Sony Ericsson’s Custom Android Interface Is Called Nexus

November 18th, 2009
Sony Ericsson's Custom Android Interface Is Called Nexus
“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.”

I Guess I’m In the Parasite Business

November 18th, 2009
I Guess I'm In the Parasite Business

Polk Solutions Include Wireless Surround, Subs

November 18th, 2009
Polk Solutions Include Wireless Surround, Subs
“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.”

Next-generation Flip Video camcorder rumored to boast WiFi

November 18th, 2009
“Word on the street has it that a new Flip with WiFi will land sometime in 1H 2010″

Entourage Opens e-Book Store

November 18th, 2009
Entourage Opens e-Book Store
“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.”

Subsidized Mobile Internet Devices a Not-so-Nuts Proposition for Carriers?

November 18th, 2009

Bendable Magnetic Interface

November 18th, 2009
Bendable Magnetic Interface
“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 lands $5M more for location-triggered mobile advertisements

November 18th, 2009
“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.”

NEC’s New TV Remote Uses No Batteries

November 18th, 2009
“Their new remote generates electricity when the users clicks on any button. They are planning to see the first production remotes in 2011.”

NSeries Nokias Say Goodbye to Symbian, Hello to Maemo

November 18th, 2009
“Nokia’s NSeries devices – i.e. most of their high-end smartphones – will all be powered by Linux-based Maemo by 2012.”


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