http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics IEEE Spectrum Consumer Electronics channel recent content http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/p22XVCzqSpI/new-startup-incubators-focus-on-hardware-engineering A sign that hardware “makers” are turning from hobbyists to entrepreneurs. ]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 15:56:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/new-startup-incubators-focus-on-hardware-engineering Tekla Perry 2012-05-18T15:56:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/new-startup-incubators-focus-on-hardware-engineering http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/F5bracFDDqo/computers-with-an-ear-for-music System classifies music using a mix of human and artificial intelligence

System classifies music using a mix of human and artificial intelligence]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 02:49:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/computers-with-an-ear-for-music Philip E. Ross 2012-05-09T02:49:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/computers-with-an-ear-for-music http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/u4NcRVsMczE/nanogenerators-easier-and-cheaper-to-produce-than-ever-before Making piezoelectric nanocomposites just became much simpler, opening up their introduction to consumer electronics

Making piezoelectric nanocomposites just became much simpler, opening up their introduction to consumer electronics]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 18:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanogenerators-easier-and-cheaper-to-produce-than-ever-before Dexter Johnson 2012-05-08T18:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanogenerators-easier-and-cheaper-to-produce-than-ever-before http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/fWcIIC7fs0s/demo-spring-2012-a-company-s-born A week before their launch at Demo Spring these four entrepreneurs hadn’t even met each other; now they have a company and (maybe) the next hit smartphone app.

A week before their launch at Demo Spring these four entrepreneurs hadn’t even met each other; now they have a company and (maybe) the next hit smartphone app.]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 18:15:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/demo-spring-2012-a-company-s-born Tekla Perry 2012-05-01T18:15:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/demo-spring-2012-a-company-s-born http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/ozbwt9zzqyo/lightfield-photography-revolutionizes-imaging A new generation of cameras promises an imaging revolution

A new generation of cameras promises an imaging revolution]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/gadgets/lightfield-photography-revolutionizes-imaging Mark Harris 2012-04-30T19:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/gadgets/lightfield-photography-revolutionizes-imaging http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/xT2bdnyqEzU/the-kilogram-reinvented Two difficult experiments are poised to remake one of the world’s most fundamental units

Two difficult experiments are poised to remake one of the world’s most fundamental units]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:13:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/standards/the-kilogram-reinvented Rachel Courtland 2012-04-30T17:13:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/standards/the-kilogram-reinvented http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/sjbKhU_ORm4/five-essential-skills-for-the-facebook-era In a new book, Howard Rheingold says social networks are changing the way we think

In a new book, Howard Rheingold says social networks are changing the way we think]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:25:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/education/five-essential-skills-for-the-facebook-era Steven Cherry 2012-04-27T19:25:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/education/five-essential-skills-for-the-facebook-era http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/yHS6S4_5N2Y/demo-spring-2012-modified-phone-provides-on-demand-assistance-to-blind-users Eyes On Demand plans to be smart-phone based On Star for the blind.

Eyes On Demand plans to be smart-phone based On Star for the blind.]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:11:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/demo-spring-2012-modified-phone-provides-on-demand-assistance-to-blind-users Tekla Perry 2012-04-26T00:11:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/demo-spring-2012-modified-phone-provides-on-demand-assistance-to-blind-users http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/Cf2QdERfy3Q/demo-spring-2012-just-for-fun An electric skateboard and a fantasy politics game aren’t going to change the world, but sometimes it’s enough to just have fun.

An electric skateboard and a fantasy politics game aren’t going to change the world, but sometimes it’s enough to just have fun.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/demo-spring-2012-just-for-fun Tekla Perry 2012-04-24T20:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/demo-spring-2012-just-for-fun http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/tqSQFChsEvA/demo-spring-2012-mobile-security-3d-and-health-applications-dominate We love our mobile devices, but would we love them more if they were more secure, could photograph in additional dimensions, and would make us healthier?

We love our mobile devices, but would we love them more if they were more secure, could photograph in additional dimensions, and would make us healthier?]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:22:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/demo-spring-2012-mobile-security-3d-and-health-applications-dominate Tekla Perry 2012-04-24T18:22:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/demo-spring-2012-mobile-security-3d-and-health-applications-dominate http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/KiAjR-4HMjg/demo-spring-2012-the-image-authenticity-problem In the world of Photoshop and its brethren, can we ever tell if an image is real?

