For the past few years, we've seen a bunch of e-readers and e-notes featuring E Ink's Kaleido 3 technology. But if you thought that this color ePaper was limited to handheld devices, think again. E Ink has now shown off 75-inch outdoor displays.
  • DrCake@lemmy.worldEnglish
    26·
    20 hours ago

    For the company, saves having to send someone out to replace it, instead just update it over 3G or whatever

    • otacon239@lemmy.worldEnglish
      14·
      20 hours ago

      In the article it also points out that this means you don’t have to waste paper, which is a plus, assuming they last.

      • jdeath@lemm.eeEnglish
        2·
        16 hours ago

        i reckon they can handle getting rained on at least three times! and they love the summer sun

    • massive_bereavement@fedia.io
      10·
      20 hours ago

      Plus you can use real time bidding and let customers fight each other for prime hours, while also keeping low interest spots working.

      That said, I guess we’re closing in to those Minority Report street adds, that scan your face and give you personalized adverts.

      • jdeath@lemm.eeEnglish
        2·
        16 hours ago

        yeah i saw those in development over 10 years ago. they are definitely getting close