IEEE Spectrum on MSN

CES 2026 preview: E-ink smartphone, allergen detector, and more

If you can dream it, there’s a good chance it’ll be on display at CES 2026 (though admittedly, much of this tech won’t necessarily make it to the mainstream). There will be a range of AI toys, AI ...
Good e-Reader

First Look at the Bigme HiBreak S

The Bigme Hibreak S is an inexpensive E INK smartphone with 4G, Android 14, and full access to the Google Play Store, all for ...
JerryRigEverything on MSN

I tried the e-ink smartphone with a crazy camera

Explore how the Hisense A9 Pro E-Ink smartphone may assist in moderating social media intake. This device features a black ...
Stuff on MSN

TCL’s e-ink phone replaced my iPhone – this version offers more power for less cash

TCL's NxtPaper 70 Pro e-ink phone adds support for a stylus and even more performance to make it a more serious contender for ...

DASUNG Link is a strange way to give your smartphone an e-ink screen

DASUNG Link is a 6.7-inch e-ink screen projector that mirrors your smartphone with a 60Hz refresh rate for a paper-like viewing experience.
Good e-Reader

A Phone, a Friend unveils AI smartphone with E-Ink display and verbalization feature

Tech startup ‘A Phone, a Friend’ Co. is making waves with its innovative AI smartphone featuring an E-ink display, the website DesignBoom reported. The phone is however different in that it aims to ...
Android Authority

This budget E Ink smartphone delivers where the Palma 2 Pro falls short

Bigme’s HiBreak S features a 5.84-inch E Ink display available in color and black-and-white variants. The device runs Android 14 with Google Play, dual-SIM, and 4G LTE support. It is priced at $249 ...
Digital Trends

InkCase Plus adds E Ink display to your Android smartphone

Tired of watching your smartphone’s battery drain away while reading an ebook? Sick of squinting in the sun to read notifications on your glossy screen? Don’t worry, a new Kickstarter project from ...
Liliputing

E Ink let you change the colors and patterns on the back of this Infinix smartphone prototype

E Ink’s Prism 3 color display technology isn’t designed for eBook readers or tablets. Instead it’s a low-power, programmable display solution that can be used for digital signage… or even for things ...
ExtremeTech

YotaPhone 2 hands-on: No, dual OLED and e-ink displays on a smartphone is not as awesome as it sounds

Earlier today, I wandered over to one of the busier booths at Mobile World Congress 2014: YotaPhone. The Moscow-based company has made some waves over the last couple of days with the unveil of the ...
Gizmodo

Does Anyone Actually Want an E-Ink Smartphone?

E-ink is great for eReaders because it doesn’t draw a lot of power, has good contrast, and works great in direct sunlight. But reading is a very specific application. Would anyone want an e-ink phone?
Wall Street Journal

The Cheap Monochrome E Ink Smartphone

It looks less advanced than just about any smartphone on the market. The screen is monochrome and cannot be used for video or games. Yet the E Ink prototypes on show at MWC attracted more buzz than ...