In the world of Photoshop and its brethren, can we ever tell if an image is real?]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/demo-spring-2012-the-image-authenticity-problem Tekla Perry 2012-04-24T15:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/demo-spring-2012-the-image-authenticity-problem http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/HQDy5pGJem0/pixels-size-matters A camera’s sensor area, not its pixel count, determines the quality of a photograph

A camera’s sensor area, not its pixel count, determines the quality of a photograph]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:20:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/pixels-size-matters Sally Wiener Grotta, Daniel Grotta 2012-04-19T15:20:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/pixels-size-matters http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/5I3zUOapGHE/new-wafers-for-3d-transistors The silicon-on-insulator wafer maker Soitec hopes to help chipmakers catch up to Intel

The silicon-on-insulator wafer maker Soitec hopes to help chipmakers catch up to Intel]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:52:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/materials/new-wafers-for-3d-transistors Rachel Courtland 2012-04-17T21:52:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/materials/new-wafers-for-3d-transistors http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/MZft5MYGvG0/with-jack-tramiels-passing-the-pc-industry-loses-another-pioneer Jack Tramiel’s Commodore 64 was my first computer, and I’ve got a lot of company.

Jack Tramiel’s Commodore 64 was my first computer, and I’ve got a lot of company.]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:23:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/with-jack-tramiels-passing-the-pc-industry-loses-another-pioneer Tekla Perry 2012-04-13T21:23:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/with-jack-tramiels-passing-the-pc-industry-loses-another-pioneer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/kJIaWq9hEiE/sony-ceo-the-time-for-change-is-now Major reforms--and layoffs--coming to Sony

Major reforms--and layoffs--coming to Sony]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:13:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/geek-life/tools-toys/sony-ceo-the-time-for-change-is-now Prachi Patel 2012-04-13T01:13:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/geek-life/tools-toys/sony-ceo-the-time-for-change-is-now http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/5IPdqbqWyno/nokias-lumia-900-smartphone-software-glitch-tarnishes-debut Spoof ads against Apple and Android come back to haunt phonemaker

Spoof ads against Apple and Android come back to haunt phonemaker]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:06:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/nokias-lumia-900-smartphone-software-glitch-tarnishes-debut Robert Charette 2012-04-12T17:06:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/nokias-lumia-900-smartphone-software-glitch-tarnishes-debut http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/g7HChbL7qAY/cell-phone-companies-promise-stolenphone-blacklist A collaborative national database will deter phone theft

A collaborative national database will deter phone theft]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:49:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/cell-phone-companies-promise-stolenphone-blacklist Ariel Bleicher 2012-04-10T21:49:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/cell-phone-companies-promise-stolenphone-blacklist http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/x1TdmDzFaIQ/googles-augmented-reality-concept-video Its Project Glass augmented reality scheme looks cool, creepy, and inevitable

Its Project Glass augmented reality scheme looks cool, creepy, and inevitable]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:33:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/googles-augmented-reality-concept-video Samuel K. Moore 2012-04-04T19:33:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/googles-augmented-reality-concept-video http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/3EGxOFiiWQw/the-poor-mans-solder-reflow-oven A cheap controller and a Walmart toaster oven kept the price down

A cheap controller and a Walmart toaster oven kept the price down]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:17:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/the-poor-mans-solder-reflow-oven Tom Burke 2012-03-27T15:17:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/the-poor-mans-solder-reflow-oven http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/TIR-Q2QVrdo/what-the-new-ipad-says-about-the-limits-of-lcds LCD technology is near its limits, but there are ways past it

LCD technology is near its limits, but there are ways past it]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:32:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/what-the-new-ipad-says-about-the-limits-of-lcds Samuel K. Moore 2012-03-19T20:32:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/what-the-new-ipad-says-about-the-limits-of-lcds http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/oxsPupno8O0/carbon-nanofibers-improve-silicon-electrodes-for-liion-batteries-but-is-it-enough Researchers peer into silicon nanocomposite electrodes to get them to last longer

