Touchscreen is the interface of choice for interaction with digital world for quite a while now. Smartphones, tablets, laptops, cameras, refrigerators, even RO water purifiers now come with touch screens. But there is always a divide in such devices; there is no physical feedback. The devices we use, respond to our stimuli and act on our instructions. We have access to our loved ones thousands of kilometers through video conferencing services like skype, but it still lacks the physical appeal of holding hands. Now MIT’s Tangible Media Group with their Project called inFORM intend to change that.
The inFORM was created [...]
The Chrome OS users have been enjoying the latest OS features and the touchscreen benefits since September. The latest update of the chrome OS, brings up touchscreen text selection and drag and drop support.
The platform’s latest version also brings up a number of other changes including the ability to choose audio sources from the tray menu and the addition of on-by-default Quickoffice editor for Word and Excel. Users can now also check their connection using a diagnostics tool and share folders and files direct from the File app. If you’re using any Chrome OS device, you can expect to get the OS 30 update [...]
Intel today organized India Retail Innovation & Technology Tour, and showcased a wide range of devices powered by Intel’s latest processors.
The aim of the seminar was to showcase the advanced technology supported by Intel 4th generation processors, which helps users to interact with technology in various innovative ways like gestures, touch and voice commands.
Devices which were on display during the session include 2-in-1 devices, Ultrabooks, Tablets, Value PCs, and Smartphones, which are based on Intel processors.
2013 has been a special year for us, with the launch of [...]
Titan’s Sonata has announced the launch of its the first ever touch screen watch that does away with most of the physical push buttons on the digital watch.
The touch screen watch is a multi-function sports watch with a high water resistance and comes packed with features such as light, stop-watch, multiple time display, day, date, alarm, and is available in three vibrant colours.
The watch is part of Sonata’s Super Fibre Ocean Series and is available at an introductory price of Rs 1,499.
Sony Mobile Communications India will launch their next Xperia phone the Tipo, targeted at the budget buyer, on the 16th of September 2012. The Xperia Tipo may not be the cream of the crop when it comes to specifications, but surely adds another to the list.
Specifications Include :
800MHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor 512MB of RAM 3.2-inch TFT display with a HVGA resolution 3.2-megapixel rear camera 2.5GB of internal storage microSD card slot with 32GB of storage expandability 50GB of free Box.net cloud storage account 1,500 mAh battery pack Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream SandwichMicrosoft Recently demonstrated a high performance touchscreen prototype, that would reduce the touch lag of a device from 100ms to 1ms. Microsoft has filed a patent protecting its endless research on the subject.
The Effect of touch response lag once reduced will bring the experience of touchscreen devices to a brilliant level. Instead of a laying line , users if drawing on a touch screen tablet, will experience almost no lag as if the ink was coming from the finger.
Micrososft may throw these screens into future Microsoft Tablets, if they do, expect them to be superiorly responsive.
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Oh my dear berry addicts, looks like the world is abuzz with Blackberry news once again. The bitter sweet fruit that has seen a major downfall in the recent years is finally trying to put its pieces together. New prototypes have surfaced for the upcoming Blackberry 10 phone lineup, which the company is supposedly launching this year.
Research in Motion is hosting the BlackBerry Jam event in a few short days where they plan on giving out a few prototypes of the handset running this OS to developers for testing apps and whatnot.
According to [...]
HP has just refreshed their lineup of All in Ones and Desktops with the new Intel IVY-Bridge Chipsets, featuring a total of six new quad-core models that’ll be available directly from HP in June.
The three All-in -Ones include Omni 220qd Ivy Bridge platform Beats Audio cantilever design $999 starting Omni 27qd 27-inch display Ivy Bridge platform $1,199 starting TouchSmart 520xt touch-enabled 23-inch display $999 starting Ivy Bridge platformThe Three desktops include HPE h8t, available for $699, and the HPE h8xt starting $799 and HPE Phoenix h9t starting at $1,149.
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Nothing better than a quick video from Bharat in the morning to spur up the senses. iGyaan goes hands on with the new Galaxy Y Duos, the Dual Sim brother of the widely popular Galaxy Y.
Check out the video and stay tuned for the full review.
We get our hands on the Samsung duos series for 2012, Starting off with the top Galaxy Ace Duos SCH i589. The device features dual sim capabilities for CDMA/CDMA or CDMA/GSM capabilities .
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Tech Specs: General Information Brand Samsung Model Galaxy Ace Duos Weight 122 G Form Factor Bar Dimensions 112.4×59.9×12.5 MM Operating Frequency CDMA 800 / 1900 / GSM 900 / 1800 / CDMA2000 1xEV-DO MHz | CDMA 800 / 1900 / GSM 900 / 1800 MHz Dual Sim Yes, Dual SIM, Dual Standby Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive Touch Screen Display Details Display Color 3.5 inches (8.89 cms), [...]Heard rumors of an Apple TV with Siri voice control, well Samsung’s not even waiting for that to launch as the company has already launched a new remote with voice activated functionality. The new remote is a Universal remote and can be used on all Samsung Televisions and Home Theater systems. It drops all flavor of buttons to be replaced with voice features.
While the remote will use a combination of Bluetooth and IR to connect to a range of existing and upcoming TVs, Samsung is yet to give out an official list of supported devices, or even if the remote will work cross brands. The remote can also be used for [...]
Continuing on with our Tradition of Holiday Guides today we bring the best phones under the 20,000 Rupees mark (15,000 – 20,000), Of course you can check out our under 15,000 guide and Under 10,000 Guide if they better suits your purpose.
(In order of preference) Android PhonesSamsung Galaxy R (Rs. 20,000) : Have 20k to spend? This is our pick for smartphone under the 20 thousand mark. The dual core smartphone is available at online retailers for prices well below 19k including deals, searching will get you a good deal. The phone [...]