http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics IEEE Spectrum Consumer Electronics channel recent content http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/pOlhcmqJlrk/new-quantum-dots-make-colors-in-lcd-displays-even-brighter Doping of quantum dots promises LCDs comparable to OLED displays for color brightness

Doping of quantum dots promises LCDs comparable to OLED displays for color brightness]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 19:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/new-quantum-dots-make-colors-in-lcd-displays-even-brighter Dexter Johnson 2013-05-16T19:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/new-quantum-dots-make-colors-in-lcd-displays-even-brighter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/-lycUegKZpE/hardware-startups-the-class-of-2013-launches-at-haxlr8r Autonomous personal drone helicopters, smart handlebars, and electrical-circuit building blocks among the products about to hit market

Autonomous personal drone helicopters, smart handlebars, and electrical-circuit building blocks among the products about to hit market]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 18:53:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/start-ups/hardware-startups-the-class-of-2013-launches-at-haxlr8r Tekla Perry 2013-05-15T18:53:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/start-ups/hardware-startups-the-class-of-2013-launches-at-haxlr8r http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/s3-t_4sIUXs/from-stem-to-steam-a-carnival-ride-into-engineering Will adding art and play engage a new generation of scientists and engineers?

Will adding art and play engage a new generation of scientists and engineers?]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 17:37:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/education/from-stem-to-steam-a-carnival-ride-into-engineering Tekla Perry 2013-05-09T17:37:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/education/from-stem-to-steam-a-carnival-ride-into-engineering http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/u49CIiELgWM/3dprinted-guns-firing-shot-has-big-implications A mostly 3D-printed gun represents an imperfect weapon with big implications

A mostly 3D-printed gun represents an imperfect weapon with big implications]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 11:45:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/3dprinted-guns-firing-shot-has-big-implications Jeremy Hsu 2013-05-08T11:45:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/3dprinted-guns-firing-shot-has-big-implications http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/IC7rJA7L7f4/kymeta-demos-first-ever-satellite-link-with-metamaterials-antenna The Intellectual Ventures spinoff is one step closer to cheap satellite broadband

The Intellectual Ventures spinoff is one step closer to cheap satellite broadband]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 17:41:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/kymeta-demos-first-ever-satellite-link-with-metamaterials-antenna Ariel Bleicher 2013-05-01T17:41:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/kymeta-demos-first-ever-satellite-link-with-metamaterials-antenna http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/L0SD-oxNKPw/the-troubled-life-of-patent-no-6456841 Tracing the tortured legal trail of a simple smartphone patent 


Tracing the tortured legal trail of a simple smartphone patent 
]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/innovation/the-troubled-life-of-patent-no-6456841 Tam Harbert 2013-04-29T18:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/innovation/the-troubled-life-of-patent-no-6456841 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/EeQ689-B61U/japans-telepathy-one-aims-smaller-than-google-glass A Japanese wearable visor promises the social sharing of real-time experiences

A Japanese wearable visor promises the social sharing of real-time experiences]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:31:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/japans-telepathy-one-aims-smaller-than-google-glass Jeremy Hsu 2013-04-26T14:31:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/japans-telepathy-one-aims-smaller-than-google-glass http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/T2ZmecGw4Cw/samsung-imagines-a-future-with-mindcontrolled-tablets A tablet controlled by the brain could help the disabled sooner than average consumers

A tablet controlled by the brain could help the disabled sooner than average consumers]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:23:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/samsung-imagines-a-future-with-mindcontrolled-tablets Jeremy Hsu 2013-04-25T15:23:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/samsung-imagines-a-future-with-mindcontrolled-tablets http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/uQpa1tE-oBk/eyetracking-software-goes-mobile Umoove aims to bring hands-free control to phones and tablets

Umoove aims to bring hands-free control to phones and tablets]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/software/eyetracking-software-goes-mobile Ariel Bleicher 2013-04-23T14:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/software/eyetracking-software-goes-mobile http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/K4W9FO2rMag/sensuous-electronics As we design electronics, let’s not forget the urge to see and touch them

As we design electronics, let’s not forget the urge to see and touch them]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/sensuous-electronics Robert W. Lucky 2013-04-23T04:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/sensuous-electronics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/XyJZtSUttDg/student-startups-shine-at-demo-mobile-2013 You didn’t start your first company until you graduated? Slacker!

