Posts tagged: Technology
‘iPad mini’ to be ultra-thin thanks to new touch technology
Apple’s much rumored “iPad mini” will reportedly utilize new touch panel technology that allows the device to be thinner than previous models while also managing to cut Apple’s costs, likely a necessity if the company aims to hit the rumored $200-$250 price point. Citing anonymous industry sources, Digitimes on Tuesday ...
Microsoft’s new technology adds Kinect-like gestures to laptops [video]
One of Microsoft’s latest research projects offers gesture controls using a computer’s speakers, microphone and inaudible sounds. The technology is called “SoundWave” and it utilizes the Doppler effect to detect gestures. With the help of a computer’s speakers and microphone, SoundWave can detect the frequency change of a sound wave ...
Nokia PureView Technology Wins “Best Imaging Innovation” Award
Two months ago, no one would have thought that a 41-megapixel camera phone is even possible. After Nokia announced its 808 PureView smartphone, at the Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona, everything went crazy.The device immediately won the award for the best new mobile handset at the trade fair, and ...
Next-generation iPhone to utilize new display technology
Apple’s next-generation iPhone will reportedly make use of new display technology that will allow the device to utilize thinner components without sacrificing responsiveness. Citing anonymous sources within Apple’s component supply chain, DigiTimes on Friday reported that Apple’s new iPhone will utilize in-cell touch panels rather than industry-standard on-cell technology. In-cell ...
Stolen Samsung AMOLED technology sold to rival, 11 suspects arrested
Nearly a dozen suspects have been arrested and charged with crimes related to the theft and sale of AMOLED display technology under development at Samsung. Yonhap News Agency on Thursday reported that 11 suspects either currently or formerly employed by Samsung Mobile Display have been arrested. One 46-year-old researcher at ...
Nokia PureView Technology Coming to the Windows Phone World
Nokia has the habit of using those little bits of technology that made it successful… They used the Nokia N9 design over and over again and now they’re ready to move the PureView technology from the Symbian world to the Windows Phone segment. I remind you that at Mobile World ...
Nokia PureView technology confirmed for Lumia Windows Phone family
During Nokia’s press conference at Mobile World Congress 2012, the Finnish smartphone maker introduced the Nokia 808 PureView. The handset is equipped with a jaw-dropping 41 megapixel camera, a 1.3GHz single-core processor, 512MB of RAM and the dated Symbian Belle operating system. The high resolution 41 megapixel sensor features Carl Zeiss optics ...
MWC 2012: HTC Announces One Series Phones – One V, One S, One X With Fresh Camera Technology and More
HTC started the MWC 2012 presentation in Barcelona today focused on the One series of smartphones that it plans to deliver this year. Also, they talked a LOT about the imagining capacity of their new handsets. Honestly speaking, the camera was always a problem for HTC, so I’m glad to ...
Nokia’s ClearBlack Display Technology Detailed: Here Are the Basics
I guess you’ve been wondering for a while now what’s the deal with Nokia’s ClearBlack display technology, that has been used on so many devices over the past years. These include models such as the X7 and the E7, but also recent Lumias, such as the 900 and 800 model. ...
U.S. chief technology officer Aneesh Chopra to step down
Aneesh Chopra will step down from his position as the United States chief technology officer. The move is expected to be imminent and, while it’s unclear what Chopra’s next step will be, Fedscoop says sources have speculated Chopra is interested in running for political office or working as the head of ...
Motorola RAZR Is ‘King of Multimedia’ in China, Comes with Dolby Digital Plus Technology
One day after Motorola announced the upcoming availability of the TD-SCDMA version of the RAZR in China, the handset maker introduced the 3G version with even more stunning features.Touted the “King of Multimedia,” Motorola XT928 will be available across the country via major carrier ... (read more)