Beneath the Ink Gives People Extra Insight into Their eBooks
The convenience of being able to carry thousands of eBooks in one’s pocket has motivated millions of people to make their book collections digital. However, now there’s a company that wants to use technology to give eBooks another advantage over their print counterparts. Cool product in technology Beneath the Ink uses the interactive nature of computer technology to add extra content to the reading experience. When Beneath the Ink enhances an eBook, it adds pieces of content that the company refers to as “Binks”. People activate Binks by clicking on special links while reading an eBook on a smartphone or tablet. Binks include extra, insightful information about particular words, characters and settings. Accessing these insights through Binks adds a “behind-the-scenes” style aspect to the book’s content. The links are optional, so Beneath the Ink doesn’t force people to interrupt their reading unless they have a particular interest in one of them. Binks can add to the experience of reading for many people by providing information that enhances their understanding of a book’s elements. Anyone who has problem opening Binks on an eBook they’re reading might have a hardware issue with their touchscreen. If this happens, then people should find a tech support service for their tablet or smartphone. Read more »