You didn’t start your first company until you graduated? Slacker!]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:54:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/start-ups/student-startups-shine-at-demo-mobile-2013 Tekla Perry 2013-04-21T12:54:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/start-ups/student-startups-shine-at-demo-mobile-2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/0oT8JrPL5kM/an-eye-tracker-in-every-smartphone Eye Tribe wants to make eye tracking cheap and easy—as long as you don’t wear bifocals

Eye Tribe wants to make eye tracking cheap and easy—as long as you don’t wear bifocals]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/embedded-systems/an-eye-tracker-in-every-smartphone Tekla Perry 2013-04-20T15:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/embedded-systems/an-eye-tracker-in-every-smartphone http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/5gM8tXFqFYs/altia-systems-attempts-to-fix-lowcost-video-conferencing The $600 PanaCast puck may take some of the pain out of video conferencing

The $600 PanaCast puck may take some of the pain out of video conferencing]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:53:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/altia-systems-attempts-to-fix-lowcost-video-conferencing Tekla Perry 2013-04-19T17:53:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/altia-systems-attempts-to-fix-lowcost-video-conferencing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/s-w1DhK8V6w/a-smartphone-app-that-takes-your-temperature The Kinsa Smart Thermometer can also tell you what illnesses are going around your school or community

The Kinsa Smart Thermometer can also tell you what illnesses are going around your school or community]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/a-smartphone-app-that-takes-your-temperature Tekla Perry 2013-04-19T17:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/a-smartphone-app-that-takes-your-temperature http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/hs0jP3YcMjw/demo-mobile-conference-embraces-the-internet-of-things And a Pittsburgh design lab's new tool makes it simple to connect all those things together

And a Pittsburgh design lab's new tool makes it simple to connect all those things together]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/demo-mobile-conference-embraces-the-internet-of-things Tekla Perry 2013-04-18T21:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/demo-mobile-conference-embraces-the-internet-of-things http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/zA4bWKjI1Mw/graphenebased-liion-anodes-go-commercial XG Sciences launches graphene-hybrid material for use in the anodes of Li-ion batteries

XG Sciences launches graphene-hybrid material for use in the anodes of Li-ion batteries]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphenebased-liion-anodes-go-commercial Dexter Johnson 2013-04-12T15:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphenebased-liion-anodes-go-commercial http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/B18x2BJB30I/taser-cam-puts-policing-in-the-spotlight Taser's new head-mounted camera for police officers offers both promise and peril

Taser's new head-mounted camera for police officers offers both promise and peril]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:05:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/taser-cam-puts-policing-in-the-spotlight Jeremy Hsu 2013-04-09T13:05:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/taser-cam-puts-policing-in-the-spotlight http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/AmR3LI20fPs/paying-for-free-tv Aereo takes broadcast TV signals and puts them on your computer, tablet, and smartphone—for a fee

Aereo takes broadcast TV signals and puts them on your computer, tablet, and smartphone—for a fee]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:21:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/tools-toys/paying-for-free-tv Steven Cherry 2013-04-05T15:21:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/tools-toys/paying-for-free-tv http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/g2Pqm0o9SDQ/any-mobile-device-can-display-glasses-free-3d-images-with-this-novel-plastic-film Nanoimprinting methods revive age-old lenticular lens technology to enable smartphones display 3-D content

Nanoimprinting methods revive age-old lenticular lens technology to enable smartphones display 3-D content]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/any-mobile-device-can-display-glasses-free-3d-images-with-this-novel-plastic-film Dexter Johnson 2013-04-03T17:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/any-mobile-device-can-display-glasses-free-3d-images-with-this-novel-plastic-film http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/_EPgxGnC2HI/palo-alto-company-will-help-apple-navigate Apple’s purchase of navigation startup is just the latest sign that a hot technology is getting hotter.

