Polytron’s Transparent Smartphone May Be in Your Future

If Polytron Technologies has its way, you'll barely be able to see your next smartphone. The Taiwan-based manufacturer has released a futuristic-looking prototype for what it hopes will be the world's first transparent smartphone. The product, which remains in its early stages, is made from Polytron's Polyvision Privacy Glass. The glass is opaque when powered off, but it appearance transforms when electricity is applied. According to Polytron's website, "the liquid crystal molecules line up, the incident light passes through, and Polyvision looks clear." Technically, the glass design isn't completely see-through -- the batteries and SIM card remain visible, as does the power switch… Continue reading... More About: Hardware, innovation, smartphone