LG putting producing a 19-inch flexible e-paper display
LG putting 9.7-inch color, 19-inch flexible e-paper displays into production — Engadget.
Every time we see this stuff in the news industry we start to breath quickly and our hearts race.
I think this is very cool and of course I’d love to have one. But you have to ask if this is practical as a portable platform. It will be perfect on the CEO’s desk where it’s safe and protected. But it’s no good on a crowded train.
What happens if it gets a crease in it? I’ve been amazed how much abuse this can take. But it has it’s tolerances.
If these pictures are to be believed I’m impressed. I don’t see batteries, or wifi / 3g radios poking off the side or back.
As for cost, I would guess $499.
Sign me up.
Had any deep thoughts lately?
This recent New York Times Tech article reminds us once again that an abundance of digital space fillers are making you dumb.
You’ve read these studies before and I promise you will hear much more about this. I’m certain my daily / weekly / yearly interweb use has rewired my brain to some extent. This is good and bad.
I love tech. I love information and learning. I love networking with friends. But after reading this … at least for a few days … I’ll check my email a little less and focus on having quiet thoughtful moments a little more.
I can make free phone calls from Gmail
I opened up Gmail tonight and I got this message
I’ve had google voice before google owned it when it was called GrandCentral so this isn’t entirely new or exciting … but I like the integration.
I downloaded and installed the voice plugin. I’ll let you know how it works. I hope this gets more people aware of how cool and useful google voice is.
