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This could be what finally forces Amazon to open up its Kindle ecosystem
Summary Flexible e-ink tablets challenge Kindle content control and offer more features. Amazon may need to improve Kindle specs and software to compete with Android tablets. It’s unlikely Kindle will open up software restrictions due to its dominant ebook market share. For a long time, the Amazon Kindle has gone unchallenged on a serious level….
Thin Fonts Are a Usability Nightmare—And Finally, Designers Are Waking Up
Thin fonts are like that trendy minimalist couch that looks amazing in photos but is absolutely terrible to sit on. Designers have obsessed over them for years, treating them as a symbol of elegance, sophistication, and high-end branding. But let’s be real: thin fonts are a usability and accessibility disaster. They strain the eyes, they…
Physical media is finally making a comeback, and here’s the proof
Although physical media sales might be way down from where they were even a few years ago, there are some encouraging signs that the market isn’t going extinct just yet. While big retailers like Best Buy and Target largely moving away from stocking physical media in their stores isn’t a good sign, Sony coming out…
The new Vox Machina book finally gives Shaun Gilmore his due — read an excerpt here
As soon as Random House revealed the table of contents for its short-story collection Critical Role: Vox Machina — Stories Untold (publishing March 4), I knew exactly which story I wanted to read first: Aabria Iyengar’s “Shaun,” about everybody’s favorite recurring NPC with a crush on a PC, Shaun Gilmore. I always felt like Shaun…
Elegoo Centauri Carbon review: Finally an affordable Core XY
Elegoo’s newest 3D printer has restored my faith in the brand. The Centauri Carbon is a very affordable, fully enclosed Core XY speedster, debuting with a sale price of $299.99. The Centauri Carbon is giving customers what they want: an affordable and fast printer with a fully enclosed chamber. The 256mm cubed build volume is…
Overwatch 2 Is Running Out Of Chances, So I’m Glad It’s Finally Taking Some Real Swings
I never thought I’d become a lapsed Overwatch 2 player, but that’s what I’ve been lately. I barely touched season 14, and that lack of interest was the culmination of years of stagnation and broken promises finally pushing me away. Yeah, Marvel Rivals also showed up and took my time, but even if Overwatch’s most…
Qi2’s magnetic Android charging moment is finally almost here
Summary A Qi2 Ready certification will allow Android phones to upgrade to Qi2 using only a case. More companies are preparing phones with Qi2 built in, including Google and Samsung. The first Qi2 Ready phone could be the Samsung Galaxy S25 in January 2025. If you read sites like Pocket-lint, you’re probably aware of Qi2,…