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Seeed's reTerminal Sticky Turns a $50 E-Paper Display Into a Hackable DIY Hub
technology24 days ago

Seeed's reTerminal Sticky Turns a $50 E-Paper Display Into a Hackable DIY Hub

Seeed Studio's reTerminal Sticky is a $50, magnet-mounted open-hardware e-paper display that embraces hacking: it ships with Seeed Dash but openly supports third-party firmware like CrossPoint Reader, ESPHome, TRMNL and OpenDisplay, with easy flashing via USB and microSD. The review praises its solid hardware for the price—touchscreen, mic, sensors—and a thriving ecosystem, while noting downsides like a glossy screen and no backlight, plus a few setup quirks. The bottom line is that it’s a cheap, highly hackable device aimed at makers rather than a traditional consumer e-reader.

Xteink’s pocket e-readers gain Libby access through CrossPoint plug-ins
tech28 days ago

Xteink’s pocket e-readers gain Libby access through CrossPoint plug-ins

CrossPoint Reader’s plugin system now lets Xteink’s tiny e-readers load DRM-protected ebooks from Libby and Kobo. Users flash the CrossPoint firmware to X3/X4/X4 Pro, install the Plugin Store, and use the Protected Content plug‑in to handle ADE DRM via ACSM files. A free ByteBooks account (or an old Adobe Digital Editions account) and Libby access on another device are needed to authorize the reader, since Libby can’t be searched or borrowed directly on the e‑reader. Apps like Common Stacks can simplify borrowing and transferring Libby titles to the devices. Overall, this expands Xteink’s ebook options beyond DRM-free titles, making them more competitive with Kindle and Kobo.

Pocket-friendly X4 Pro adds touchscreen and backlight, but software lingers as a drawback
technology1 month ago

Pocket-friendly X4 Pro adds touchscreen and backlight, but software lingers as a drawback

Xteink's X4 Pro brings a touchscreen and a built-in light to its tiny 4.26-inch e-reader, improving navigation and night reading, but quirks linger in the software and the device relies on a magnetic pogo-pin USB-C connector; at $99 it’s the best portable option among Xteink’s models, and CrossPoint Reader firmware (part of the Free Ink project) will be available at launch to substantially improve the UI and reading experience.