When we think of E INK displays, the first thing that comes to mind are electronic book readers, such as the Kindle. E-Readers have been the posterchild of these e-paper screens since 2007 and hundreds of devices on the market use them. There are a couple of major benefits, they are easy on the eyes and have long battery life. E INK screen tech are also employed on sheet music … [Read more...] about What ever happened to E INK Keyboards?
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New LG foldable display is flexible as plastic, but hard as glass
LG seems to have hit upon a new technology that might revolutionize the hot new foldable devices segment around the world. Developed by LG Chem, it’s all about a new foldable display that its makers claim is as flexible as plastic while having the hardness of glass. Another huge positive with the 'Real Folding Window', as it is named, is that it has no creases, something that … [Read more...] about New LG foldable display is flexible as plastic, but hard as glass
Apple to launch buy-now-pay-later program in Canada on August 11th
Apple is all set to introduce its 'Buy now, pay later' scheme in Canada starting August 11, 2021, Bloomberg reported. However, unlike in the US where the deferred payment program is brought about via Apple Card credit card and Goldman Sachs, the same in Canada is going to be rolled out via Affirm Holdings. The offer will apply to purchases made from both the online and physical … [Read more...] about Apple to launch buy-now-pay-later program in Canada on August 11th
New Apple display with A13 SoC, neural engine to debut soon
Apple is rumored to be working on a new external display powered by the A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine. The new display is being referred to internally as the J327 and is still being tested, claimed 9to5Mac that first broke the story. However, tech specifications of the same are scarce to being virtually non-existent at the moment. Meanwhile, Apple was already rumored to … [Read more...] about New Apple display with A13 SoC, neural engine to debut soon
Windows will run on the iPad or Mac thanks to Windows 365 service
Microsoft recently announced its new cloud-based Windows 365 service which allows for a full-fledged Windows experience on any device and any platform. So, be it a desktop, a laptop, a tablet, or even a smartphone, one will be able to experience Windows 10 or Windows 11 (when it becomes available later in the year) via an app or a web browser seamlessly. That is not all as … [Read more...] about Windows will run on the iPad or Mac thanks to Windows 365 service
Customized Echo Dot by Diane von Furstenberg now Available
Amazon's Build it program has a new entrant, limited-edition versions of the Echo Dot speakers that you can customize with active inputs from renowned fashion designer and philanthropist, Diane von Furstenberg. The process starts today so that those interested in getting their own special Echo Dot x Diane von Furstenberg concept speaker can pre-order right away. The … [Read more...] about Customized Echo Dot by Diane von Furstenberg now Available
Intel’s Lakefield hybrid chip meant to power Surface Neo is dead
Intel announced it is putting an end to all development efforts related to its Lakefield series of processors which was supposed t power the Microsoft Surface Neo device. This shouldn't come as a surprise though considering the Surface Neo itself is shrouded in uncertainty while the Windows 10X version which was supposed to run on the Neo has earlier been canceled. Intel's … [Read more...] about Intel’s Lakefield hybrid chip meant to power Surface Neo is dead
Echo Dot Kids launched in the UK
Amazon is all set to launch a version of its Echo Dot smart speaker in the UK, one that has been optimized for use by the kids. The speaker also sports a tiger or panda-themed design to appeal to its intended clientele, and it does look cool, it must be said. Amazon said the new child-specific Echo Dot speakers provide the perfect learning experience with Alexa specially … [Read more...] about Echo Dot Kids launched in the UK
Amazing Reasons to Own an E-Reader
Over recent years, e-readers have successfully captured the imaginations of book fanatics all around the world. At first, many critics were skeptical about e-readers, claiming that they would be unable to produce the magic that physical books do. However, the critics have been proven wrong, as e-readers have exceeded expectations and are currently riding a huge wave of … [Read more...] about Amazing Reasons to Own an E-Reader