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Boox releases Tappy, a discreet e-reader page-turning remote

Boox has launched Tappy, a small wireless remote designed for e-readers that aims to provide a more convenient page-turning experience. Unlike traditional remotes, Tappy has a discreet design, making it less obvious as a control device. This release follows the introduction of a similar product by Kobo. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a new product release for an existing consumer electronics device, which falls under the 'tool' category.

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Boox releases Tappy, a discreet e-reader page-turning remote

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0 / 100
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Tool
The cluster describes a new product release for an existing consumer electronics device, which falls under the 'tool' category.
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product, other
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Low
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108 days old
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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Boox’s quirky page-turning remote won me over Tappy is a tiny wireless remote that doesn’t look like one. Following the launch of the surprisingly popular Kobo

    Boox’s quirky page-turning remote won me over Tappy is a tiny wireless remote that doesn’t look like one. Following the launch of the surprisingly popular Kobo Remote, Boox has released its own device to ease the burden of reaching for an e-reader’s touchscreen tha… https://www. …