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Gesture Interface gets colorful and fun
Interacting with computer is getting colorful and fun, Robert Wang a student at MIT and Jovan Popović an associate professor has came up with a multicolored Lycra glove to control and interact with computer through a standard webcam. Glove has dots and patches of different shapes and 10 different colors with a new algorithm bring this in to reality.
This technology can be applied in video...
Google announced Android 2.2. Codenamed Froyo
Google at its annual I/O Developer Conference in San Francisco announced Android 2.2. Codenamed Froyo is the latest update android Platform. The updated features include portable hotspot functionality, support for Adobe Flash within the Android Browser, and improvements to Android Market.
Following the release of Android 2.2, Google is working on Android Gingerbread which is revealed...
Viewsonic Announce a Suite of New Digital Media Albums
Viewsonic has announced the availability of a new suite of digital media albums which includes VFM 42 line, VFM1024-11 and VFA724w-10. VFM 42 line of digital media albums offer sophisticated display solutions, perfect for exhibiting and preserving memories in crystal clarity. Available as an 8.4 inch wooden ebony finish (VFM842-12) and an 8.4 (VFM842-52) and 10.4 inch (VFM1042-52) contemporary...
New Intel Atom™ Processor Platform for Smartphone, Tablet Push
Intel has unveiled its newest Intel® Atom™ processor-based platform, includes the Intel® Atom™ Processor Z6xx Series Family (formerly "Lincroft" system-on-chip [SoC]), the Intel Platform Controller Hub MP20 (formerly "Langwell") and a dedicated Mixed Signal IC (MSIC), formerly "Briertown."
"Intel has delivered its first product that is opening...
Apple says iPad reached One Million sales in 28 days
Apple has announced that it sold its one millionth iPad™ on Friday, just 28 days after its introduction on April 3. Apple also added that iPad users have already downloaded over 12 million apps from the App Store and over 1.5 million ebooks from the new iBookstore.
“One million iPads in 28 days—that’s less than half of the 74 days it took to achieve this milestone with...
Sony’s Dash on Sale Now
Sony has announced that its new Dash™, a Wi-Fi touch screen device is now available for about $199. Featuring a 7-inch color touch screen Dash uses existing wireless internet connection to provide a continuous display of your selections from over 1,000 free apps, many provided by chumby industries, inc., including news, calendars, weather, sports, and social networking. In addition,...
Malware Targeting iPad Users via iTunes Update
BitDefender warns iPad Users on malware targeting via iTunes Update. This particular threat comes in the form of an unsolicited e-mail, promising to keep iPad software updated “for best performance, newer features and security”. Via a conveniently provided link, the email instructs iPad users to download the latest version of iTunes software to their PCs as a preliminary step to update...
Garmin® nüvi® 3700 series personal navigation
Garmin has announced the nüvi 3700 series, setting new standards for design, features and ease of use in personal navigation devices. Boasting a new ultra-thin, pocket-friendly design and large-screen, high-resolution glass display with capacitive touch panel, the nüvi 3700 series won the coveted Red Dot Design Award in the world’s largest and most renowned design competition....
Seagate Adds Popular Streaming Capabilities To Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD Media Player
Seagate announced that its FreeAgent Theater+™ HD media player now delivers easy access to content from Netflix Inc. and other providers such as YouTube, vTuner and Mediafly. The existing users are provided with automated firmware update for these enhancements.
“FreeAgent Theater+™ HD media player plays an important role in the evolution of how people are now enjoying digital...
Belkin adds ten iPad-Cap Sleeve to its line up
Belkin adds ten cases to its lineup for the iPad-Cap Sleeve, Contour Sleeve, Grip Vue, Grip Ergo, Grip Swell, Grip Groove, Leather Sleeve, Leather Folio, Envelope, and Shield Clear, the new cases and sleeves add design, comfort, and protection for your new Apple iPad while you’re on the go.
AVAILABILITY
Vue Sleeve and Grip Vue available now at Apple stores in the US
Vue Sleeve, Grip...
iLuv iMM190 App Station is now available at iTunes store
iLuv’s App Station, a new type of dock for iPhone and iPod fans, features a unique application called “iLuv App Clock” that transforms it into alarm clock with a large digital display and current weather conditions. The iLuv App Clock application is available globally as a free download from iTunes App Store.
“To meet the everyday usage of iPhone and iPod users, we created...
Apple ipad is available on April 3 and Pre-Order starts on March 12
Apple iPad will be available in the US on Saturday, April 3, for Wi-Fi models and in late April for Wi-Fi + 3G models and pre order starts on March 12. iPad features a high-resolution 9.7” Multi-Touch™ display, 0.5 inches thick and weighs 1.5 pounds, thinner and lighter than laptop or netbook and costing between $499 and $829. iPad does everything you do with your iPhone like browsing...
Mio Announces Launch of the Moov V780
Mio has announced the launch of Mio Moov V780, GPS receiver with Mio Spirit navigation software, HD multimedia capabilities, and a digital TV receiver and features 7” flat widescreen. Moov V780 is powered the first-generation NVIDIA Tegra mobile processor that delivers powerful HD multimedia capabilities. The digital TV receiver allows the watching of free-to-air digital television stations...
Asus bring its own E-Reader
ASUS DR-900 E-Reader comes with a Slim and chic design. DR-900 has 9 inch monochromatic ePaper display with 1024 x 768 resolution which is developed by SiPix and also features touchscreen. It works in portrait or landscape mode to best fit the content format by automatically re-orienting text and is equipped with Wi-Fi or optional 3G. Other feature includes micro USB 2.0, 3.5mm stereo audio jack,...
iLuv iMM178 Vibe Plus Alarm Clock Dock for iPhone & iPod Users
iLuv Creative Technology announced the iMM178 Vibe Plus, the next generation model from their Shake & Awake alarm clock dock series originally launched last year with the iMM153. iMM178 Vibe Plus features a sleek and slim black body design with a bed shaker that includes a speaker and volume control. This dock provides a 7 day – 5 day – 2 day alarm option for waking at a set time...
ARCHOS launches two new Android Tablets
ARCHOS introduces two new large screen Android-based tablets, the ARCHOS 7 and the ARCHOS 8 Home Tablets. The ARCHOS Home Tablet range bridges the gap between the Smartphone and the Desktop PC to provide always-on access to the web, customization through Android Apps, and multi-media content, all in a large-screen format. The ARCHOS Home Tablets are based on an ARM 9 processor @ 600 MHz .
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