A prospectus in 1851 announced the arrival of a daily newspaper you might be familiar with. By David W. Dunlap We were nearly finished with our narrative on a Cold War mystery. Then juicy new info ...

Here’s a fun build from [RootSaid] that is suitable for people just getting started with microcontrollers and robotics — an Arduino-controlled two-wheeled robot. The video assumes you already have one ...

Looking for the best Kindle? We don’t blame you. Amazon’s Kindle devices are the most popular e-readers around for a reason with a great selection of titles to boot. Over the years, they’ve become ...

In “Sheer,” the novelist Vanessa Lawrence imagines the improbable rise and inglorious fall of a self-made Gen X beauty mogul. By Caroline Palmer Pioneered by Edward Steichen, Lewis W. Hine and Tana ...

The best tablets might let you tote around a collection of tomes, but backlit pixels aren’t the best for bookworms. If you want a portable library without any eye strain, then the best e-readers go ...

You’ll likely have seen the abbreviation “NFC” when browsing smartphone, wearable, and app features — but what exactly does it mean? Most smartphones have Near Field Communication, or NFC, technology ...

Abstract: Chipless radio frequency identification (RFID) offers a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to conventional RFID by eliminating integrated circuits in tags. In this work, we introduce ...

Abstract: In this letter, we present a switchable near-field (NF) and far-field (FF) antenna designed for ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification applications. The antenna consists of ...

The Open Book Touch is a new e-reader with a built-in backlight. The relatively compact device has physical buttons.

Whether you're considering joining the digital book revolution for the first time or simply want to upgrade, these are the best ereaders we've tested for every type of bookworm.