A digital " photo frame " from crowdfunded start - up Canvia will allow the displayed image to adapt to ambient light conditions and look just like a real painting . Canvia uses technology it calls ArtSense and claims the paintings do not look like a screen but a real painting . Users can upload their own picture or choose content from a library of 3,000 images . Furthermore , via an app - based subscription , owners can have content chosen for them , based on their current surroundings and previous preferences . That should make it superior to many digital displays when it comes to showcasing the color, texture, and brushstrokes of a particular artwork. Canvia is expected to go on sale early next year for $ 250 .
A digital " photo frame " from crowdfunded start - up Canvia will allow the displayed image to adapt to ambient light conditions and look just like a real painting . Canvia uses technology it calls ArtSense and claims the paintings do not look like a screen but a real painting . Users can upload their own picture or choose content from a library of 3,000 images . Furthermore , via an app - based subscription , owners can have content chosen for them , based on their current surroundings and previous preferences . Canvia is expected to go on sale early next year for $ 250 .