E Ink’s paper-like displays are low-power screens that offer a paper-like viewing experience. They’re easily visible with ambient lighting (so an artificial light is optional). And they can display a static image indefinitely since they only consume power when you change what’s on the screen. Up until recently most E Ink displays were black and […]
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Lilbits: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Flip4 leaked just as global smartphone shipments are falling
Samsung’s next foldables are on their way… and a series of leaks give us a pretty good idea of what they’ll look like. Unsurprisingly, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 will look like a small tablet that folds in half like a book to give you a pocket-sized smartphone, while the Galaxy Z Flip4 will […]
These e-Paper displays are powered by NFC
Electronic paper displays are often found in devices like eReaders (or some tablets). But these low-power, high-contrast displays can also be useful for digital signage, price tags, name badges, or other situations where you want to display a static image indefinitely… but be able to change it from time to time. But you know what […]
Pervasive Displays launches 12.2 inch color ePaper display… but probably not for eReaders or tablets
A small, but vocal, group of folks have been clamoring for color eReaders for years, but it doesn’t look like it’s going to happen anytime soon. Sure, Amazon and a few other companies continue to crank out both entry-level eReaders and high-end models with premium specs, but they all tend to have grayscale displays. But […]
Shuttle launches two Android/Rockchip Mini PCs for under $150 each
Shuttle has added two new tiny computers to its XPC nano line of products. The Shuttle XPC nano NS02A and NS02E both measure 5.6″ x 5.6″ x 1.1″ and feature fanless designs and power consumption of  just 5 watts. But while most Shuttle computers are designed for Intel processors, the new models are both powered […]
ECS Liva ZE is a compact, fanless PC for business, industrial applications
The ECS Liva line of computers are tiny desktop PCs with low-power processors and fanless designs. Like most computers in this category, you could use them in the home, office, or for digital signage or other commercial applications. Now ECS has unveiled a new model that’s clearly designed for the business and enterprise markets. The […]
AOPEN Chromebase Mini is basically a Chrome OS tablet (for digital signage)
Chromebooks are typically positioned as low-cost, easy-to-use laptops for home, school, or maybe even office use. But a few years ago AOPEN started offering a Chrome OS device for digital signage or kiosk applications. The AOPEN Chromebase Commercial is basically a 22 inch all-in-one PC with Google’s browser-based operating system. Now the company has unveiled […]
E Ink launches 42 inch electronic paper display
The company that designs the 6 inch ePaper displays used on Kindle and NOOK eReaders is thinking big. E Ink is introducing a 42 inch display for digital signage applications. Last year, at CES 2016, E Ink showed off a digital signage system made of 4 separate panels. The new panels are even larger, which could […]
E Ink showcases digital signage, luggage tags, and more at CES 2016
E Ink: it’s not just for eBook readers. The company that makes the screens used in Amazon Kindle and B&N NOOK eReaders is showing off some different applications for the low-power, high-contrast, sunlight readable displays. For example, there’s a large, four-panel E Ink display at the company’s CES booth showing different digital signage applications. For instance […]
AOPEN Chromebase Commercial is a 22 inch all-in-one
Google’s Chrome OS is a browser-based operating system for notebook and desktop computers. Now AOPEN is bringing Chrome OS to the commercial PC space, with the Chromebase Commercial. It’s a 21.5 inch all-in-one computer with a touchscreen display and Google’s Chrome operating system. The Chromebase Commercial is designed to be used for digital signage, point-of-sales, […]