14 Hi-Tech Inkovations
Ink Trends, from DIY Ink Lights to E-Ink Watches:
Edgar Griggs — Apr 29, 2010 — Unique
Technology and gadgets are a lot of fun to play around with. Many innovations have really come to the forefront and made their presence known. Usually, the tech trends are in an area where people would expect gadgets to abound such as with HDTV and computers. But every once in a while, you get some really cool tech that comes out that is able to amaze and astound, but kind of catches the public off guard. One subject area is ink. You have ink cartridges and magnetic ink, but there are some really cool technologies developed that all center around different and unusual types of ink including color-changing ink, magnetic ink, disappearing ink and even ink that can be eaten. Check out these ink trends and you will see what I mean!

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E-Ink Watches
Seiko Spectrum Watch Puts a Hefty Price Tag on Technology

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Peeing on Billboards
Urinal Billboards are Activated When You Pee

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Sony Portable Reader System with Electronic Ink
PRS-500
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See Through Computers
Invisible OLED Laptop is More Futuristic Than the Microwave
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Polymer Vision Rollup Display
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Philips Living Colors + 7 More Ways Philips Blends Tech & Design
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Temperature-Sensitive Baby Bottles
Thermochromic Ink is Green When Milk is Warm, Red When It's Hot
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Perfumed Ink
Montblanc Scented Love Letter Ink
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DIY Ink Lights
Used Printer Cartridges Creates Colourful Lamps
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Touchscreen e Ink Readers
Barnes & Noble Nook eReader Can Be Read in the Sun
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Kodak's Photo Ink That'll Last 100 Years
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Innovative Chameleon-Like Polymers
Opalux Color-Changing P-Ink Technology
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Interactive Multitouch Displays
Kodak Builds a River of Tech Information at CES 2010
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Paper and Ink Batteries
Supercapacitors Use Carbon Nanotube Tech & Simple Materials
Related Ideas
Efficient Dual-Screen eReaders
The Gemini Dual Screens Wisdom E-Ink Book Supports Productivity
Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches
The Conceptual 'Ksana' Hybrid Smartwatch has an E Ink Display
Performance-Driven Pen Designs
The P3N Pen from YSMART Has Quickly Gained Attention
Multipurpose Flashlight Concepts
Onurhan Demir Illuminates Versatility with This Flashlight Design
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts
This Apple Watch X Concept by Lukas Gehrer is Industrial
Monochromatic AI-Packed Smartwatches
The Conceptual Vetra Orbit One Has an E Ink Display
Ceremonious Writing Utensils
The Aestus Signature Pen by Rahil Hasan Comes with a Dock
E Ink-Integrated Phone Cases
The Reink Case C1 Case Transforms into a Digital Canvas
RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers
BANBROKEN ARTDesign Sport Shoes Have the TAP-Tech Feature
Ultra-Thin E-Note Tablets
The Onyx Boox Go 10.3 Works with a Stylus or Through Touch
Eye-Friendly E-Ink Smartphones
The Bigme HiBreak Has a Fast Display Refresh Rate
Book-Like Dual-Screen eReaders
The inkReader duo Has a Smartphone-Like Construction
Folding E Ink eReaders
The mooInk V Was Created by Readmoo and E Ink
Pastel-Hued Tech Accessories
These New Apple Accessories are for the iPhone and Apple Watch
Minimalist Paper-Like Tablets
The ReMarkable Paper Pro is a Stripped-Down Tablet for Productivity
80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles
The 'Ink Console' Offers a Series of Text-Driven Adventures
Chromatic Paper-Like Displays
TCL Nxtpaper 4.0 Shows Off Full-Color Capabilities at CES 2025
Mechanical Origami EDC Pens
The Zero Mk2 Pen by Hancept has Transforming Components
Cellular-Connected E-Ink Tablets
The Bigme B7 Has a 4G LTE Modem for Data and Calls
Standard Pencil-Inspired Stylus
Colorware Unveils the Limited Apple Number 2 Pencil
Electric Ink Color-Changing Guitars
E Ink and Cream Guitars Dream Up the Voltage DaVinci
AI Tattoo Generators
Tattoo AI Design Brings Your Ink Dreams to Life with a Simple Prompt
Pen-Enabled E-Readers
The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition Uses Color E Ink Technology
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Notebook-Equipped Smartphone Accessories
