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Young alum creates iPad user experience improvement (w/ Video)

(Phys.org) -- When Daniel Hooper became frustrated with editing text on his iPad, he wrote an application that could revolutionize the way users select and arrange their words on tablets. 

Technology / Software

created May 24, 2012 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (6) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Google tips China searchers to hot-button terms

Google on Thursday tuned its search engine in mainland China to tip people off when they try to use characters that evidently prompt censors to derail queries.

Technology / Internet

created May 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Several iOS developers welcome Apple's larger-screen iPhone

The sixth-generation iPhone is expected to have a larger screen, and several iOS developers say they would receive that change with a warm welcome.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 24, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (8) | comments 0

Fold-it computer action set for Canada conference (w/ video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- What nonsense, sitting in front of one, single display screen and struggling with a split-screen view of multiple-sites plus data entry or word processing. Is this the way it has to be for ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Feb 04, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (10) | comments 7 | with audio podcast report

ARM deals efficiency ace with big.LITTLE and Cortex-A7

(PhysOrg.com) -- Intel has been slow playing catch-up to ARM in the mobile area, but, based on the latest announcement from ARM, Intel will need to work all the harder to upstage a show of innovation in the ...

Electronics / Hardware

created Oct 21, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast report

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

Q&A: Google to dig deeper into users' lives

If you're amazed - and maybe even a little alarmed - about how much Google seems to know about you, brace yourself. Beginning Thursday, Google will operate under a streamlined privacy policy that enables the Internet's most ...

Technology / Internet

created Feb 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Google lets users monitor their online activity

Google on Wednesday began letting people get monthly reports summarizing what they have been up to at the Internet titan's free online services.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 28, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 3

Windows Phone an overlooked worthy alternative to Android, iPhone

There are many smartphone users who are not giving Microsoft's Windows Phone the look it deserves. Together Android and iOS hog more than 80 percent of the U.S. market share. Android's large chunk of the market is split among ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Dec 22, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (21) | comments 23

Google gives Gmail a new look

Google on Tuesday unveiled a new look for its free email service, inviting users to switch if they like what they see.

Technology / Internet

created Nov 01, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (5) | comments 1

Microsoft previews Windows 8, stresses tablets (Update 2)

Microsoft pulled back the curtain on new Windows computer operating software designed to power not only personal computers but also rivals to Apple's iPad.

Technology / Software

created Sep 13, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (11) | comments 2

Logitech pulls plug on Google TV set-top boxes

Logitech has pulled the plug on Google TV set-top boxes, saying consumers just aren't ready for the device which merges television and the Internet.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Nov 11, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 2

'Your password is invalid': Improving website password practices

Internet users are increasingly asked to register with a user name and password before being able to access the content of many sites. In their upcoming Ergonomics in Design article, "A Passport to UX – Design of Pas ...

Technology / Other

created Jan 31, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Google unveils faster Internet search (Update 2)

Internet powerhouse Google is giving Web searchers the thrill of speed with a turbo-charged engine that displays suggested Web links as fast as a person can type.

Technology / Internet

created Sep 08, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 11

Logitech unveils Google TV boxes

Logitech has unveiled the first "Google TV" boxes touted as merging online content and traditional television offerings.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Oct 07, 2010 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 0