There is no dearth of digital photo frames featuring an E Ink display though here is one by Ben and shown on Hackaday that uses the display of an old B&N Nook Simple Touch Reader. The benefits of such a move are multiple. For one, it runs on Android and hence, you can hack the same easily to make it perform what you desire. Also, it being an old e-reader - the Nook Simple … [Read more...] about Old Nook Simple Touch display used to create a digital photo frame
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Reinkstone Reink iPhone cases with embedded 4-color E Ink display
Remember the Rink iPhone cases discussed earlier that come with an integrated E Ink display? The same is now shipping worldwide. A nice thing about the case is that it includes a tiny stand built around the rear camera block of the iPhone devices. The 115-degree adjustable lens bracket will allow for hands-free usage of the iPhone, like when watching a movie. However, given the … [Read more...] about Reinkstone Reink iPhone cases with embedded 4-color E Ink display
Dasung is shipping out Paperlike Kaleido 3 Color Monitor to backers
Dasung is a company that specializes in E INK monitors and has been developing them for close to ten years. Whenever they have a new model, they tend to crowdfund them first, in order to get the money necessary for a production run and gauge consumer interest. Their latest generation product is a 25-inch E INK Kaleido 3 color monitor has been on Indiegogo since September 2023, … [Read more...] about Dasung is shipping out Paperlike Kaleido 3 Color Monitor to backers
Lenovo Launches A Color-Changing Laptop At CES 2024
Are you looking to buy a new laptop in 2024? If yes, then you'll be spoiled with an overwhelming number of choices. Lenovo alone has launched dozens of new devices at CES 2024, along with many AI-powered creativity and productivity devices and solutions. But what made the event stand out was the launch of a color-changing laptop. The laptop changes color like the … [Read more...] about Lenovo Launches A Color-Changing Laptop At CES 2024
Apple’s New iPhone Stick: A Magical Product
Apple finally revealed its patent display stand. This innovative technology keeps your iPhone sturdy while you use it. The patent outlines various features crafted to maintain the product securely positioned at the top of the display stand. These features include reducing potential movement, swiftly avoiding oscillations, and diminishing instances when a consumer interacts with … [Read more...] about Apple’s New iPhone Stick: A Magical Product
New solar-powered smart weather station features a tri-color E Ink display
Here comes another interesting project involving E Ink displays. This time, the device created serves as a weather station and is entirely solar-powered. As it is, E Ink displays are already known for their extreme energy efficiency, drawing power only when the image changes. Ricardo Sappia’s solar-powered weather station takes things to new heights as there is zero power drain … [Read more...] about New solar-powered smart weather station features a tri-color E Ink display
Freewright Alpha Typewriter is shipping in January
The Freewrite Alpha is a dedicated drafting device for anyone who wants to write without the distraction – or temptation – of browsers, email, or notifications. This digital typewriter is designed for prolific writing sessions by separating the drafting and editing processes. When it is time to edit, your drafts wirelessly sync to the cloud for export into your software of … [Read more...] about Freewright Alpha Typewriter is shipping in January
Apple negotiating with publishers to develop its own generative AI model
Apple has been conspicuously missing in the realm of generative AI so far though the same is set for a change soon. According to news on this courtesy of The New York Times, the tech giant is actively engaging in negotiations with major publishers and news organizations to secure permission to utilize their extensive news archives to train its upcoming generative AI … [Read more...] about Apple negotiating with publishers to develop its own generative AI model
ZeroWriter is a DIY E Ink typewriter project built for around $200
There are quite a few E Ink typewriter devices already available. More notable among those include the Freewrite Traveler or the Flowo Typewriter. However, here is one that has been conceived and developed by someone who described himself as TinCanGames on Reddit. The E Ink typewriter named the ZeroWriter however is a modest attempt but one that does look promising. You can do … [Read more...] about ZeroWriter is a DIY E Ink typewriter project built for around $200
Apple News+ Now gives you ‘The Athletic’ Sports News as Part of the Subscription
Apple News+ is a special service you can pay for in the Apple News app. With Apple News+, you can read magazines and articles from certain news websites, even ones that usually require payment. To use Apple News+, you need to pay a fee, and it's an extra feature that you can use in addition to the free content already available in Apple News. Earlier this month, on December … [Read more...] about Apple News+ Now gives you ‘The Athletic’ Sports News as Part of the Subscription
AI Chatting: An AI Innovation in Digital Publishing and Summarization
As the renowned American novelist William Styron aptly puts it, “A great book should leave you with many experiences and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading”. For countless individuals, reading is not just a pastime; it's an essential activity that goes beyond the pages of a book. The act of reading not only imparts knowledge and insights but … [Read more...] about AI Chatting: An AI Innovation in Digital Publishing and Summarization
Authors Sue Meta For Using Copyrighted Books for AI Training Despite Lawyers’ Warnings
Meta Platforms' (META.O) lawyers has warned the platform about the consequences of using pirated books to train its AI models. But it seems the company is not following this warning, according to a copyright infringement lawsuit filled this summer. Recently, the new filing consolidates two lawsuits brought against the Instagram and Facebook by comedian Sarah Silverman, … [Read more...] about Authors Sue Meta For Using Copyrighted Books for AI Training Despite Lawyers’ Warnings