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E Ink let you change the colors and patterns on the back of this Infinix smartphone prototype

E Ink’s Prism 3 color display technology isn’t designed for eBook readers or tablets. Instead it’s a low-power, programmable display solution that can be used for digital signage… or even for things like cars that can change color. This year Lenovo plans to launch a laptop that lets you customize the colors and patterns on […]

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Inkplate 4 TEMPERA is a programmable 3.8 inch E Ink display with a bunch of wireless and connectivity options (crowdfunding)

The Inkplate 4 TEMPERA is a small electronic paper display that packs a whole bunch of features that could make it an interesting option for DIY electronics projects. It has a 3.8 inch, 600 x 600 pixel E Ink touchscreen display with a front-light, a built-in battery for portable operation, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, and an ESP32 […]

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E Ink Spectra 6 brings full color support to ePaper digital signage

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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Dasung Paperlike 253 U is a monitor with a 25.3 inch curved E Ink display

Over the years, plenty of companies have used E Ink displays in eBook readers. A growing number are also putting them in tablets or “eNotes” with larger screens and support for pen input. But Dasung is one of the only companies that makes E Ink monitors. The company’s latest model is also the first I’ve […]

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Dasung Link hits Indiegogo for $299 and up (6.7 inch E Ink touchscreen monitor for your phone)

Dasung has been using E Ink displays to make unusual devices for years, including tablets and monitors with paper-like black and white displays. But the Dasung Link might be the company’s weirdest product yet: it’s a 6.7 inch portable touchscreen  monitor meant to be paired with a smartphone, allowing you to view and interact with […]

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Lilbits: Digital Posters with 42 inch E Ink displays, Steam ends support for older Windows versions

Device makers have been using E Ink displays for eBook readers for two decades. But in recent years E Ink has been pushing into other areas including wearables, signage, and even architectural applications. Now the company is partnering with Sharp to bring “Digital Posters” to Japan. Here’s a roundup of recent tech news from around […]

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Lilbits: A DIY Raspberry Pi-powered eReader, Pixel 7a specs leaked, and what’s next from Framework?

We’ve seen people design eBook readers around Raspberry Pi hardware before. But there’s still something pretty nifty about seeing a new open hardware project that shows you don’t need to settle for buying a Kindle, Kobo or other name-brand device to read eBooks on an electronic paper display. Redditor /u/thataintthis shares details of DIY piEreader […]

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Inky Frame 4.0″ is a small 7-color E Ink display powered by a Raspberry Pi Pico W

Pimoroni’s Inky Frame 4.0″ is a small, low-power electronic paper display with a limited color palette, five buttons for controls, a microSD card reader for storage, and a Raspberry Pi Pico W at the heart of the system. Designed for use as  digital photo frame, digital signage, or a display for a home automation system […]

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Dasung Link is a 6.7 inch E Ink monitor for your smartphone (updated)

Dasung is a Chinese company the specialized in displays and tablets with E Ink displays. But the Dasung Link is something a little different – it’s the company’s first 6.7 inch E ePaper display meant to be used with your smartphone. While we’ve seen phones with E Ink displays before, the Dasung Link is more […]