There has been no dearth of smart clock hacks featuring E Ink displays and here is another from mattwach which has an interesting take on the concept thanks to its wooden build. As Hackaday revealed, making up the core of the clock is the Atmega328p microchip that runs off a 32.768 KHz clock crystal. This allows for the twin advantages of precise timekeeping while also ensuring … [Read more...] about E Ink clock shows time and a host of other info
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Key specs revealed on the new Hisense A9 E INK Smartphone
Hisense is all set to launch its new E Ink phone christened Hisense A9 on May 11. However, with just a day left to that happening, the company has launched a few teaser posters revealing some key aspects of the phone. As Gizmochina revealed, the tester posters carry the theme ‘Refresh Your View’ which likely points to the smartphone coming with some new technology that could … [Read more...] about Key specs revealed on the new Hisense A9 E INK Smartphone
The Badger 2040 includes an E Ink display and Raspberry Pi MCU on a single board
Here is what has been described as a development demo board running Python which is unique in that it combines both an e Ink display and a Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller. Designed by the UK-based company Pimoroni, the Badger 2040, as the device is named, features a small 2.9-inch monochrome e-ink display having 296 x 128 pixels. That makes for a pixelated display but … [Read more...] about The Badger 2040 includes an E Ink display and Raspberry Pi MCU on a single board
AUO reveals color e-paper display at Touch Taiwan 2022 event
AUO introduced a new color e-paper display at the Touch Taiwan 2022 event. The 7.9-inch reflective display, according to TechNews uses cholesteric liquid crystal technology which the company said is best suited for use in the education segment or as outdoor public displays and other similar applications.As AUO described in their PR release and mentioned in a Reddit post, … [Read more...] about AUO reveals color e-paper display at Touch Taiwan 2022 event
Does your e-reader need a screen protector?
At this point in time, there are a pleasing amount of e-readers out in the wild. While we witness the advent of exciting new E Ink technologies such as color e-paper displays, there's a question that begs to be answered. Before jumping right in, let me give you a little background as to how I arrived at this topic. As a technology writer and gadget nerd, I am a huge fan of … [Read more...] about Does your e-reader need a screen protector?
Huawei MatePad Paper getting new features with latest Harmony OS update
Huawei MatePad Paper is getting the latest HarmonyOS 2.1.0.123 update that introduces the floating navigation feature along with the usual bug fixes and security patches. That is not all as the update also allows for the editing of the home page card as well. Of these, the floating navigation feature includes a floating ball that hosts the controls for Return and Refresh … [Read more...] about Huawei MatePad Paper getting new features with latest Harmony OS update
Everything you need to know about E INK Gallery 3 Color E-paper
Good e-Reader broke the news a couple of days about that E INK was gearing up to launch Gallery 3, which is new color e-paper that will power the next generation of e-readers and e-notes. The company has just officially announced the technology and it is looking very good. What is most exciting about this new screen, is that it is employing Advanced Color E-Paper and can … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about E INK Gallery 3 Color E-paper
E INK is already hiring engineers for Kaleido 4 and beyond
E INK has been very busy with color e-paper this year. The company has just announced Gallery 3, which will power new e-readers and e-notes with over 32,000 colors and Kaleido 3, which has new support for large screen devices. Not to mention, they have just added new pigments to their Spectra digital signage. What is the future for color e-paper? E INK has spent over $150 … [Read more...] about E INK is already hiring engineers for Kaleido 4 and beyond
E INK is going to announce the Meenote with an E INK Kaleido 3 Screen
E INK and Linfiny have developed a new version of the MeeNote, that has a full color e-paper screen with Kaleido 3. This new device will be start making the rounds at various tradeshows to try and get business partners. The two sides will be showing it off at Touch Taiwan and SID Display Week in May. This will be the first device that has Kaleido 3, although it is not for … [Read more...] about E INK is going to announce the Meenote with an E INK Kaleido 3 Screen
iReader launches the Ocean 2 e-reader and Smart 3 e-note devices
As was being speculated, iReader has launched the Ocean 2 e-reader and the Smart 3 e-note device at a launch event held tonight. Both the devices come across as upgrades over their predecessors and offer updated specs and features. Ocean 2 E-Reader The Ocean 2 comes with a 7-inch E ink Carta 1200 display having a resolution of 300 ppi. It supports 16 levels of grayscale that … [Read more...] about iReader launches the Ocean 2 e-reader and Smart 3 e-note devices
Chinese company YouriTaike launches 32-inch HD RLCD Android color monitor
The Reflective LCD or RLCD display segment is gaining prominence by the day and is even being considered as an alternative to E Ink display as well. Now, a Chinese company by the name YouriTaike has announced it is offering a 32-inch HD RLCD monitor to offer buyers. The monitor having model number ET315FHBMO-1 has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and is pegged to last around … [Read more...] about Chinese company YouriTaike launches 32-inch HD RLCD Android color monitor
Upcoming E INK Gallery 3 will power color e-readers and e-notes
E INK intends on announcing E INK Gallery 3 sometime in the next few weeks. This e-paper tech has traditionally been reserved for digital signage, the new E INK Gallery Plus blends signage with Advanced Color E-Paper Display on ACEP, that can display over 50,000 colors, but the refresh rate is horrible and only good with static images. Gallery 3 has E INK Carta HD compatibility … [Read more...] about Upcoming E INK Gallery 3 will power color e-readers and e-notes
How E Ink displays from old e-readers inspired an artist to showcase his photographs
Who would have imagined old worn-out e-reader devices would end up being an object of art. That is how artist Antony Cairns got about expressing his sense of art, with the E Ink displays from the e-reader devices he procured serving as the medium, the website 1854.photography revealed. Cairns said he bought more than 500 second-hand e-readers, most of which have been via eBay. … [Read more...] about How E Ink displays from old e-readers inspired an artist to showcase his photographs
