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VidaBay's E Ink Fridge Magnet Displays Photos Wirelessly From Your Phone

VidaBay has released a Polaroid-like fridge magnet that uses a colour E Ink screen to display photos uploaded wirelessly from a phone. The Classic Plus NFC E-Ink Fridge Magnet leverages the same low-power screen technology found in electronic price tags, eliminating the need for a battery.

VidaBay's Classic Plus NFC E-Ink Fridge Magnet is now available worldwide in white, red, or yellow through the company's online store for $35.99 (currently discounted to $29.99). The small digital photo frames resemble Polaroid photos. E Ink displays are employed in digital photo frames, smartphones, and even grocery store price tags. E Ink screens only consume power when the displayed image changes. The VidaBay mobile app wirelessly transfers images to the magnet using a smartphone's NFC chip, powering the screen update.

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  • The Verge — These electronic Polaroids are powered by your phone’s NFC chip
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