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E Ink upgraded the screen found in most color e-readers

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E Ink has unveiled Kaleido 4, the latest generation of its color e-paper technology for mobile devices. This update succeeds the Kaleido 3 platform currently utilized by major hardware manufacturers including Kobo, Amazon, and Boox.

  • 01Kaleido 4 upgrades existing color e-paper technology used in leading professional tablets and e-readers
  • 02Major manufacturers like Amazon and Kobo currently rely on the predecessor Kaleido 3 displays
  • 03New display technology aims to improve color gamut, contrast, and overall brightness levels
  • 04The advancement targets high-performance e-paper devices utilized for reading and mobile productivity

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E Ink announced the next generation of its Kaleido color e-paper screen technology today, delivering several welcome improvements. The company's existing Kaleido 3 displays can be found in e-readers and tablets from companies like Kobo, PocketBook, and Boox, while Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft uses a customized version to improve performance. The new Kaleido 4 technology addresses […]