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Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
5 hours ago

The surprising origin of 4 features that superglue kids and adults to screens

Social media companies are liable for harming children through addictive design features similar to those in gambling.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day ago

Two Makers Just Built the Pocket Linux PC Big Tech Refused To Make - Yanko Design

The CyberFold is a foldable clamshell cyberdeck that bears a striking resemblance to an oversized Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP. Inside is a surprisingly capable Linux computer, complete with a touchscreen, a full QWERTY keyboard, stereo speakers, and a proper port selection.
Gadgets
#audiobooks
#e-ink
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
3 days ago

Why Engagement Is The Missing Piece In Learning Management

Engagement is essential for effective Learning Management Systems, as low participation leads to poor outcomes and limited knowledge retention.
Apple
fromZDNET
6 days ago

I'm ready for a foldable iPhone, but only if Apple does this right

Apple is rumored to release a foldable iPhone in 2026, requiring significant iOS changes for multitasking capabilities.
Digital life
fromBustle
3 days ago

You Can Pry This Cheugy Millennial Habit From My Cold, Dead Hands

Millennials prefer making big purchases on larger screens due to trust issues with mobile devices.
#spotify
Books
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
5 days ago

Spotify launches physical book sales in the US and UK via Bookshop.org partnership

Spotify now allows users to purchase physical books through its app, partnering with Bookshop.org for this feature.
Books
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
5 days ago

Spotify launches physical book sales in the US and UK via Bookshop.org partnership

Spotify now allows users to purchase physical books through its app, partnering with Bookshop.org for this feature.
#e-reader
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
E-Commerce

My favorite color e-reader is still $80 off, but hurry if you want to save

fromZDNET
4 weeks ago
E-Commerce

My favorite color e-reader is $80 off ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale

E-Commerce
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

My favorite color e-reader is still $80 off, but hurry if you want to save

An e-reader, especially the Kindle Colorsoft, is an excellent tool for achieving reading goals with its performance and features.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago

My favorite color e-reader is $80 off ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale

An e-reader, particularly the Kindle Colorsoft, enhances reading experiences with its performance, color display, and organizational features.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

This even smaller credit card-sized e-reader has one tragic flaw

The Xteink X3 is a compact e-reader with improvements over the X4, but its magnetic charging connection is a significant drawback.
Gadgets
fromEsquire
1 month ago

The 3 Best E-Readers That Fit in Your Pocket

The Boox Palma 2 is a pocket-sized color e-reader with stylus support, smooth refresh rates, and compatibility with popular reading apps, offering premium features at a higher price point.
#amazon
E-Commerce
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Amazon thanks loyal Kindle devotees by bricking their kit

Amazon will discontinue support for Kindle devices from 2012 or earlier starting May 20, 2026, offering discounts on new models to minimize disruption.
Gadgets
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

Amazon will stop supporting older Kindle models, rendering them unable to download new content starting May 20, 2026.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Got an old Kindle? How to resurrect your e-reader with new books

Amazon will cut off Kindle devices released before 2013 from the Kindle ecosystem starting May 20, 2026.
E-Commerce
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Amazon thanks loyal Kindle devotees by bricking their kit

Amazon will discontinue support for Kindle devices from 2012 or earlier starting May 20, 2026, offering discounts on new models to minimize disruption.
Gadgets
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

Amazon will stop supporting older Kindle models, rendering them unable to download new content starting May 20, 2026.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Got an old Kindle? How to resurrect your e-reader with new books

Amazon will cut off Kindle devices released before 2013 from the Kindle ecosystem starting May 20, 2026.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

How do I end a call?': the elderly Japanese people determined to master smartphones

Older residents in Tokyo are learning to use smartphones to avoid digital isolation as 3G networks are phased out.
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Character.AI's new Books mode turns reading into roleplay

Character.AI's new 'Books' mode allows users to engage with over 20 classic public domain titles, offering a structured roleplaying experience that aims to broaden perceptions of AI interactions.
Books
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
5 days ago

You can now turn off YouTube Shorts on mobile

YouTube mobile users can now disable Shorts entirely by setting a 0-minutes limit in the app's time management settings.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago

eBook Launch: State Of Digital Learning Report 2026

Digital learning is evolving, focusing on performance-centered experiences and addressing modern L&D challenges to meet learner expectations.
Digital life
fromAP News
6 days ago

A small but growing movement wants you to put down your phone

A movement is emerging encouraging people to disconnect from their phones and engage in offline gatherings.
Digital life
fromFortune
6 days ago

Meet the millennial and Gen Z 'attention activists' who are trying desperately to unplug from their phones | Fortune

A movement is emerging among millennials and Gen Z to reduce screen time and promote real-life interactions over digital distractions.
#kindle
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 week ago

How to quickly convert EPUB files to Kindle format - and why it matters

Amazon will cut off Kindle devices released before 2013 from the Kindle ecosystem, limiting access to new content.
Gadgets
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

RIP to the original Kindle Paperwhite. Amazon is ending support for older ereaders.

Older Kindle models will lose support, making them unable to download new titles after May 20, 2026.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Kindle owners mourn as Amazon cuts off service for older devices. See the full list of impacted e-readers

Amazon is discontinuing support for older Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier starting May 20.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 week ago

How to quickly convert EPUB files to Kindle format - and why it matters

Amazon will cut off Kindle devices released before 2013 from the Kindle ecosystem, limiting access to new content.
Gadgets
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

RIP to the original Kindle Paperwhite. Amazon is ending support for older ereaders.

Older Kindle models will lose support, making them unable to download new titles after May 20, 2026.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Kindle owners mourn as Amazon cuts off service for older devices. See the full list of impacted e-readers

Amazon is discontinuing support for older Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier starting May 20.
E-Commerce
fromMashable
3 weeks ago

What is a 'Mini Kindle Pod'? Debunking a viral TikTok trend.