Apple’s purchase of navigation startup is just the latest sign that a hot technology is getting hotter.]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/palo-alto-company-will-help-apple-navigate Tekla Perry 2013-03-26T21:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/palo-alto-company-will-help-apple-navigate http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/A3ZbLNlSrCI/solar-robots-4k-tvs-spring-forward Plus: the Woz-Cave and Waterproof Nanocoatings

Plus: the Woz-Cave and Waterproof Nanocoatings]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:59:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/start-ups/solar-robots-4k-tvs-spring-forward Tekla Perry 2013-03-24T14:59:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/start-ups/solar-robots-4k-tvs-spring-forward http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/QO8fFJlK6yQ/glassesfree-3d-from-almost-any-angle Grid of gratings could create 3-D displays for smartphones and other small devices

Grid of gratings could create 3-D displays for smartphones and other small devices]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:23:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/glassesfree-3d-from-almost-any-angle Neil Savage 2013-03-22T18:23:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/glassesfree-3d-from-almost-any-angle http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/b8SRDLOSiJ4/easy-prototyping-with-microsoft-gadgeteer Build your own consumer electronics with this system from Microsoft

Build your own consumer electronics with this system from Microsoft]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:48:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/easy-prototyping-with-microsoft-gadgeteer Steve Hodges
 2013-03-18T13:48:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/easy-prototyping-with-microsoft-gadgeteer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/EodPQR9A0sA/tesla-news-and-renewable-energy-from-rising-ships Tesla will pay back loan sooner but release next car model later and a San Francisco company wants to run the city on ship-power; plus, communicating with your car's computer

Tesla will pay back loan sooner but release next car model later and a San Francisco company wants to run the city on ship-power; plus, communicating with your car's computer]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:59:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/tesla-news-and-renewable-energy-from-rising-ships Tekla Perry 2013-03-15T21:59:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/tesla-news-and-renewable-energy-from-rising-ships http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/tuzN7aEXlfQ/this-week-in-cybercrime-hackers-more-dangerous-than-al-qaeda Plus: U.S. cyberattack monitor hacked and Android apps steal data

Plus: U.S. cyberattack monitor hacked and Android apps steal data]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:37:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/this-week-in-cybercrime-hackers-more-dangerous-than-al-qaeda Willie Jones 2013-03-15T18:37:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/this-week-in-cybercrime-hackers-more-dangerous-than-al-qaeda http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/J1WZBZxlZfk/startup-profile-tactus-technology This CES darling adds tactile feedback to virtual keyboards

This CES darling adds tactile feedback to virtual keyboards]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/innovation/startup-profile-tactus-technology Susan Karlin
 2013-03-15T04:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/innovation/startup-profile-tactus-technology http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/7ZyQRXDefow/weekly-tekwrap-fukushima-tagging-of-tuna-and-more A city goes carbon neutral, Goldie Blox takes on American Girl, and news from Innovation Day at Xerox Corp.’s Parc Inc.

A city goes carbon neutral, Goldie Blox takes on American Girl, and news from Innovation Day at Xerox Corp.’s Parc Inc.]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/weekly-tekwrap-fukushima-tagging-of-tuna-and-more Tekla Perry 2013-03-08T22:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/weekly-tekwrap-fukushima-tagging-of-tuna-and-more http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/xzmw-LA8u4M/kinect-fusion-lets-you-build-3d-models-of-anything The new API will make it easy to generate 3-D models with a handheld Kinect

The new API will make it easy to generate 3-D models with a handheld Kinect]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:46:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/kinect-fusion-lets-you-build-3d-models-of-anything Celia Gorman 2013-03-06T22:46:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/kinect-fusion-lets-you-build-3d-models-of-anything http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/qUvv0dgVYIY/steve-mann-my-augmediated-life What I’ve learned from 35 years of wearing computerized eyewear

What I’ve learned from 35 years of wearing computerized eyewear]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:35:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/profiles/steve-mann-my-augmediated-life Steve Mann 2013-03-01T15:35:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/profiles/steve-mann-my-augmediated-life http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/mZUWtQI6ADI/authenticating-video The Guardian Project’s software authenticates human rights videos and protects activists in the field

