minus-squarePowdermilkman@lemmy.worldtoTechnology@lemmy.ml•The Pebble smartwatch is making a comeback. Google has open-sourced the Pebble software, which means anyone — including Pebble’s founder — can make one.linkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·10 days agoI think it was something like reflective LCD and not epaper, that’s what allowed it to have a fast refresh rate but still use very little power. I’m still surprised I haven’t seen much tech using that type of screen. linkfedilink
minus-squarePowdermilkman@lemmy.worldtoLinux@programming.dev•Fedora 42 Boot Splash Screen Looks To Workaround GPU Drivers Taking Too Long To LoadlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·20 days agoLike pressing the escape button during the Plymouth boot screen? linkfedilink
I think it was something like reflective LCD and not epaper, that’s what allowed it to have a fast refresh rate but still use very little power. I’m still surprised I haven’t seen much tech using that type of screen.