Latest in Gear

Image credit:

Google Play Books new blue light filter reduces eye strain

Now reading in bed won't keep you up all night.
8 Shares
Share
Tweet
Share
Save

Sponsored Links

Google's usage research indicates that most of us do a majority of our reading between 8 and 10 pm -- you know right before bed. But doing so in a dimly-lit bedroom can wreak havoc on your eyes, not to mention your circadian rhythm. That's why Google's newest update to its Play Books app includes a new feature called Night Light.

It gradually replaces the amount of bright blue light emanating from your screen with warmer, yellow tones that don't reset your internal clock. What's more, the app matches the screen's color and brightness to the time of day to further reduce visual strain. The feature is available on Play Books' most recent versions for both iOS and Android. To activate it, simply tap the Night Light option and the app will take care of the rest.

All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Comment
Comments
Share
8 Shares
Share
Tweet
Share
Save

Popular on Engadget

New York doctor sues Apple over irregular heartbeat detection

New York doctor sues Apple over irregular heartbeat detection

View
Google Search now lets you add movies and shows to a 'Watchlist'

Google Search now lets you add movies and shows to a 'Watchlist'

View
Tesla's Cybertruck found its way into a Travis Scott music video

Tesla's Cybertruck found its way into a Travis Scott music video

View
Samsung's newest experiments include hands-free typing and a scalp scanner

Samsung's newest experiments include hands-free typing and a scalp scanner

View
Study says YouTube 'actively discourages' radicalism

Study says YouTube 'actively discourages' radicalism

View

From around the web

Page 1Page 1ear iconeye iconFill 23text filevr