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Key Takeaways Onyx Boox Go 10.3 is a versatile e-ink tablet for note-taking and e-reading, with Google Play Store access. The Wacom sensor layer and stylus provide a paper-like writing experience for sketching and notes. The long battery life, large high-quality screen, Bluetooth connectivity, USB-C OTG port, and lightweight design makes it a great e-ink tablet. The Onyx Boox Go 10.3 is more than just an e-book reader with a large screen. Instead, it comes with a two-layer touch sensor that allows you to use it with your fingers for general use and with the included stylus, which makes it…

Quick LinksFree Trials for Book Subscriptions Reading can be an expensive hobby. Hardcover new releases are nearly $30, with paperback books ranging from $10 to $20 depending on the title. Because I read nearly 100 books each year, here’s how I’ve learned how to maximize my reading for free across every medium. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 1 Local Library Cards The biggest resource I use is my local library. My library has a large catalog of physical, audio, and ebooks across platforms like Libby and Hoopla. I use all of these formats to read,…

Even if you hate modern TV and you’re an experienced cord cutter, there will still be times when you want to indulge in mindless channel-surfing. If you have an Android smart TV, it’s entirely possible to enjoy free live TV without having to pay a hefty monthly fee thanks to these apps. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 1 Pluto TV Pluto TV provides more than 250 TV channels across several categories. News, sports, movies, viral videos, and cartoons are all well-represented. It even offers some channels dedicated to single shows, lets you personalize with favorites,…

Amazon is shuttering its ad-supported Freevee streaming service, which has been running since 2019. Although it is a loss to the overall streaming-sphere, its content has already been migrated to Amazon Prime, which should streamline Amazon’s streaming platform options. Why Amazon Is Closing Down Freevee As first reported by Deadline, Amazon is canning Freevee, bringing a close to its free, ad-supported streaming service. The closure isn’t unexpected, as Amazon brought adverts to Prime Video in January 2024, suggesting that it would no longer require a separate ad-supported network. Essentially, Freevee is now one streaming platform too many, and it makes…

NewsWritten by Falyn WoodEditor, Time Out MiamiTuesday November 12 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppMiami still hasn’t hit its Fancy Italian Restaurant Inflection Point (FIRIP), apparently. We recently wrote about nine(!) new Miami Italian spots worthy of your attention. The latest showstopper, La Ferneteria, arrives in Wynwood on December 4 via Buenos Aires, just in time for the Miami Art Week swarms.  With origins in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s trendy Palermo and Recoleta neighborhoods, La Ferneteria has expanded to include a third location in Asunción, Paraguay since launching in 2018. Miami marks the brand’s fourth location and its first rooftop. The sleek and curvy Roman…

Quick LinksValue for Money and Pricing With several options available, knowing the best streaming service for you can be difficult. They each differ in terms of pricing, membership options, available content, and more. Knowing what works best for you is essential before committing to a service—so here are a few things you should consider. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 1 Family Membership Setup If you’re planning to share your subscription with others in your household, I recommend setting up different profiles. You probably don’t want to have films and TV series suggestions that are better…

Handheld gaming is having a moment. If you’re looking for the best way to play your games on the go, you’ve come to the right place. From big hitters like the Switch and Steam Deck, to powerful Windows machines, cloud-based creations and curios like the Playdate, we’ve reviewed the best handheld gaming console you can buy right now. To test the best handheld gaming console contenders, we use them in every situation we think you will. That meant long sessions on the sofa, dealing with our backlogs in bed, killing time during flights and even booting up a game in…

Tired of talking to yourself? Quit grumbling and put your words to work: connected to your Wi-Fi network, the best smart speaker options will listen, learn and lend a helping hand. Or at least tell you a few jokes to lighten the mood. (If you’re not after that, check out our best wireless speaker roundup instead). From discs to spheres to cylinders, smart speakers come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Some wired options reside on your sideboard, while others are made for moving around the house, courtesy of built-in batteries. But one thing unites every speaker in our…

As someone who loves listening to music everywhere all the time, integrating Spotify into my home via smart devices has been a great way to make everything a bit more musical. From my kid’s bedrooms to the bathroom, here are all the ways I use Spotify throughout my smart home. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 1 Echo in the Kid’s Bedrooms Kourtney Borman / MakeUseOf One of the ways that I use Spotify the most in our home is through the Echo device in the kids’ bedrooms. I have two sons who pretty much always…

Casting and mirroring can make your Roku TV more versatile than ever. Here’s how you can take advantage of the screen mirroring and casting capabilities of your Roku TV. Mirroring vs. Casting: What’s the Difference? Mirroring and casting are similar, but they aren’t quite the same. Mirroring shares your entire display with your Roku TV, while casting shares your activity within a specific app. For example, you could watch a YouTube video on your iPhone using mirroring or casting. Mirroring would show your notifications and what you do after exiting the YouTube app, while casting would only share the YouTube…