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Saturday, November 24, 2012

Q -SENSOR: Discover what your neighbour is thinking


People are good at hiding their emotions. But now a device aims to make them visible for all to see.

Adam Shaw checks out the Q Sensor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a wireless sensor, which measures electricity conducted through the skin.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

JUST ANOTHER ANDROID? GOOGLE NEXUS IS MORE!

In the world of Android, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the number of new phones we see launching every month. Let's face it: While a few of them manage to make lasting impressions, the vast majority get lost in a sea of silicone, glass, plastic, and metal.
Above any other, the Nexus 4 is not Just Another Android Phone. Google Nexus 4As Google's new flagship phone, the latest Nexus stands in a league of its own -- and will likely be as relevant in 10 months as it is today.
I've been using the device full-time for the past week, and aside from being Google's best hardware effort to date, the Nexus 4 is hands-down the best overall Android smartphone experience and value you can get your hands on right now. The phone isn't without its drawbacks, of course -- but in terms of overall user experience, it's simply unmatched.
Let's tackle a few things right off the bat. First, the LG factor: I know a lot of people have written this phone off before even touching it just because LG's the manufacturer. I can certainly understand the skepticism; there's no denying that LG has delivered some subpar Android experiences in the past. I had similar thoughts when I first heard the rumors of this device.
Having now extensively used the phone, though, I'd suggest holding off on judgment and approaching it with an open mind. First and foremost, remember that LG's past smartphone problems have revolved largely around software integration and upgrades (oh God, the upgrades). With the Nexus 4, all that stuff is handled completely by Google.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

An End to Keyboard and Mice


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Touchscreen technology, popularised by Apple’s iPhone and a host of other devices, has begun to erode the dominance of traditional keyboards. (Copyright: Getty Images)
Apple's iPhone and its rivals may have introduced touchscreens to the masses, but now a raft of technologies promise to change the way we interact with computers forever.