E Ink is turning the laptop touchpad into an e-reader for AI apps
Briefly

E Ink has developed a touchpad for laptops using electronic paper technology found in e-readers, specifically designed for AI applications. This touchpad includes a color E Ink screen, allowing for AI-generated text summaries or conversation with AI chatbots without disrupting the main document. Its technology only consumes power during updates, providing substantial battery life benefits. E Ink’s touchpad also aims to deliver quick access to shortcuts and notifications, reducing distractions from traditional LCD or OLED panels while effectively showcasing text enhancements.
E Ink's touchpad for laptops uses electronic paper technology to create a dedicated AI application space, reducing distractions and conserving battery life with low power usage.
The new touchpad's E Ink screen allows for simultaneous AI interactions, displaying summaries and chat conversations without interrupting work on the main document.
Unlike traditional LCD screens used in secondary displays, E Ink technology excels at static text representation, ideally supporting AI functionality while minimizing battery drain.
The touchpad can showcase shortcuts, notifications, and other useful information, functioning similarly to Apple's discontinued Touch Bar but with improved battery efficiency.
Read at The Verge
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