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When Intel first unveiled its grand plans for Ultrabooks at last year's Computex, many of the fireworks were consciously reserved for Ivy Bridge-based variants in 2012 -- well, they're here. This year's show in Taipei will show off the third generation of the skinny, MacBook Air-inspired platform, and Intel is toughening up the design requirements in the process. The thickness requirements are the same as last year, at 18mm for systems with screens under 14 inches and 21mm for bigger machines, but high-speed ports are now mandatory to get that coveted "Ultrabook" label and the full marketing weight of Intel's $300 million Ultrabook Fund: if a PC doesn't have either USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt, it's out of the running. Intel also wants security built-in, rather than optional, as well as guarantees that a system is quick and responsive when it's fully awake. Not that this would be terribly hard with the low-voltage Ivy Bridge processors launching at the same time, mind you.

Just to reinforce the importance of it all, Intel is noting that the flood of Ultrabooks is about to pick up in a big way as the category hits the mainstream. We were promised 75 Ivy Bridge Ultrabooks this year in a presentation back at CES; that number's now up to 110, 30 of which will be Windows 8-friendly touchscreen models and another 10 opting for the convertible tablet route. At least some of those lightweight portables should pop up at Computex next week, and you can be sure we'll be investigating as many of them as we can to see just how well Intel's partners have advanced the game.

Intel to show third-gen Ultrabooks at Computex, makes USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt a necessity originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 May 2012 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a long, long time since Apple undertook a significant redesign of the iPod touch, which hasn't been looked at since 2010 and received just a splash of white last year. A possible front panel part leak we've just seen could overturn all that -- and hint at the 2012 iPhone's direction in the process. If we go by the claims of MacRumors' supplier friends, the media player would be growing up, but not out, with a taller 4.1-inch screen. We're skeptical, as the white part (black on the inside) seems almost too good to be true -- we haven't seen anything similar elsewhere in the unofficial parts market. Still, having heard murmurs of larger iPhone screens and knowing Apple's own tendency to base the iPod touch on whatever iPhone flavor is new this year, we could be looking at iPhones and iPods growing for the first time since 2007. There's also some as yet unconfirmed next-gen iPhone parts included by the source, although we'd hesitate to call them smoking guns unless they're put together in Apple-like form later in the year.

Purported fifth-gen iPod touch panel slips out, shows a tall 4.1-inch screen that's possibly iPhone-bound originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 May 2012 14:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Inventive scribbler Steve King -- no, not that one -- is working his fingers raw trying to raise $25,000 on Kickstarter. His project, the colorfully-named HAND Stylus, works with all your capacitive touchscreens, sports a retractable nib that rotates to avoid uneven wear, and even sticks to the magnet on an iPad. While it can't replace the need for natural digits, it could potentially come in handy while taking notes, sketching, cooking, or experiencing frostbite. Skip down below the break for a video if you need more convincing, or you already lost the one that came with your Galaxy Note.

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Insert Coin: HAND Stylus for touch devices originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 17:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Been snacking on popcorn with the beta build of XBMC 11.0 Eden since it got released last December? If, you'll be pleased know that the full-on release version is now officially available for download. In case you don't recall, this latest build of the media center house many new features, not limited to Addon Rollbacks (in case you hate their new builds), a plethora of speed-improvements, official "in- sync support" for iOS devices, AirPlay functionality and UI tweaks. There's also good news for Ubuntu users, as XBMCbuntu Final has been officially announced as the successor to XBMC Live. Excuse the pun, but if you're ready to taste the fruit now that it's ripe, you'll find the full details for both and the download link for Eden at the source link below.

