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technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Read Comfortably on Your Phone: Browser Modes, Night Lighting, and Instapaper

The article outlines practical tips to reduce eye strain and clutter when reading on phones: adjust display settings on Android (Display size/text, Bold Text, Dark theme) and iOS (Text Size, Bold Text, Dark Mode), and enable Night Light/Night Shift for warmer screens; use your browser’s built-in reading mode (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) to simplify article layouts; and consider a dedicated reading app like Instapaper for a distraction-free, syncable reading experience with optional premium features.

via WIRED|

#android #eye-strain #instapaper

technology4 months ago•3 min saved

Chrome adds vertical tabs and full-page Reading Mode to stable release

Google Chrome’s stable update introduces native vertical tabs on the left for easier tab management and more vertical screen space, plus a revamped full-page Reading Mode that removes ads and distractions for a cleaner reading experience; both features are rolling out today and can be enabled via the right-click menu after updating.

via Chrome Unboxed|

#chrome #productivity #reading-mode

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

Chrome for Android's revamped Reading Mode aims for easier access and better usability

Google Chrome for Android is rolling out a redesigned Reading mode that is easier to activate and offers customizable options like font, text size, and background color, with a more consistent and user-friendly interface, though it is not yet widely available.

via 9to5Google|

#accessibility #chrome-android #reading-mode

technology2 years ago•9 min saved

"Clear Vision Ahead: A Review of 32°N Sunglasses"

The 32°N Sunglasses by Deep Optics offer an innovative solution for presbyopia, with the ability to transform into reader-strength bifocals with a swipe of a finger, but at a steep price of $849. While the sunglasses boast intuitive operation, easy calibration, and a stylish design, they have a smaller field of view than regular readers and do not provide the same level of clarity. Despite their potential, the first-gen 32°N Sunglasses may not justify the high cost, leaving room for improvement in future iterations.

via Digital Trends|

#32n-sunglasses #deep-optics #presbyopia

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

"Enhance Your Android Reading Experience with Google's New Reading Mode"

Google has introduced a reading mode for Android that can be accessed in any app, allowing users to read articles without distractions. The reading mode app, designed for users with low vision, blindness, or dyslexia, can be customized for font size, color, voice, and narration speed. Users can trigger the reading mode through a floating virtual accessibility button, a two-finger swipe gesture, or by holding both volume buttons. This feature brings Android up to par with iOS, which has had a similar reading mode called "Reader View" in Safari.

via Lifehacker|

#accessibility #android #google

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Chrome 112 introduces major changes including the end of "Chrome apps" and new features.

Google has released Chrome 112, which includes security improvements, bug fixes, and new APIs for developers. The update also introduces support for nesting CSS style rules inside other rules. Google is preparing a redesign for Chrome inspired by the Material You design language and a new "Reading Mode" is available as an experiment. Users should accept the update as soon as it appears to ensure critical security fixes are installed.

via How-To Geek|

#google-chrome #reading-mode #security

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Google Chrome introduces Reader Mode with surprise accessibility feature.

Google Chrome has finally released a proper "Reading Mode" for its users, which removes images and unnecessary background elements from a webpage, making it easier to read. The new Reading Mode is resizable and customizable, allowing users to change the typeface, font, spacing, text, and background color. This feature is available to all users and is an all-new reading mode on the side panel, giving users a view of the original content and a stripped-down view.

via Review Geek|

#customization #google-chrome #reading-mode

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Google Chrome introduces Reading Mode for ChromeOS and desktop users.

Google is introducing a Reading Mode to ChromeOS and the Chrome desktop browser, which reduces distracting elements on the screen to help users focus on a page's primary content. The feature is accessed from the browser's side panel and offers several fonts, text size adjustments, and background color options. Additionally, Google is updating its Screencast app to support new languages, animated clicks/taps, and a new web player for easy sharing. Cast Moderator will also receive updates, including the ability to pause the screen and switch tabs without ending the cast session.

via 9to5Google|

#chrome-browser #chromeos #google