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Xteink X3 pocket e-reader guide: specs, comparisons and honest pros and cons
Curious about the low-tech e-ink trend? The Xteink X3 snaps onto your smartphone to offer simple, offline reading wherever you go. Read our complete guide covering key benefits and drawbacks, as well as comparisons to similar devices.
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12 fascinating book machines before the Kindle
For many years people were struggling to improve the book. Here are the finest ideas: Book Wheel, Fiske’s Portable Reading Tool, Microfilm Book Reader, Enciclopedia Mecánica, and more.
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The quiet Kindle price hike: Canada and the US hit hard while rivals hold back
If you live in North America, buying a Kindle just got painful. Prices climbed by up to 36% in the US and up to 52% in Canada. Yet in Europe, prices have not changes at all, and competitors hold their ground. Is this massive price hike really justified?
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OverDrive acquires Onleihe, reshaping digital libraries in Germany
Public libraries in the German-speaking world are about to look very different. OverDrive has bought Divibib to replace the old Onleihe system with its own platform.
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Public libraries are a quiet weapon against online misinformation (report)
New research from Stirling and Glasgow universities shows that public libraries are uniquely trusted to fight false facts online. The catch? Most librarians are left to do it with little more than goodwill.
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Three new ways Spotify is trying to fix audiobook discovery
Is Spotify actually a sensible place to listen to literature? With hundreds of thousands of audiobooks available, navigating them was always tricky. Now, natural conversations, smart prompts, and series trackers aim to reduce the friction.
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What is multi-modal reading and why it’s so exciting?
Most ebooks are just static text pretending to be a physical page. Multi-modal reading shifts the focus to layered formats – combining audio narration, interactive visuals, and soundscapes.
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Multi-modal ebooks are taking over digital publishing (report)
Reading on a screen used to mean staring at flat black text. Now, AI models and interactive media are changing digital books completely. Are we ready for multi-modal reading, or was the old digital page actually enough?
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How paper books make story comprehension easier for your brain (report)
Swiping through a story on a tablet seems convenient, but it forces your brain to work much harder. Recent report shows that reading physical manga saves mental energy and improves narrative comprehension.
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Free Ink is the open e-reader project that gives you back control and privacy
Most modern e-readers lock you into one specific shop. Free Ink takes a different path, letting you drag and drop any EPUB file straight over Wi-Fi without an account.
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Boox Picco teased: the 3.97-inch micro-reader to battle phone addiction
While e-reader screens keep getting bigger, the upcoming Boox Picco goes the opposite direction. At under 4 inches, it offers a clever, distraction-free way to read on the go.
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US vs European university admissions compared
Planning to study overseas means navigating a maze of academic rules and cultural habits. What works for getting into a college in the USA will probably fail in Europe. Here is what you need to understand about the two systems.
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The Booker Prize 2026 longlist is here, and it feels predictable again
The Booker Prize longlist for 2026 was announced. Thirteen books made the cut from 163 submissions. Are we supposed to be surprised by the selection? Not really.
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Amazon is forced to redesign its Kindles thanks to new EU battery rules
Due to upcoming European Union regulations, every new Kindle will soon sport a user-replaceable battery. Rather than making separate versions, Amazon is updating its global range to avoid losing European buyers.