XBMC Eden officially steps out of beta, available for download now originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Neonode's NN1001 optical touch controller tracks gestures with any object, 'gloved fingers' included originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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XBMC Eden finally makes it to beta, promises HTPC superpowers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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FingerFlux system uses magnets to add tactile feedback to touchscreens originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SMK's touchscreen registers your gloved swipes, won't acknowledge the bad touch originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's no shortage of multitouch-friendly all-in-one desktops to choose from these days, but you can now add one more to the list: Lenovo's new C325. This one packs a 20-inch 1600 x 900 display (also available sans multitouch in the basic configuration), along with a dual-core AMD E450 processor, integrated Radeon HD 6320 graphics, up to 8GB of RAM, a maximum 1TB hard drive, and a built-in DVD burner (no Blu-ray option, unfortunately), among other standard fare. It's also available in your choice of black or white, with prices starting at $699. Check out the gallery below for a closer look.

Gallery: Lenovo C325 all-in-one

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Lenovo announces multitouch-friendly C325 all-in-one desktop originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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XBMC teases new features coming in 11.0 'Eden' release originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft patents modular Windows Phone with swappable batteries, keyboard, and gamepad originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft gesture patents reveal possible dual-screen tablet focus originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lenovo's ThinkCentre M71z business desktop keeps your productivity up for $599 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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KDDI haptic smartphone prototype promises up to seven layers of touch, only shows off two originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 May 2011 07:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Planex capacitive stylus mocks Steve Jobs, all the way to the bank originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 May 2011 15:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesAppleiPadipad accessoryipad stylusIpadAccessoryIpadStylusiPhoneiphone accessoryiphone stylusIphoneAccessoryIphoneStylusjapanPlanexRubberstylistylustouchtouch screenTouchScreenMon, 09 May 2011 15:39:00 EST<![CDATA[New silver-packing transparent conductive film could mean more durable touchscreens]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/new-silver-packing-transparent-conductive-film-could-mean-more-d/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/new-silver-packing-transparent-conductive-film-could-mean-more-d/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/new-silver-packing-transparent-conductive-film-could-mean-more-d/#commentsWe first heard of the wonders of silver ink back in 2009, but it wasn't until earlier this year, with talk of 3M's new capacitive touchscreens, that we experienced its real-world potential for display technology. Well, it looks like 3M's not the only name in the Ag game, in fact Tokyo-based Toray Industries recently announced the development of a transparent conductive film that ditches the traditional ITO (indium tin oxide) for silver wire. In order to produce this new material, a layer of Ag wires, measuring several hundred nanometers, is applied to a polyester (PET) film by way of a wet method. The result, the company said, is a more flexible, durable, and transparent film that is well suited to touchscreens of just about any size. There's no word yet on when the film will appear on real-deal devices, but we'll definitely keep an eye out for the silver screens. Full PR after the break.

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New silver-packing transparent conductive film could mean more durable touchscreens originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IDT transmit touch information over DisplayPort's auxiliary channel originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>auxdisplayportDisplayPort auxiliaryDisplayportAuxiliaryfpgaIDTtouchtouch paneltouch screentouch-over-AUXTouchPanelTouchScreenVPP1101Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Centrafuse leads to iPhone control via touchscreen, carputer dreams come to life (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/centrafuse-leads-to-iphone-control-via-touchscreen-carputer-dre/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/centrafuse-leads-to-iphone-control-via-touchscreen-carputer-dre/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/centrafuse-leads-to-iphone-control-via-touchscreen-carputer-dre/#commentsWe've seen countless individuals integrate their phone, PMP or tablet into their whip, but for years, we've all been thinking the same thing: "There has to be an easier way." Turns out, there is. One Mr. Romin has seemingly unearthed the solution, which involves a Lilliput FA1042 touchpanel, a Belkin AV dock adapter cable and a critical piece of software by the name of Centrafuse. Working in conjunction, he has enabled his monitor to actually control the iPhone, and when firing up a YouTube video, the content plays back on the big screen while the controls remain visible on the handset. It's a nifty setup, for sure, and we're downright excited to see this rig get installed in a vehicle far too small for American roads in a fortnight or so. For now, catch it working in action just past the break.

