“Sony Ericsson’s custom interface for Android on the X10—and other OSes, like Symbian and Windows Mobile in time-is going to be called Nexus. Like other custom UIs du jour, it’ll integrate a bunch of services, like for social networking.”
“Polk is targeting second-quarter availability of what could be a first-of-its-kind surround speaker system. The active single-chassis WRS Wireless Surround F/X, when placed behind the main listening position, reproduces two to four surround channels delivered via 2.4GHz wireless transmitter, which is connected to an A/V receiver or other audio component. The $399 8-inch by 20-inch by 8-inch speaker combines active DSP and passive Controlled Dispersion Array (CDA) driver placement, which bounces sound off the ceiling and sidewalls, to deliver an enveloping soundfield and directional cues.”
“First announced in late October, the Edge runs on the Android operating system. It opens like a book with a 9.7-inch monochrome E-Ink screen on one side for e-reading and a 10.1-inch color LCD touchscreen on the opposing side for netbook functions, including email and instant messaging, Web browsing, video and audio.”
“Multi-touch and motion-sensing devices have recently emerged from research labs, offering new ways to operate computers. Microsoft’s experimental tactile interface takes things further still, letting users interact by squashing, stretching, rolling, or rubbing.”
“Placecast, which previously raised $2 million, pushes advertisements from major brands to the consumer’s phone depending on their physical location, but allows users to opt-in to the system.”