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Cell Phones Using Gesture Control (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- The next generation of cell phone interfaces is currently under development at Ishikawa Komuro Laboratory at the University of Tokyo but instead of using a touchscreen the new interface is ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Apr 29, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 3 | with audio podcast weblog

Israel reverses iPad ban

Israel on Sunday reversed a ban on Apple's new iPad after initially confiscating the devices at its airports because the wireless signal was 40 times stronger than the legal limit.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Apr 25, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Microsoft’s 'Manual Deskterity' Enhances User Touchscreen Experience (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- Microsoft's "Manual Deskterity" combines touch and pen for a more natural user experience working with Microsoft Surface (tabletop touchscreen) and newer versions of Windows 7 tablet.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Apr 14, 2010 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (13) | comments 3 | with audio podcast weblog

iPad owners raise Wi-Fi issues

As Apple iPad owners around the United States play with their new machines, some are complaining about the Wi-Fi connectivity of the devices.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Apr 06, 2010 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Google backs HTC in Apple patent suit

Google on Wednesday threw its backing behind HTC, maker of the Internet giant's Nexus One smartphone, after Apple accused the Taiwan company of infringing on iPhone patents.

Technology / Business

created Mar 03, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Skinput turns your arm into a touchscreen (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- If you find yourself getting annoyed at the tiny touchscreens on today's mobile devices, you might be interested in a "new" yet overlooked input surface: yourself. A new skin-based interface ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Mar 01, 2010 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (40) | comments 3 | with audio podcast report

Qualcomm's next e-book to use a mirasol display

(PhysOrg.com) -- Qualcomm subsidiary Mirasol is developing a new e-book reader with a color display that uses ambient light. The reader will be capable of displaying video smoothly, but the new features will ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Nov 20, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (11) | comments 2 weblog

iPhone Software That Controls Robot Movements (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- At the graduate school of media design at Keio University in Tokyo, a project called "Walky" is under developed. Researchers have developed specifically designed software for the iPhone that ...

Electronics / Robotics

created Nov 18, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (8) | comments 0 weblog

Touchscreen smartphones being snatched up in US

US smartphone buyers can't wait to get their hands on touchscreen devices, according to figures released Tuesday by industry tracker comScore.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Nov 03, 2009 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (3) | comments 3

HP's new touch Tablet: Windows 7 ultimate remote?

Hewlett-Packard recently announced a new wireless, touchscreen tablet that's a cross between a wireless photo frame and a super duper remote control.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Oct 15, 2009 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (8) | comments 0

LG Unveils LG GD510 Touchscreen Phone (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- LG Electronics today unveiled the LG GD510, or more simply, "Pop", the most compact 3-inch full touchscreen phone ever made. The LG GD510 is the handset people who want a simple touchscreen ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Sep 30, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sony opens electronic bookstore to self-publishers

Sony opened its electronic bookstore to would-be authors Tuesday in a partnership with two self-publishing companies.

Technology / Internet

created Sep 29, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 2

LG Introduces its First Android Device

LG Electronics reinforced its aggressive strategy in smartphones by announcing the first Android mobile device.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Sep 14, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Sony's eBooks to work with libraries

Maybe now it's an actual competition between Amazon's Kindle and Sony's forlorn "Reader" e-book.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Aug 26, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

First Smartphone with 1GHZ Processor (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- Looks like the Apple iPhone 3G S may soon have some serious competition with the soon to be announced, Toshiba TG01 smartphone. The TG01 is expected to be officially announced at the Mobile ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jun 24, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (6) | comments 3 weblog