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Centrafuse leads to iPhone control via touchscreen, carputer dreams come to life (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapplecar computerCarComputercarputercentrafusedisplayhackin-carin-car entertainmentin-car infotainmentIn-carEntertainmentIn-carInfotainmentinfotainmentintegrationiosiphoneiphone 3gsiphone controllerIphone3gsIphoneControllerlillputmodscreensoftwaretouch paneltouch screenTouchPanelTouchScreenukvideoThu, 13 Jan 2011 10:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Sliding PC 7 Series hands-on preview (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/samsung-sliding-pc-7-series-hands-on-preview-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/samsung-sliding-pc-7-series-hands-on-preview-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/samsung-sliding-pc-7-series-hands-on-preview-video/#comments
 If you're an avid Engadget reader, you're familiar with a dream of ours -- we have always wanted a netbook / tablet hybrid (netverible as we like to call 'em) that actually works really well. We don't want to get our hopes up too much, but the Samsung Sliding PC 7 Series could be it. While we got a chance to see the 10.1-inch tablet with its slide out keyboard just a few days ago, we caught some one-on-one time with the device behind closed doors here at the show and came out having a lot of hope in the product. The unit we saw, and the one being shown on the show floor here at CES, is still pre-production, but even so the sliding mechanism worked pretty smoothly. That's not to say it doesn't still feel delicate, but it actually auto-slides open once you start to push up the screen. As you'll see in the video, it's a rather exhilarating process, although, we were slightly worried that the back of the screen was going to shave off a keyboard key or two. Speaking of the keyboard, those smooth, shiny chiclet keys feel pretty good, though as you'd expect the layout is a little bit cramped.

When held in tablet mode the 2.18-pound device is a little heavy for one-handed use, but it's nowhere near as thick or bulky as the Dell Inspiron Duo. However, to maintain those trim dimensions, Samsung has had to cut out a full sized USB port, and instead, the device will use its mini-HDMI port -- it will come with a mini-HDMI-to-USB 2.0 adapter. It also has a MicroSD slot and 3G-card insert, and both front- and back-facing cameras. We didn't get to spend too much with Samsung's Touch Launcher, but it's one of the nicer looking Windows 7 layers we've seen in our day, and it can be launched by just touching that bright blue strip on the screen bezel. Of course, we're slightly worried that it will be sluggish, but Samsung is using Intel's forthcoming 1.5GHz Oak Trail processor, which we've heard will speed up Win 7 and improve battery life. As for the 340-nit, 1366 x 768-resolution screen itself, it was nice and bright on maximum setting, and the viewing angles seemed to be fairly decent. Unfortunately, it's also fairly glossy, so we'll have to see how it holds up outdoors. It also supports up to 16 points of contact -- we're not sure how useful that is on a ten-inch screen, but it's a nice bragging point. Samsung maintains the Sliding PC 7 Series should be hitting for $699 in May -- don't let us down Sammy, we've got dreams.

Gallery: Samsung Sliding PC 7 Series hands-on

Gallery: Samsung Sliding PC 7 Series show floor hands-on



Sam Sheffer and Sean Hollister contributed to this report.

Updated: The price is said to be $699, not $599. We've heard different things on the release time frame so we're sticking to May at the moment.

