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Perceptive Pixel Outs 82" 1080p Multi-Touch Display

What if you mix multi-touch in with that massive size? That's what Perceptive Pixel has done, and they've just introduced the world's largest projected capacitive display at the SIGGRAPH 2011 conference.

 

Newspaper developing its own tablet

Newspaper developing its own tablet

Hoping to take a small slice from Apple's big pie, newspaper publishers are developing tablet computers of their own.

Senh: This is stupid and a waste of their time. They should be focusing on their content, and how to distribute it. Building an app for tablet computers makes sense. Building hardware doesn't. It has never been their thing. What makes them think they can compete with Apple, Google, and every wireless carrier who has or is developing a line of tablets.

 

Gadgetwise: App Smart Extra: An App Aimed to Curb Distracted Driving

PhoneGuard is an app which disables a phone's texting functions whenever it detects the user moving more than 10 miles per hour-like when they may be behind the wheel of a car.

 

How E-Readers Can Save Reading

How E-Readers Can Save Reading

In the midst of an essay on teaching long-form reading that’s well worth your time, Alan Jacobs sticks in a little tidbit about how the Kindle saved him from losing the ability to read books.

 

Here’s the full change log for iOS 5 beta 5

Apple just pushed iOS 5 beta 5 out to developers and wouldn't you know, we've got the full change log for you to feast your eyes on...

 

Google trading more blows in patent fight

Google trading more blows in patent fight

To recap, Google’s chief legal officer, David Drummond, sent a shot across the bow of Apple, Microsoft and Oracle, accusing them of participating in an “organized campaign” to take Google’s Android platform down through patent lawsuits.

 

Simple Hacks to Cut Your Cell Phone Bill in Half

Simple Hacks to Cut Your Cell Phone Bill in Half

How much do cell phones really cost? Here’s one indication: The average household pays $350 annually—solely for wireless taxes and fees.

 

How to unlock a car with a text message

Don Bailey says he can unlock thousands of cars across the United States simply by sending a few texts from his Android phone.

 

Twitter Launches HTML5 Version for iPad

Twitter has started gradually rolling out a new, HTML5-based version of Twitter.com for the iPad.

 

Instagram: 150 million photos shared - GigaOm

Thanks to celebrities and its excellent usability and engagement techniques, Instagram, one of my favorite iPhone-based photo sharing apps has crossed another milestone in its charmed life — 150 million ...

 

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