Sony Ericsson has developed a new technology that, for the first time, bridges the Abobe Flash Lite and Java ME development platforms. The new technology and tools, referred to as Project Capuchin, make it possible to combine the richness of Flash Lite and Java ME technologies allowing developers to utilize the best attributes of both software stacks to create content-rich mobile applications....
The modern day onboard GPS system is now making drivers never lose their way, but has it ever occurred to you what life was like before GPS? When we navigated with maps and also developed the psychological traits of men never asking for directions and women reading the maps and getting even more confused. But the modern-day sat-nav is likely to pose far fewer problems for lost drivers than its 1927 forerunner. The Plus Four Wristlet Route Indicator, which...
A Chinese site (wretch.cc) has posted screen shots of a character recognition software for the iPhone firmware2.0. What isn't clear is how folks are expected to draw characters, seeing how there's no provision for an on-board stylus; the entire interface is designed for finger use. Apple has long ignored the fact that the iPhone touch screen although good isn't really only meant for the keyboard input method, especially since most of its competitors are offering multiple modes of input....
RIM is gearing up to launch a 3G-less BlackBerry 9000 so to speak. It looks pretty similar but there are also a few changes to the design like a larger bezel around the front, and a whole different back case. If the exorbitant prices of blackberry devices don't bother you and 3g isn't on your list of must haves, then this device might just be the one you want....
For those who still don't know that every email they wrote since they got their computer is subject to recovery from their hard drive. Every movie they downloaded can be traced; even the mp3 songs they shared with friends are easily recoverable by someone looking for it. That's of course until you buy yourself a Hard Disk crusher. This no-nonsense machine from EDR Solutions does exactly what its name says, destroying a hard disk in as little as 10...
GTA IV is anticipated to be the highest selling game when it launches and to break most gaming records. But is the gaming industry really bigger than the movie business as its so often compared and even estimated to over pass all movie earnings? Compare GTA IV's take to the international box office receipts for blockbuster movies. If GTA was a movie, it would be 77th on boxofficemojo.com's list. Just behind "Ocean's Eleven" and just ahead of "Pearl Harbor."...
The phones launching today may have the latest cameras, GPS, Bluetooth, MP3 players and the sorts in them but they leave a lot to be desired in the design and feel of the phone. The S-series however steps back from this approach and sets off in a radically different design direction by combining sleek, sophisticated styling with top quality materials all put together in a compact package, to make the whole experience of looking at and owning the phone...
Private jets are to be as familiar a sight as automobiles; there may be a place already who have small hangers beside their garages. We rely on our cars to get us to work, buy our groceries and provide us with some fun every now and then. But as our technology increases, will out beloved autos be nudged out by private airframes? "Jet" by Cirrus claims that it will in fact happen. By designing a personal jet that is...
Many urologists performing prostate surgery view the precise, tremor-free movements of a robot as the best way to spare nerves crucial to bladder control and sexual potency. A robot's ability to deftly handle small tools may lead to a less invasive procedure and faster recovery for a patient. Robots also can protect surgeons from physical stress and exposure to X-rays that may force them into premature retirement. Dr. Frederic Moll saw potential in robotic surgery and was struck by...
The Brightdoor is a concept door for those people who cannot read simple sign language and would take a great risk to their lives or limbs if they persist on entering. Clearly conceived by someone who's interested in designing sci-fi movie sets, the Brightdoor contains one massive light that changes from a welcoming green when it's open to a stop-right-there-cowboy red upon locking. Maybe its for those who are so drunk that they cant tell the difference between an...
One man decided to change the problems a hearing impaired person goes through. There are 250 million people around the world who are hearing-impaired? Even worse, two-thirds of them live in the developing world. Odds are these people don't have the type of money needed to buy conventional hearing aids, primarily because their expensive batteries last only about a week....
The HTC Diamond was launched at the Soho Hotel in London. The device has some pretty nice interface tech that they're calling TouchFLO 3D that heavily emphasizes one-touch browsing and single-finger dialing. They emphasized web accessibility, zoom-in navigation with "just one hand" and not too many fingers....
Okay, so you might want to kill yourself over how indulgent people are getting over their pets after reading this article. It seems people now like getting their pets “tanned”. Umm…and what if these animal tanning lovers had a black dog or cat? Anyhoo…SunSpa has now come out with this new pet tanning bed which offers a beauty treatment regimen for your beloved pet without having it laze in the sun or dirtying its paws in the great outdoors....
Plastics don’t really make the impact on gizmos as they should. It is always metal that turns a geek on. This cool keyboard means a lot more than just an ordinary fad that’s here to stay. It is a luxury toy for top notch geeks. The keyboard has an 18 karat gold plating in every key switch that contribute in reducing latency. This helps in gaming and other applications that require precision finger movements on your keyboard. The keyboard...
Another masterpiece from Jean Louis Frechin showcased at the International Milan furniture show is the Wapix YJMM a duo of ‘chrono-pictographic' frames. These frames display moments, places and situations rather than snapshots. Wapix JMYM enables the continual flow of pictures from one frame to the other. By moving the frames apart in space, the speed of image flow is regulated. The farther apart, the swifter the flow of one picture to the next. The screen displaying these pictures is...