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Samsung Sliding PC 7 Series hands-on preview (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2011ces2011chicletconvertablehands-onmicro sdMicroSdoak trailOakTrailsamsungsamsung slidersamsung sliding pc 7samsung tabletSamsungSliderSamsungSlidingPc7SamsungTabletsliding pcsliding pc 7SlidingPcSlidingPc7tablettouch screentouchscreenUIUSBvideowindows 7Windows7Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Infinity I-Kitchen sports Linux-based touch screen computer, kitchen sink still not included]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/infinity-i-kitchen-sports-linux-based-touch-screen-computer-kit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/infinity-i-kitchen-sports-linux-based-touch-screen-computer-kit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/infinity-i-kitchen-sports-linux-based-touch-screen-computer-kit/#comments We've seen ridiculous fridge concepts from Electrolux before and covered Linux running on all types of gadgets, so it's only natural that the OS has found its way into an icebox developed by Electrolux's Brazilian subsidiary in partnership with ProFusion Embedded Systems. Dubbed the Infinity I-Kitchen, it sports a Linux-based 800 x 480 touchscreen computer built around a 400Mhz Freescale i.MX25 SoC -- which itself is based on 400MHz ARM926EJ-S core and already used in some automotive systems. The touch UI was developed by the open source organization Enlightenment Foundation Libraries and allows users to control a variety of fridge functions like internal temperature in addition to running apps for notes, calendars, contacts, photos, and recipes. All of the particular open source code modifications developed for the fridge have also been shared back with the community in Tux-approved fashion and will soon be posted to Electrolux's site too. Unfortunately, there's no mention however of features like internet connectivity (WiFi or otherwise), USB ports, or SD Card slots being on the appliance. Likewise, details on pricing or availability are also unknown, so your iPhone can hold off on making those the jealousy-fueled fat jokes for now.

Infinity I-Kitchen sports Linux-based touch screen computer, kitchen sink still not included originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ARM926EJ-SARM926EJ-S coreArm926ej-sCoreBrazilbrazilianeflelectroluxElectrolux Infinity I-KitchenElectroluxInfinityI-kitchenEnlightenment Foundation LibrariesEnlightenmentFoundationLibrariesFreescaleFreescale i.MX25FreescaleI.mx25fridgeInfinity I-KitchenInfinityI-kitchenLinuxlinux fridgeLinuxFridgeProFusionProFusion Embedded SystemsProfusionEmbeddedSystemsSoCsystem-on-chiptouch screentouch screen fridgetouch screensTouchScreentouchscreen computerTouchscreenComputerTouchScreenFridgeTouchScreensTue, 30 Nov 2010 12:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer reveals Iconia dual-screen laptop / tablet, Clear.fi cloud-based media sharing system]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/acer-rivals-libretto-w105-with-iconia-dual-screen-laptop-table/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/acer-rivals-libretto-w105-with-iconia-dual-screen-laptop-table/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/acer-rivals-libretto-w105-with-iconia-dual-screen-laptop-table/#comments Here in New York at Acer's Global press event, the company's talking touch. Lots and lots of touch. It'll be introducing a veritable smorgasbord of equipment as the minutes roll on, but it's kicking things off with its Windows 7-based Iconia dual-screen laptop / tablet, a device we've seen before. For all intents and purposes, this is Acer's version of the Toshiba Libretto W105 (or that far-flung ASUS concept we saw at CeBIT 2009), boasting a pair of glossy touchscreens and no hard specifications to speak of. Naturally, you won't find a keyboard here -- rather, a virtual one will emerge from the secondary panel. There's also a fairly slick media management system that's obviously gesture based -- some real potential there. We'll be digging for details surrounding a price point and release date, but for now, have a gander at the image above and just imagine how it could revolutionize your life.

In related news, the company also teased its new Clear.fi media sharing system. As the story goes, it's a cloud-based system that's designed to play multi-format content over multi-platform devices, enabling any number of gadgets to talk to one another in order to make content visible and shareable with any other device. So far, it looks as if that could apply to movies, games, photos and music, but it's a single-house affair for now. So long as there's a router and a WiFi connection nearby, any Clear.fi-enabled device should be able to share, search and consume.

Update: The full PR is now after the break, and we've gone hands-on with the device right here! We've also scored the specifications -- she's running Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) and is equipped with an Intel Core i5-480M / 560M / 580M CPU, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, a pair of 14-inch multitouch displays (1366x768 resolution), integrated Intel HD graphics (128MB RAM), VGA / HDMI outputs, an inbuilt microphone and a S/PDIF interface. There's also a 320/500/640/750GB hard drive, Acer's CrystalEye webcam (1280x1024 resolution), 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, integrated 3G WWAN, gigabit Ethernet, a four-cell battery and a total weight of 6.18 pounds. Closing things out, there are a pair of USB 2.0 ports, a single USB 3.0 jack and a one-year warranty.