The MOFT Snap Flow Keeps Pen, Paper and More on Hand
Sneaker Tag-Inspired Car Keys
Nissan's Kicks Key Merges Auto Technology with Streetwear Culture
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Modern Bookworm-Inspired Capsules
Indigo Debuts its Book Club Collection
High-Tech Ice Cream Protectors
Tillamook iScreen Uses Lenticular Lens Tech to Make Pints Disappear
Ultra-Smooth E-Ink Tablets
The DASUNG Paperlike 103 Has a 60Hz Refresh Rate
Low-Power Full-Color External Monitors
The DASUNG Paperlike 13K Features E Ink Technology
Laptop-Like E Paper Tablets
The BOOX Tab X C Has a 13.3-Inch Display
Full-Color E-Ink Artwork Displays
The arpobot 'BLOOMIN8' Lasts for Years on a Single Charge
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
AI Tattoo Generators
This AI Tool Enhances Creativity and Self-Expression With Body Art
3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters
Vincente Cruz Designs the Tapico Typer with a Minimal Look
External OLED Pen Displays
Wacom Unveiled its Highest-Spec 13" Pen Display to Date
Digital E Ink Typwriters
The Zerowriter Ink Offers a Week of Battery Life
Simplistic Distraction-Free Phones
The LoFone Has an E Ink Kaleido 3 Color Display
Sustainable Insulin Pump Concepts
The Ingo Device Concept Assists with Glucose Monitoring
All-in-One Gel Polish Pens
Click Colors by Tom Bachik Simplifies Quality Manicures at Home
Dual-Screen E Ink Readers
Mechanical Pixel Designs the Phone-Sized inkReader duo Concept
Display-Equipped Item Trackers
The 'PhotoTag' Tracks Items for Up to 10 Months Per Charge
Elegantly Modernized Fountain Pens
The TaG Submarine Collection Pens Come in Two Options
Glowing Luminous Technical Sneakers
Atmos Presents a Glow-In-The-Dark Gel-Kayano 14
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Stylus-Friendly E Ink Tablets
The BOOX Go 7 E Ink Tablets Come in Two Models
Electronic Paper Advertising Displays
E Ink Kaleido 3 Supports Use in Outdoor Displays
AI-Enhanced Smart Mugs
The PixelMug Provides Displays Weather Updates & Lets Users Play Games
Pro-Grade E-Ink Smartphones
The Bigme Hibreak Pro Has Dual-SIM 5G Connectivity
AI Publishing Platforms
Inkitt Transforms Literature Creation Via Algorithmic Optimization
AI-Enabled E Ink Tablet
Viwoods AiPaper Provides an Advanced Paper-Like Experience
E-Ink Display Smartphone Cases
The xCool InkPlay is Highly Customizable and Easy to Use
Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins
dbrand Released Three Colorways of Glowing Skins
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel
nanamica Introduces a New Collection for Spring/Summer 2025
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
Customizable At-Home Nail Solutions
KISS Products Inc. Has Introduced Its Spring 2025 Lineup
LivePaper Computer Displays
The Daylight Computer Company Features a Sustainable Display
Upcycled Algae Makeup
The Unseen Beauty's Absorption Collection Uses Living Ink's Algae Black
Sleek Smartphone-Inspired Flashlights
The Conceptual 'WHITT' Flashlight by Sihyun Choi is Compact
Custom Tattoo Design Tools
AI Tattoo Generator Creates Custom Tattoo Designs from Written Ideas
Chromatic Paper-Like eReaders
Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition is the Brand's First Color Model
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Chromatic E-Ink Picture Frames
The Reflection Frame from Creative Design Worx is Customizable
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
Multi-Position eInk Tablets
The Onyx BOOX Note Air4 C is Great for Reading and Writing
Semi-Permanent Tattoo Packs
The Travis Barker x Inkbox Collection Has Designs That Last for Days
Low-Energy Colorful Electronic Paper
NanoBrick Designs the E-Skin Anycolor Display Set
Graffiti-Inspired Projector Designs
Yaber Technologies Gears Up to Launch a Special T2/T2 Plus
User-Repairable E-Ink Tablets
Supernote's A5 X2 Manta Focuses on Right-to-Repair Innovations
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
Repairable E Ink Tablets
The Supernote A5 X2 Manta Has a Repairable and Sustainable Design
Customization-Friendly Nail Art Products
The essie nail art studio Elevates DIY Nail Art
AI-Driven Messaging Platforms
Movable Ink Has Introduced Significant Enhancements to Da Vinci
Premium E-Ink Computer Monitors
Boox Released an Upgraded Version of its Mira Pro with E-Ink Tech
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
AI-Enabled DIY Technology
LOKLiK Emphasizes the Potential of DIY Intelligence at CES 2025
Chromatic Inspiration Digital Platforms
The PANTONE Color Insider Tool Serves Color Forecasts
Magnetic Drinkware Accents
Drink Gems Enhances the Drinking Experience with Distinctive Styles
Smear-Resistant Writing Pens
The 'BIC Gel-ocity Gel Pens' are Quick Drying
Tech-Forward Precision Cooking Tools
