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It has always been something of a fantasy to think that Apple could one day release a MacBook laptop with touch controls, similar to what Microsoft has done with Windows 8 hybrid devices which has the ability to transform itself from a regular laptop, to a tablet of sorts. Maybe one day Apple might embrace such design, but in the meantime an Apple patent has revealed plans for something that appears to be a tad more “realistic” in the form of a touch-sensitive MacBook in which the bezel of the laptop would come with touch controls. This would help eliminate the need for certain physical buttons which in turn could help reduce the weight and thickness of the device.

As you can see in the diagram above, the touch controls would be embedded into the sides of the laptop itself where users will be able to control certain features of the laptop simply by touching these controls. Right off the bat we are thinking about the media control buttons, such as volume adjustment, track skipping, pause/play, maybe even screen dimming, keyboard illumination, and so on. Apart from that, the patent also describes more advanced features, such as when the USB port is touched, USB options could pop up, or the computer could read aloud the name of the port for those who might be unfamiliar around computers. It’s a nifty idea but given that it was filed back in 2009, we’re not sure if this is a patent that might be sitting on the shelves or if it is something Apple could be working on for future devices. What do you guys think?

Apple Patent Suggests MacBooks With Touch Controls original content from Ubergizmo.

For those of you who recently logged in to the Layar Creator today, it would not be too far off the mark to say that there are some noticeable changes made to the overall look as well as feel. If you did, then be at peace and rest assured not to make any adjustments to your monitor, since a substantial update has just been launched for the Layar Creator, and it is not as simple as slapping on a new coat of paint here. The new Layar Creator 2.0 has been touted to be a whole lot easier than ever before to get started using Interactive Print.

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Layar Creator 2.0 Introduced original content from Ubergizmo.

The SANS Institute’s Internet Storm Center discovered a worm that affects older Linksys wireless routers after receiving multiple complaints from owners. The ISC, as it is called, published a write … Continue reading

Developing your very own signature that is unique to yourself and difficult to copy could prove to be quite a challenge, but fret not – digital technology has upped the ante when it comes to safety and security after both Microsoft and DocuSign have agreed to deliver eSignature to Office 365 customers. With DocuSign eSignature applications in Office 365, it does not matter just what size your company is – this feature would be able to assist companies regardless of their size to experience an increase speed to results, further cost reduction all the while creating a better customer experience.

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Office 365 To Receive eSignature original content from Ubergizmo.

Epson has recently dropped their newest touchscreen all-in-one desktop PC, the Endeavor PT110E. Powered by a 2.0GHz Intel Celeron 2950M processor, this space-saving system is packed with a 21.5-inch 1920 x 1080 10-point multi-touch display, an Intel HM86 Express Chipset, a 2GB DDR3 RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a 2MP webcam, a DVD-ROM drive, a 3-in-1 card reader and runs on Windows 8.1 64-bit OS (Minimum Configuration). Price itself is set at 99,750 Yen (about $979).[Epson]