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These electronic Polaroids are powered by your phone’s NFC chip

VidaBay has launched NFC-powered E-Ink fridge magnets that display photos transferred from smartphones without requiring batteries. The Classic Plus devices use the same low-power color E Ink technology found in electronic price tags and are available globally for $35.99 each. This represents an innovative application of existing display technology for personal photo display purposes.

Background

E Ink displays have evolved beyond e-readers to applications like digital price tags and photo frames, known for their low power consumption and paper-like readability. NFC technology enables short-range wireless communication between devices like smartphones and compatible accessories.

Source
The Verge
Published
Mar 21, 2026 at 02:05 AM
Score
5.0 / 10