According to the latest reports, the Jolicloud Jolibook, which we previously featured on the site, will be available in the UK starting Friday, the 19th of November. Following its UK release, the Jolibook will be available in other countries shortly thereafter. The Jolibook is equipped with a … [Read more...] about Jolicloud Jolibook Available In the UK From Friday?
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Kinect Already Hacked And Working With Open Source Drivers (video)
Just three hours after the European launch, Hector Martin has already hacked Microsoft's new Kinect motion system and enabled it to run under Linux open-source drivers with support for RGB input as well as depth sensing. This remarkable feat showcases the potential for Kinect beyond its intended use … [Read more...] about Kinect Already Hacked And Working With Open Source Drivers (video)
Kno Dual Screen Tablet To Retail For $899
Some of our readers will remember the Kno dual screen tablet that is designed to be used by college students. The company has just announced the pricing, and the dual screen version will retail for $899, whilst the single screen version will retail for $599. The Kno Textbook is a tablet platform … [Read more...] about Kno Dual Screen Tablet To Retail For $899
Habey WIT-1800 Fanless Atom Powered PC
Habey has added another fanless PC to their lineup with the launch of the Habey WIT-1800. The WIT-1800 is a fanless embedded PC that is designed to offer robust performance and reliability in a compact form factor, making it ideal for a variety of industrial and commercial applications. This … [Read more...] about Habey WIT-1800 Fanless Atom Powered PC
Tablet Created From Hacked $170 Insignia Infocast Viewer
If you are looking for an inexpensive way to create your very own tablet, then this hack using a $170 Infocast Viewer might be of interest to you. The Insignia Infocast is available to purchase for $170 and is equipped with an 800-MHz processor, 2 GB memory, an 8-inch LCD touchscreen, Wi-Fi … [Read more...] about Tablet Created From Hacked $170 Insignia Infocast Viewer
Pandora Linux Console Sold Out!
We originally reported on the Pandora Handheld Linux console back in April 2008. Well, the pocket Linux console shipped its first 1,000 devices that have all sold out. You may think, "Wow, 1,000 devices, big deal," but don't forget this console has been developed by hobbyists, not a fat cat … [Read more...] about Pandora Linux Console Sold Out!
Google Adds Linux Support For Gmail Voice and Video Chat
If you enjoy using Linux and Gmail, you will be pleased to know that Google has now added voice and video chat support, responding to users' requests. Introduction to Google Voice and Video Chat Originally introduced back in November 2008, Google voice and video chat uses a free downloadable … [Read more...] about Google Adds Linux Support For Gmail Voice and Video Chat
Acer Delaying Tablets To Taste Android 3.0
Acer is delaying its launch of its much-awaited line of tablets to 2011. The culprit? Sweet, sweet Gingerbread a.k.a. Android 3.0. The biggest feature of the new OS from Google seems to be the capacity to handle larger resolutions, a nice addition to anything that wants to go head-to-head versus … [Read more...] about Acer Delaying Tablets To Taste Android 3.0
Ubuntu 10.10 Linux To Provide Multitouch And Gesture Support
The up and coming release of Ubuntu 10.10 will provide the foundations for multitouch and gesture support that is hoped will be used by programmers to develop the feature and add additional functionality for the Linux platform. Technological Foundations of Ubuntu's Multitouch Support Ubuntu's … [Read more...] about Ubuntu 10.10 Linux To Provide Multitouch And Gesture Support
JoliCloud 1.0 Available For Netbooks
JoilCloud, the free Linux cloud-based operating system for netbooks, is now ready to download. The developers have made sure that Jolicloud runs efficiently on small memory netbooks and have included a couple of new features in this latest release. Optimized for Netbooks JoliCloud's mission was … [Read more...] about JoliCloud 1.0 Available For Netbooks
From India, The World’s Cheapest Tablet
Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal had good reason to be smiling last Thursday when he presented the world’s cheapest tablets during a press conference. The still unbranded prototypes, of which Sibal showed three designs in the conference, were developed by the IIT (Indian Institute … [Read more...] about From India, The World’s Cheapest Tablet
Qbo Open Source Linux Robot
The Qbo open source robot project, initiated by Francisco Paz, has been under development for some time and is open to anyone who would like to provide help and assistance with the development of the Qbo Linux robot. This collaborative effort aims to create a versatile and intelligent robot that can … [Read more...] about Qbo Open Source Linux Robot
