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Hitachi’s already dipped its toes (or hands, as it were) into the gesture-based waters before, but it looks to have refined things quite a bit for its latest Minority Report-esque demo, which the company is showing off as part of its 100th anniversary celebration. While complete details are a bit light, the system does seem to be reasonably responsive, and appears to rely on a projection-based system and a single camera to track movements. Perhaps what’s most interesting, however, is that Hitachi eventually sees systems like this being used in everything from digital signage to medical applications — and, yes, even TVs and desktop computers (though not before mid-2011 at the earliest). Head on past the break to check it out in action.
Continue reading Hitachi shows off new gesture-based interface, touts grand plans
Hitachi shows off new gesture-based interface, touts grand plans originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Leftovers and castaways could soon be used for clean energy with new strides in energy conversion.
How does it work? The site says it converts ions in the water into clean energy. (I suspect tiny sea monkeys come to life when you add the water and keep things ticking, but that may not be correct.)
I tried one of the previous models, the one that looks like a water drop: It worked exactly as advertised. As a bonus, it distracts and bemuses my coworkers–always fun.
The new model ships in September; you can preorder one now for $39 at Bedol’s site.
Update: A rep from iWave just sent in an email to assure us that no trees whatsoever were harmed in the making of the Grass Roots collection. We just want to take this opportunity to set the record straight — and to point out that the Earth in the above illustration reminds us of a Chia Pet. Thanks!
How many trees must die for iWave’s Earth-friendly headphones, iPhone cases? (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Continue reading Parrot AR.Drone now available for pre-order, shipping September 3rd
Parrot AR.Drone now available for pre-order, shipping September 3rd originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
A move by a major smartphone company to buy an intriguingly named Web site does not go unnoticed by the Web, as Research in Motion learned today. RIM purchased the site BlackPad.com a few days ago, according to MobileCrunch. Today, the Web has been abuzz with speculation about the development.
So what does it mean? It’s anybody’s guess at this point, but many theories suggest that RIM is working on a tablet device that would compete with Apple’s iPad or HP’s rumored webOS tablet.
What do you think of this development? Would you like to see a BlackBerry tablet? What do you think of the BlackPad name? Please leave your comments in the section below.
Apple’s Magic Trackpad offers an easy-to-use touch interface for Mac users, but it could be so much more than just a trackpad.
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