Researchers peer into silicon nanocomposite electrodes to get them to last longer]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:20:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/carbon-nanofibers-improve-silicon-electrodes-for-liion-batteries-but-is-it-enough Dexter Johnson 2012-03-15T20:20:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/carbon-nanofibers-improve-silicon-electrodes-for-liion-batteries-but-is-it-enough http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/2L1x2wyFOT4/cell-phone-radiation-leads-to-hyperactive-offspring-in-mice The rise in behavioral disorders in human children could be linked to prenatal cell phone exposure, researcher says

The rise in behavioral disorders in human children could be linked to prenatal cell phone exposure, researcher says]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:59:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/cell-phone-radiation-leads-to-hyperactive-offspring-in-mice Prachi Patel 2012-03-15T19:59:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/cell-phone-radiation-leads-to-hyperactive-offspring-in-mice http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/JGQJDyvxlK0/tweeting-from-a-broadway-show Can theater enter the Internet era without losing its soul?

Can theater enter the Internet era without losing its soul?]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:56:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/tools-toys/tweeting-from-a-broadway-show Steven Cherry 2012-03-09T15:56:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/tools-toys/tweeting-from-a-broadway-show http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/H9n7lItgblA/nokia-and-cambridge-look-at-applying-nanotechnology-for-superhydrophobic-phones Water resistance would be a welcome feature on mobile phones, but what happened to longer lasting batteries?

Water resistance would be a welcome feature on mobile phones, but what happened to longer lasting batteries?]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nokia-and-cambridge-look-at-applying-nanotechnology-for-superhydrophobic-phones Dexter Johnson 2012-03-08T21:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nokia-and-cambridge-look-at-applying-nanotechnology-for-superhydrophobic-phones http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/q1gQa63ekvQ/will-carbon-nanotubeenabled-power-felt-be-powering-your-cell-phone-soon An inexpensive and efficient thermoelectric material promises to recharge your cell phone and other devices with body heat

An inexpensive and efficient thermoelectric material promises to recharge your cell phone and other devices with body heat]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:12:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/will-carbon-nanotubeenabled-power-felt-be-powering-your-cell-phone-soon Dexter Johnson 2012-02-29T22:12:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/will-carbon-nanotubeenabled-power-felt-be-powering-your-cell-phone-soon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/LmkW1LrXuv0/made-by-apple-in-name-only Foxconn and other contract manufacturers earn most of the revenue but little of the profit

Foxconn and other contract manufacturers earn most of the revenue but little of the profit]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:34:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/made-by-apple-in-name-only Mark Anderson 2012-02-27T20:34:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/made-by-apple-in-name-only http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/y4iI-KBH8jo/turning-a-diy-project-into-a-product Making something for others, instead of yourself, poses different challenges

Making something for others, instead of yourself, poses different challenges]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:12:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/turning-a-diy-project-into-a-product James Turner 2012-02-24T16:12:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/turning-a-diy-project-into-a-product http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/63ZotWFoaJ4/lcd-pioneers-honored-with-draper-prize The National Academy of Engineering presents its top honor to inventors of the liquid crystal display

The National Academy of Engineering presents its top honor to inventors of the liquid crystal display]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:17:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/lcd-pioneers-honored-with-draper-prize Benjamin Gross 2012-02-22T22:17:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/lcd-pioneers-honored-with-draper-prize http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/B_nr1i2TIPI/final-blow-for-lightsquared FCC may yank the permission it had granted satellite-provider LightSquared to set up a terrestrial network

FCC may yank the permission it had granted satellite-provider LightSquared to set up a terrestrial network]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:37:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/final-blow-for-lightsquared David Schneider 2012-02-16T20:37:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/final-blow-for-lightsquared http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/7nBCFjnqgsM/innovation-is-hard Kodak got a lot of things right—and still got it wrong

Kodak got a lot of things right—and still got it wrong]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:08:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/innovation/innovation-is-hard Steven Cherry 2012-02-14T15:08:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/innovation/innovation-is-hard http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/hTErIRdf98M/bad-app-citibank-pays-bills-twice Glitch started last July, not discovered till December

Glitch started last July, not discovered till December]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/bad-app-citibank-pays-bills-twice Robert Charette 2012-02-10T18:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/bad-app-citibank-pays-bills-twice http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/9N4GeOrD2f8/super-bowl-xlvi-know-your-yellow-line It wouldn’t be Super Bowl Sunday without chips, beer commercials, and that yellow first down line.

