Aura introduces a $499 e-ink digital photo frame that lets you go cordless

Aura has launched a new 13-inch color e-ink digital photo frame called the Aura Ink, priced at $499, which allows for cordless use thanks to its long battery life of up to three months. The frame employs advanced Spectra 6 e-ink technology, capable of displaying six primary colors (white, black, red, yellow, green, and blue) with improved saturation and contrast, making it suitable for showcasing smartphone photos in a more natural, print-like appearance. Aura also integrated a subtle front light inspired by the Kindle Paperwhite to enhance contrast without the brightness of traditional LCDs, and developed a proprietary dithering algorithm based on classic newspaper printing techniques to blend colors effectively on the e-ink display. The Aura Ink frame features a 1600 x 1200 resolution with a 4:3 aspect ratio, a graphite-inspired bezel, paper-textured mat, and glass front, designed to resemble a traditional photo frame rather than typical tech gadgets. It supports both portrait and