Delta announced they are giving all of their 11,000 pilots a Microsoft Surface 2 tablet. The initial plan is to replace the pilots paper based flight kits where they keep their navigation charts and operations manuals.
Canon, Samsung, HP And Xerox Launch Mopria Alliance
Some rather interesting news over the weekend, Canon, Samsung, HP and Xerox have formed the Mopria Alliance a global non-profit membership organization formed to promote, simplify and increase accessibility of wireless printing from smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. Canon’s press release said the following about this alliance.
Kia Quoris Slated For 2014 U.S. Release
Looks like Kia is going to make a run at the luxury market by introducing the Kia Quoris in 2014. The Quoris has only been available in Korea and the Middle East where it goes by the name K9. The exact specifications of the Quoris have not been released but it is aiming for the luxury slot so we would expect it to have quiet a few high end features.
UK Residents LightwaveRF Releases Android App On The Playstore
Our UK readers will be pleased to know that LightwaveRF , a company in the smart home technology field, has released their Android App to help users control their smart home experience. LightwaveRF controls dimmer switches, ultra slim-line power sockets and LED lights, all from your smartphone or tablet.
The LG Soundplate, Small Form Factor Big Punch
LG busted out their new LAP340 (dubbed the LG Soundplate) at the 2013 CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association) Expo in Denver, CO. The Soundplate is a minimalist designed sound system optimized for optimized for flat panel HDTVs.
BluFit The Smart Water Bottle
Lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don’t have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired.
Ford Buys Software Development Startup Livio
Ford has purchased software development startup company Livio to further enhance the smartphone integration in their line of vehicles. With Livio’s in-car electronic integration know how, Ford is hoping to stay ahead of the curve in the connectivity arena.
Infiniti Shows Us How An F1 Race Car Is Made
I am a racing fan. No doubt about it. While I probably can not name drivers in the different series of racing, I love to watch racing. F1, Nascar, Indy, Motocross you name it. If it has wheels and an engine, most likely I will watch it. So I was pleasantly surprised this morning to find Infiniti showing us how an F1 race car is made.
AT&T Gets Exclusive Carrier Rights To The Pebble Smart Watch
AT&T just announced the Pebble Smart Watch will be available through AT&T, they have exclusive carrier rights to the device. From AT&T’s press release.
AT&T Gets Exclusive Carrier Rights To The Pebble Smart Watch
AT&T just announced the Pebble Smart Watch will be available through AT&T, they have exclusive carrier rights to the device. From AT&T’s press release.
Structure Sensor By Occipital
So how cool would it be to able to capture the things around you in 3D, all from your mobile device? The makers of the Structure Sensor (Occipital) claim their device can not only scan things in 3D, but it will allow you to “play augmented reality games, develop mobile applications and capture models of rooms.” Here’s just a little more of what the folks at Occipital had to say.
Lenovo Starts A Trade In Program
Apple Updates The iMac
Apple has announced a performance update to their all in one desktop line up, the iMac. With the fourth generation Intel quad-core processor, new graphics, next-gen Wi-Fi and faster flash storage. The bumped up specs will certainly entice any would be buyer. Here’s what Apple had to say about the improved specifications.
Samsung Announces ISOCELL Image Sensor For Mobile
Samsung announced a new leap forward for CMOS sensors in mobile cameras today dubbed, ISOCELL. The ISOCELL tech is supposed to increase the sensors light sensitivity which in turn would help control electron absorption giving the end result higher color fidelity even in low-light conditions.
Dell And Tobii Bring Eye Gaze Interaction To Tablets
Tobii Technology is a company specializing in eye tracking and gaze interaction technology, and now they have partnered with Dell to bring that technology to the tablet platform. The Dell Latitude 10 tablet with Intel® Clover Trail™ Atom Dual Core, 1.8Ghz will be the first device to integrate Tobii’s eye gaze.
Sony Bravia Smart Stick With Google
Sony Electronics introduced its next-gen smart TV device, the NSZ-GU1 BRAVIA Smart Stick. This looks to be the successor to the Sony Google TV boxes of the past. The Smart Stick is very slim and lightweight, almost mimicking the Chromecast form factor.