Amazon outs X-ray for Textbooks, ‘smart glossary’ for all of your learning needs

Amazon outs Xray for Textbooks, 'smart glossary' for all your learning needs

Ever wanted Amazon’s X-ray for books to play nice with those school publications as well? If so, you’re in the luck. The outfit announced today that X-ray for Textbooks will provide a library of terms to lend a hand with your studies alongside a similar function for movies that’s powered by IMDB. Of course, the helpful tech will land with the trio of new slates that were also unveiled at the event.

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