It was only a matter of time before the Chinese knockoff manufacturers turned their head towards the Kindle and it seems that time has come. What you see above is Peking University Founder’s eBook reader that bears a striking resemblance to Amazon’s Kindle 2.

This device will reportedly make use of a SIM card for cellular connection to download Apabi eBooks. While it’s not confirmed, it looks to be sporting an E-ink display similar to that of Amazon’s device.

There aren’t many more details in terms of specs or the UI but we do know that it has a 6″ display and will make its way to Japan by the end of this year.

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It’s been 18 months since Phosphor launched their first E Ink watch, and since then the technology has grown in public awareness. Phosphor have returned with two new models, the Digital Hour and Calendar. The Phosphor Digital Hour has two different perspectives, one with large numerals and another with a circular hour dial.

The Phosphor Calendar manages to jam not only the time but a month’s calendar on there as well, with day-of-the-week indicator. Both of these new watches are currently available, with your choice of stainless steel, black leather or black polyurethane straps. The Digital Hour price starts at $175, while the Calendar starts at $185.

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