Gallery: Acer Iconia dual-screen laptop / tablet shown in NYC


Gallery: Acer Iconia Windows 7 dual-screen tablet and Clear.fi media sharing

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Acer reveals Iconia dual-screen laptop / tablet, Clear.fi cloud-based media sharing system originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Jason]

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18-screen digital paint wall supports touch, iPad doodling (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 01:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Of course, the scary part about that is that the machine really can see you -- it's got a camera right above the display that detects your presence, makes some snap judgments about you based on largely accurate stereotypes, and recommends certain beverages (though you're still free to choose whatever you like). The machine supports Suica payments -- a popular NFC system in these parts -- using either a Suica card or your appropriately-enabled phone, which makes blowing hundreds of yen on cans of Georgia Vintage coffee frighteningly simple. Follow the break for some video of the machine in action... or if you're planning a trip to Japan in the next couple years, expect to see these around town in some of the high-traffic train stations.

Gallery: Giant touchscreen vending machine at CEATEC stares us down, offers us a frosty beverage

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Gallery: Displax Oqtopus and Overlay Multitouch

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[Thanks, Peter]

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Displax multitouch film actually developed by Visual Planet, frowny faces all around originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>displaxfoilinteractive foilInteractiveFoilmultitouchtouchtouch foiltouch screenTouchFoilTouchScreenvipvip interactive foilVipInteractiveFoilvisual planetVisualPlanetTue, 09 Feb 2010 11:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Peratech's QTC sensor technology headed to your next cellphone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/peratechs-qtc-sensor-technology-headed-to-your-next-cellphone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/peratechs-qtc-sensor-technology-headed-to-your-next-cellphone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/peratechs-qtc-sensor-technology-headed-to-your-next-cellphone/#commentsWe've always heard to strike while the iron's hot, and that's exactly what Peratech seems to be doing. Just weeks after we heard that the company's pressure-sensitive touchscreen methodology was being seriously considered by the powers that be, along comes Samsung Electro-mechanics to take 'em up on their offer. For those unaware, Samsung EM provides components to loads of leading phone makers, which could mean that Peratech's pressure sensitive 5-way input device is on its way to your next mobile as we speak. These so-called Navikeys will supposedly provide a greater level of immersion when interacting with phones, and we get the feeling that those aging dome switches are feeling mighty frightened by all this encroachment. The best part? Paratech claims that a "Navikey using QTC from Samsung EM is already being used in a Tier 1 mobile phone," so here's hoping that we find out exactly what phone that is in the near future.

Peratech's QTC sensor technology headed to your next cellphone originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple gets a patent on smart screen bezels originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applebezelpatenttablettouchtouch bezeltouch screenTouchBezelTouchScreenWed, 03 Feb 2010 22:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon buys touchscreen startup Touchco, merging with Kindle division]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/amazon-buys-touchscreen-startup-touchco-merging-with-kindle-div/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/amazon-buys-touchscreen-startup-touchco-merging-with-kindle-div/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/amazon-buys-touchscreen-startup-touchco-merging-with-kindle-div/#commentsIn what we're hoping bodes well for future Kindle iterations, Amazon's pulled out its credit card and picked up New York-based startup Touchco, who specializes in -- you guessed it -- touchscreen technology. The company will be merged with Lab126, a.k.a. the Kindle hardware division. Here's why we're excited: the startup claims its interpolating force-sensitive resistance tech can be made completely transparent, works with color LCDs, and can detect "an unlimited number of simultaneous touch points" as well as distinguish between a finger and stylus. Current cost estimates put it at less than $10 per square foot, which The New York Times says is "considerably" less expensive than the iPad / iPhone screens. We're not expecting to see immediate results with this acquisition, but given the proliferation of touch in the latest batch of e-book readers, it'd be foolish of Amazon not to join in on the fun. Ready for the Kindle 3 rumor mill to start up again?

