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Multi-robot command center built around Microsoft Surface (video)
Aug 30th
While we’ve given up on ever winning an online match of StarCraft II, that doesn’t mean top-down unit control schemes are only for nerds in their mom’s basement with their cheap rush tactics and Cheeto fingers and obscene triple digit APMs (we’re not bitter or anything). In fact, we kind of like the look of this robot control interface, developed at UMass Lowell by Mark Micire as part of his PhD research. The multitouch UI puts Microsoft Surface to good use, with gestures and contextual commands that make operating an unruly group of robots look easy, and a console-inspired touch More >
Supposed next-gen iPod touch, nano / shuffle cases surface online
Aug 27th
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before — an Apple event is looming, and suddenly some cases turn up online that seem to nicely line up with the devices rumored to be announced. These latest examples come courtesy of Chinese case retailer X-Doria, and include a case for what appears to be a 4th-gen iPod touch with a camera, and one that’s described as a case for a “nano 6G,” but could seemingly also be for a new iPod shuffle with a touchscreen. Of particular note, the apparent iPod touch case seems to reveal a curved back more similar More >
Samsung Omnia 7, HTC T8788 for Verizon surface in mentions
Sep 29th
Posted by admin in Gadget
A newly spotted speed test from DSLReports has confirmed the existence of two upcoming Windows Phone 7 smartphones. The first is believed to be the Samsung i8700/Omnia 7, while the other is the HTC T8788. Both will run on Windows Phone 7, with the former expected to be a launch phone to coincide with the unveiling of Windows Phone 7 itself. The device isn’t likely to be sold in the US.
The HTC T8788 will be the first WP7 handset to arrive at Verizon, says the source. This isn’t likely to be out right in October, however, as Microsoft itself said More >