Ebook vs paper: which reading medium is better for the environment?

Blame it on the digital age or on the Covid lockdown years, but the way we read has changed. We’re increasingly consuming books digitally, with several of us adopting ereaders instead of buying printed books. This change in behavior could be considered better for the planet – after all, no trees are getting destroyed to … Read more

AI now beats humans at basic reading and maths

Hello Nature readers, would you like to get this Briefing in your inbox free every day? Sign up here. NASA’s Perseverance rover collects a sample from a Martian rock using a drill bit on the end of its robotic arm.Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech NASA is seeking fresh ideas for delivering Mars rocks collected by the Perseverance rover … Read more

Kobo Libra Colour review: twice improved for better reading and writing

Kobo Libra Colour: Two-minute review In April 2023, I wrote an article about how I wanted a small-screen ereader with a color display and writing features. It seems like Japanese-Canadian ereader maker Kobo heard me, releasing what I wanted – well, almost – in the Kobo Libra Colour. I would have loved an 8-inch device, … Read more

ErgoRead innovative multifunctional reading light from $59

If you are searching for an innovative multifunctional reading light you might be interested in the ErgoRead. Relax while you read using the heated function. ErgoRead is not just a reading light, but a comprehensive gadget that offers heating and cooling features, Bluetooth connectivity, and a high-capacity battery. This all-in-one device is designed to enhance … Read more