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Sharp Corporation will introduce into the Japanese market a new 32-inch-class LCD monitor, the PN-K321, a professional monitor previously introduced at CEATEC featuring proprietary IGZO technology and delivering 4K × 2K resolution (3,840 × 2,160 pixels), four times that of full HD.
Demand for ultra-high-definition 4K2K displays is forecast to grow for numerous business and professional applications, including creating and editing graphics and video, financial-related operations requiring …

In the past, we’ve talked about the interesting and odd project from Google called Project Glass. The technology is basically a small wearable augmented reality system with a display embedded into a pair of glasses. A patent application has surfaced from Microsoft that shows the company is at least considering a competing product.

Artwork included with the patent application shows one example application as view of a baseball game offering factoids about players, including stats, hovering above them while you watch the game. They also showed another example where subtitles are displayed over an opera performance. Here’s the abstract from the patent application:

A system and method to present a user wearing a head mounted display with supplemental information when viewing a live event. A user wearing an at least partially see-through, head mounted display views the live event while simultaneously receiving information on objects, including people, within the user’s field of view, while wearing the head mounted display. The information is presented in a position in the head mounted display which does not interfere with the user’s enjoyment of the live event.

Microsoft’s offerings are also not meant to be worn at all times, while Google is hoping we’ll be wearing their glasses everywhere we go. It appears that Microsoft is tying their device to live events like sports and concerts. The Microsoft product would be able to the project text and audio overlays onto whatever the wearer is viewing.

The patent app was originally filed in May of 2011, but was updated this week. There is no indication of what the status of this project is at Microsoft right now; it could be significantly further along considering it’s been over a year since the application was filed, or it could just be a concept. Whereas Google already has usable prototypes of their system, it appears Microsoft’s is in the planning stages.

You can view Microsoft’s complete patent application here.

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Pre-orders for Verizon’s newest DROID start today, this bringing HTC’s highest definition device on the market TO the market by the 21st of November. This device has a massive 5-inch display with 440PPI, that being higher density than any other smartphone (or tablet) on the market by a significant margin. This device of course requires a 2-year agreement if you’re wanting to grab it for the $200 price point, and you’ll find the details to be numerous as far as what’s possible in this next-generation Android environment.

This beast works with Qi-compatible wireless charging and a 2,020 mAh battery – we’re certainly hoping that this means that with such a giant display, Qualcomm’s processor is able to handle battery conservation extremely well. This device also works with Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean and Sense 4+, HTC’s own user interface. Inside you’ve got global data capabilities as well – in short, that means you can go anywhere, but know this: you can slip an AT&T SIM in there too if you like (though you wont get LTE in that case.)

This machine is made to take on the next generation of high-definition display needing users as well as those wanting to work with one of the most powerful processors on the planet. The Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro is currently in the LG Optimus G as well as the LG Nexus 4, here ready for the HTC universe for the first time. You’ve also got NFC as well as MHL for HDMI output and wireless connectivity.

At it’s thickest, this device is 9.73mm, and at its thinnest, 4.4mm. Needless to say, this device tapers – and it’s giant, but rather light and from what we’ve seen thus far, possibly just a bit easier to handle than the Samsung Galaxy Note II. But we’ll see in due time! Stay tuned to SlashGear for more details – and hands-on time as well!

DROID DNA release date November 21st for $199 is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Extra information when driving can be useful, but also distracting. Enter BMW‘s new M Performance sport steering wheel — which offers a whole bunch of data and information while letting you keep your eyes (mostly) on the road. Essentially it’s a high-grip Alcantara wheel, with a small OLED display at 12 o’clock, and two LED meters on either side. There are three readout modes: EfficientDynamics, Sport and Race. The former will tell you average fuel consumption, speed as well as oil and water temperature. Sport mode will tell you lateral g-force data (that cleverly remains on the display until you bring the wheel back to its neutral position) while the LED strips provide cues for gear shifts. Like to take things out on the track? Lap times, with section splits, and even a drag-style Christmas tree mode will help you get those times down. How much for this king of steering wheels? A racy $1,700. Speed past the break for a video of the goods in action.

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When it comes to green computer displays that are also easy on the budget, NEC has a bunch of options. The company has unveiled a new 19-inch LED backlit monitor that is very easy on the wallet at an MSRP of $149. The display is aimed at small to medium-size businesses looking for an affordable display that’s also green.

NEC promises that the AS192WM uses 33% less power than a comparably sized CCFL backlit display. The display is also 20% lighter than comparable CCFL display allowing for easier transport and wall mounting. The screen is ENERGY STAR 6.0 and TCO 6.0 rated. The screen includes an ECO Mode and a tool for measuring its carbon footprint.

The display uses a 16:10 widescreen aspect ratio and has a stand supporting tilt adjustment. The native resolution is 1440 x 900, and the display offers VGA and DVI-D connectivity. The screen is touch integrated will and has integrated 1 W stereo speakers and headphone jack.

The display will launch in November for $149. It’s also covered by standard three-year parts and labor warranty but also covers the backlight.

NEC unveils new budget-priced 19-inch AS192WM computer display is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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