It wouldn’t be Super Bowl Sunday without chips, beer commercials, and that yellow first down line.]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:24:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/super-bowl-xlvi-know-your-yellow-line Tekla Perry 2012-02-03T23:24:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/super-bowl-xlvi-know-your-yellow-line http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/ZD52Ve9G7jc/searching-for-the-aakash Yet another ultra-inexpensive computer project falls short of the mark

Yet another ultra-inexpensive computer project falls short of the mark]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:17:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/searching-for-the-aakash Jairaj Bhattacharya, Chiteisri Devi, Kenneth R. Foster 2012-02-01T21:17:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/searching-for-the-aakash http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/EyKX9rIiE54/apple-and-amazons-new-battleground-textbooks iPads are still more expensive than printed books—but what about Kindles?

iPads are still more expensive than printed books—but what about Kindles?]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:54:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/education/apple-and-amazons-new-battleground-textbooks Steven Cherry 2012-01-24T20:54:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/education/apple-and-amazons-new-battleground-textbooks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/I4rSMGpUGoM/fixing-the-things-about-technology-i-hate Senior Editor Tekla Perry sees 2012 as a year of small but key improvements

Senior Editor Tekla Perry sees 2012 as a year of small but key improvements]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/tools-toys/fixing-the-things-about-technology-i-hate Steven Cherry 2012-01-24T20:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/tools-toys/fixing-the-things-about-technology-i-hate http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/J_IIU6MllMs/unanimous-us-supreme-court-to-police-on-gps-tracking-get-a-search-warrant Says unrestricted government GPS tracking violates Fourth Amendment

Says unrestricted government GPS tracking violates Fourth Amendment]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:41:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/unanimous-us-supreme-court-to-police-on-gps-tracking-get-a-search-warrant Robert Charette 2012-01-24T14:41:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/unanimous-us-supreme-court-to-police-on-gps-tracking-get-a-search-warrant http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/Ua6vDBkQdGs/ces-2012-a-week-at-ces-in-tweets Last week I walked, looked, walked, listened, walked, talked, and tweeted CES. Here's what I had to say.

Last week I walked, looked, walked, listened, walked, talked, and tweeted CES. Here's what I had to say.]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:15:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/ces-2012-a-week-at-ces-in-tweets Tekla Perry 2012-01-20T19:15:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/ces-2012-a-week-at-ces-in-tweets http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/woR71c6P5cg/ces-2012-dean-kamen-urges-innovators-to-pass-it-forward I caught up with inventor Dean Kamen in the halls of the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show.

I caught up with inventor Dean Kamen in the halls of the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show.]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/education/ces-2012-dean-kamen-urges-innovators-to-pass-it-forward Tekla Perry 2012-01-19T23:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/education/ces-2012-dean-kamen-urges-innovators-to-pass-it-forward http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/HcP6XHmisX0/ces-2012-playing-asteroids-with-just-my-eyes I checked out Tobii’s interactive gaze technology at the Consumer Electronics Show

I checked out Tobii’s interactive gaze technology at the Consumer Electronics Show]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:43:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/ces-2012-playing-asteroids-with-just-my-eyes Tekla Perry 2012-01-19T23:43:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/ces-2012-playing-asteroids-with-just-my-eyes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/-9K4KZAHvBg/solar-cells-in-smartphone-screens Researchers advance thin-film energy harvesters

Researchers advance thin-film energy harvesters]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:22:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/solar-cells-in-smartphone-screens Neil Savage 2012-01-18T13:22:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/solar-cells-in-smartphone-screens http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/RiuRv2PoKg0/ces-2012-googletv-was-there-but-did-anybody-care Google’s smart TV platform isn’t getting a lot of buzz.

Google’s smart TV platform isn’t getting a lot of buzz.]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:48:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/ces-2012-googletv-was-there-but-did-anybody-care Tekla Perry 2012-01-17T03:48:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/ces-2012-googletv-was-there-but-did-anybody-care http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/zqRHQdZSEKo/ces-2012-two-audio-technologies-strip-away-headphones Who Knew Naked Ears Could Feel So Good?

