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Disneyland's IR-controlled Mickey Mouse ears turn the crowd into a synchronized light show

By Louis Goddard on August 13, 2012 11:00 am + 18 comments

Disney has added a spectacular new element to its World of Color light show at the Disney California Continue reading…
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Disney researchers use electrical charge to create virtual textures

By Louis Goddard on August 9, 2012 05:05 am + 12 comments

Presenting at international graphics conference SIGGRAPH earlier this week, Disney researchers Continue reading…
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Sky announces iPad remote control functionality, due later this summer in Sky+ app

By Tom Warren on July 26, 2012 05:35 am + 19 comments

Sky is announcing a number of changes to its Sky Go, Sky+, and Sky Anytime UK TV services today. Continue reading…
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Nexus Q app updated to support all devices running Android 2.3 and higher

By Evan Rodgers on July 25, 2012 09:49 pm + 19 comments

The Nexus Q app has been emancipated from the sugary hold of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and brought to Continue reading…
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LG renames Quick Voice tool 'Q Voice' with English version set for early 2013

By Louis Goddard on July 23, 2012 05:00 pm + 11 comments

Just over a month after its launch, LG is rebranding its Siri-style Quick Voice personal assistant Continue reading…
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PointGrab gesture controls for Windows and Android (hands-on pictures)

on May 30, 2012 12:15 pm

PointGrab announced today that its webcam-based gesture control software will be preloaded on Continue reading…
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PointGrab webcam gesture controls coming to ultrabooks and Windows 8 (hands-on)

By Dante D'Orazio on May 30, 2012 12:15 pm + 13 comments

It's likely that you've never heard of PointGrab, but the company's software is used on many Continue reading…
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Sonos hardware Controller killed by smartphones

By Thomas Ricker on April 4, 2012 03:00 am + 8 comments

Sonos just brought an end to the dedicated hardware controller for its wireless music systems. Continue reading…
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Panasonic adds text-to-speech to 2012 TV range in the UK

By Jamie Keene on March 28, 2012 04:56 am + 3 comments

Panasonic's 2012 range of Viera LCD and plasma TVs will offer voice guidance technology, intended to Continue reading…
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Roku iOS app gets updated with additional controls

By Ryan Heise on February 25, 2012 02:24 am + 1 comments

Roku updated its iOS remote app this week, offering a few new ways for users to get around their Continue reading…