News tagged with interactive applications

New study is first to test the actual impact of branded apps on consumers

A new research study co-authored by an Indiana University professor suggests that interactive applications for mobile phones such as Apple's iPhone and Google's Android may be some of the most powerful forms of advertising ...

Technology / Software

created Dec 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Wearable depth-sensing projection system makes any surface capable of multitouch interaction (w/ video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- OmniTouch, a wearable projection system developed by researchers at Microsoft Research and Carnegie Mellon University, enables users to turn pads of paper, walls or even their own hands, arms ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Oct 17, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (9) | comments 14 | with audio podcast

'Surrogates' aid design of complex parts and controlling video games

Researchers have defined a new class of software, calling it "surrogate interaction," which enables designers and video gamers to more easily change features of complex objects like automotive drawings or ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created May 10, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 7 | with audio podcast

How to use your phone to maximize holiday shopping

If you want to be a smart shopper during the holidays, don't leave home without your smart phone.

Technology / Software

created Nov 25, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Samsung unveils new smartphone platform 'bada' to the world

Samsung Electronics today unveils its new smartphone platform, Samsung bada. At this unveiling, Samsung showcases the bada SDK (Software Development Kit) for partners and presents the unique benefits and unprecedented opportunities ...

Technology / Software

created Dec 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Consumer electronics can help improve patient health

Electronic tools and technology applications for consumers can help improve health care processes, such as adherence to medication and clinical outcomes like smoking cessation, according to a report by researchers at the ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 27, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Amazon, Apple, Google, Yahoo! targeted in patent case

A US technology company which won a patent case against software giant Microsoft filed suit on Tuesday against nearly two dozen other high-profile firms accusing them of violating the same patent.

Technology / Business

created Oct 06, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (6) | comments 7