INKBIRD Debuts Two New Products for Home Chefs
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Instant Film Smartphone Printers
The FUJIFILM Instax Mini Link 3 Was Created with Google
Color-Changing Eccentric Turntables
Brian Eno Designs the Turntable II with Unpredictable Patterns
Low-Power Paper-Like Retail Signs
The Samsung Color E-Paper Display Has an Eye-Friendly Profile
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
AI Tattoo Generators
Tattoo Canvas Has Endless Creative Possibilities for Artistic Expression
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
AI-Powered Painting Machines
LOKLiK iPaint Creates Personalized Paint-By-Number Digital Line Art
Miniature Ink-Free Photo Printers
The Canon IVY 2 Features ZINK Technology and More
Cutting-Edge Display Technologies
Innolux and CarUX Advance Smart City and Auto Infrastructures
Tactile Digital Comics
Webtoon and Dot Inc. are Bringing Inclusivity to Popular Series
Color-Changing Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 Uses LEDs for Visual Effects
E Ink Crypto Wallets
The Ledger Flex Allows for Transaction Approvals with a Tap
Hair Gem Stylers
Hally's Patent-Pending Gem Pen Brings Bedazzling to a New Generation
Tattoo Design Generators
Tattoo Cook Creates Tattoos with 20 Unique Artistic Styles
Self-Correcting Nail Polishes
The OPI GelColor Intelli-Gel System Ensures Consistent Results
Portable Creative Tool Collections
Huion Has Expanded Its Android Tablet Lineup with Kamvas Slate
Phosphorescent Energy Drink Cans
Dynami:t's Cans Glow with Neon and Superbright Effects
Eco Eye-Friendly Display Technologies
The HANNspree ecoVISION Paper Display is Versatile
Sleek E-Ink Digital Notebooks
The Manta by Supernote is Sustainable and Uses E-Ink
High-Power Item Trackers
The 'ICETAG' Offers Three-Years of Battery Life and More
Timeless Typewriter Keyboard
The Qwerkywriter Meets Modern-Day Tech Needs
Intricate Optical Phone Aesthetics
TECNO Debuts its Starry Optical Fiber Technology at CES 2025
Seasonal Book Retail Promotions
Indigo Launches Multi-Category Holiday Deals with E-Reader Focus
AI Tattoo Visualizers
Ink Studio AI Builds Custom Tattoos for Inspiration and Design
Laser-Cut Acrylic Charging Stands
The Electric Trout Charging Docks Have a Sleek Visual
Hourglass-Shaped Phone Concepts
Eduardo Gouffran and Andrea Fanelli Designs the METI Concept
Four-in-One Colored Pens
BIC Launched its 4 Color Shine Pens for Back-to-School
Digital Pen Technology
The Apple Pencil Pro Was Made to Complement Apple's Ecosystem
Nanotechnology-Enhanced Watch Protectors
The Watch Protect Company Debuts Innovative Solutions
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
60Hz E-Ink Monitors
Dasung's Paperlike 103 Reduces Eye Strain and is Fully Portable
Whole-Vehicle Black Electrochromic Products
Ambilight is a Leader in Advanced Dimming Technology
Water-Saving Textile Printers
TRUE BLUE TEXTILE Highlights Kyocera's FOREARTH Printer
Waterproof Acrylic Pens
Ohuhu Launxhes Kakaako Dual Nib Waterproof Acrylic Pens
Colorful Tech Stylus Devices
The Apple Crayon Pro Device Has a Unique Nostalgic Design
Low Migration Inks
The Brilliant Group is Making Fluorescent Color Safer for Food Packaging.
Virtual MR Headset Styluses
The Logitech MX Ink Mixed Reality Stylus Works with the Meta Quest
Versatile Multi-Use Cosmetic Pencils
Maybelline New York Introduces Its Color Tattoo Eye Stix
Portable E-Ink Monitors
DASUNG Debuted a 12-Inch Monitor for On-The-Go Productivity
AI-Powered Writing Tools
myStylus Seeks to Boost Academic and Professional Writing
Customizable Pen Kits
Clementoni's Pen Creator Studio Helps Kids Create Their Own Pens
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Greeting Card Kiosks
Ink'd Greetings Help Customers Create Customized Well-Wishes
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
Upgraded Digital Writing Devices
Penstar Unveils the Precision-Driven eNote2 at CES 2025
Liquid Droplet DIY Watches
Armin Bindzus Designs the Dynamic Electronic Droplet Watch
Joy-Infused Writing Support
InkJot is an App That Adds More Fun to the Writing Process
Eye-Friendly Monitor Technologies
The Hannspree Hybri Monitor Offers a Healthier Screen Experience
Magnetic Switch Keyboard Designs
Epomaker Has Introduced Two New Keyboards in Its HE75 Series
Magnetic Hovering Pen Concepts
A Team of Designers Create the Compact Hoverpen Traverse Concept
Eco-Friendly Fashion Color Dyes
Cone Denim Launches an Eco-Friendly Color Dyeing Technology
Search-Enhancing Drawing Tools
Google's New Lens Feature Allows for Easy Highlighting
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Summarized Neuroscience News
Neurotech News Summarizes the Science World Without the Jargon
Mailbox-Shaped Scanner Printers
Dohui Kim Designs the Nostalgic tou Device Concept