Computing

What Is An Electrowetting Display?

Electrowetting sounds like some crazy shock therapy to stop your kid from peeing his bed. But don’t worry! It’s not nearly as messy. But if an electrowetting display isn’t a child’s worst nightmare, what is it?


October 29, 2010
Science

Watch This Rugged Electrowetting Prototype Flex, Bend, Get Abused

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The bendy, colour screen in this video is an example of electrowetting technology. The display is low power, lightweight and strong – ideal for mobile phones, eReaders, GPS devices, cameras and portable media players.