Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Google patent application could give Project Glass one true ring controller to rule them all]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/18/google-patent-application-could-give-project-glass-a-ring-controller/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/18/google-patent-application-could-give-project-glass-a-ring-controller/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/18/google-patent-application-could-give-project-glass-a-ring-controller/#comments Image

Let's face it: right now, the head nods and other rudimentary controls of Google's Project Glass are mostly useful for looking good, sharing photos and not much else. A US patent application submitted last September and just now published, however, raises the possibility of more sophisticated control coming from your hands. A ring, a bracelet or a even a fake fingernail with an infrared-reflective layer would serve as a gesture control marker for a receiver on heads-up display glasses. Having this extra control would give the glasses-mounted computing room to grow by learning gestures, and it could even depend on multiple ornaments for more sophisticated commands -- at least, if you don't mind looking like a very nerdy Liberace. We can imagine the headaches a hand-based method might cause for very enthusiastic talkers, among other possible hiccups, so don't be surprised if Project Glass goes without any kind of ring input. That said, we suspect that Sauron would approve.

Google patent application could give Project Glass one true ring controller to rule them all originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 12:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>braceletbraceletscontrollerfinger nailfinger nailsFingerNailfingernailsgesturegesturesgooglegoogle project glassGoogleProjectGlasshand gesturehand gesturesHandGestureHandGesturesheads up displayheads-up displayHeads-upDisplayHeadsUpDisplayHUDinfraredirliberaceLord of the RingsLordOfTheRingspatentpatent applicationpatent filingPatentApplicationPatentFilingpatentsProject GlassProjectGlassringring controllerRingControllersauronUSPTOwearable computerwearable computingWearableComputerWearableComputingwearablesFri, 18 May 2012 12:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Genius Ring Air Mouse scrolls through the FCC, added buttons in tow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/12/genius-ring-air-mouse-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/12/genius-ring-air-mouse-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/12/genius-ring-air-mouse-fcc/#comments Genius Ring Air Mouse scrolls through the FCC, looks to help snag the guy or gal of your dreamsIf the Ring Mouse caught your attention a while back, you're in luck. The Genius Ring Air Mouse has tiptoed through the FCC with a dapper new façade and sporting both air cursor and scroll modes. In addition to the left and right clickers we've seen before, this model adds a drag control for moving objects with ease and a back button for web surfing. As you might expect, the device is charged via USB connection and a LED indicator will keep you up to speed on the battery's status. We can't recommend you offer this as a gift to your significant other, though, at least not for any special occasion.

Genius Ring Air Mouse scrolls through the FCC, added buttons in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, Ring Mouse sounds like something you might catch from an out-of-control rodent population while on vacation in a foreign country. And yes, we'll admit that that the whole concept sounds a bit awkward to those who have spent their entire computing lives using more input devices, but we've heard some compelling feedback from those who've actually tried Genius's wearable wireless peripheral, and it turns out the thing is actually usable. Now you can get in on that action, seeing as how the company just announced North American availability for the wireless peripheral. For $70, you can get your hands on -- or, rather, in -- one of these things, if you're a Windows user. Of course, you could use it for an engagement ring; just plan on being single for a very long time.

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Ring Mouse available for $70, just in time for your nerd wedding proposal originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 May 2011 10:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.4ghzGeniusGenius Ring MouseGeniusRingMousemouseringring mouseRingMousewearablewireless mouseWirelessMouseFri, 13 May 2011 10:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Genius Ring Mouse slips around your finger, cues up Beyonce jams]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/genius-ring-mouse-slips-around-your-finger-cues-up-beyonce-jams/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/genius-ring-mouse-slips-around-your-finger-cues-up-beyonce-jams/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/genius-ring-mouse-slips-around-your-finger-cues-up-beyonce-jams/#comments Genius quietly introduced the Ring Mouse back at Computex, but little was said about the curious critter up until last week. Our pals over at Engadget Spanish managed some alone time with the device at IFA, and while we can't imagine any long-term mouse user being able to grasp this (mentally, not physically) without first overcoming a steep learning curve, those more accustomed to cellphone optical pads may be in good shape. Put simply, the ring has an optical trackpad ("Opto Touch Wheel") and an embedded 2.4GHz wireless model; wearers use their thumb to navigate the cursor, while miniature left / right click buttons do exactly what you'd expect. There's still nary a word on price, but here's hoping that we can wrap our hands -- er, something -- around this in the not-too-distant future.

P.S. - These guys are big, big fans.

