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Apple iPad 2 Event on March 2nd?
All Things D is reporting that Apple will hold an event on March 2nd in San Francisco to launch the second generation iPad. The timing of the event negates earlier reports that the iPad 2 would be delayed until this fall. While invites haven't gone out yet, Kara Swis...
The Complete HP ‘Think Beyond’ WebOS Event (video)
If you have a couple of hours to kill and didn't get enough of all of yesterday's WebOS device news, feel free to watch the below video.
I Don’t Kno About This…
I finally got to spend some time taking a look at the Kno at CES 2011. For those of you not in the Kno, the dual screen tablet is supposed to be the e-textbook and note-taking device of the future.
CES 2011: Speck ToughSkin & ToughShell iPhone 4 Cases
Speck introduced a pair of rugged iPhone 4 case at CES 2011. The ToughSkin has two layers of protection, including a rubber layer to soften drops.
ArtRage for iPad Demo at CES 2011
ArtRage is showing off its painting applications at CES. While the best I can manage to draw on an iPad is something that resembles a first grader's finger painting, some artists can create some really good looking stuff. Here's a photo of ArtRage for iPad in act...
NEC LT-W Dual Screen Android Tablet at CES 2011 (video)
NEC had a prototype of the LT-W on hand in Las Vegas at an event last night. The device is comprised of a pair of 7" resistive-touch displays and runs on Android.
Palazzo Hotel Safes are Geek Friendly
Leaving expensive gadgets in hotel rooms can be stressful. While I've never had a gadget go missing from a hotel room, I always worry that a bad guy will swipe anything that I leave out.
Freescale’s picking their 2011 Smart Mobile Device Pundits – Help Warner Make the List!
End of the year means it's time to fill out of those "Best of" lists, and Freescale is back at it with their hunt for the top 20 Smart Mobile Device Pundits of 2011.
AT&T’s 5th Annual Developer Summit works with CES 2011
AT&T announced it's 5th Annual developer summit yesterday. Good news for those headed out to Vegas for CES 2011, you can knock out two birds with one flight.
Auto Stereo 3D Gaming Coming to Android Phones and Tablets
Scaleform is showing off some interesting technology at the NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference. The company develops tools for game developers and it was showing off a demo of a Flash 3D gaming UI, running on NVIDIA's mobile Tegra platform.
More Video of the Dell Inspiron Duo Hybrid
The Dell Inspiron Duo made quite a splash at IDF 2010 when it debuted on stage on Tuesday. Yesterday the Inspiron Duo made another appearance, this time at Intel's App Up Elements conference.
WeTab Looks Like a Winner (video demos)
Earlier today I mentioned that the WeTab (formerly known as the WePad) is getting a lot of attention here at IDF 2010. I got a chance to catch up with 4tiitoo CTO Stephan Odoerfer, who gave me a full walkthrough of the device.
IDF 2010: OpenPeak OpenTablet 7 on Video
The OpenPeak OpenTablet 7 will become consumer's '4th screen' if AT&T and other OpenPeak partners have their ways. The seven-inch device looks promising and I can definitely see it going mainstream once AT&T and other providers throw some marketing muscle behind...
Catch today’s Apple event via HTTP Live Streaming (on Apple products only)
Whatever Apple has in store for us at their event today, their broadcast of the event may be the big story in and of itself. Not only are they broadcasting video themselves, but they're doing it via HTTP Live Streaming, a sign they think their standard is ready for prim...
If you’d like a Fujitsu Lifebook T730, then “Like” it on Facebook
Fujitsu may have given me the best reason to join Facebook yet. They're giving away a Lifebook T730 Tablet PC to one lucky person who likes them on Facebook. (more...).
WIPTE 2010 prizes announced, more time to enter
In case you needed more incentive or time to submit an entry for the 2010 Workshop on the Impact of Pen-Based Technology on Education (WIPTE), the organization has announced that winning entrants will receive accommodations for two nights at the conference.
Reminder: WIPTE 2010 Submissions almost due
Got a reminder today that this year's Workshop on the Impact of Pen-Based Technology on Education a.k.a. WIPTE is quickly approaching.
