Image credit: Libraries Connected The London Libraries network has developed a “Couch to 5k”-style reading app, “ReadOn”, and the app also includes a library map and goal-building features to incentivise reading. Developed by librarians from London Libraries, “ReadOn” uses curated recommendations, reading challenges, interactive quizzes and personalised reading plans to … [Read more...] about London Libraries Launch a New Reading App
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Dell Unveils the XPS 12 a 2-in-1 Tablet with a 4K Display
Dell has just announced the first 2 in 1 convertible tablet with a 4K display. This should be quite appealing to anyone that is in the market for either a new laptop or tablet. Dell is using a 12.5-inch display with a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 and displays content in glorious 4K option. The tablet has two cameras: an 8-megapixel camera on the back and a 5-megapixel camera … [Read more...] about Dell Unveils the XPS 12 a 2-in-1 Tablet with a 4K Display
Is Digital Making Us Dumber?
Since the most recent advent of digital reading and ebook proliferation, the techno format has been blamed for a drop in reading comprehension scores among grade school students, developmental concerns over children's screen time, and even the overturning of a time-honored pricing and value structure within the publishing industry. With the abundance of content, ebooks have … [Read more...] about Is Digital Making Us Dumber?
NFC Enabled Smartphone Successfully Transmits Power and Image to E-Ink Display
NFC is fast becoming a standard feature among the premium--as well as the not so premium--Android devices. However, while this technology enables compatible devices to transmit data simply by tapping them together, there could be other uses the NFC technology could be put to. Take for instance the recent endeavor attempted by Intel, along with researchers from the University of … [Read more...] about NFC Enabled Smartphone Successfully Transmits Power and Image to E-Ink Display