Back to scrolls!

Digital media get the Bible out of the canon-reinforcing covers of a codex. And soon they may allow us to read the Bible in the 'original' scroll format again (though of course, 'tablets' came first ...)!

Extracted text from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/technology-45364434/tablet-bends-like-ancient-scroll:

Homepage Accessibility links Skip to contentAccessibility Help Sign in Home News More Search News BBC News Navigation Video duration 0:44 Tablet bends 'like ancient scroll' Jump to media player Video duration 1:45 Polaroid camera snaps controlled by app Jump to media player Video duration 2:43 Huawei tops rivals with three-camera phone Jump to media player Video duration 1:58 Hot on Instagram - but is it art? Jump to media player Media player Video Tablet bends 'like ancient scroll' A university in Canada has developed a tablet with a flexible screen that can rolled up. "We were inspired by ancient scrolls because their form allows for a more natural, uninterrupted experience of long visual timelines." says Dr Roel Vertegaal. Meanwhile, major technology brands are racing to be the first to bring such flexible technology to the market. Produced by: Cody Melissa Godwin 31 Aug 2018 Share Go to next video: Polaroid camera snaps controlled by app Most watched Why you can trust BBC News BBC News Navigation Explore the BBC

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