Desk of Contents
Desk of Contents
Desk of Contents
Rakuten Kobo
Writer Clock
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and Mic Mini
Handheld followers
Collapsible stools
Macopro folding utility cart
BookCon 2026 returned for the primary time in six years, and followers returned in droves, promoting out the occasion quick. We have been on the bottom on the occasion, masking panels and chatting with authors and BookTok creators. However identical to the attendees, we additionally hit the exhibition flooring to discover all of the devices on show. With the recognition of e-readers, we anticipated to see a ton of units on the ground, however there was a shocking lack thereof, and the passion centered on bodily books.
However we checked out what BookCon attendees had available, too, together with the tech they used to seize the occasion and the necessities for navigating the chaos of BookCon. Listed below are all of the bookish tech and merchandise we noticed at BookCon 2026.
Rakuten Kobo
Rakuten’s Kobo e-readers have been the one e-readers on show at BookCon 2026.
Credit score: Samantha Mangino / Mashable
On the present flooring, whereas Kindle circumstances have been a preferred merchandise to attain, Kindle units have been noticeably absent. As a substitute, Rakuten Kobo was the one e-reader making an look. We have examined each manufacturers at Mashable and love Kobo’s shade e-readers, together with the Kobo Clara and Kobo Libra, each of which have been on show at BookCon. Plus, the Kobo Distant was on show at Rakuten’s sales space, because the model is the primary to launch its personal e-reader distant.
Writer Clock
Inform time via literary quotes with the Writer Clock.
Credit score: Samantha Mangino / Mashable
Additionally on the ground at BookCon was the Writer Clock, a digital machine that exhibits you the time with a literary twist. For each single minute, the clock shows a literary quote that options the time. It is excellent for literary lovers — whether or not that be you or a good friend. The model lately launched a brand new machine for climate forecasts, too. The Writer Forecast connects to WiFi to detect your native climate after which mirror it with a literary passage on the machine.
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DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and Mic Mini
Whereas they weren’t on show, DJI merchandise have been within the palms of attendees on the present flooring. We noticed the DJI Osmo digicam in all places, just like what we skilled at VidCon. Followers have been utilizing it to seize the occasion, so we’re anticipating to see numerous BookCon vlogs on BookTok quickly. Plus, we additionally noticed attendees utilizing the DJI Mic Mini, which may simply be clipped on to put on across the occasion.
$79
at Amazon
$99
Save $20
Handheld followers
At this level, private followers are a staple at conventions. At 9 a.m. on Saturday, when simply VIP and the press have been admitted to the exhibition flooring, issues have been already steamy, and folks had damaged out their handheld followers. Whereas we did not spot Shark’s new ChillPill or Dyson’s new HushJet at BookCon, a budget handheld followers you may rating on Amazon are nonetheless the most well-liked selection.
It was evident that BookCon followers come ready. I noticed dozens of attendees with colourful disks strapped crossbody all through the occasion, and once I requested one particular person what it was, my jaw dropped as they revealed a collapsible stool — a genius method to have a seat with you whereas ready in lengthy traces.
$25.99
at Amazon
$29.99
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Macopro folding utility cart
The secret at BookCon was free books. Publishers and authors have been doling out free superior copies of books. Attendees got here ready to take house all of the free issues with folding utility carts. By far, the MacoPro folding utility cart was the most well-liked possibility. Plus, with its flat prime, it is principally a conveyable chair, too.
$64.99
at Amazon
$79.99
Save $15