Genius Ring Mouse slips around your finger, cues up Beyonce jams originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not that we haven't seen nerdy wedding bands before, but for those who aren't really enamored with networking, we've stumbled upon another option that's just too awesome to pass up. Granted, the sound wave bands have been around a finger or two, but really, how awesome is a wedding ring with an EQ interpretation of "I Do" engraved in it? We'll tell you -- really awesome. Moving on, we've got the 1981 Atari ring, a solid piece of kit sporting an original Atari chip splashed with gold or silver. Lastly, we've got Cufflinks.com's latest, a set of Guitar Hero links that will undoubtedly make the faux rocker in your life grin from ear to ear. Dig in below for more details, but don't expect to purchase any of 'em but the last, and at $50 per pair, you should probably think twice.

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Quick, guys! It's Valentine's Day! If you spent all week bringing home the cheddar and completely glossed over the need to buy flowers / chocolates / new cars / diamonds / Neil Diamond records, we've found just the thing to save your Saturday (and beyond). These DIY Screw-Nut rings aren't the most elaborate things in the world, but given that they'll be hand crafted by you, they pack an extraordinary amount of "aww" power. They're actually a spinoff of a more classy iteration, which saw the designer use 24-karat gold wedding bands and then add on the screw head and nut. We've heard that titanium and stainless steel will cut it if you're on a tight budget, but regardless of the chemical makeup, "it's the thought that counts."

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We'll be straight with you: there's no single expression of bad-assery more potent in the polyhedral kingdom of nerdistan than the USB Skull Ring. Brought to you by Solid Alliance, the 2GB USB drive feels right at home transferring files to your PC or at the end of a fist, deftly buried into the gut of a Moradin dwarf. Your choice for $145, no seriously. One more hair-free shot after the break.

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There you have it, the single most profound expression of your love and superiority over token ring in a $175 package. Presumably, these Ethernet rings come in both straight-through and cross-over pin-outs for traditional and same-sex nerding.

[Via Engadget Spanish]

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We're not sure that a giant, shiny ring with a 1/8-inch mic cable running out of it is the world's most discreet recording option, but those of you looking to get all Maxwell Smart on it are now just $105 away from living the dream.

[Via GadgetDNA]

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Sterling silver ring doubles as microphone, tiny cheese grater originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Dec 2007 17:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Although Googling youself is a time-honored pastime, we're not certain broadcasting the results is going to get you anywhere except home alone on a Saturday night -- but that might change if German designer Markus Kison's DIY Google results ring ever catches on. The (enormous) ring eschews all those tacky rocks for a multi-line LCD, which is programmed to display the number of hits Google returns for a particular name. According to Kison, "in a post information society" it's not the size of your ice, but rather "the attention you get from the world's people that counts," and his ring merely updates traditional jewelry to reflect that. An interesting idea, but it certainly sounds like Markus doesn't know anyone named John Smith.

[Via Make Blog]

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DIY Google result-counter ring boosts self-esteem, isolation originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We'd highly recommend spending a bit more time (and money) on the actual ring rather than the box it comes in, but for those looking to wow your tech-savvy fiancée even more when popping the question, take a look at Euri's multimedia ring box. This ring holder sports a two-inch LCD internally, along with a clock, calender and alarm, and is available in a number of hues. There's even an unspecified amount of internal storage included, and you can upload your favorite pre-engagement photos via USB and have them displayed on the big day. Granted, this snazzy box is $198.95, but you only get one shot (well, usually) to get a "yes."

[Via EverythingUSB]

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To be quite honest, there's been an awful lot of gadgetry lately tied to rings, and while it's a curious fascination, you won't find us griping over the latest ring-based device. Gail Knight's vibrating GPS hoops are nothing short of a traveler's dream come true, as these fanciful finger adornments work in conjunction with a neck-worn GPS controller to direct you to your destination via simple buzzing cues. The rings vibrate in a variety of manners to instruct the wearer which direction to go, which could certainly help an English tourist in Japan feel a lot more at home. Granted, even the inventor admits that the current design is entirely more suited for a lady, but we can envision quite a few macho gents putting their pride aside in order to refrain from being lost.

[Via NaviGadget]

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Fingerprint scanners are so 2004. Yang Hai, an artist who apparently appreciates utility, has conjured up a concept that aims to make biometrics on PCs a thing of the past, as his aptly-dubbed Security Ring makes certain that no one can peruse your files while you're away. The device enables the user to select a lock down distance, and when the ring bearer exceeds that parameter (or simply heads to the lavatory), the connected PC locks out intruders and only opens up when its master returns. Talk about a hit waiting to happen in the corporate space.

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There's no shortage of bizarre creations that prevent you from oversleeping, but a Meng Fendi concept could actually help you (and your partner) wake up on the right side of the bed for a change. The simply-titled "Ring" sports an alarm clock dock with two times and a pair of wearable hoops, which enables you to wake up at a different time than your third-shift-workin' SO. Moreover, the elastic vibrating rings are donned at night, and simply provide a constant buzz to get your attention rather than wrecking your rest with a piercing array of beeps. Click on for a few more shots.

