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MOPHO DJ uses iPhone for digital scratching [Video]

, May 13th 2011 Discuss [0]

The humble accelerometer shows its worth again, with Stanford University computer music student Nicholas J. Bryan turning an iPhone into a DJ tool that allows analog turntables to control digital music. MOPHO DJ uses the iPhone's accelerometer to track its position on the turntable, picking up a DJ's scratches and transmitting that wirelessly to a nearby computer which processes MP3s in real-time. Read The Full Story

Jawbone ERA Review

, Jan 20th 2011 Discuss [10]

Jawbone’s newest Jawbone Bluetooth headset has arrived, the Jawbone ERA, evolving the discrete styling of the ICON and taking its place at the top of the company’s range. There’s more than just good looks promised, though; Jawbone has also slotted in a bigger speaker for HD Audio, together with an accelerometer for more intuitive control. Is it enough to warrant the $129.99 price tag? Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut.

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Mobile Safari gets orientation API in iOS 4.2 for tilt-sensitive sites

, Nov 23rd 2010 Discuss [3]

Apple has opened up accelerometer and gyroscope access to mobile Safari web developers in iOS 4.2, meaning iPhone, iPod touch and iPad sites can potentially be controlled by those motion sensors. Developer Maximiliano Firtman spotted the update, which appears to be based on the W3C draft for the DeviceOrientation API; he's also thrown together a quick rolling-ball demo, which you can see after the cut. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

HP’s accelerometer is 1,000 times more sensitive than those on current mass-produced devices

, Feb 16th 2010 Discuss [0]

HP Labs does some incredible research and development work now and then, and this time, they haven’t disappointed at all.  They’ve managed to create an inertial accelerometer so sensitive that that it is approximately 1,000 times more sensitive than “today’s mass-produced devices”. Read The Full Story

Analog Device’s motion sensing technology enhances Cannondale’s mountain bike Simon suspension system

, Jan 11th 2010 Discuss [0]

Analog Devices has worked together with leading bike-maker Cannondale to integrate an iMEMS accelerometer into Cannondale’s revolutionary Simon electronic front-suspension system.  The programmable suspension system uses an ADI single-axis iMEMS accelerometer to monitor the terrain at 2-ms intervals, and this data is processed by the Simon system to access more than 10,000 terrain-response maps to provide optimal bicycle suspension control. Dissimilar from previous mountain bike front suspension technologies, which relied on mechanical devices with slower response times, the Simon front suspension system incorporates ADI’s accelerometers for real-time response, which allows riders to instantly adapt to dynamically shifting trail conditions. Read The Full Story

Nokia N900 Rover Gets Official Snapshot

, Aug 24th 2009 Discuss [0]

There's been plenty of images of the Nokia N900, or Rover if you prefer, up until this moment in time, but most of them just seemed to lack that "official" flare. That kind of picture that we all look for, especially when it comes to the alternative "blurry" cam photos. And here we have the official photo of the Nokia internet tablet, which is slated to have an official release date next week, during Nokia World. But, here's the image we've been waiting for, minus a full keyboard, but it does show some awesome headphones. Read The Full Story

Acceleglove offers complex motion detection for gaming

, Jul 13th 2009 Discuss [0]

So, motion detection is becoming pretty big in the video game world these days. The Wiimote caught attention, then the Wii MotionPlus add-on and the accelerometer in the iPhone. But now there's the Acceleglove which combines aspects of all these things into one super gaming glove. Read The Full Story