The Guardian Project’s software authenticates human rights videos and protects activists in the field]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:02:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/wireless/authenticating-video Steven Cherry 2013-03-01T13:02:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/wireless/authenticating-video http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/rXoqyO0Z8Dw/nano-beads-of-silicon-could-string-together-liion-batteries-of-the-future Nano beads of silicon formed on carbon nanotubes could lead to improved anodes for Li-ion batteries

Nano beads of silicon formed on carbon nanotubes could lead to improved anodes for Li-ion batteries]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:48:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nano-beads-of-silicon-could-string-together-liion-batteries-of-the-future Dexter Johnson 2013-02-27T05:48:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nano-beads-of-silicon-could-string-together-liion-batteries-of-the-future http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/RVEa2EzbL6E/consumer-electronics-winners-and-losers Tablets were the brightest spot in sales for the U.S. 2012 holiday season

Tablets were the brightest spot in sales for the U.S. 2012 holiday season]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:24:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/consumer-electronics-winners-and-losers Stephen Cass 2013-02-25T15:24:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/consumer-electronics-winners-and-losers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/96SQZNYcgz4/a-dumb-3d-printer-is-a-milliondollar-idea Smart 3-D printers are capturing the public’s imagination, but a couple of robotics engineers think there is still room for a dumb one.

Smart 3-D printers are capturing the public’s imagination, but a couple of robotics engineers think there is still room for a dumb one.]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:09:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/a-dumb-3d-printer-is-a-milliondollar-idea Tekla Perry 2013-02-22T21:09:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/a-dumb-3d-printer-is-a-milliondollar-idea http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/pgRjLhb3vcg/big-data-versus-little-data-predicting-the-academy-awards A Microsoft Research economist’s focus shifts from presidential prediction to Hollywood handicapping

A Microsoft Research economist’s focus shifts from presidential prediction to Hollywood handicapping]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:46:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/profiles/big-data-versus-little-data-predicting-the-academy-awards Steven Cherry 2013-02-21T14:46:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/profiles/big-data-versus-little-data-predicting-the-academy-awards http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/oze9cu9HymY/can-you-trust-an-amazon-review Reviewers are gaming the system at Amazon and elsewhere for mischief, politics, and profit

Reviewers are gaming the system at Amazon and elsewhere for mischief, politics, and profit]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/tools-toys/can-you-trust-an-amazon-review Steven Cherry 2013-02-19T18:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/tools-toys/can-you-trust-an-amazon-review http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/Iv0HNvajpC8/no-textbooks-just-ipads Lynn University is putting its two-year common-core curriculum entirely on the iPad mini

Lynn University is putting its two-year common-core curriculum entirely on the iPad mini]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:10:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/education/no-textbooks-just-ipads Steven Cherry 2013-02-15T14:10:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/education/no-textbooks-just-ipads http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/R7eCsl84vlU/amazon-coins-jeff-bezoss-2013-stimulus-bill-for-kindle-fire-developers Amazon Coins is a worn out, useless idea for customers. But Kindle Fire app developers could profit big time.

Amazon Coins is a worn out, useless idea for customers. But Kindle Fire app developers could profit big time.]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:57:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/amazon-coins-jeff-bezoss-2013-stimulus-bill-for-kindle-fire-developers Morgen Peck 2013-02-08T16:57:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/amazon-coins-jeff-bezoss-2013-stimulus-bill-for-kindle-fire-developers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/wXTfugGjn7c/the-existential-threat-to-dell-chromebooks Michael Dell, Chromebooks will steal your market—and your fortune

Michael Dell, Chromebooks will steal your market—and your fortune]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:55:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/the-existential-threat-to-dell-chromebooks Steven Cherry 2013-02-06T05:55:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/the-existential-threat-to-dell-chromebooks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/b8ysFCElnMI/etch-a-sketch-was-my-first-videogame-machine This “drawing” tool foreshadowed early video games