Amazon buys touchscreen startup Touchco, merging with Kindle division originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonamazon kindleAmazonKindlee booke book readere readere-booke-book readerE-bookReadere-readerEBookEBookReaderEReaderkindlelab 126new york timesNewYorkTimesnyttouch cotouch screenTouchCoTouchScreenWed, 03 Feb 2010 16:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Displax film could turn nearly any surface into touchscreen, make your keyboard irate]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/displax-film-could-turn-nearly-any-surface-into-touchscreen-mak/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/displax-film-could-turn-nearly-any-surface-into-touchscreen-mak/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/displax-film-could-turn-nearly-any-surface-into-touchscreen-mak/#comments Light Blue Optics already blew our minds up with its touchscreen-creating projector, but it looks like Displax will be the one to really turn the touchpanel into a modern day commodity. The Portugal-based company is trumpeting a new polymer film that can be stuck onto or just under glass, plastic or wood in order to transform a vanilla surface into one that responds to touch and airflow. Furthermore, the tech can be overlayed on curved panels, and it also plays nice with opaque and transparent surfaces. As the story goes, an array of nanowires embedded in the film recognizes your digits or pointed breath, and it then passes the information along to a microcontroller and software suite that transforms the inputs into reactions on your system. In its current form, the solution can detect up to 16 touch points on a 50-inch screen, and if all goes well, the first Displax-enabled wares will start shipping this July. Huzzah!

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Displax film could turn nearly any surface into touchscreen, make your keyboard irate originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capacitiveDisplaxFonsecamultitouchnanowirenanowirespolymer filmpolymer visionPolymerFilmPolymerVisionprojective capacitive touchscreenProjectiveCapacitiveTouchscreentouch paneltouch screenTouchPanelTouchScreenTue, 02 Feb 2010 12:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Logitech app turns your iPhone into wireless trackpad or keyboard]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/01/logitech-app-turns-your-iphone-into-wireless-trackpad-or-keyboar/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/01/logitech-app-turns-your-iphone-into-wireless-trackpad-or-keyboar/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/01/logitech-app-turns-your-iphone-into-wireless-trackpad-or-keyboar/#commentsIt ain't the first company to do it, but Logitech's new iPhone app is certainly one of the easiest to get into. Oh, and did we mention that it's completely free to download? Available now in the App Store, Touch Mouse transforms your handset into a wireless trackpad or keyboard, and thanks to its reliance on vanilla WiFi signals, you won't need any proprietary equipment to get it up and running. It's fully compatible with both Mac and PC platforms, and it's obviously a pretty fantastic way to control your HTPC without dragging a full-fledged keyboard / mouse into the living room. Hit the source link for more details, and be sure to let us know how it goes in comments once you give it a roll.

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Logitech app turns your iPhone into wireless trackpad or keyboard originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapp storeappleAppStoreiphoneiphone accessoryIphoneAccessorykeyboardLogitechmousesoftwaretouch mousetouch paneltouch screenTouchMouseTouchPanelTouchScreenwifiMon, 01 Feb 2010 13:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Intel's Atom-powered home energy dashboard concept gets itself a website, no closer to retail reality]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/11/intels-atom-powered-home-energy-dashboard-concept-gets-itself-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/11/intels-atom-powered-home-energy-dashboard-concept-gets-itself-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/11/intels-atom-powered-home-energy-dashboard-concept-gets-itself-a/#comments If you recall all the way back to last week -- yes, it's a bit of a blur to us, too -- Intel CEO Paul Otellini brought to his keynote an Atom-powered home monitor system, demonstrated by him and his rockstar compadre Craig. It was actually quite impressive, and thankfully Intel's gone ahead and launched an educational page for the Intelligent Home Energy Management Proof of Concept. The specs break down as follows: a gorgeous 11.5-inch capacitive OLED touch screen, Z530 processor, motion sensor and video camera support, stereo audio, WiFi, and Zigbee integration. Throw in an open API and we're pretty sold on this -- assuming it was real, of course, and at this point it's nothing more than a teaser of things to come. Hit up the source link and expect a notable uptick in your longing for the future.

