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Get stuff done by yelling at your phone
Get stuff done by yelling at your phone Installer No. 113 has been reading about private garbage collectors and vintage watches. The writer watched The Running Man, which was not great, but Sinners, which was extremely great. The writer tried out their Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses again and listened to The Format’s new album. The […]
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Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation – here’s how to build the skill
Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation – here’s how to build the skill Deep reading can boost critical thinking and help resist misinformation by slowing down to question and reflect on information. The average American spends over 4.5 hours a day on their phone, making it challenging to develop […]
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Children learn to read with books that are just right for them – but that might not be the best approach
Children learn to read with books that are just right for them – but that might not be the best approach American literacy levels have begun to drop, with 12th graders’ average reading scores being 3 points lower than they were in 2019, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress. The traditional approach to […]
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You need to read the epic Argentinian horror novel Our Share of Night
You need to read the epic Argentinian horror novel Our Share of Night The author highly recommends reading Mariana Enriquez’ novel “Our Share of Night”, an epic Argentinian horror book. The book was originally published in Argentina in 2019 but only received an English translation in 2023, making it a relatively recent discovery for the […]
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Time to catch ‘em all again
Time to catch ‘em all again Catch up on the latest edition of Installer No. 102, your guide to the best and verge-iest stuff in the world. The author has been reading about personal chefs, TikTok’s algorithm, and deep sea divers, among other topics. They’ve also been exploring Cory Doctorow’s book “Enshittification” and curating the […]
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The Verge’s favorite gifts for book lovers
The Verge’s favorite gifts for book lovers A personalized book embosser or adjustable bookends can be a thoughtful gift for a book lover. A color ebook reader or book light can provide a convenient and portable way to enjoy books on-the-go. A smart mug that tracks reading habits or provides a built-in bookmark can add […]
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Print beats digital for preschoolers learning to read
Print beats digital for preschoolers learning to read A new study found that print-based activities are more effective for preschoolers learning to read than digital tools or games. Preschoolers who engaged in print-focused activities, such as writing letters and spotting words in everyday life, showed significant gains in reading assessments. On the other hand, children […]
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AI is making reading books feel obsolete – and students have a lot to lose
AI is making reading books feel obsolete – and students have a lot to lose AI is making reading books feel obsolete by providing workarounds that allow students to summarize and analyze texts without having to read them themselves. The use of generative AI in education has led to a decline in reading habits among […]
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Do you really need to read to learn? What neuroscience says about reading versus listening
Do you really need to read to learn? What neuroscience says about reading versus listening Reading and listening are two different brain functions that support comprehension in distinct ways. While both activities can help you understand information, they are not interchangeable. The brain processes spoken and written language differently when reading versus listening. When reading, […]
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Star Wars is so back
Star Wars is so back The author has been keeping busy with various activities, including reading about The Telepathy Tapes, watching The Men Who Built America, and playing through the archive of 4 3. The author received notes from readers with thoughts on wallpapers, which will be used to expand the Screen Share section in […]
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