Modern technology has made inroads in our lives and it is believed that e books will replace conventional / printed books. I do not completely agree with the notion and this essay will discuss why newspapers and magazines will remain in existence in future.
To begin with, due to easy access to the ebooks and availability of modern techniques most of the people nowadays prefer to read books or news online. One advantage of reading online is that you have the option to increase the fond size. Consequently, reading on a screen is easier for children and old people. Another advantage is that most ebooks are free for download. It is also possible to store hundreds or thousands of ebooks on a small device like a tablet or a laptop. Because of these reasons, ebooks will definitely gain more readers in future.
Even so, I do not believe that technology can fully replace traditional sources of information such as newspapers. An important advantage of printed books is that they do not cause eye strain. They do not emit any radiation and hence they are safe for even children. Also, in order to read a book we do not require any special equipment. Another advantage of traditional newspapers is that they are an authoritative source of information. This is not really the case with content online because anyone can post anything there.
To conclude, while it is true that the popularity of ebooks will continue to surge in future, the chances of them fully replacing printed newspapers and magazines are slim.