Who Knew Naked Ears Could Feel So Good?]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:37:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/ces-2012-two-audio-technologies-strip-away-headphones Tekla Perry 2012-01-17T03:37:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/ces-2012-two-audio-technologies-strip-away-headphones http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/jsc-k7eqE34/the-intel-arm-core-war Competition between Intel and ARM chips in everything from PCs to mobile phones is heating up

Competition between Intel and ARM chips in everything from PCs to mobile phones is heating up]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:41:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/design/the-intel-arm-core-war Rachel Courtland 2012-01-12T22:41:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/design/the-intel-arm-core-war http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/CaJpDoGtTYA/chicago-project-shields-depressing-post-mortem Newly released federal audit finds mismanagement at every level

Newly released federal audit finds mismanagement at every level]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:11:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/chicago-project-shields-depressing-post-mortem Robert Charette 2012-01-12T15:11:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/chicago-project-shields-depressing-post-mortem http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/E1Sz3n1o5-I/ces-2012-talking-and-waving-to-samsungs-remotefree-tv "Hello, TV"

"Hello, TV"]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:04:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/ces-2012-talking-and-waving-to-samsungs-remotefree-tv Tekla Perry 2012-01-12T13:04:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/ces-2012-talking-and-waving-to-samsungs-remotefree-tv http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/z4jJHBhTvMc/ces-2012-gadgets-and-gizmos-galore Cool, weird, frivolous, useful, wonderful, and what-were-they-thinking: gadgets experience a population explosion at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show

Cool, weird, frivolous, useful, wonderful, and what-were-they-thinking: gadgets experience a population explosion at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:12:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/ces-2012-gadgets-and-gizmos-galore Tekla Perry 2012-01-12T01:12:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/ces-2012-gadgets-and-gizmos-galore http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/PqcfRBklbF0/ces-2012-sony-pulls-crystal-display-technology-out-of-the-lab Has Sony ceded OLED to Korean companies? Is “Crystal” an alias for “Quantum-Dot”?

Has Sony ceded OLED to Korean companies? Is “Crystal” an alias for “Quantum-Dot”?]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:39:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/ces-2012-sony-pulls-crystal-display-technology-out-of-the-lab Tekla Perry 2012-01-11T05:39:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/ces-2012-sony-pulls-crystal-display-technology-out-of-the-lab http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/VMQpvU829QE/ces-2012-the-metadata-generation Web crawling comes to the home network

Web crawling comes to the home network]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:06:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/geek-life/tools-toys/ces-2012-the-metadata-generation Stuart Lipoff 2012-01-10T15:06:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/geek-life/tools-toys/ces-2012-the-metadata-generation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/YLMDatpByho/ces-2012-waterproof-your-electronics-gizmos Next time you drop your phone in the toilet you might not care.

Next time you drop your phone in the toilet you might not care.]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:57:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/geek-life/tools-toys/ces-2012-waterproof-your-electronics-gizmos Tekla Perry 2012-01-10T14:57:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/geek-life/tools-toys/ces-2012-waterproof-your-electronics-gizmos http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/fmXKvMmTfC0/the-golden-age-of-consumer-electronics In today’s world, the consumer market drives business innovation, instead of the other way around

In today’s world, the consumer market drives business innovation, instead of the other way around]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:54:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/geek-life/tools-toys/the-golden-age-of-consumer-electronics Nahum Gershon 2012-01-10T14:54:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/geek-life/tools-toys/the-golden-age-of-consumer-electronics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/LnvTga12eMM/ces2012 IEEE Spectrum senior editor Tekla Perry reports live from Las Vegas

IEEE Spectrum senior editor Tekla Perry reports live from Las Vegas]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:11:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/static/ces2012 2012-01-10T00:11:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/static/ces2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/Ys4wJ3mENGk/ces-2012-fujifilms-new-cmos-sensor-uses-novel-color-filter-array Sensor debuts in $1700 X-Pro camera

Sensor debuts in $1700 X-Pro camera]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/ces-2012-fujifilms-new-cmos-sensor-uses-novel-color-filter-array Tekla Perry 2012-01-09T15:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/ces-2012-fujifilms-new-cmos-sensor-uses-novel-color-filter-array http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/742_XXxyVew/ces-2012-for-better-or-for-worse-these-tablets-are-not-ipad-clones OLPC and a little French company demo rugged, waterproof tablet computers.

