The Weekly Spark

By Mark Kelly

Weekly tech news and updates — covering tablets, E Ink devices, and the gadgets shaping how we read, write, and create.

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The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.

The Weekly Spark episodes:

November 07, 2025 Libby Lands on PocketBook, the World’s Thinnest E-Ink Tablet & a “Retina” Display Breakthrough!
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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October 31, 2025 iPad Mini Rumours, Kindle Download Issues, and iPadOS 26.1 Nearing Public Release
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:
▶️ Five TOP iPhone 16 Pro Accessories! - https://youtu.be/MNYSfxi4OpE
▶️ Seven accessories for your iPad Mini 7 to help you be more productive! - https://youtu.be/ziRJK0fVWuw
🔗 Razer Kishi Ultra - https://amzn.to/3JziqHD
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October 24, 2025 New Boox Tablets, Supernote’s Software, and the M5 iPad Pro
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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October 20, 2025 Apple M5 iPad Pro, Onyx’s Next Launch, and More E Ink News
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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11min
October 20, 2025 iPad Slide Over Is Back! + Boox P6 Pro and Kindle Fixes
Welcome to the third edition of The Weekly Spark.
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11min
October 20, 2025 Colour Kindle Scribe Launch + iPadOS 26.0.1 Patch and New iPad Pro Rumours
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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October 20, 2025 Kindle Scribe May Get Colourful, Boox Goes Infinite and iPadOS 26 Lands
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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The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.