BOOX LAUNCHES TINY E-READER TO CHALLENGE XTEINK
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Boox is entering the ultra-compact e-reader market with its new Tile lineup, starting with the Picco. The device aims to compete directly with Xteink's MagSafe-compatible e-readers small enough to attach to iPhones.
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