Think of an e-book reader; chances are you will have visions of a Kindle or maybe a Kobo device. Whatever device you find yourself affiliated with, it is almost unanimous that all of them are hand-held, regardless of size or shape. But what about an e-book reader in the form of a stereoscopic 3D virtual reality headset you can wear for reading books? No matter how outrageous … [Read more...] about Sol Reader – Your Own Private Reading Aid: A Review
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First Look at the Sol Reader with two E INK Screens
The Sol Reader is the world’s first wearable e-reader, a product that’s proud to say it can only do one thing: read ebooks. It provides a distraction-free experience. “A low-tech device in a high-tech world” is the official description because “fewer distractions mean more focus.” And reading should be focused, regardless of where you might be at the time. The Sol Reader … [Read more...] about First Look at the Sol Reader with two E INK Screens
Sol Reader secures $5 million in funding to bring immersive reading to virtual reality
Sol Reader, a virtual reality headset designed exclusively for reading books, has recently raised $5 million in a seed funding round, the website Financial Tribune reported. With a focus on providing a distraction-free reading experience, the device aims to immerse users in their favorite literary worlds while reducing eye strain and fatigue thanks to the use of E Ink display. … [Read more...] about Sol Reader secures $5 million in funding to bring immersive reading to virtual reality
Sol Reader e-reader headset advanced versions now shipping to early testers
The Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset might be making all the noise at the moment but here is another headset that too holds a lot of appeal but mostly for book lovers. It is the Sol Reader that will let you get immersed in your favorite books while cutting out all the distractions. The company secured a $5 million funding round a year ago, led by Garry Tan from … [Read more...] about Sol Reader e-reader headset advanced versions now shipping to early testers
Sol Reader E Ink headset for hands-free e-reading makes CES debut
We have e-readers, digital note-taking devices, smartwatches, and a myriad of other DIY stuff using E Ink displays. Now, here comes a headset, or rather a head-mounted display that uses the e-paper panels and is designed to take e-reading to a new level altogether. Developed by the start-up Sol Reader, the upcoming E Ink headset by the same name is still a work-in-progress … [Read more...] about Sol Reader E Ink headset for hands-free e-reading makes CES debut