Colour is slightly smaller measuring 6 inches -- the same size as the Clara BW. In terms of the Clara BW updates, it has a faster processer and more storage. Image Credit: Rakuten Kobo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 23% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Color-display Electronic Readers:** Revolutionizing reading experiences with vibrant color displays in electronic readers. - **E Ink Kaleido 3 Technology:** Enhancing digital reading devices through advanced E Ink technology for lifelike color reproduction. - **Stylus Support for Ebook Annotations:** Enabling advanced reader interactions with ebook annotation features using stylus support. ### Where This Applies - **Publishing and Literature:** Embracing the digital age to offer immersive and interactive reading experiences with color-display electronic readers. - **Consumer Electronics:** Driving innovation in digital devices with cutting-edge E Ink Kaleido 3 technology for enhanced visual displays. - **Education Technology:** Transforming learning environments by integrating stylus support for ebook annotations in electronic readers for educational purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Color-Display E-Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rakuten-kobo-clara-bw.md) - [Color E-Ink E-Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-boox.md) - [Chromatic High-Resolution eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketbook-inkpad-color-3.md) - [Vibrant Low-Power eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketbook-viva-ereader.md) - [Chromatic Paper-Like eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindle-colorsoft.md) - [Waterproof Eco-Conscious eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kobo-clara-2e.md) - [Pen-Enabled E-Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorsoft.md) - [Writing-Friendly Full-Color eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-kindle-scribe-colorsoft.md) - [Pastel-Colored eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-amazon-kindle-paperwhite.md)