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University of Michigan researchers have developed an innovative screen that uses magnetic fields to display images, similar to a squid’s color-changing skin. Since this screen doesn’t require additional electronics, the possibilities are endless, including for use on clothing, stickers, identification badges, barcodes, e-book readers, and more.
Sure, the ZTE Nubia Pad 3D II is great for media consumption, but the reMarkable Paper Pro takes the crown of world’s thinnest ePaper tablet. Featuring an 11.8″ (2,160 x 1,620 resolution) Canvas Color display with a 229 ppi, an improved textured surface to provide an even more natural writing feel, and pen-to-ink distance of less than 1mm.
The 34″ ASUS TUF Gaming 180Hz 1500R curved monitor can either be used alone or in a multi-monitor setup, and you can get one for $249.99 shipped, originally $369. When gaming, ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) technology provides a blistering 1ms MPRT response time to eliminate smearing and motion blur. Product page.
The 43″ Insignia F30 Series 4K Smart Fire TV is the perfect size for any room in your home, and it’s being offered for just $139.99 shipped, originally $199.99. You won’t need a streaming stick to enjoy over 1 million movies and TV episodes with access to thousands of channels, apps as well as Alexa skills. Product page.
The Topton 2 Screen Laptop wants to make dual-screen setups affordable with its $486 starting price tag. Featuring two 10.95″ (1920 x 1200) touchscreen displays, an Intel Core i3-1215U processor, 8GB of DDR4 SODIMM RAM (supports up to 32GB), and a 256GB M.2 2280 SSD.
First announced in July, the ACEMAGIC X1 dual-screen laptop has just launched, and you can pre-order one today for $899. It’s touted as the world’s first horizontally foldable 360-degree laptop, as the second screen can be positioned back-to-back with the main display.
Dasung Paperlike Color is touted as the world’s first portable 12″ color E-ink monitor, but that title comes with a hefty price tag, or $849 USD to be exact. Featuring a native resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels, it’s based on the E Ink Kaleido 3 color screen and designed to greatly reduce eye strain since the monitor reflects ambient light instead of emitting its own.
The 27″ ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS IPS Gaming Monitor is great standalone or as a multi-monitor setup, and you can get one for $199 shipped, originally $299. This QHD (2560 x 1440) HDR gaming monitor boasts a USB Type-C hub that supports video transmission over DisplayPort. Product page.
