A novel new Kickstarter campaign has hit the internet, and it's called MagInk. As first spotted by Good e-Reader, a Hong Kong-based product development team called Tmobi has crafted up the idea to outfit a 5,000mAh external battery bank with a dedicated color E Ink display panel.

MagInk features a slim and lightweight design, and it offers 22.5W of wired charging, in addition to 15W of wireless magnetic charging. It's unclear whether the device is MagSafe or Qi2 certified, but I reckon the latter is more likely. The product is showcased in black, slate, and white colorways, with an aluminum or a PC + ABS shell based on variant, in addition to NFC, Bluetooth app control, and support for both Apple Find My and Google Find Hub.

Of course, the star of the show is undoubtedly the 4-color E-Ink display located on the rear of MagInk, which can be programmed to display any number of images on screen via a dedicated companion app. User-uploaded photos are supported, in addition to AI-generated artwork. These images are then wirelessly cast directly to the MagInk unit via your smartphone.

"MagInk is the world’s first smart power bank that combines a color E-Ink display, AI-powered customization, and productivity tools—all in one," says Tmobi in its campaign notes.

At the time of writing, the MagInk Kickstarter campaign has a total of 61 backers, with 28 days remaining for project backing. $5,134 has been pledged, which already exceeds the $5,000 goal set by the Tmobi team.

Internet-based crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter have exploded in popularity in recent years, and it's not hard to see why. These services make it possible for small-scale businesses and new operations to gauge public interest in unique and sometimes innovative ideas. Kickstarter alone is home to numerous success stories within tech, including the iconic Pebble E Ink smartwatches (which are in the process of being reborn for the modern age).