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Kinect sensors give Nordstorm’s display window an interactive new look
The next time you look through a window display, you might just be able to leave a comment behind. After all its all about interaction with customers for stores and taking cue, Nordstrom’s flagship store in downtown Seattle have unveiled an advanced interactive window display, which integrates a Kinect sensor for Xbox 360, a computer…
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Electrifying new screen-printed Circuit Board tie proves a hit
It’s an age-old gift, but one that never runs out of style. From silk to cotton, printed to plain, designer to high-street, there’s one for everyone. However, personalisation on a tie has never excited us until now that is. For your geek-lover who has all his toys, here’s is a idea that will have him…
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Fingual, finger-language interface will improvise sign language
This new finger-language interface is sure to revolutionize sign language. At Interaction 2011, a demonstration of a finger-language interface, showed how text could be entered by finger gestures using a glove. Called Fingual, the glove comes with permanent magnets on each fingertip that changes the magnetic field, caused by finger gestures and measured by magnetic…
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Microsoft and Toyota introduce next-gen Azure Cloud Platform cars
It’s the future of Toyota. The car company together with software giant Microsoft announced their partnership to invest 1 billion yen (approximately $12 million) in order to bring telematics to their cars with Microsofts Windows Azure Cloud Platform. The next-generation system is expected to make its appearance next year on all Toyota Electric and Plug-in…
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Now taking orders, the new-classic Commodore C64
The Commodore an 8-bit classic computer recently spoke about recreating the C64 using modern hardware. While an official launch was made, there was speculation if we would actually see it retail. We’ll that’s sorted and for $595, you can get your hands on the entry level model. The new C64 is powered by a Dual-core…
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Have you signed up on Google Friendship?
After rather dismal attempts at making friends with social networking ideas including Buzz, Wave or Orkut, Google is not one to be left behind and will now launch the Google Friendship, clone to the popular Facebook. With 600 million users, I suppose Facebook does not really have to worry, yet , however the news comes…
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RIM readies for the BlackBerry Touch Monaco / Monza launch
After a sneak preview of RIM’s two new 2011 BlackBerry models, the BlackBerry Monaco / Monza, here’s more. The two names will go to its two different carriers; the Verizon Wireless will get the Monaco while the BlackBerry Monza is the global GSM version. The new device is a thinner, faster and better looking handset…
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Here’s your chance to float in space with Ghost In The Shell
If you would like a feel of cyberspace, here’s your chance. Until April 19th, visitors to Shibuya’s Parco department store can be part of the promotions for the 3D release of “Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex Solid State Society.” A large game booth has been installed that allows players to float in space.…
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It’s all about Loving with the Tamagotchi iD L pet
Japanese favourites, the Tamagotchi are making a comeback and this time in color! The company announced their new pet exclusive for Japan – the Tamagotchi iD L. This new handheld pet comes in six colours and features 32 virtual characters, a color display. The Tamagotchi iD L is all about Loving, since it allows for…
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Nokia announces World’s best Angry Birds player
Helsinki, the home of Nokia recently witnessed a grand competition to find the best ‘finch finger’ in Finland. Out of a total of 2,600 participants and five Angry Birds, one champion emerged – 19-year-old Jonas Koivula. Winning the game meant taking home the title of ‘best player of a game that has sold millions of…
