News tagged with research platform

US military to pack more BlackBerry smartphones

Research In Motion (RIM) on Wednesday announced that the US Department of Defense staff and partners have been given the go-ahead to use more of the Canadian firm's BlackBerry OS 7 smartphones.

Technology / Business

created May 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Scottish experts assess platform gas leak impact

The Scottish government was sending a marine research vessel Friday to carry out sampling around a North Sea oil platform that is spewing a cloud of potentially explosive gas.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 06, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

BlackBerry maker out to capitalize on rivals

Research In Motion launched a new software platform Tuesday that lets businesses manage smartphones made by rivals that have been devouring the BlackBerry maker's market share.

Technology / Software

created Apr 03, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 2

Engineering research brings seven adult-sized humanoid robots together for first time in US

Seven adult-sized humanoid robots took the stage during Drexel University's celebration of National Engineers Week, in a first-of-its-kind assembly of robotic technology. A showcase event on Feb. 20 introduced all seven of ...

Electronics / Robotics

created Feb 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

RIM forced to change name of software

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion has been forced to change the name of its new operating system from BBX after the company lost a trademark ruling.

Technology / Business

created Dec 07, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Smart skin: Electronics that stick and stretch like a temporary tattoo (w/ video)

Engineers have developed a device platform that combines electronic components for sensing, medical diagnostics, communications and human-machine interfaces, all on an ultrathin skin-like patch that mounts ...

Technology / Engineering

created Aug 11, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (17) | comments 22 | with audio podcast

Nokia to launch Microsoft platform phones in 2011

Finnish handset maker Nokia Corp. plans to introduce its first mobile phones using the Microsoft Windows operating system this year, the company's chief executive said Tuesday.

Technology / Business

created Jun 21, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Android smartphones widen lead in US market

Smartphones powered by Google software widened their lead on BlackBerry handsets in the US market during the first three months of the year, industry tracker comScore reported on Friday.

Technology / Software

created May 07, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Review: BlackBerry enters tablet market with PlayBook

BlackBerry, with its diminishing legions of devoted fans, is stepping delicately into the tablet market.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 03, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Killer app' for research launched

(PhysOrg.com) -- New free software, launched by Oxford University scientists, gives researchers the tools they need to collaborate more efficiently and quickly with colleagues scattered around the world and ...

Technology / Software

created Mar 07, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Nokia shakes up management to tackle rivals

(AP) -- Nokia Corp. will reshuffle its management in mobile devices to tackle growing competition from rivals in smart phones and high-end mobile computers, the company said Tuesday.

Technology / Business

created May 11, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Palm shares soar on takeover rumors

Palm shares soared Wednesday on Wall Street amid rumors the struggling US mobile device maker may be an acquisition target.

Technology / Business

created Apr 07, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research findings may help online marketing campaigns achieve more success

(PhysOrg.com) -- Why do some online ad campaigns go viral while other online marketing messages gather "cyber-dust" on the information superhighway? The key may lie in the motivation of Internet users to email ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Jan 22, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Message gone viral? Blame it on altruistic, yet image-conscious Internet 'e-mavens'

(PhysOrg.com) -- Why do some online ad campaigns go viral while other online marketing messages gather "cyber-dust" on the information superhighway? The key may lie in the motivation of Internet users to email ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Nov 26, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Philips Emotions Jacket -- a new level in immersive cinematic experience

The Emotions Jacket is a research platform that uses the sense of touch to take the cinematic experience to new levels, allowing viewers to experience the intense emotions felt by characters on-screen. While ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Oct 14, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0