Distraction-free writing gadget BYOK is adding custom extensions
Terrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.
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Key Facts
- Fact 1: He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.
- Fact 2: BYOK is a no-frills, single-purpose gadget that 90 percent of people will find absolutely frivolous.
- Fact 3: Rather than clutter BYOK with a ton of features that 80 percent of its users wont touch, or crowd the Studio app with even more formats, the company is planning to implement optional scripts that expand the capabilities of BYOK.
Terrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.
BYOK is a no-frills, single-purpose gadget that 90 percent of people will find absolutely frivolous. But for those who spend a significant chunk of their lives putting words to virtual paper, there is an obvious allure. Personally, I think it’s at its best when you just stick to the bare minimum, focusing on pure text drafting.
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