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Sawtpedia: Giving a Voice to Wikipedia Using QR Codes
- This article was originally published on Diff on October 10 2023 (licensed CC-BY-SA-4.0). It shows how to generate and use QR codes that link to sound files that will read the introduction section of Wikipedia articles. The QR code on the right links to a reading of an article mentioned in the story below. Just scan the code with your phone and click the link given there. We'd be glad to hear your reaction to the reading, posted in the comments section below.
A new tool to bridge the gap between our physical surroundings and the digital realm came to life under the name of Sawtpedia. This tool enhances our exploration of items documented on Wikipedia by enabling users to listen to Wikipedia articles through the simple act of scanning a QR code generated by the tool itself. Sawtpedia opens up a fascinating audio dimension to the world of knowledge discovery.
In this post, we'll delve into Sawtpedia, exploring its origins, capabilities, and the potential it holds for knowledge dissemination.