Struggle To Focus When Reading On Your Phone? This Feature On Lumi News Might Help
"I used to struggle with long articles, constantly re-reading paragraphs because my mind would drift away... but this is a total game changer," said a uni student with ADHD.
By Dale John Wong — 17 Mar 2025, 07:10 PM
Lumi News Malaysia has launched a feature that helps you read news articles and digest information quicker without straining your brain
Called Bionic Reading, the feature on the Lumi News app was created using award-winning tech developed in Switzerland and is the first of its kind to be rolled out in Southeast Asia.
Bionic Reading transforms the way you consume information by strategically highlighting key parts of words to create a visual pathway for your eyes
Here's a sample of what the Bionic Reading feature looks like:
By emphasising key parts of words, Bionic Reading helps readers absorb information more efficiently, and reduce mental fatigue — no more skimming or re-reading. It's a designed method that aligns with how your brain naturally processes text, using fixation points that guide your eyes, reducing cognitive load and maximising comprehension. This means you can devour complex articles in a fraction of the time, retaining more information than ever before.
This new feature is Lumi's way of encouraging reading by offering a new experience, with users already returning with encouraging feedback
Shaun Lau, a university student with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), said that Bionic Reading has completely transformed the way he engages with text in a positive way.
"I used to struggle with long articles, constantly re-reading paragraphs because my mind would drift away.
"At first, I thought that Bionic Reading wouldn't make a difference, but once I started using it my eyes naturally followed the highlighted words, keeping me focused and helping me retain information faster. It's a total game changer — not just for studying, but for finally enjoying reading again," he said
In addition to Bionic Reading, Lumi News also has a Reader Mode which removes distractions such as ads to give you a cleaner reading environment
When combined with Bionic Reading, Reader Mode will allow you to focus better on the content in front of you and retain more information in a way that's easy on the brain.
You can now test out the Bionic Reading feature for yourself on the Lumi News app, which aggregates top Malaysian and international news publishers.
For now, the Bionic Reading feature is available for content from SAYS, New Straits Times, FMT News, Berita Harian, Harian Metro, Utusan Malaysia, The Rakyat Post, and theSun, with more publishers to be added soon.
