E Ink is turning the laptop touchpad into an e-reader for AI apps

E Ink’s new ePaper touchpad could draw less power than LCD or OLED alternatives. | Image: E Ink

E Ink has developed a new touchpad for laptops featuring the same electronic paper technology found in e-readers. It’s not the first company to look at the ever-growing size of laptop touchpads and see the potential of additional functionality, but instead of serving as a second smaller screen for the computer’s OS, E Ink is positioning its touchpad as a dedicated home for AI applications and assistants.