These Pinterest-style layouts emphasize visuals, which just makes it easier to browse content in your spare time, and is far less overwhelming than a barrage of status updates.
Glimpses of the third generation are on display this week at the International Consumer Electronics Show, where manufacturers are previewing e-readers with color screens, interactive graphics and magazine-style layouts.
Presenting your RSS feeds and social media links in a magazine-style format, Flipboard still makes for a fascinating reading experience, with page tuning and differing layouts keeping the reader engaged.