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Brits Increasingly Wise to Smartphones as 10 Million+ Browse the Mobile Web

November 16th, 2009

“So what are Brits doing with their smartphones? Mobile web browsing was the fastest growing activity, with 10.4 million using that function in the third quarter, up from 8.8 million in the second quarter. Downloading applications was the second fastest growing activity, with 1 million new users in the third quarter to 4.1 million.”

Hohm vs. Powermeter: A side-by-side rundown

November 16th, 2009

“Much has been written about how the bitter rivalry between Google and Microsoft has extended to their respective home energy management systems, Google PowerMeter and Microsoft Hohm. But most of these stories make it sound like the tools render the same service: reporting how much energy people are using and how much it is costing them. Few have sussed out their subtler differences.”

Sezmi Takes Big Step Towards Delivering All-in-One TV Solution

November 16th, 2009

“Sezmi plans to roll up live broadcast and cable TV along with web videos, on demand-movies and DVR functionality in a single, easy to navigate set-top box.”

Xbox Live Players Set Record: 2 Million at Once

November 16th, 2009

“G4TV has reported that a Microsoft exec recently boasted that one day last week was the biggest day in the history of Xbox Live, with over two million players on the service simultaneously.”

WowWee Cinemin Swivel pico projector available now

November 16th, 2009

“The DLP pico, which boasts a 480 x 360 resolution, an adjustable 90-degree hinge (for projecting your Richard Marx video collection onto the ceiling) will run you around $299.”

Softkinetic teams up with Optrima to offer 3-D gesture control cameras

November 16th, 2009

“Both companies have been working on the technology for about seven years each. Softkinetic is investing an unspecified amount of money in Optrima, which is headed by Andre Miodezky. The entire solution — software, games, and hardware — will be ready to launch in the fall of 2010. The technology will be compatible across a variety of consumer electronics platforms.”

STMicroelectronics’ 3-axis MEMS gyroscope gives a new level of control to your mobile

November 16th, 2009

“STMicroelectronics has just announced its new 3-axis MEMS gyroscope, which promises 360 degree “angular-rate detection for high-precision 3D gesture and motion recognition in mobile phones, game controllers, personal navigation systems and other portable devices.”"

Pranav Mistry: The thrilling potential of SixthSense technology

November 16th, 2009

“At TEDIndia, Pranav Mistry demos several tools that help the physical world interact with the world of data — including a deep look at his SixthSense device and a new, paradigm-shifting paper “laptop.” In an onstage Q&A, Mistry says he’ll open-source the software behind SixthSense, to open its possibilities to all.”