So we’ve hit Day 3 at the World Newspaper Congress and World Editors Forum, with Louise from Bizcommunity and we’ve barely had a chance to grab a snack. Time in the press room is dedicated totally to uploading, editing, clearing the cameras before running off to the next session.

So, I need to get back to all four of the above (emphasis on the last one) but I just HAD to share what I think is easily the most exciting piece of futuristic news publishing I’ve seen since we’ve been here.

One word: newsbooks.

You MUST check this presentation out (embedded below). It represents a whole new way of reading newspapers. Imagine a permanent digital newsbook, that you that you would buy for say R300 a year from The Argus, The Star, Mail and Guardian or any other title. You open the book and the news (photos, videos and text) comes to life on the A5-sized screen. It can be read horizontally or vertically and is updated 24 hours a day with the latest news, completely customizable to pull in whatever you’re interested in on the front page.

Built-in page turning technology means it’ll feel just like the newspaper we’re used to, but at a much smaller size. No more ink on your fingers, no more waiting for the ‘late final’ and no more missing your favourite read when you’re travelling. All you need is the newsbook and some form of internet connection (or possibly satellite / mobile?) and you’re all set.

Mindblowing!