Crowdfunding begins for Open Book Touch, an open source eReader

The Open Book Touch aims to revolutionize the eReader market with its fully open-source design, which allows users unprecedented control and customization. Unlike most eReaders, it features a user-replaceable battery and supports a microSD card for storage, alongside standard EPUB and TXT formats. This move toward open-source hardware is significant as it promotes innovation and community involvement, potentially leading to more user-driven developments in the tech space. Backers are now supporting its crowdfunding campaign, signaling a growing interest in customizable, transparent tech solutions.