Solar-Powered ePaper Display is Great, With a Catch

e-Ink displays are in our future: whether it is to build eBooks, display art/advertising or to be used in hybrid LCD/e-ink displays, they are bound to be everywhere one day. This advertising display from Neoluxiim is so energy efficient that indoor solar power is enough to get it going. That’s pretty much our dream gadget to display art in the office.

What’s the catch? Well, it dies after 18 months, which is a big issue in terms of e-Waste. If they can’t recycle/repair it easily, that’s a no-go for now… (video in the full post)