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Rakuten Kobo is a leading digital reading platform offering ebooks, audiobooks, and e-readers. The platform provides access to millions of titles across various genres, including bestsellers, classics, and indie publications. Kobo's ecosystem includes dedicated e-readers with features like ComfortLight for night reading, waterproof designs, and long battery life. The service supports multiple formats and offers personalized recommendations through its reading app, available on iOS, Android, and desktop. Kobo emphasizes a seamless reading experience with syncing across devices, highlighting, note-taking, and integration with OverDrive for library borrowing. It caters to avid readers seeking convenience, affordability, and a vast selection of digital content.

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Founded in 2009 as Shortcovers, rebranded to Kobo in 2010. Acquired by Rakuten in 2012. Milestones include launching the first Kobo e-reader in 2010, expanding globally, and introducing audiobooks in 2017.

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