{"id":252411,"date":"2026-10-23T09:12:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T09:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evertise.net\/?p=137946"},"modified":"2026-10-23T09:12:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T09:12:35","slug":"ledable-is-live-on-kickstarter-a-retro-led-desk-display-that-helps-users-use-screens-less","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2026\/10\/23\/ledable-is-live-on-kickstarter-a-retro-led-desk-display-that-helps-users-use-screens-less\/","title":{"rendered":"LEDABLE is live on Kickstarter: A Retro LED Desk Display  That Helps Users Use Screens Less"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-137947\" src=\"https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/24.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1648\" height=\"1241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/24.png 1648w, https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/24-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/24-1024x771.png 1024w, https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/24-768x578.png 768w, https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/24-1536x1157.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1648px) 100vw, 1648px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A bright, full-color 64\u00d732 smart display puts weather, scores, stocks, and 50+ apps\u00a0 on the desk, so users can glance instead of scroll.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SANTA CLARA, CA &#8211;<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/ledable\/ledable-the-screen-that-helps-you-use-screens-less?ref=6d7p7b\"  rel=\"noopener\"><b>LEDABLE<\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a retro-inspired desktop smart display built on a full-color 64\u00d732 LED matrix, launched on Kickstarter today. Designed to keep the information people check all day right on their desks, LEDABLE is now live on Kickstarter with super early-bird pricing for backers. The earliest backers get up to 40% off.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Checking the weather, the time, a score, or a stock price often means picking up a phone and getting pulled into everything else on it. LEDABLE was built to break that loop. One quick look at the display gives them what they need, with no unlocking, no opening apps, and no endless scroll.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Small enough for a desk and bright enough to read from across the room, LEDABLE measures 156 \u00d7 87 \u00d7 18 mm and weighs 210 g. It ships with more than 50 ready-to-use apps covering weather, air quality, calendars, countdowns, sports scores, stocks, crypto, news, and GitHub activity. Users pick their favorites, arrange them into a playlist, and let <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/ledable\/ledable-the-screen-that-helps-you-use-screens-less?ref=6d7p7b\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LEDABLE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> cycle through them while they work, play, or relax. Setup happens once from the LEDABLE mobile app over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and then the phone goes back down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Key features include:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bright Full-Color Display:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 64\u00d732 RGB LED matrix with smooth animation, auto brightness, and on\/off scheduling\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">50+ Apps at Launch<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: weather, time, air quality, calendars, sports, stocks, crypto, news, GitHub, and more\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open and Customizable:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> build their own apps, install community-made apps, and share creations through a community marketplace\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pixel Art Mode<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: drop in a static image or animation and use LEDABLE as pure desk decor, even offline\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PC Companion Mode<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: turn LEDABLE into a second screen for CPU, GPU, RAM, and temperature monitoring\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Phone Setup, Then Hands-Free:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> manage apps, playlists, brightness, and sleep times from the mobile app\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Multiple Colorways:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> choose the look that fits their desk, from clean and simple to bright and playful\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Desk-Sized Design:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 156 \u00d7 87 \u00d7 18 mm and 210 g, small enough to keep and light enough to move\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LEDABLE is made for makers, developers, gamers, and anyone who wants a smarter, calmer desk. Its open approach to custom apps and community sharing invites users to go beyond what comes in the box, while its ready-to-use apps keep it useful from the moment it is plugged in.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LEDABLE is live now on Kickstarter with early bird pricing for backers. To learn more, view full specifications, or back the campaign, visit\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/ledable\/ledable-the-screen-that-helps-you-use-screens-less?ref=6d7p7b\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/ledable\/ledable-the-screen-that-helps-you-use-screens-less?ref=6d7p7b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Kickstarter Launch Date: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">October 13th, 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Website: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ledable.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ledable.com\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Press Kit:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1pzshU0itYkemCCg-HDgHFmVXXKPALo_s?usp=drive_link\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1pzshU0itYkemCCg-HDgHFmVXXKPALo_s?usp=drive_link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">About LEDABLE\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LEDABLE makes retro-inspired desktop smart displays for people who want to stay informed without staying glued to their phones. Built on a full-color 64\u00d732 LED matrix and backed by an open, community-driven app ecosystem, LEDABLE brings a playful, maker-friendly take on the everyday desk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For media inquiries or interview requests, please contact:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>social@ledable.com<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A bright, full-color 64\u00d732 smart display puts weather, scores, stocks, and 50+ apps\u00a0 on the desk, so users can glance instead of scroll.\u00a0 SANTA CLARA, CA \u2013 LEDABLE, a retro-inspired desktop smart display built on a full-color 64\u00d732 LED matrix, launched on Kickstarter today. 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