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TTA launches push for international webtoon standards with Korea-led working group
The Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) is moving to international standardise webtoons and AI-based electronic publishing technology. TTA said it hosted the 52nd plenary meeting of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 34 in Seoul from Aug. 10 to 13, attended by about 25 experts from 10 countries. Delegates reviewed outcomes of a Korea-proposed webtoon ad hoc group and approved steps toward a new standards project. TTA also proposed two new items to apply AI to the EPUB e-book standard.
Telecommunications & Media
Xteink unveils 72-gram X4 Pro ultra-compact e-reader that attaches to back of smartphone
Chinese startup Xteink has unveiled the X4 Pro, an ultra-compact e-reader slightly larger than a credit card and designed to attach to the back of a smartphone. The device is 5.95 mm thick and weighs 72 grams. It has a 4.3-inch touchscreen, page-turn buttons, a front light and 16GB storage expandable to 256GB. It supports only non-DRM epub and mobi files and is priced at $99.
Telecommunications & Media
Tiny 100,000-won Xteink X4 e-book reader draws interest despite drawbacks
The ultra-compact Xteink X4 e-book reader draws attention for its small size and $69 price, but reviews cite usability and hardware limits. It is smaller than Kobo Mini and Boox Palma, yet lacks a touchscreen and front light and has lower resolution than newer devices. Content support is limited and file transfers can be awkward. The Verge said reading is acceptable and community-developed firmware can improve the interface.