Mini Kindles are trending on BookTok, but their legitimacy and availability at major retailers like Barnes & Noble are questionable.
Books
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

How the publishing industry is navigating a surge of AI-generated content | CBC News

John Degen's novel will feature a 'Human Authored' label, indicating it was written without AI assistance, amid industry concerns over AI use in writing.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Here's what Verge readers are buying during Amazon's Big Spring Sale

Readers are interested in quality-of-life purchases during shopping events like Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

The pleasure of books in the digital age

The debate over digital archiving versus physical books highlights the unique engagement and sensory experience that books provide in a digital age.
#kindle-scribe
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Gadgets

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a pricey but pretty e-ink color tablet with AI features | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Gadgets

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a pricey but pretty e-ink color tablet with AI features | TechCrunch

fromKotaku
1 week ago

Amazon Issues A Stark Reminder That Digital Ownership Is A Lie

Amazon has informed Kindle owners that any e-readers from 2012 and earlier will no longer be supported as of May 20, 2026. Users can still read downloaded books but cannot purchase new ones, and a factory reset will render the device unusable.
Gadgets
Media industry
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

The Importance of Getting Mobile Right for News Publishers

Mobile app consumption dominates digital media time, compelling news publishers to pivot distribution and monetization strategies toward mobile and social channels.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Turn Your Expertise Into Published Books Without the Time Commitment

Thought leadership content can generate significantly more engagement and trust with potential clients than traditional marketing. For entrepreneurs and business owners, publishing a non-fiction book can help establish credibility and open doors to speaking engagements, consulting opportunities, and new revenue streams. The challenge? Writing a book typically takes months or even years-time most business owners simply don't have. Youbooks AI Non-Fiction Book Generator offers a solution that bridges the gap between your expertise and a finished manuscript.
Business
Music production
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Spotify Continues Its March Into the Book World

Spotify launched audiobook charts and introduced features like Page Match technology and a Bookshop partnership to expand its audiobook platform and attract readers.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

The End of Books Coverage at the Washington Post

Closing the Washington Post's books coverage diminishes serendipitous literary criticism and reduces diverse cultural engagement for general-interest newspaper readers.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Fewer people are now reading for pleasure - just how worried should we be?

With literacy rates declining across OECD countries, building healthy habits around books is truly essential. Allowing reading at dinner started as one of those on-the-spot parental solutions. Letting them have a copy of Bunny Vs Monkey or The Beano while they ate seemed like a more ethical solution for keeping them in their chairs for the duration of the meal than, say, duct tape.
Books
Books
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Everyone Tells Me It's the Way to Read. I'll Never Give In.

A Gen Z reader reads exclusively physical books, completing over 100 annually, finding them superior to digital formats for genuine reading engagement and enjoyment.
Gadgets
fromEsquire
1 month ago

The King of All E-Readers

The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is a lightweight, portable e-reader that eliminates excuses for not reading by offering access to thousands of books with a paper-like screen.
Books
fromWomen Writers, Women's Books
2 months ago

The Case for Self-Publishing, and Why It's Easier Now Than Ever Before - Women Writers, Women's Books

Self-publishing teaches more about publishing mechanics and provides greater control over a book's journey than relying on a traditional publisher.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Last year I read 137 books': could setting targets help you put down your phone and pick up a book?

Public tracking and gamified reading goals risk turning reading into a competitive, metric-driven activity that can undermine enjoyment, deep engagement and sustainable reading habits.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is It Necessary to Read Anymore?

I don't read that much these days. I am lucky now if I read one novel a month. I am ashamed to admit that my current book has been open for six weeks. This isn't me. I am a lifelong devoted reader: the kid who hauled home a bicycle basket full of books from the public library every Saturday, and the teenager who found solace in reading myself into other lives.
Books
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

How I effectively turned my regular tablet into an e-reader (and it works on iPad or Android)

Any iPad or Android tablet can mimic an e-reader with tweaks, offering larger storage and versatility but requiring adjustments to reduce eye strain and distractions.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This handheld e-reader has effectively replaced my Kindle, and the price is hard to beat

I've been using a prototype of the DuRobo Krono for a couple of months, and it's done what no e-reader has before: it's the only one that has replaced my Kindle while traveling.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

I'm not ashamed to admit the Kobo Remote is the best gadget I've bought this year

Kobo releases a wireless page-turning remote for e-readers that connects directly via Bluetooth, offering convenient hands-free page turning without software modifications or clip-on attachments.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I've been a Kindle user for over a decade - here's why the Paperwhite is still my top choice

I've used the TCL Nxtpaper Tab 10 as my e-reader for about half a year now. Soon after switching to the tablet, I passed off my 2018 Kindle Paperwhite (10th Generation) to my daughter and my 2020 iPad to my husband. Then I tried the latest Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition , and I'm not sure I can give it up.
Gadgets
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

All of Amazon's kid-friendly Kindles are on sale, including the color version

Amazon's Kids e-readers offer better value than standard models with identical hardware, protective cases, extended warranties, and included parental controls at discounted prices.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

I Tried Alexa's Newest Feature for Kindle. I Actually Really Like It

Once Alexa+ is active, go into the notebook you want to share and tap the share icon in the upper-right corner. (You'll likely need to tap the top of the page for the menu bar to appear.) Once you click it, it'll ask if you want to share just the page or the notebook. Both options can be used to share with Alexa.
Gadgets
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fromWIRED
2 months ago

Got a Kindle? Don't Skip These Accessories

Straps, grips, and page-turner remotes make Kindle reading hands-free, reduce wrist strain, and improve accessibility despite battery and placement drawbacks.
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