The University of Groningen has created an impressive and massive screen, incorporating touch detection technology using six Optitrack v120 slim cameras. These cameras are particularly effective due to their sensitivity to infrared light. To complement the cameras, the system employs 16 inexpensive … [Read more...] about Massive Curved Multi-Touch Screen (video)
BBC iPlayer For Android Released
Earlier today, the BBC released their BBC iPlayer app for the iPad, and it looks like they have just released the BBC iPlayer for Android as it is now available to download from the Android Market. With the BBC iPlayer App for Android, you can watch live TV and also listen to radio on your Android … [Read more...] about BBC iPlayer For Android Released
HP’s ‘Think Beyond’ webOS Event (Video)
The event is quite long, close to two hours, but you can check out the highlights if you missed HP's 'Think Beyond' webOS event yesterday when they unveiled the new HP Pre3, the HP TouchPad, and the HP Veer webOS smartphone. You can now watch the video as HP has uploaded it to YouTube. Check it out … [Read more...] about HP’s ‘Think Beyond’ webOS Event (Video)
Windows 7 SP1 Coming 22nd Of February
It looks like the first service pack for Microsoft's Windows 7 OS is due to launch on the 22nd of February 2011. Windows 7 SP1, although this is yet to be confirmed by Microsoft. The update will be available for Windows 7 users and also Windows Server 2008 R2 users, and the downloads should be … [Read more...] about Windows 7 SP1 Coming 22nd Of February
BBC iPlayer iPad App Released
BBC iPlayer app has now been released for the Apple iPad, the Android version of the BBC iPlayer is expected to be released later this week, and you can watch live TV and listen to radio just like in the other versions of the BBC iPlayer. You can also catch up on any programs you have missed for … [Read more...] about BBC iPlayer iPad App Released
iPhone Passwords Can Be Stolen In Less Than 6 Minutes (video)
Researches have discovered a method to extract passwords from an iPhone's keychain in less than 6 minutes. Even if the front of the device is locked down, the user's secret passcode is not needed, as the protection provided by the passcode is bypassed by the system. The team from Fraunhofer … [Read more...] about iPhone Passwords Can Be Stolen In Less Than 6 Minutes (video)
HP Hires Former Apple Executive For webOS
HP recently announced its new range of webOS devices which include the new HP TouchPad Tablet, HP Pre3 smartphone and HP Veer smartphone, and now they have hired a former Apple and Lucasfilm executive, Richard Kerris. Richard Kerris will join HP as VP of Worldwide Developer Relations for webOS, and … [Read more...] about HP Hires Former Apple Executive For webOS
New Kindle App Announced For webOS
Amazon has today announced that it will be launching a webOS version of its Kindle App tailored for the new HP TouchPad. This exciting development means that users of the HP TouchPad will soon be able to enjoy the extensive library of Kindle books directly on their device. Like all Kindle apps, … [Read more...] about New Kindle App Announced For webOS
Twitter 2.0 For Android Gets Previewed (Video)
It looks like Twitter is working on a new version of their app for Google's Android devices, and as you will see in the video below, this unreleased version of Twitter for Android has had a new user interface design. Some of the new features in Twitter 2.0 for Android include the ability to easily … [Read more...] about Twitter 2.0 For Android Gets Previewed (Video)
Camera Mic App Triggers Your iPhone Camera Shutter Using You Mic
When Apple removed the array of applications from the iTunes App Store that remapped the camera shutter button on the iPhone, users were left having to rely solely on the Apple screen shutter release. This change was met with some frustration, as many users found the physical button remapping to be … [Read more...] about Camera Mic App Triggers Your iPhone Camera Shutter Using You Mic
Thermaltake Unveils Level 10 GT Computer Case
Thermaltake has redesigned their already established Level 10 case, which was originally co-designed with the BMW Group Designworks USA, making it even more uber. The new Thermaltake Level 10 GT computer case includes all the same design lines as the original with a few enhancement tweaks, added … [Read more...] about Thermaltake Unveils Level 10 GT Computer Case
Starbucks Mobile Phone Payments System Reveals Major Flaw
Unfortunately, the new mobile payment system introduced by Starbucks last month has a major flaw that can allow others access to use your account. The flaw has been reported by an unnamed Starbucks user who discovered that taking a photo of the barcode screen on someone else's mobile phone then … [Read more...] about Starbucks Mobile Phone Payments System Reveals Major Flaw
