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Relying on your tablet’s on-screen keyboard saves you from having to carry clunky accessories, but it also gobbles up a good chunk of usable screen real estate. So Fujitsu researchers are working on a happy medium that uses the tablet’s camera to track your finger movements on a desk, as if you were typing away on an invisible keyboard. More »

We didn’t see a new phone from Sony at MWC this year, though it did take the opportunity to show off the Xperia Z (pictured) it demoed early this year at CES, but a new rumor suggests we’ll see a mid-year upgrade in a few months time that packs Android 4.2, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset with 1.8GHz processor, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage.

The leaked specs come from a tipster providing info to Xperia Blog, and also suggest the C670X will be smaller than the Xperia 7, with a 4.8-inch screen compared to the announced device’s 5-inch display. In most regards, the C670X sounds like a beefed up Xperia 7, however, with a more powerful processor, Adreno 320 graphics and double the on-board storage, while retaining a 13 megapixel rear camera and the same 1920 x 1080 resolution. The device’s pixel density will be higher, however, since those same pixels are fitting in a smaller screen, making for more crisp text and graphics rendering.

If true, this new handset would be pretty much on par with HTC’s flagship One smartphone, which has a 1.7GHz Snapdragon 600 chipset, and an Adreno 320 GPU. No word on whether the C670X would also inherit the Xperia Z’s impressive water resistance, which could be a tipping point factor for buyers looking to make a decision between the two.

These leaked specs should be treated with a healthy dollop of skepticism (it was accompanied with a render from the setup guide from the Xperia Z, which admittedly doesn’t depict the Xperia Z itself), but they’re far from extreme, and Sony fielding a phone in 2013 that takes advantage of the latest in mobile processor technology does make sense.

I know that we live in an age where medical advances abound, but we are still not quite on the same level as that of Star Wars or Star Trek yet, where neural implants and cybernetics have advanced to such a point, where even a severely weakened Darth Vader could still end up being an imposing Sith Lord with the help of Emperor Palpatine and his reconstructive medical center. Having said that, here is a new age device that has debuted at HIMSS13, where it is known as the Griffin MouthStick Stylus and was specially designed after receiving the necessary input from medical professionals.

The Griffin MouthStick Stylus intends to expand the world of tablets, where it will bring touchscreen and button interaction to those who are living with manual disabilities. Yes sir, have you ever wondered how a disabled person, especially one who has lost their limbs or use of them, be able to make use of all current generation touchscreen handsets? The Griffin MouthStick Stylus will fit the bill nicely, where it was specially designed to provide comfort, stability and control while being held in the mouth.

According to Melissa Lapsley, B2B Education & Assistive Technology Product Specialist at Griffin Technology, “Everyone wants access to tablet technology. With our MouthStick Stylus, we’re providing a customized tool that allows people with motor disabilities the ability to have complete control and access to modern-day technology.”

The Griffin MouthStick Stylus will play nice with touchscreen interfaces, laptop keyboards, and Apple’s Magic Trackpad, where those who lack fine motor skills are still able to easily access and control touch-technology. Thanks to a well-balanced design, the stick can be held comfortably in the mouth without causing any form of strain or discomfort. The Griffin MouthStick Stylus will comprise of four parts, including a food-grade stainless steel mouthpiece, BPA- and latex-free silicone rubber mouthpiece sleeves, a conductive silicone rubber tip, and an adjustable aluminum gooseneck shaft.

Expect the Griffin Mouthstick Stylus to be available to the masses this coming Q2 for $29.99 a pop.

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If you’ve ever been around anyone who suffered a serious injury to the spinal column as a result of an automobile crash or other accident, you know how difficult or impossible it can be for people battling these injuries to do the things most of us take for granted. While people with full mobility are able to quickly and easily flip the pages on their iPad or other tablet, not everyone can do that. For instance, a person with no control over their arms or limited control may not be able to use a tablet at all.

IPad accessory maker Griffin has announced a new accessory aimed at users of the iPad who have have no control over their limbs or very limited control. The accessory is called the MouthStick and it is a long, curved stylus that allows people to use head movements to control the tablet. The accessory is designed to be held in the mouth allowing people to flip pages and press icons on the screen of the tablet.

Griffin says that the MouthStylus was specifically engineered for people that have fine motor impairments and is designed to allow them to manipulate touch screens and buttons in comfort. The stylus can do more than operate touchscreen interfaces, Griffin also says that you can use it to hit keys on laptop keyboards and to work the Apple Magic Trackpad. The stylus consists of four different parts.

The part that goes in the mouth is made from food-grade stainless steel. The stainless steel is covered with BPA-and latex-free silicone rubber mouthpiece sleeves to protect the teeth. On the end of the stylus is a conductive silicone rubber tip. The body of the stylus is made from an adjustable aluminum gooseneck shaft. The MouthStick stylus will be available in Q2 for $29.99. Griffin will also offer replacement sleeves for the mouthpiece and replacement silicone rubber tips.

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Griffin unveils MouthStick stylus for the disabled is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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The BlackBerry 10 operating system was released at the end of January, and it did not take more than a quarter for a new software update to be issued by BlackBerry, bringing the BlackBerry 10 operating system to hit version 10.0.10.85. Just what kind of improvements do you think you can experience with the latest software update?

For starters, it is said that 3rd party application performance has increased, allowing developers to build apps which will run fast and smooth just for you. Not only that, Gmail calendars on BlackBerry 10 will run fine and dandy from now on with the new update, in addition to improvements in the BlackBerry Hub which allows you to log calls as well as log how conversations are handled. The camera should also see an improvement especially in low light conditions, and the Web browser should also be able to handle video playback better, too. The BlackBerry 10 software update weighs in at approximately 150MB in size, so it would be best to stick to a Wi-Fi connection for a faster download.

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