Display technology

Image: AmazonIf all you really care about is reading, you don’t need to spend more than $100 on an e-reader. Amazon’s newest entry-level Kindle is even easier on the eyes, thanks to an an upgraded screen, but with a $100 starting price, it’s slightly more expensive than its $90 predecessor (thanks, pandemic!). It’s even pricier if you want to skip ads on the lock screen.Two years ago, we recommended the $100 Kobo Nia as an alternative to the cheapest Kindle for those who weren’t keen on looking at ads every time they…

As Apple is set to roll out a major iOS update today, which makes digital distractions available on the iPhone’s lock screen without even having to unlock the device, Astrohaus’ distraction-free digital typewriters seem like even more of a must-have for those who write for a living. The latest model, the Alpha, shrinks the hardware, the screen, and the price tag.For those not familiar with the Freewrite lineup, the devices can best be described as crossesbetween a laptop and a typewriter. They feature full QWERTY…

The $100 Kobo Nia is one of the cheapest ad-free e-readers for digitizing your reading library, but it lacks many features that can greatly improve your reading experience. For just $30 more, the new Kobo Clara 2E brings better screen lighting that’s easier on the eyes, plus two important upgrades that should put a dent in the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 5's dominance.Although the $120 Kobo Clara HD offers more screen resolution with crisper text than the $100 Kobo Nia, as well as the ability to shift its screen lighting to…

As mind-blowing as it is to see a screen bend and even fold in half without taking any damage, we haven’t quite figured out the perfect use case for flexible OLEDs yet. Corsair is taking a swing at the technology with its new Xeneon Flex gaming monitor that allows users to bend in each side to create a more immersive visual experience.The Xeneon Flex isn’t an entirely new idea. Back at CES 2021, LG itself had a similar prototype on display at its booth,featuring a 48-inch flexible OLED panel that, at the push of a…

Photo: Andrew Liszewski | GizmodoMost devices that use an electronic paper screen are built for specific tasks like reading, note-taking, or even just displaying price tags on grocery store shelves. The Bigme InkNote Color has greater aspirations, and with two cameras, microphones, and a multi-function stylus, it’s the best and most versatile e-note device we’ve ever tested. After going hands-on with a pre-production unit from this promising Kickstarter, we have high hopes, but it’s a shame that it’s most notable feature…

The new Motorola Edge is $500. Image: MotorolaOn Thursday Motorola announced the Edge, its latest affordable Android phone. Not to be outdone by Google and Samsung’s mid-range devices, the phone boasts flagship-like features at a retail price of $500. But it still may be too much for too little.Like last year’s Edge release, the new Motorola Edge is a dialed-down version of the company’s flagship Edge+. While it boasts full 5G connectivity, fast charging, and an OLED display with a high refresh rate for $500, the…

The days of limiting your office furniture splurges to ergonomic chairs might soon be coming to an end. A sheet of plywood spanning a pair of saw horses is just no longer the optimal place to plop down for a long day’s work. Desks are now being crammed full of useful tech, including their own operating systems and 24-inch OLED screens packed full of apps. Bringing us another step closer to theinevitable future where everywhere we look is filled with screens, the Lumina Desk is a motorized standing workstation featuring…

Before LCDs and LEDs became cheap enough to add to nearly any device, mechanical flap displays were used in large-scale signage and bedside alarm clocks for improved legibility. Shinsaku Hiura has recreated one from scratch with a fun twist: they’ve replaced the numbered flaps with playing cards, a design that will appeal to anyone who knows you never count your money when you’re sittin’ at the table.Take a moment to browse Hirua’s YouTube channel and you’ll find a hardware hacker who seemingly has an obsession with…

Image: SonySony said it’s trying to make its Playstation VR2 experience as living room-friendly as possible, as it looks to carve out a niche for itself in a market dominated by wireless options like the Oculus Quest. In a Tuesday blog post, senior Product Manager Yasuo Takahashi expanded on just how the company’s going to achieve these goals.First, thePlayStation VR2 will include a “see-through” view that lets users press a button to check their surroundings through a front-embedded camera. This feature can be accessed…

Tim CookPhoto: Spencer Platt (Getty Images)Apple’s WWDC event came and went without any mention of an AR/VR headset, but that hasn’t slowed the influx of reports and rumors surrounding this highly anticipated product. Despite the first model’s absence, we’re now learning about Apple’s second-generation mixed reality headset.I appreciate your collective eye-rolling and exasperated sighs, but this newest report doesn’t come from a random Twitter user coming up with specs and numbers. Rather, it was reported by the reliable…