[Via Yanko Design]

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Alarming 'Ring' concept vibrates finger to wake you up originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Over at Computex in Taipei, Global Link is showing off a "Ring Mouse" which straps to your finger and allows for cursoring on pretty much any surface, including your thumb. The plastic case and strap means that this is probably not something you'd want to propose with, but the design is chunky enough so that unsuspecting passers-by in cafes will understand why you're repeatedly stroking your thigh. It's hard to tell how the mouse operates (is that a ball or a frickin' laser?), and we've no idea about pricing or availability, but that tends to be how it goes with these zany foreign gadgets.

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The ring mouse from Global Link for convenient cursoring originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 10 Jun 2007 18:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No doubt we've seen some snazzy takes on mousing instruments, but when Popular Science dubs your twist on the critter we couldn't do without an Invention of the Year, you've accomplished something. A team of WPI undergraduate students were able to win such an honor by crafting the MagicMouse, a "three-dimensional computer mouse" that allows users to "control and manipulate items on a computer screen just by pointing at the monitor." While we've seen similar ideas for helping disabled individuals interface with a computer, this wee iteration actually fits around one's finger and "uses an array of receivers to track the motion of a tiny ultrasonic transmitter." The cursor is moved by waving one's hand back and forth, while moving closer and backing away enables zooming functions to be utilized, which should make handling those CAD drawings a good bit easier. Perhaps most notable, however, is the relatively low cost of assembly, as the entire contraption (rechargeable Li-ion and all) cost just $155, and we're sure you know how far that could fall if a bulk buying manufacturer brought it to commercialization. A few more pictures after the jump.

[Via Popular Science and Gizmag]

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WPI students create wireless 3D ring mouse originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2007 23:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's no shortage of vibrating alerts available for your cellphone these days, and while the MBW-100 watch will kindly inform you of whose calling while still looking relatively stylish on your arm, BlueQ's simplified attention getter certainly lacks any hint of fashion. BQ Wireless has unveiled a stripped down wristband that simply sports an internal Bluetooth module, on / off button, and a Transfer button in case your cellphone won't automatically take over the cal from the device. Put simply, this wrist adornment shakes your arm when someone's trying to ring you up, and while this may be somewhat less noticeable than a blaring ringtone in the middle of a crucial interview, it's bound to be exponentially more embarrassing when someone informs you that your articulatio radiocarpea is buzzing uncontrollably. Nevertheless, it's slated to hit retailers in July for $39.95 if you're still interested.

[Via Slashphone]

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There's no shortage of vibrating alerts available for your cellphone these days, and while the MBW-100 watch will kindly inform you of whose calling while still looking relatively stylish on your arm, BlueQ's simplified attention getter certainly lacks any hint of fashion. BQ Wireless has unveiled a stripped down wristband that simply sports an internal Bluetooth module, on / off button, and a Transfer button in case your cellphone won't automatically take over the cal from the device. Put simply, this wrist adornment shakes your arm when someone's trying to ring you up, and while this may be somewhat less noticeable than a blaring ringtone in the middle of a crucial interview, it's bound to be exponentially more embarrassing when someone informs you that your articulatio radiocarpea is buzzing uncontrollably. Nevertheless, it's slated to hit retailers in July for $39.95 if you're still interested.

[Via Slashphone]

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Emotion-tracking rings to assist in distance learning originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Jan 2007 03:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BlackBerry Pearl won't ring in your pocket originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 17 Sep 2006 12:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8100blackberrybugissuepearlproblemrimringringersilencesilenttrackballSun, 17 Sep 2006 12:53:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry Pearl won't ring in your pocket]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/17/blackberry-pearl-wont-ring-in-your-pocket/http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/17/blackberry-pearl-wont-ring-in-your-pocket/http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/17/blackberry-pearl-wont-ring-in-your-pocket/#commentsAnyone who's had the good fortune of seeing a Pearl in the flesh knows that it's one extraordinarily good looking phone, particularly by BlackBerry standards. Unfortunately, where we come from, phones that don't ring are called "paperweights" -- which is exactly what the Pearl becomes when the trackball gets nudged. You know, like if it's in your pocket, or your purse, or pretty much anywhere besides a stationary counter top. As it turns out, when the phone rings, the handset immediately silences the ringer with even the slightest movement of the trackball, regardless of whether keylock is enabled. While we do appreciate the Pearl taking the initiative for us and ignoring phone calls so we don't have to, there is an occasional situation where we like to make the decision ourselves, and until RIM issues a fix users simply don't have that option. Strangely, two Engadget editors patiently attempted to explain the issue to a RIM representative this week at CTIA for several minutes without success; we think the first step to RIM issuing a fix would be for the company to understand the problem, so we could be in for a bit of a wait. Maybe the words we were using were too big?

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BlackBerry Pearl won't ring in your pocket originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 17 Sep 2006 12:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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95-decibel ring amplifier blinds, deafens you originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jul 2006 16:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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