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iDesk: A Microsoft Surface-Like Alternative for Macs
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Anyone who’s seen or who knows about Microsoft Surface understands that the idea of a giant touchscreen tabletop is nothing new. Adam Benton’s iDesk concept is simply the Apple-lover’s version of the same expensive tech that’s been available for Windows for some time. While I do think that Surface is… |
February 4th, 2012
Samsung SUR40 Microsoft Surface 2.0 Display Finally Shipping This Month
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One of the coolest things that Microsoft has done in a long time is the Surface multitouch interactive display. If you are a geek with a trust fund or work for a company that is interested in Surface, Samsung is finally ready to ship is SUR40 display – first shown… |
January 17th, 2012
ideum MT65 Presenter: Giant 65-Inch Multitouch Display Takes Aim at Surface
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I’ve mentioned some of the multitouch displays from ideum in the past, but this one is one of the biggest off-the-shelf touchscreen interfaces I’ve seen to date. The just announced MT65 Presenter has a whopping 65-inch screen. This makes it about 2.5 times the size of the Microsoft Surface 2.0.… |
January 17th, 2012
Intel Nikiski Laptop Gets Transparent Touchpad, Lets You See Through to Your Crotch
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While I’m the first to admit that I don’t spend much time looking at my keyboard or touchpad, since I touch type, there’s a reason for having them visible, especially when it’s late at night and you can’t find the right keys. Intel has upped the ante with its Nikiski… |
January 12th, 2012
iPen iPad Active Stylus: Accurate Apple Accessory
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If instead of a multipurpose stylus you’d rather have one that does the job really, really well, check out the iPen. Behind the tragically boring name is a very accurate writing and drawing tool for the iPad.… |
December 26th, 2011
Vending Machine Gets See-Through Touchscreen, Facial Recognition Tech
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If recent developments are any indication, I think we’re on the precipice of a whole new era in vending machines. Thanks to modern technology, these mechanical devices are about to get an upgrade. Here’s one new concept design which adds a large touchscreen to the front of the machine to… |
December 15th, 2011
Tokyoflash Kisai On Air Watch is Surprisingly Easy to Read
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Tokyoflash is notorious for releasing wristwatches with complicated designs, so I was a bit surprised to see them release the minimalistic On Air wristwatch. It barely has any tricks up its sleeve, merely combining the hour hand and the minute display. If that’s still too much for you you should… |
December 15th, 2011
ExoPC EXOdesk: Like a Personal Microsoft Surface, But a Lot More Affordable
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ExoPC just released a teaser about their EXOdesk, which looks like a Microsoft Surface that everyone can use, without breaking the bank. The desk will debut at CES 2012, but there is already a buzz starting about it.… |
November 21st, 2011
Nokia GEM Concept: the Phone is the Touchscreen
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Compared to the eccentric Twist concept, Nokia’s other new imaginary phone isn’t that imaginative. Called the GEM, the smartphone’s entire surface is a touchscreen. Maybe the phone’s guts are entirely occupied by a battery too.… |
November 14th, 2011
OmniTouch Kinect-based Wearable Projector: You Are the Touchscreen
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Great minds do think alike. I’m sure some of you still remember the Sixthsense wearable computer by Patti Maes and Pranav Mistry. Here’s an very similar concept device that uses different hardware to arrive at the same functionality. Developed by Chris Harrison, the OmniTouch uses a Kinect in combination with… |
October 20th, 2011