This “drawing” tool foreshadowed early video games]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:35:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gaming/etch-a-sketch-was-my-first-videogame-machine Tekla Perry 2013-02-05T20:35:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gaming/etch-a-sketch-was-my-first-videogame-machine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/gowRauq_G9s/bang-olufsens-geoff-martin-pursues-the-perfect-sound At Bang & Olufsen, Geoff Martin brings a musician’s sensibilities and an engineer’s precision to loudspeaker design

At Bang & Olufsen, Geoff Martin brings a musician’s sensibilities and an engineer’s precision to loudspeaker design]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:24:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/bang-olufsens-geoff-martin-pursues-the-perfect-sound Jean Kumagai 2013-01-30T14:24:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/bang-olufsens-geoff-martin-pursues-the-perfect-sound http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/bY3LqqsDb40/electronics-on-paper Paper electronics could pave the way to a new generation of cheap, flexible gadgets

Paper electronics could pave the way to a new generation of cheap, flexible gadgets]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/materials/electronics-on-paper Andrew J. Steckl 2013-01-29T20:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/materials/electronics-on-paper http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/DAa-Z505q9E/the-librarian-of-congress-gets-to-decide-whether-you-can-unlock-your-phone-and-he-says-no Tomorrow it becomes illegal to unlock smartphones in the U.S.

Tomorrow it becomes illegal to unlock smartphones in the U.S.]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/the-librarian-of-congress-gets-to-decide-whether-you-can-unlock-your-phone-and-he-says-no Morgen Peck 2013-01-25T20:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/the-librarian-of-congress-gets-to-decide-whether-you-can-unlock-your-phone-and-he-says-no http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/XSfbjmwmIOw/do-libraries-have-a-future As books become e-books, publishers seem happy to cut libraries out of the picture

As books become e-books, publishers seem happy to cut libraries out of the picture]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:08:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/education/do-libraries-have-a-future Steven Cherry 2013-01-25T16:08:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/education/do-libraries-have-a-future http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/R2JixwoQGKk/ces-2013-making-a-case-for-4k-tv Manufacturers hope “pull-you-in” immersion will draw consumers.

Manufacturers hope “pull-you-in” immersion will draw consumers.]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:55:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/ces-2013-making-a-case-for-4k-tv Tekla Perry 2013-01-17T19:55:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/ces-2013-making-a-case-for-4k-tv http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/PmOspkBSH9k/gaming-at-ces-2013 Retrogaming made a splash at the show, with classic console emulators and pinball machines

Retrogaming made a splash at the show, with classic console emulators and pinball machines]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:11:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/consumer-electronics/gaming/gaming-at-ces-2013 Stephen Cass & Celia Gorman 2013-01-17T19:11:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/consumer-electronics/gaming/gaming-at-ces-2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/T0BpLfBKkbw/redesigns-that-shine-at-ces Latest generations of MiFi, BodyMedia armband show that engineering persistence pays off.

Latest generations of MiFi, BodyMedia armband show that engineering persistence pays off.]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:43:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/redesigns-that-shine-at-ces Tekla Perry 2013-01-17T12:43:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/redesigns-that-shine-at-ces http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/cGmpepDHVG8/nanocoatings-for-waterproofing-mobile-devices-continue-to-make-a-splash-at-ces Nascent nanotechnology market continues to mature

Nascent nanotechnology market continues to mature]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:11:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanocoatings-for-waterproofing-mobile-devices-continue-to-make-a-splash-at-ces Dexter Johnson 2013-01-11T13:11:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanocoatings-for-waterproofing-mobile-devices-continue-to-make-a-splash-at-ces http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/jmrvG8Gaubc/a-tale-of-two-television-strategies Panasonic puts "smarts" front and center, while LG wants to overwhelm you with pixels

Panasonic puts "smarts" front and center, while LG wants to overwhelm you with pixels]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:21:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/a-tale-of-two-television-strategies Steven Cherry 2013-01-10T22:21:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/a-tale-of-two-television-strategies http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/Iko_q9G3JoU/ces-the-future-of-consumer-electronics Personal 3-D printing, personal data clouds, and personalized cars—notice a trend?

