A maths student’s battle with loose pages became a note-taking business used by more than 25 million people each month. Its next test: adding AI without crowding out the person holding the pen.
The London startup wanted to map the world’s scientific reading. Nineteen years, one controversial sale and several retired products later, Mendeley has learned that researchers mostly want their PDFs tidy and their citations correct.

A $499.99 color E Ink tablet promises Kindle books, handwritten notes, PDFs and Android apps on one calmer screen. The trick is knowing whether its compromises fit the way you actually work.

This 10.3-inch E Ink notebook turns Kindle, Kobo, Libby, PDFs and handwritten notes into one slim grayscale workspace. Its sharp screen and open app store are the draw; the missing front light is the decision.