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Microsoft’s New 3D Wristbands Could Be The Future Of Motion-Controlled Computing
The Wii introduced the masses to motion-based gaming. The Kinect took things one step further and all but eliminated controllers. Microsoft’s latest innovation, an infrared tracker worn on the wrist, could make gaming and UI controls even more immersive than before.
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Apple And Google Spent More Money On Legal Fees Than R&D Last Year
We’ve said it on multiple occasions: The American patent system is killing innovation. A sprawling feature appearing in today’s New York Times — collecting years worth of tech-related patent tragedies and follies — only makes that fact more apparent. But it wasn’t just recapping old news; the Times put forth a couple of tidbits, which,…
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This Coffee Table Looks Better And Assembles Easier Than Your IKEA Furniture
In a world plagued with difficult decisions, Max Ptk’s Kitara coffee table is marriage of utility and style, and a welcome reprieve from having to choose just one. Natural wood edges combine with the brightly painted A-frame for a modern take on a classic geometric form, and as an added bonus, the double layer design…
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Zooka Wireless Speaker Bar Review: Give The iPad’s Tinny Audio A Tiny Boost
The iPad’s speaker is adequate if you’re in an environment of absolute silence. But if there’s any ambient noise at all, you’ll find yourself rewinding to hear dialogue. The Zooka Wireless Speaker Bar could be a remedy to that problem. But does it do more than just amplify the noise?