Intel's Atom-powered home energy dashboard concept gets itself a website, no closer to retail reality originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atomcapacitiveconcepthome monitorHomeMonitorintelintel atomintel atom z530IntelAtomIntelAtomZ530intelligent home energy managementIntelligentHomeEnergyManagementoledoled touchscreenOledTouchscreenproof of conceptProofOfConceptprototypetouch screenTouchScreenwi fiWiFiz530zigbeeMon, 11 Jan 2010 18:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Chunghwa Picture Tubes churns out 21.5-inch capacitive touch panel]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/15/chunghwa-picture-tubes-churns-out-21-5-inch-capacitive-touch-pan/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/15/chunghwa-picture-tubes-churns-out-21-5-inch-capacitive-touch-pan/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/15/chunghwa-picture-tubes-churns-out-21-5-inch-capacitive-touch-pan/#commentsBig screen touch panels aren't anything new (or fancy), but a 21.5-inch capacitive touch panel is definitely pushing "drool-worthy" territory. In a presumably dingy corner of some overseas show floor, it looks as if Chunghwa Picture Tubes (or CPT, as the cool kids call it) has one of those very displays out for public viewing. Reportedly, the 21.5-incher has yet to reach mass production, but it's currently shipping 10.1-inch versions to an undisclosed amount of customers. As of now, the big boy is being "validated by clients," which means it'll probably be ready for mass consumption between next year and next century.

Chunghwa Picture Tubes churns out 21.5-inch capacitive touch panel originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capacitiveChunghwa Picture TubesCPTSmultitouchtouch paneltouch screenTouchPanelTouchScreenTue, 15 Dec 2009 19:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Coffee-like stains inspire new type of touchscreen]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/07/coffee-like-stains-inspire-new-type-of-touchscreen/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/07/coffee-like-stains-inspire-new-type-of-touchscreen/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/07/coffee-like-stains-inspire-new-type-of-touchscreen/#commentsThe magical properties of coffee stains have already spurred on some researchers to develop a better coating for TV screens, and it looks like they've now inspired a few folks to create a new type of touchscreen as well. This latest instance apparently began when Hebrew University professor Shlomo Magdassi was working to develop a touchscreen using silver nanoparticles but ran into trouble making the screen conductive while still remaining transparent. As it happens, the coffee-like stains that he and his colleagues had been trying to remove with fast-drying solvents was actually the solution to his problem, since they remained in contact with each other as they dried and preserved conductivity, but left about 95 percent of the light through the holes in the center, thereby making the screen itself almost fully transparent. Of course, there's still quite a bit more work to be done before the screens move beyond the lab, but Magdassi has apparently already found that copper nanorings can be used in similar manner, and says that the screens could even double as solar panels to give devices a bit of added juice.

Coffee-like stains inspire new type of touchscreen originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>coffee staincoffee stainsCoffeeStainCoffeeStainshebrew universityHebrewUniversityresearchShlomo MagdassiShlomoMagdassitouch screentouchscreentouchscreensMon, 07 Dec 2009 17:59:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS delivers Eee PC T91MT to Amazon.com, completes world tour]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/asus-delivers-eee-pc-t91mt-to-amazon-com-completes-world-tour/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/asus-delivers-eee-pc-t91mt-to-amazon-com-completes-world-tour/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/asus-delivers-eee-pc-t91mt-to-amazon-com-completes-world-tour/#comments It was only two weeks ago when the ASUS T91MT -- the first-ever Windows 7 convertible netbook -- dropped by Amazon's German site, and now the Eastern wind from Taiwan has finally reached US soil. Amazon.com buyers are offered pretty much the same configuration as their European counterpart: Intel Atom Z520, 8.9-inch multitouch swivel screen, 1GB RAM and Windows 7 Home Premium. While there's only one color option available for now, those who're cool with white will be spoiled with a 32GB SSD -- twice as much as the German version yet $200 cheaper. Any students out there going to pick one of these up for some improved note-taking before Christmas exams?

