Reading, Multimedia

Boox’s quirky page-turning remote won me over

Tappy is a tiny wireless remote that doesn’t look like one. Following the launch of the surprisingly popular Kobo Remote, Boox has released its own device to ease the burden of reaching for an e-reader’s touchscreen that’s an arm’s length away. The Tappy isn’t Boox’s first page-turning remote, but its design takes a much different approach to the company’s slim but boring B.T. Remoter.

Nine Sixteenths review – what Janet Jackson’s ‘Nipplegate’ scandal really exposed

Wi-Fi Router vs. Mesh System: Which Is Best for You?

We all want a good, strong Wi-Fi signal throughout our homes, but figuring out how to achieve it without overspending can be tricky. Even once you’ve decided to replace the router from your internet service provider, do you get a new Wi-Fi router or invest in a mesh system? I covered this briefly in my router buying guide, but I’m going to dive a bit deeper here.

Mrs Dalloway review – Virginia Woolf’s party planner plays all the roles herself

Storyhouse, ChesterKit Green takes on all the characters in an imaginative interpretation of the 1925 day-in-the-life novelAs Clarissa Dalloway wafts about the stage, welcoming her audience indiscriminately before instigating party games, the essence of Virginia Woolf’s scrupulous socialite appears to be missing. But this stage adaptation – co-written by Jen Heyes, who directs, and Kit Green, who performs – is a playful re-examination of the novel, wrapped up as a multimedia-driven solo...

Mrs Dalloway review – Virginia Woolf’s party planner plays all the roles herself

Storyhouse, ChesterKit Green takes on all the characters in an imaginative interpretation of the 1925 day-in-the-life novelAs Clarissa Dalloway wafts about the stage, welcoming her audience indiscriminately before instigating party games, the essence of Virginia Woolf’s scrupulous socialite appears to be missing. But this stage adaptation – co-written by Jen Heyes, who directs, and Kit Green, who performs – is a playful re-examination of the novel, wrapped up as a multimedia-driven solo...

Multimedia arts project wins Sycamore Gap tree commission after public vote

A multimedia arts project has won a commission to create a "living archive" using preserved wood from the felled Sycamore Gap tree. The winning project, developed by Helix Arts and George King Architects, will incorporate storytelling, sound, and sculpture to mark the loss of the Northumberland landmark.

Malaysia's social media account ban for under-16s kicks in on Jun 1, but questions remain

Malaysia's social media account ban for under-16s kicks in on Jun 1, but questions remain The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) had previously announced the social media ban on May 22, which sought to reduce youths’ exposure to harmful content on digital platforms. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Monday (Jun 1) began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 years old from having social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety...

The book fueling a movement against screens in schools

Parents hand out copies of the book at school board meetings. Administrators are relying on it for guidance on how to reduce the use of technology in their schools. Actor Hugh Grant promoted it and wrote a blurb for the cover.

No Instagram, no TikTok till 16: Malaysia bans social media accounts for teens

After Australia, Malaysia has also decided to keep children under 16 off social media platforms. The country has begun enforcing new rules that stop minors from opening social media accounts and require platforms to verify the age of existing users over the upcoming months. The rules, which came into effect on Monday, apply to social media services with at least 8 million users in the country, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

The Painful Truth About Long Covid

Nothing about long Covid adds up. Consider prevalence rates: How could one study find it affected 3.3 percent of the population of the UK but others an alarming 51 percent of South Americans and 86 percent of Egyptians? Or treatment methods: The BMJ’s systematic review of ways to treat long Covid lists two as supported by moderate evidence, cognitive behavioral therapy and physical exercise.