These electronic Polaroids are powered by your phone’s NFC chip

March 20, 2026 Andrew Liszewski

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E Ink displays have expanded beyond e-readers. They're now used in digital photo frames, smartphones, and even the price tags found on grocery store shelves. VidaBay's Classic Plus NFC E-Ink Fridge Magnet - which looks like a Polaroid photo - features the same low power color E Ink screens used in those electronic price tags, but to display photos from your phone without the need for a battery.

The small digital photo frames are now available globally in white, red, or yellow through VidaBay's online store for $35.99 each (currently discounted to $29.99), or as a three-pack for $99.99 (now discounted to $86.99).

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