{"id":2901,"date":"2014-03-20T11:35:19","date_gmt":"2014-03-20T16:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/?p=2901"},"modified":"2014-03-20T11:35:19","modified_gmt":"2014-03-20T16:35:19","slug":"spritzing-a-new-way-to-speed-read","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/spritzing-a-new-way-to-speed-read\/","title":{"rendered":"Spritzing: A New Way to Speed Read"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spritz<\/a>, a Boston-based tech company, is releasing to the general public a new app that allows you to speed read in a different way from other similar products that are currently available.<\/p>\n

After a few years of research and development, they are ready to launch a wearable technology product for Samsung. This reader lines up the words to our actual way of reading (slightly left of center of each word) so that one's head isn't constantly moving as we read across and down a page.<\/p>\n

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I tried samples of three different speeds provided and found it difficult to concentrate. My mind wanted to wander--make associations with other texts, search memories. While I think this app could be extremely useful for technical reading, I'm not sure I would like to use it for literature or even non-literary fiction. Part of the \"fun\" of reading is savoring well-written prose or conjuring up delightful images of the characters and places described. At up to 1000 words a minute, there's no time for that!<\/p>\n

Want to experience what it would feel like to \"spritz\"? Elite Daily<\/a> offers samples as well as additional information. If you have a need for speed and are looking for time-saving measures, this might be the app for you! And if you decide to try it, please let us know what you think.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Spritz, a Boston-based tech company, is releasing to the general public a new app that allows you to speed read in a different way from other similar products that are currently available. After a few years of research and development, they are ready to launch a wearable technology product for Samsung. 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