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Here is the first look at the BlackBerry Storm touchscreen smartphone from Verizon. The handset comes with a plenty of cool features. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. [JustAMP]
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WowWee’s Rovio WiFi mobile webcam is designed to be easily controlled at a distance via the webportal - however what if you want to operate the robot from close up? RobotsRule’s Robert Oschler has added Rovio functionality to the upcoming version of his free RoboDance app, meaning you can use a Nintendo Wiimote to control all of the robot’s features.
Video demo of the RoboDance Rovio Wiimote control in action, after the cut
Since the Wiimote connects to your PC via Bluetooth, you don’t actually need a Wii to be able to use the software. In fact, all you need is a Windows PC (with Bluetooth, obviously) that can connect via WiFi to the Rovio. The full Rovio control set is supported, including directional movement, camera control, automatic docking, picture taking and more.
The only bad news is that this new version of RoboDance won’t be released until Q1 2009. However Robert is looking for beta testers on his user group, so if you fancy an early preview it might be worth signing up.
Update: Robert points out that, as the Wiimote communicates with the Rovio via the PC and WiFi connection, you’re not limited to using it locally to the robot. Throw it in your laptop bag and you can use the intuitive gesture-control to operate the Rovio from wherever you have internet access.
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Written by Chris Davies on October 10th, 2008 with no comments.
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The EOS Canon 5D mark II has captured world attention since its launch at Photokina few weeks ago. One of the reasons is its industry’s first video capability at 1080P, low light and virtually noise free high iso motion capture. We’ve seen the REVERIE Video footage and full size releases by Vincent Laforent, it was nothing short of amazing coming from a DLSR camera; we also collect other video samples released here, but footage with AF engaged while panning and tracking has yet to witness. DPR has posted couple more full size video clips shot with beta release today. The videos exhibit panning sequence but simply too short to judge its quality and value.
Does the contrast AF has the juice enough to keep up the most demanding action sequence? The five-second DPR’s video clips aren’t telling much of the story. Little detail has revealed so far but the 5D mark II is probably one of the hottest prosumer DSLR known to date. Last time I checked, the waiting lists are pages long on top 5 online retailers. Imagine a preorder item was out of order, not once but several times appeared at Amazon online store.
For many, video is not the reason; after all, this is a still Digital SLR. The 5D sequel has long overdue for Canon fan, and the surprisingly low price of $2,699 with feature-rich 21MP DSLR is simply too hard to resist.
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Written by Daniel Lim on October 10th, 2008 with no comments.
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Microsoft have received a lot of criticism for their Tablet PC “obsession” over the past few years, but they’re still not giving up. Craig Mundie, chief research and strategy officer, is visiting college campuses this week with the company’s latest touchscreen prototype: showing new, better-integrated versions of long-standing apps such as OneNote, together with a timeline-based search utility and a new super-accurate touchscreen requiring no special stylus.
Check out the demo video after the cut
Although the demo video (below, hosted by Microsoft’s Jonathan Cluts) shows the new technology in an academic setting, it’s obvious how it could be translated to a business (or even medical or other vertical sector) environment. Cluts reveals that Microsoft envisage Tablet PCs including both local and cloud-based software, blurring the distinction between the device as standalone and emphasizing its role as a ‘mobile companion’.
The 3D Gray’s Anatomy textbook is particularly nifty, and while I’m not sure it would encourage any extra study sessions it might make students pay more attention in class. The question remains - when will we actually see this technology on the market? Microsoft Research projects have an awful habit of disappearing without trace or being consumed by a far less impressive app.
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Written by Chris Davies on October 10th, 2008 with no comments.
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