Category: Technology
Mercedes-Benz to bring Siri integration to all A-Class vehicles
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled plans to integrate Apple’s Siri voice assistant into its A-Class vehicles, according to a report from PSFK. The integration would allow drivers to access their iPhone apps using voice commands. The feature is being called the Drive Kit Plus program and will work in conjunction with Mercedes-Benz’ ...
Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 Benchmarks Reveal CPU Power, Dual Core Still Kicking
Quad core processors are the talk of the town, but that doesn’t mean that the dual core technology is dead. And who better to prove it than Qualcomm, with the new Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 CPU. AnandTech got its hands on a developer device with this chipset and took it for ...
Google developing Siri-like voice commands, proximity-based controls for Google TV
A patent filed by Google showcases a new technology that could enable users to control Google TV-equipped devices using their voices, reports Patently Apple. Using a specific smartphone app, users could be able to speak commands or queries that are then acted upon by a television, a set-top box, a ...
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Shows Imaging Power (Video)
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 processor promises to deliver an interesting alternative to the Tegra 3, through a quad core variant with LTE and a 28nm manufacturing process behind it. Qualcomm posted on the web some of the imaging achievements of the CPU, that include some very impressive feats, if you ask ...
Nvidia Planning to Showcase Quad Core Phones at MWC 2012, According to Invite
Nvidia has started sending out invites to its MWC 2012 event, that seems to be about quad core phones, among others. Under the tagline “Nvidia quad core firsts continue at MWC”, we get to see a picture of a guy holding a smartphone in his hands, that may just be ...
Nokia’s ClearBlack Display Technology Detailed: Here Are the Basics
I guess you’ve been wondering for a while now what’s the deal with Nokia’s ClearBlack display technology, that has been used on so many devices over the past years. These include models such as the X7 and the E7, but also recent Lumias, such as the 900 and 800 model. ...
U.S. chief technology officer Aneesh Chopra to step down
Aneesh Chopra will step down from his position as the United States chief technology officer. The move is expected to be imminent and, while it’s unclear what Chopra’s next step will be, Fedscoop says sources have speculated Chopra is interested in running for political office or working as the head of ...
Next-gen iPhone and iPad May Use Technologies Like MagSafe Ports, Wireless Charging
We’ve recently heard a lot about the upcoming iPhone and iPad, but nothing about the exact new technologies they’ll feature. Now, it appears that MagSafe connectors and wireless charging may make their way to the new tablet and smartphone. Magnetic MagSafe connectors are the ones that Apple already uses on ...
Kyocera Speakerless Bone Conduction Smartphone Might Increase Conversation Privacy
Do you know that awkward moment when you speak on your cellphone and have the speakerphone so loud, that everyone can hear the entire discussion you’re having? Well, Kyocera might just save you from embarrassing moments, through a recent invention, that involves a speakerless bone conduction system.To put it short ...
CES 2012: A85 Superfone Supports Gesture Control, Created by Micromax – eyeSight Partnership
Micromax A85 Superfone is a device developed in partnership with eyeSight Mobile Technologies and this handset has as unique feature the possibility to control it through simple and intuitive hand motions. eyeSight Mobile Technologies is showing its gesture recognition technology these days in Las Vegas, at the CES 2012 booth ...
Eye Tracking-Based Interface Could be the Future of Input (Video)
Nowadays even the touchscreen is starting to seem obsolete, so after overcoming physical keyboards, we might feel the need to explore further. Apparently, the next phase in interaction with devices involves gesture control and even face/eye tracking systems, such as the one developed by Senseye. Senseye is a startup with a ...