Mar '24 Update - Magic Book Scan - Deepstash

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Turn your camera into a book scanner

Turn your camera into a book scanner

Want to instantly unlock the key ideas of a book? Just scan it with your camera.

Here's the magic:

  1. Open the Deepstash search screen and tap the scanner button (top right).
  2. Grant Deepstash camera access (if you haven't already).
  3. Point your camera at any book cover, making sure it fits the rectangle on your screen.
  4. Boom! Get ready to dive into the most popular ideas from the book.

No more lugging around heavy tomes! Deepstash makes exploring books a breeze.

P.S. Make sure the cover is clear and well-lit for the best results.

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Use-cases to try

Use-cases to try

This functionality enables some pretty cool use cases you could try:

  • Bookstore bonanza: Stumbled upon an intriguing cover but can't decide? Scan it to get a quick peek at the book's key ideas.
  • Friend's bookshelf brag: Spark a conversation by scanning your friend's bookshelf and discussing the coolest finds.
  • Web wanderer: Spot a captivating cover on Amazon? Scan it with Deepstash to see what the buzz is about.
  • Social media detective: See a book your favorite influencer is raving about? Scan the cover to discover what all the hype is about.

PS: All your scanned books will be collected in stash.

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MARK TWAIN (ALLEGEDLY)

"I propose a new university curriculum: 'Literature by Gist.' Simply scan the cover art, and - bam! - you've got the gist. Saves a tremendous amount of time for pondering semicolons and all that rot.

Though, I fear 'Moby Dick' might just translate to 'Angry Whale."

MARK TWAIN (ALLEGEDLY)

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