An individual known only by their internet pseudonym Speedyg0nz has created an electronic calendar with an E Ink display at home. The person used a Rasberry Pi computer to build the E-Ink Magic Calendar. Speedyg0nz said that s/he was inspired by the Magic Calendar concept that was based on Android. The idea sparked a DIY project frenzy two years ago. The E-Ink Magic Calendar … [Read more...] about Enthusiast builds E-Ink Magic Calendar using Raspberry Pi
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High-end E Ink tablet PineNote announced with powerful internals
Pine64, a Hong Kong-based electronics manufacturer, has introduced one of the most powerful e-paper devices to date. Priced at $399, the E Ink tablet is called the PineNote and it runs a custom version of Linux OS. It will support first-party EMR pens (sold separately) and third-party Wacom EMR pens upon release. Users will also be able to buy magnetic covers for the e-paper … [Read more...] about High-end E Ink tablet PineNote announced with powerful internals
Digital Views installs an 84-inch E Ink signboard in California
A California-based company called Digital Views that deals with LCD controller boards and display solutions has installed a large public signboard in Silicon Valley, California. Measuring 84-inches wide, what sets this signboard apart from the rest is its E Ink panel. The 84-inch e-paper signboard is comprised of three 42-inch panels lined up vertically. As seen in the image … [Read more...] about Digital Views installs an 84-inch E Ink signboard in California
E INK is developing a 28 inch color display
E INK has just struck a partnership with Innolux, a leading supplier of TFT-LCD panels. The two sides will jointly create and promote a 28 inch Advanced Color E-Paper screenAdvanced Color E-Paper screen that will be used for IoT and Smart City applications. The 28-inch bar type color ePaper using E Ink Gallery will be mainly used for in-vehicle advertisement signage and … [Read more...] about E INK is developing a 28 inch color display
Mudita Pure E INK smartphone is delayed
The Mudita Pure E INK enabled smartphone raised over four hundred thousand dollars and was supposed to be released in April. It looks like this device is going to be delayed until at least September or October 2020. The company mentioned that during production they found a number of errors in the hardware that needed to be corrected. The Mudita Pure features a 2.84 E Ink … [Read more...] about Mudita Pure E INK smartphone is delayed
What is E INK? What type of products are out there?
E INK is best known for e-readers, such as the Amazon Kindle or Barnes and Noble Nook. The e-paper technology is also employed for e-notes or digital note taking devices, such as the Onyx Boox MAX 3 or Remarkable 2. There are other lesser known uses, such as smartphones, grocery store price tags, digital signage and secondary monitors! Today, Good e-Reader has a new video that … [Read more...] about What is E INK? What type of products are out there?
Hisense A5 now available on the Good e-Reader Store
The Hisense A5 is one of the only modern E INK phones that are actually available to purchase. The Kingrow K1 was only sold on a crowdfunding campaign for a limited timeframe and the Yodaphone is discontinued. Later on in the year Hisense is going to release a color E INK phone and Onyx is also going to release one too. If you are looking for an affordable smartphone, that is … [Read more...] about Hisense A5 now available on the Good e-Reader Store
Everything you need to know about E INK Color E-paper
Good e-Reader had the worldwide exclusive of the new E INK color e-paper that debuted at the one day Wacom Connected Ink event in Japan. The only people who were invited to the event were people involved in the e-paper industry, and of course Good e-Reader was there. We have learned this technology now has an official name, Print-Color e-paper. Print-Color e-paper E Ink can … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about E INK Color E-paper
E Ink is developing new technology for wearables and smart clothing
There have been a number of E Ink based clothing that was released over the years, from shoes to dresses. It had been using existing technology such as E Ink Prism, but this was largely marketed towards furniture, animated walls or exhibits. E Ink has just unveiled something new that is basically focusing on clothing and wearables, such as watches. E Ink has developed OTFT … [Read more...] about E Ink is developing new technology for wearables and smart clothing
E Ink lowers their 2019 forecast by 10%
E Ink was bullish at the beginning of the year for their US e-reader business. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo have all developed new e-readers and most of them have been released. E Ink saw the demand for e-readers and digital note taking devices wane and cited a few reasons, such as the US/China trade dispute and higher tariffs. This has led E Ink to cut their revenue … [Read more...] about E Ink lowers their 2019 forecast by 10%