One thing that we perhaps can't go back to is a life without smartphones. That along with a multitude of other devices such as laptops, tablets, smart TVs and such make up most of our screen time throughout the day. That caters to almost all of our needs for entertainment, education, work, and so on. Playing games, streaming content, reading books or other documents, all of it … [Read more...] about Good Screen Time Vs Bad Screen Time: How e-Paper Tilts the Scales
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Eazeye Radiant TLCD Monitor Offers Several Advantages Over LCD
Here comes the world's first Transflective LCD or TLCD monitor - the Eazeye Radiant - which, as its makers claim, is unique in that it offers the best of both worlds - a full-color display having high refresh rate while still being extremely eye-friendly. In fact, it can be similar to e-paper displays in offering a glare-free interface, one that remains readable even in direct … [Read more...] about Eazeye Radiant TLCD Monitor Offers Several Advantages Over LCD
Is E Ink finally ready to replace LCD
Off late, E Ink displays are making its presence felt in more ways than ever. Beyond its traditional domain in e-readers, E Ink has expanded its presence into an array of devices, spanning tablets, laptops, desktop monitors, signs, dresses, color-changing cars, smartwatches, robotic dogs, toilets, and more. It seems we are witnessing an electronic paper renaissance of sorts. … [Read more...] about Is E Ink finally ready to replace LCD
Reducing eyestrain: The impact of polarization on screen displays
Eyestrain, often attributed to glare or specular reflection, can significantly affect our screen viewing experience. To mitigate this issue, a common approach involves the use of upper polarizers for Anti-Glare (AG) surfaces with Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Adding a slight haze to the screen helps reduce glare. Additionally, modern smartphones are … [Read more...] about Reducing eyestrain: The impact of polarization on screen displays
Hisense A6L LCD E Ink dual-sided smartphone wonder. A Review
It isn't every day that you come across a dual-sided smartphone, and this is one reason the Hisense A6L is unique in its own right. Viewed from one side, the phone is just like the dozens of other Android smartphones out there. However, it is on the other side of it that the real magic lies - an E Ink display that will make the smartphone behave like an e-reader of sorts that … [Read more...] about Hisense A6L LCD E Ink dual-sided smartphone wonder. A Review
Why having a secondary E Ink device can be best for your eye health
LCDs have become ubiquitous in our daily lives, found in computer monitors, phones, outdoor signage, and even billboards. As technology continues to evolve, these screens are becoming even more prevalent, being integrated into all aspects of our lives. However, as we become more reliant on these screens, we are exposing ourselves to harmful blue light that can negatively impact … [Read more...] about Why having a secondary E Ink device can be best for your eye health
How front-lit E Ink displays are more eye-friendly than LCD or OLED panels
One of the biggest advantages of E Ink display, that of being eye-friendly is all too well known. However, many still seem to have some reservations with the front light feature which they easily confuse with backlight technology. Many even believe both to be similar and have the same negative effect on our eyes even though the reality is completely different. Read on to find … [Read more...] about How front-lit E Ink displays are more eye-friendly than LCD or OLED panels
Apple’s Liquid Retina XDR display explained
One of the biggest draws with some of the more recent Apple hardware releases has been the Liquid Retina XDR display. The same has made it to the 5th generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro launched about a year ago followed by the MacBook Pro launched in November last year. Needless to say, the display proved to be a hit thanks to its excellent P3 color gamut along with a vastly … [Read more...] about Apple’s Liquid Retina XDR display explained
New e-paper is as color-rich as LCD and feels like E Ink
Color e-paper with the capability to reproduce colors with as much vibrancy as that of an OLED or at least LCD panel has long been the target of display engineers but has always remained elusive. Now, researchers at the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden claim to have a solution to this in the form of an e-paper display that can reproduce as much color as an LCD panel … [Read more...] about New e-paper is as color-rich as LCD and feels like E Ink
Is the Kindle really easier on the eyes or is it a marketing gimmick?
The Amazon Kindle is the world's most popular e-reader and in all of their marketing material it says the display is easy on the eyes, allowing you to read for hours at a time. Amazon also mentions that reading in the dark on a Kindle is better than a smartphone or tablet. Is there any truth to this? The Amazon Kindle line of e-readers employ e-paper displays, made by E-Ink. … [Read more...] about Is the Kindle really easier on the eyes or is it a marketing gimmick?
Sloppy BBC Article Draws the Ire of the e-Reader World
The BBC recently penned their prospective on a new report by the Harvard Medical School that linked the use of tablets at night to an overall sleep onset delay of around ten minutes, and 11 minutes less REM sleep. The report basically equated e-readers, such as the Kindle as using the same screen technology as the iPad. Mainstream media such as the BBC is spreading a terrible … [Read more...] about Sloppy BBC Article Draws the Ire of the e-Reader World
The Dual Screen YotaPhone: Not Quite The Magical Device it Promised to be
The YotaPhone breaks a lot of new ground with its dual display design, opening up a lot of new opportunities for users. With a regular LCD display on one side and an e-ink panel of equal size on the other, the YotaPhone could well be the ultimate smartphone device for many out there; well, theoretically at least. The device isn’t exactly cheap either, having already gone on … [Read more...] about The Dual Screen YotaPhone: Not Quite The Magical Device it Promised to be
New Prototype e-Paper Shown Off by Japan Display
Prototypes for e-paper displays that are capable of rendering color images as well as videos have been popping up from all parts of the globe. The latest to make it to this list is one from Japan, with its makers promising the e-paper is ahead of its genre. It's a new reflective paper type LCD panel that is capable of reflecting ambient light into our eyes. Of course, … [Read more...] about New Prototype e-Paper Shown Off by Japan Display
Latest iPad 3 Rumors: Bigger Battery, Better Camera, New LCD Display & Dual Core A6 Chip
The upcoming iPad 3 has been the subject of much speculation, pointing towards a larger battery pack, a better camera, and a new design LCD screen. This guesswork has been based on the back panel that is supposed to adorn the rear of the future tablet. A careful examination of the new back panel has revealed the mounts to be considerably different from the existing back of … [Read more...] about Latest iPad 3 Rumors: Bigger Battery, Better Camera, New LCD Display & Dual Core A6 Chip