WIPTE 2010 calling for submissions
WIPTE, Workshop on the Impact of Pen-Based Technology on Education, just announced the winner of their 2009 contest, and already it's time to solicit entries for this year. The 2010 Workshop on the Impact of Pen-Based Technology on Education (WIPTE) will be held on Oct...
iPad screen – Yay or nay on 4:3?
Not 100% sure the iPad screen is exactly 4:3, but it sure isn't widescreen. Looked blocky to me, but then I remembered the fuss when Tablet PCs transitioned from 4:3 to widescreen.
iPad not just running the iPhone OS on a big screen
If you placed your bets on the iPad just being a big iPhone, you definitely lost money. As seen in the shot of its email operation (via Engadget), you can pull down an email list that looks like what's on your iPhone, but it's down a column, not spread across the screen...
The iPad Has No Flash???
Steve Jobs just unveiled the iPad and Engadget posted this picture live from the event in San Francisco. The image shows a big fat missing Flash object on the home page of the NY Times.
Apple Tablet Live Roundup
Unfortunately CoverItLive isn't ready for prime time, so we're going to end the experiment before it really began. We'll update this post with Apple news, specs and details as it rolls in. WC: Jobs says Apple is a Mobile Device Company.
Windows Mobile 7 on the horizon?
The Mobile World Congress show in Spain is coming up in less than a month, and already there are "leaks" about what announcements will take place there.
Seneca College wins WIPTE Video Contest with Tablet PCs
WIPTE, the Workshop on the Impact of Pen-based Technology on Education, has announced the winner of their video contest looking for the best example that delivers that "impact".
CES 2010: What worked and what didn’t
Waiting to board the plane home, half dazed from an exhausting week, I looked back at the week, thinking about my mobile setup at what worked and what didn't.
CES 2010: Rubbing elbows
One thing Xavier emphasized repeatedly to our team of CES newbies is to introduce ourselves to our fellow bloggers. Best advise he could have given because it was easily the highlight of the trip. (more...).
CES 2010: Best pen input demo at the show
Samsung really went all out this year at CES with display areas dedicated to all sorts of little details, like the various aspects of their mobile phone platform, and demos that go beyond their field, such as an artist doing caricatures in digital ink. (more...).
Sumocat is Quite the Inker, but I Didn’t Know he Did Tricks!
I really enjoyed meeting Sumocat for the first time and hanging out with him all week. We didn't get him to wear the As Seen on TV Hat, but he did perform a few tricks for us.
ThinkPad X100e: Entry-level Ultraportable
The ThinkPad X100e was announced at CES 2010 and is now the most affordable ThinkPad available. Starting at just $449, the Thinkpad X100e is an ultraportable business users, especially current ThinkPad users, will appreciate.
CES 2010: eReader orgy
Finishing my first full day on the show floor. One thing I need to get off my mind before I forget is the absurd number of companies making eReaders.
CES 2010: Sorry, no HP TM2 news
Made my way clear across the show, North Hall to South, to try to see HP's wares I but they just aren't meeting with press aside from their arranged events.
CES 2010: Live at Last Gadget Standing
Only hitting one event today. Finally getting to spend serious time on the floor. Live at Last Gadget Standing. Not giving it the full liveblog treatment, just jotting quick notes.
CES 2010: At the Wacom booth
Finally! We found the Wacom booth at CES and put our hands (and pen) on several products, including a Fujitsu Tablet PC. Not having the best luck with using multi-touch and pen simultaneously.
CES 2010: eDGe, Alex and more eReaders from Marvell
We got our hands on the latest eReaders at the Marvell booth. The enTourage eDGe and Alex from Spring Design were both there. Amy shares her thoughts on the Alex.
CES 2010: We <3 Speck and Dancing Amy
Speck Products got the hook up! You need a giant bag to store your entire mobile office? Speck! Want beer, Jolly Rancher and Laffy Taffy? Speck! Want to dance, dance, dance? Speck! Amy talks about her bag problem in video one.
