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Iris transparent tablet concept, augmented reality meets scanning

, Aug 26th 2011 Discuss [1]

Here's a really neat tablet concept that combines a transparent screen with augmented reality capabilities and a scanner. The different ways in which a tablet of this combination can be used seems endless, from purely scanning documents to translating text while hovering over a page to being an easy augmented reality navigation tool. Read The Full Story

Acer Aspire 3951 Ultrabook caught in leaked photos

, Aug 26th 2011 Discuss [0]

The Acer Aspire 3951 Ultrabook has been revealed with more detail in some leaked photos. We've seen some renderings of the ultra-slim laptop in the past when it was first rumored back in early August. These new images, however, are photos of the actual laptop out in the wild. Read The Full Story

Blackberry PlayBook OS 2.0 leaks and has Exchange ActiveSync but no BES or BB Internet Server accounts

, Aug 26th 2011 Discuss [0]

Earlier this week we mentioned that QNX using Blackberry smartphones would get access to Android apps. Another interesting tidbit about a Blackberry product has now surfaced. This time it has to do with the PlayBook tablet and a leaked version of OS 2.0 that turned up online. Version 2 of the PlayBook OS is a QNX-based OS and if the leaked screen shots are legit, some changes are in store. Read The Full Story

Samsung Nexus Prime confirmed by legal team

, Aug 26th 2011 Discuss [3]

Samsung's legal team may have inadvertently confirmed rumors that the company is indeed working on the next Google phone dubbed the Nexus Prime. Rumors that the Nexus Prime would be the first handset to sport Android Ice Cream Sandwich emerged back in June. In an attempt to squash another rumor, the Samsung legal team issued a cease and desist letter that has the Nexus Prime literally written all over it. Read The Full Story

Traktor Kontrol S2 DJ system breaks cover

, Aug 26th 2011 Discuss [0]

We have talked about a lot of DJ gear around here over the months. One of the last DJ systems we talked about was the Pioneer DDJ controllers for the Traktor software. I didn’t realize that Traktor also made its own DJ gear. Traktor has unveiled the new Kontrol S2 DJ controller that has a 2+1 setup with sample decks and mixing controls along with effect features. Read The Full Story

New cinema glasses breakthrough will let the deaf watch films with no subtitles

, Aug 26th 2011 Discuss [2]

Those of us that can hear don't understand what it's like to not be able to hear at all or not be able to hear well. My grandfather used to have to turn the TV up as loud as it would go to hear what was being said. The rest of us couldn’t be in the same room when he watched. Many shows on TV today can be subtitled if the viewer needs, but few movies in the theater are subtitled. Read The Full Story

Olympus PEN E-PM1 launches for under $500

, Aug 26th 2011 Discuss [2]

The last time I talked about the Olympus PEN E-PM1 digital camera was back in late June when photos of the camera leaked. At the time, we didn’t know when the camera would land or what it would sell for. The wondering is now over with the camera officially debuting this week. The E-PM1 digital camera will sell for $499.99 and comes in six different colors. The size and price make this the most affordable and smallest camera in the PEN line. Read The Full Story

New sensor tech uses vibrations to charge its battery

, Aug 26th 2011 Discuss [1]

I have long said that one of the technologies with the most promise to change our world is battery tech. The batteries that last longer and charge faster are key elements to improve everything from smartphones to cars. A company called MicroGen Systems has been developing cool battery tech for small, low power sensors that generates power for its on-board battery by harnessing vibrations. These batteries are ideal for low power sensors like the ones in late model cars that power the TMPS system that monitors tire pressures. Read The Full Story

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android tablet will come in LTE version

, Aug 26th 2011 Discuss [1]

Samsung seems intent on offering a tablet in just about every size that consumers might want. It has the 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab, a smaller 7-inch version and the 8.9-inch Tab crossed the FCC not long ago. We know that many of the tablets that are coming to market in the next few months will be packing LTE technology inside since LTE networks will be rolled out by several carriers. Word has surfaced that a LTE version of the 8.9-inch Galaxy Tab will be coming. Read The Full Story

Google sends Street View trikes down Amazon and Rio Negro rivers

, Aug 26th 2011 Discuss [0]

Google is set to tackle some of the least populated places on earth with its Street View trikes. Google will be sending the trike down the Rio Negro and Amazon River strapped to a raft. I would hate to be the Google worker tasked with that job. The Amazon River is well known for all sorts of vicious animals like piranha and all sorts of other things. Read The Full Story

Cineskates are like rollerblades for your camera

, Aug 26th 2011 Discuss [1]

Photographers and videographers are creative sorts that are always looking for new things they can do to make their video and photos more artistic. This leads many people to look for new lenses and filters. A new system for holding your camera has surfaced on Kickstarter and it will add some interesting new capabilities to your photos and video. The system is called Cineskates. Read The Full Story

Video of DARPA’s failed second HTV-2 flight surfaces

, Aug 26th 2011 Discuss [0]

We have talked about the DARPA HTV-2 hypersonic glider that has been in testing before. The goal of the program is to be able to create a weapon that can strike anywhere on the planet within a few hours. The first test flight resulted in the loss of the HTV-2 about nine minutes into the flight and the aircraft was never found. The second test flight failed in the same phase of the flight. The second failure was further into the flight and was caused by different issues than the first flight failure according to DARPA. Read The Full Story
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