OLPC and a little French company demo rugged, waterproof tablet computers.]]> Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:03:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/ces-2012-for-better-or-for-worse-these-tablets-are-not-ipad-clones Tekla Perry 2012-01-08T15:03:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/ces-2012-for-better-or-for-worse-these-tablets-are-not-ipad-clones http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/LDfmZAFPJRA/whats-holding-up-conflict-mineral-rules- It's not the electronics industry, says the electronics industry

It's not the electronics industry, says the electronics industry]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/materials/whats-holding-up-conflict-mineral-rules- Eliza Strickland 2012-01-06T22:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/materials/whats-holding-up-conflict-mineral-rules- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/FnFpOzhrej4/ces-2012-all-eyes-will-turn-to-tvs-at-next-weeks-consumer-electronics-show But the spotlight won’t be on 3D.

But the spotlight won’t be on 3D.]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:45:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/ces-2012-all-eyes-will-turn-to-tvs-at-next-weeks-consumer-electronics-show Tekla Perry 2012-01-05T14:45:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/ces-2012-all-eyes-will-turn-to-tvs-at-next-weeks-consumer-electronics-show http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/ibVPLXGDB_w/could-a-cellphone-run-on-sun-not-really-says-nokia Charging a mobile phone solely with a built-in solar panel won’t be possible anytime soon.

Charging a mobile phone solely with a built-in solar panel won’t be possible anytime soon.]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/could-a-cellphone-run-on-sun-not-really-says-nokia Prachi Patel 2012-01-04T20:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/could-a-cellphone-run-on-sun-not-really-says-nokia http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/zqLf0eMiqgc/conflict-mineral-rules-delayed Electronics companies need not disclose whether they buy minerals in war zones

Electronics companies need not disclose whether they buy minerals in war zones]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:11:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/materials/conflict-mineral-rules-delayed Eliza Strickland 2012-01-04T17:11:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/materials/conflict-mineral-rules-delayed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/SJ9y-l9gOkI/windows-8-a-redo-from-redmond The 2012 release of Windows 8 will show whether Microsoft can surf the tablet tidal wave

The 2012 release of Windows 8 will show whether Microsoft can surf the tablet tidal wave]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:59:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/software/windows-8-a-redo-from-redmond Steven Cherry 2011-12-30T17:59:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/software/windows-8-a-redo-from-redmond http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/-wpNCadjtoU/data-mining-scrabble A study of 10 million game simulations finds the true worth of Scrabble tiles

A study of 10 million game simulations finds the true worth of Scrabble tiles]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:18:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/data-mining-scrabble Mark Anderson 2011-12-28T18:18:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/data-mining-scrabble http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/Vss08eYefbQ/words-with-friends-not-your-parents-scrabble Words With Friends reinvents a 65-year-old board game for the iPhone era

Words With Friends reinvents a 65-year-old board game for the iPhone era]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:02:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/words-with-friends-not-your-parents-scrabble Mark Anderson 2011-12-28T18:02:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/words-with-friends-not-your-parents-scrabble http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/aMqG2G-DYdw/profile-kim-swift Kim Swift set out to design fun games that make her laugh

Kim Swift set out to design fun games that make her laugh]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/profiles/profile-kim-swift Susan Karlin 2011-12-28T14:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/profiles/profile-kim-swift http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/ui090A-SJkM/the-ubiquitous-webcam Do we really want to know what the dog does when it’s home alone

Do we really want to know what the dog does when it’s home alone]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:12:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/the-ubiquitous-webcam Robert W. Lucky 2011-12-28T14:12:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/the-ubiquitous-webcam http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/SPzCmp8XG_w/carrier-iq-myth-versus-reality Tech journalism: When the legend becomes fact, print the legend

Tech journalism: When the legend becomes fact, print the legend]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:06:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/security/carrier-iq-myth-versus-reality Steven Cherry 2011-12-21T18:06:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/security/carrier-iq-myth-versus-reality http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/SpXHGKkJeBg/spring-loaded-pixels-to-drive-holographic-displays Semiconductor research firm Imec hopes to create holographic video displays using MEMS

Semiconductor research firm Imec hopes to create holographic video displays using MEMS]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:48:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/spring-loaded-pixels-to-drive-holographic-displays Rachel Courtland 2011-12-21T17:48:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/spring-loaded-pixels-to-drive-holographic-displays http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/OKb3Ornyy0E/should-all-nonemergency-use-of-personal-electronic-devices-be-banned-for-drivers US National Transportation Safety Board says yes

