Wibbitz Turns Articles into Easy-to-Digest Video Summaries

More and more people read articles on their smartphones, using their work commute on a train or a visit to their doctor's waiting room to catch up on the latest news. But with so much reading on tiny mobile devices, a readers' vision might begin get a little strained

A new app called Wibbitz lets your eyes take a break from text by creating quick video summaries that combine the biggest facts in the article with easily recognizable images. For 60-120 seconds, a robotic voice reads the article's text aloud while showing related images and key phrases. The app uses "advanced text analysis and smart algorithms," as the official website states, creating easy-to-digest summaries for those uninterested in plowing through large blocks of text. Read more...