E Ink Holdings Inc, the only supplier of e-paper displays globally, recently announced it anticipates revenue to increase by a low double-digit percentage this year, the Taipei Times reported. The company cites strong demand for electronic shelf labels (ESLs) from retailers as a reason for this growth. However, what is also concerning for the company is the sluggish consumer … [Read more...] about E Ink expecting higher growth from ESLs than e-readers and e-note devices in the near term
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DIY e-reader project using Raspberry Pi and 4.2-inch E Ink display
Here is something that can make DIY enthusiasts feel excited about. It’s a new e-reader project powered by a Raspberry Pi that you can make on your own. Conceived by Reddit user, thataintthis, the e-reader supports several e-book formats such as EPUB, CBZ, and PDF, to name a few. It is a proof-of-concept, open-source project that is still being worked upon. That means anyone … [Read more...] about DIY e-reader project using Raspberry Pi and 4.2-inch E Ink display
Smartphone grips can be of more convenience when paired with an e-reader
Smartphone grips aren't anything new. They have been there for a while now and offer a convenient option to hold the smartphone with one hand. However, such grips can make more sense when attached to an e-reader than perhaps on a smartphone. There are several reasons for that. For one, such grips add to the width of the smartphones even if that is in a very localized manner. … [Read more...] about Smartphone grips can be of more convenience when paired with an e-reader
E Ink Gallery 3 color e-paper expected to start a new era of color e-readers and e-notes
The E Ink Gallery 3 displays are a landmark development when it comes to color e-paper display technology. That has to do with the huge improvement it comes with compared to the company's earlier attempt with color e-paper display tech, the most recent being the E Ink Kaleido color displays launched just about two years ago. However, while the Kaleido could display 4000 colors, … [Read more...] about E Ink Gallery 3 color e-paper expected to start a new era of color e-readers and e-notes
XIAOMI MOAAN Air e-reader with 6-inch 300 PPI E Ink Carta 1200 display launched
A new e-reader has come onto the scene. It is the Moan Air that is being referred to here which recently saw a release in China. The Air comes with a 6-inch E Ink display having 300 PPI resolution, which means texts and images are really going to pop out. Moan said it is a new generation E ink Carta 1200 E Ink display technology that the Air comes with which it claimed offers … [Read more...] about XIAOMI MOAAN Air e-reader with 6-inch 300 PPI E Ink Carta 1200 display launched
iFlytek Voicebook with 6-inch 300 PPI E Ink display launched
iFlytek is a Chinese company that has been making e-readers and e-note devices for some time now. This time the company has come up with the iFlytek Voicebook, a device that it described has been designed to allow reading e-books or listening to them via Bluetooth. But then, most e-reader devices currently available are capable of doing so. So, where does the new iFlytek … [Read more...] about iFlytek Voicebook with 6-inch 300 PPI E Ink display launched
E Ink foresees less demand for e-readers and e-notes
E Ink Holdings Inc said it is expecting only a modest increase in revenue in this quarter even though demand for Electronic Shelf Labels or ESL has been particularly good, Taipei Times reported. However, the one segment that it believes can cast a negative shadow on its bottom line is e-reader and e-notes as the company said it foresees a recession coming in the not-too-distant … [Read more...] about E Ink foresees less demand for e-readers and e-notes
Onyx Boox launches the Leaf2, Nova5, Note X2, and Tab10 E Ink devices
Much along the expected lines, Onyx Boox has launched four new E Ink devices namely Leaf2, Nova5, Note X2, and the Tab10. The company said all four are reading-oriented devices and all the devices save for the Leaf2 allow stylus operation. Here is a brief lowdown on the latest quartet of devices from Onyx Boox. Leaf2 The range starts with the Leaf2 which is the smallest … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox launches the Leaf2, Nova5, Note X2, and Tab10 E Ink devices
E-Paper market to be valued at $4.65bn this year, could be valued at $20.34 billion by 2026
The global e-paper market is set to be worth a whopping $4.65 billion this year, ElectronicsWeekly reported citing new research by TrendForce. Among the biggest positives with the e-paper modules and which experts claim will help it reach a wider section of the market include its extremely low power requirements, causing the least eye strain along with having an equally low … [Read more...] about E-Paper market to be valued at $4.65bn this year, could be valued at $20.34 billion by 2026