US National Transportation Safety Board says yes]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:04:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/green-tech/advanced-cars/should-all-nonemergency-use-of-personal-electronic-devices-be-banned-for-drivers Robert Charette 2011-12-14T05:04:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/green-tech/advanced-cars/should-all-nonemergency-use-of-personal-electronic-devices-be-banned-for-drivers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/mQeBsHkeONI/software-realistically-adds-3d-objects-to-old-photos In just a few minutes, users can turn a photograph into a 3-D scene with lighting that makes synthetic objects look real

In just a few minutes, users can turn a photograph into a 3-D scene with lighting that makes synthetic objects look real]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/computing/software/software-realistically-adds-3d-objects-to-old-photos Josh Romero 2011-12-07T21:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/computing/software/software-realistically-adds-3d-objects-to-old-photos http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/Ni60D0OmQpY/mems-frickin-everywhere MEMS—microelectromechanical systems—are showing up in the oddest places

MEMS—microelectromechanical systems—are showing up in the oddest places]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/mems-frickin-everywhere Tekla Perry 2011-12-07T18:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/mems-frickin-everywhere http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/1mIcxkyRZ2E/robot-gift-ideas These robotics kits can liven up the holidays—and give a kid a taste of robotics engineering

These robotics kits can liven up the holidays—and give a kid a taste of robotics engineering]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/robot-gift-ideas David Schneider 2011-11-29T21:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/robot-gift-ideas http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/K00tQzOAyJ4/hacking-music-with-max-and-supercollider 2011 was a good year for users of the two leading music programming languages

2011 was a good year for users of the two leading music programming languages]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/hacking-music-with-max-and-supercollider Mark Anderson 2011-11-29T20:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/hacking-music-with-max-and-supercollider http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/TWWDO0RE460/book-review-how-to-diagnose-and-fix-everything-electronic Michael Jay Geier can fix anything—and he wants you to as well

Michael Jay Geier can fix anything—and he wants you to as well]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:56:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/book-review-how-to-diagnose-and-fix-everything-electronic 2011-11-29T16:56:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/book-review-how-to-diagnose-and-fix-everything-electronic http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/jRgnxbQMEfI/cracking-down-on-conflict-minerals Electronics companies face new rules on minerals found in war zones

Electronics companies face new rules on minerals found in war zones]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/materials/cracking-down-on-conflict-minerals Eliza Strickland 2011-11-28T20:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/materials/cracking-down-on-conflict-minerals http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/5gWFIucCJXY/gps-tracking-without-a-warrant The Supreme Court heard arguments last week in U.S. <i>v</i>. Antoine Jones

The Supreme Court heard arguments last week in U.S. v. Antoine Jones]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/security/gps-tracking-without-a-warrant Steven Cherry 2011-11-28T20:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/security/gps-tracking-without-a-warrant http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/RgSKIEoXEwE/yes-it-really-can-take-being-dropped-frozen-and-heated We put a Panasonic "fully rugged" notebook computer to the full test

We put a Panasonic "fully rugged" notebook computer to the full test]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:59:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/yes-it-really-can-take-being-dropped-frozen-and-heated Daniel P. Dern 2011-11-22T15:59:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/yes-it-really-can-take-being-dropped-frozen-and-heated http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/ycqSZOWtcdU/apple-has-the-most-powerful-patent-portfolio-in-consumer-electronics New Patent Power Scorecards show U.S. companies like Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Yahoo inventing their way to global dominance

New Patent Power Scorecards show U.S. companies like Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Yahoo inventing their way to global dominance]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:05:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/innovation/apple-has-the-most-powerful-patent-portfolio-in-consumer-electronics Patrick Thomas, Anthony Breitzman 2011-11-21T19:05:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/innovation/apple-has-the-most-powerful-patent-portfolio-in-consumer-electronics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/FrNXgPW4hjA/us-house-considers-copyright-bill A U.S. Congressional committee hearing takes up the Stop Online Piracy Act today

A U.S. Congressional committee hearing takes up the Stop Online Piracy Act today]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:29:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/us-house-considers-copyright-bill Steven Cherry 2011-11-16T19:29:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/us-house-considers-copyright-bill