This E-Ink Poster Keeps You Informed By Delivering Fresh Newspapers Daily

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Imagine waking up to the daily news from a fresh edition of the paper, but with a digital twist. Meet Project E Ink, the brainchild of Dutch internet entrepreneur Alexander Klöpping, who’s also co-founder of the news aggregator Blendle. More than just a functional art piece, this informative poster of sorts, propelled by digital technology, celebrates quality journalism on its front page.

Project E Ink is essentially a large e-ink screen designed to showcase the first page of your favorite newspaper every day—a modern ode to the age-old joy of flipping through a paper.

Electronic ink, seen on the Kindle and the ilk, is cherished for its low power consumption and calm visual presentation that doesn’t leave a strain on the eyes. Unlike conventional screens, e-ink displays lack a backlight and have a slower refresh rate, making them perfect for showcasing static content, such as book pages and, as it seems, newspapers too.

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Manufactured by Visionect—a Slovenian company known for its low-power interactive signage and its collaborations with tech giants like Microsoft, Siemens, and Samsung—this 32-inch screen is roughly the size of an unfolded newspaper front page. It comes equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity and a cloud-based content management system, ensuring you get your daily news fix effortlessly.

Written into this refreshing reader’s appeal is its simplicity. There are no buttons or touchscreens to navigate. The device is designed to harmonize with your home décor and can be easily mounted on your wall.

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The screen’s long-lasting battery can sustain weeks of use on a single charge, thanks to its low refresh rate. Weighing 17.6 pounds and measuring 27.84 x 16.29 x 0.53 inches, the digital poster is both substantial and sleek.

Klöpping, a self-confessed news junkie, says he’s always been drawn to the impact and magnetism of newspaper front pages. “So, when I stumbled upon an article written by a Google engineer who had built an e-ink device with the front page of his favorite daily newspaper prominently displayed on his wall, I was jealous,” he elaborates.

The entrepreneur then created his own version using off-the-shelf materials, and his screen ended up attracting fans on Hackernews.

Priced at €2,783 (approximately US$3,050), Project E Ink etches itself as a statement piece for the homes of news aficionados who still long for the aesthetic and functional charm of newspapers. It encourages owners to start their day by scanning headlines or reading articles over morning coffee, reinvigorating the newspaper experience in a modern format.

In the spirit of supporting quality journalism, the tool also urges readers to subscribe to their favorite newspapers. Owners also get access to a personal online portal for content management, with a subscription fee of €60 annually after a free first month.

[via Project E Ink and Product Hunt, images via Project E Ink]