[Thanks, Bernard]

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ASUS delivers Eee PC T91MT to Amazon.com, completes world tour originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Our curious British fingers managed to stumble upon a European HP Pavilion dv3 blessed with Windows 7 and multitouch on both the screen and the trackpad. The keyboard was great to type on with negligible flex, but the trackpad suffers from the same glossy issues on other recent HPs -- although it responded to our multitouch gestures better than the capacitive screen did. Our major annoyance came from the attempts to rotate pictures on the screen: we learned the hard way that the laptop (or Windows 7 itself) seemed to prefer more exaggerated rotation gestures than the MacBooks -- perhaps one would get used to it over time. The hinge is fairly solid, but we still preferred holding the screen while touching it. On a brighter note we totally dig the inclusion of an HDMI port and an eSATA port, plus you'll get up to seven hours of sweet battery juice from this 2.24kg (4.94 pounds) machine. Read on for our hands-on video and photo gallery.

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HP Pavilion dv3 with multitouch screen spotted in the wild, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>europeeuropeanfeatureshands onhands-onhandsonhewlett packardhplaptopmulti-touchmultitouchnotebookpavilionpreviewtouch screentouchscreenukwin 7win7windows 7Windows7Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire 5738PG wants you to reach out and touch its screen]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/14/acer-aspire-5738pg-wants-you-to-reach-out-and-touch-its-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/14/acer-aspire-5738pg-wants-you-to-reach-out-and-touch-its-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/14/acer-aspire-5738pg-wants-you-to-reach-out-and-touch-its-screen/#comments And with that, Acer jumps into the touchscreen laptop waters. Due out on the ever-so-popular October 22nd along with Windows 7 is the Aspire 5738PG laptop, with support for two fingers at once pinching, flicking and double touching their way across the OS, or if you'd prefer, it's also got a numeric keyboard and multi-gesture touchpad. Housed inside is an Intel Core 2 Duo with ATI Radeon HD 4570, a 15.6-inch LED-backlit screen with 1366 x 768 resolution, 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD, HDMI out, four USB 2.0 in, 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N. Starting price is $799.99, which from what we've seen isn't too bad of a deal. Press release after the break.

Gallery: Acer Aspire 5738PG touch notebook

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Acer Aspire 5738PG wants you to reach out and touch its screen originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>57385738 pg5738Pgaceras 5738as 5738 pgAs5738As5738Pgaspirelaptoptouch screenTouchScreenwindows 7Windows7Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:30:00 EST<![CDATA[gCubik shows off its good side, and every other while it's at it (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/09/gcubik-shows-off-its-good-side-and-every-other-while-its-at-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/09/gcubik-shows-off-its-good-side-and-every-other-while-its-at-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/09/gcubik-shows-off-its-good-side-and-every-other-while-its-at-it/#comments Remember gCubik? It's been a few months, but to recap, it's a cube developed by researchers from NICT that features textured surfaces that present you a different view on the "internal" image based on viewing angle, giving the illusion something is physically in the box. Theoretically, at least -- it's pretty low-resolution and in the early stages of development. We stumbled upon the device at the CEATEC showfloor this week and decided to snap some video while there. There were moments when the effect was lost, and getting too close completely blurred what we saw to the point of incomprehension, but again, this shows a whole heap of potential that's fascinating to us. See it for yourself after the break.

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gCubik shows off its good side, and every other while it's at it (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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