Personal 3-D printing, personal data clouds, and personalized cars—notice a trend?]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:18:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/ces-the-future-of-consumer-electronics Tom Coughlin 2013-01-10T17:18:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/ces-the-future-of-consumer-electronics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/R4p_7eZjaLQ/android-in-my-rice-cooker-gateway-to-future-cyber-home-invasion Internet of Things inadequate security could have future nasty unintended consequences

Internet of Things inadequate security could have future nasty unintended consequences]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:54:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/android-in-my-rice-cooker-gateway-to-future-cyber-home-invasion Robert N. Charette 2013-01-10T16:54:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/security/android-in-my-rice-cooker-gateway-to-future-cyber-home-invasion http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/8pg2VG3VSEM/broadband-in-a-box No frills, no contract broadband service can turn ipod touch into a “real” phone

No frills, no contract broadband service can turn ipod touch into a “real” phone]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/broadband-in-a-box Tekla Perry 2013-01-10T04:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/broadband-in-a-box http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/iPo5eAsCOKw/ces-2013-flying-a-helicopter-with-my-brain-video Puzzlebox uses the Neurosky headset and a tablet to let me fly a helicopter by just thinking about it

Puzzlebox uses the Neurosky headset and a tablet to let me fly a helicopter by just thinking about it]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:25:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/ces-2013-flying-a-helicopter-with-my-brain-video Tekla Perry 2013-01-10T00:25:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gadgets/ces-2013-flying-a-helicopter-with-my-brain-video http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/TnPku5L6t14/mobile-devices-share-everything Used to your devices sharing a data plan? How about sharing power?

Used to your devices sharing a data plan? How about sharing power?]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/mobile-devices-share-everything Tekla Perry 2013-01-10T00:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/mobile-devices-share-everything http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/vun4ND0X-CI/replacing-the-game-board-with-a-multitouch-computer Intel’s vision of a family computer gets people out from behind their laptops and tablets

Intel’s vision of a family computer gets people out from behind their laptops and tablets]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gaming/replacing-the-game-board-with-a-multitouch-computer Tekla Perry 2013-01-08T23:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/gaming/replacing-the-game-board-with-a-multitouch-computer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/TLa-YL1vCSE/transporter-lets-you-create-your-own-offsite-cloud-for-200 Startup company’s clever technology, styling, and naming made it a Kickstarter success

Startup company’s clever technology, styling, and naming made it a Kickstarter success]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:54:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/transporter-lets-you-create-your-own-offsite-cloud-for-200 Tekla Perry 2013-01-08T22:54:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/transporter-lets-you-create-your-own-offsite-cloud-for-200 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/e9mytt5xJZE/ces-2013-urbanhello-takes-a-step-toward-the-hd-telephony-era A sleek new cordless handset will talk to old phone analog networks or new digital ones

A sleek new cordless handset will talk to old phone analog networks or new digital ones]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:19:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/ces-2013-urbanhello-takes-a-step-toward-the-hd-telephony-era Steven Cherry 2013-01-08T00:19:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/ces-2013-urbanhello-takes-a-step-toward-the-hd-telephony-era http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/cRh208wRZNk/teaching-computers-to-hear-emotions New research can detect five different emotions with 81 percent accuracy

New research can detect five different emotions with 81 percent accuracy]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:54:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/computing/software/teaching-computers-to-hear-emotions Steven Cherry 2013-01-04T16:54:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/computing/software/teaching-computers-to-hear-emotions http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/om4TURCZoOA/google-gets-in-your-face Google Glass offers a slightly augmented version of reality

Google Glass offers a slightly augmented version of reality]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:04:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/gadgets/google-gets-in-your-face Elise Ackerman 2012-12-31T19:04:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/gadgets/google-gets-in-your-face http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/aequivolWhw/why-smart-glasses-might-not-make-you-smarter A Q&A with wearable-computer pioneer Steve Mann

A Q&A with wearable-computer pioneer Steve Mann]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:15:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/gadgets/why-smart-glasses-might-not-make-you-smarter Elise Ackerman 2012-12-31T18:15:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/gadgets/why-smart-glasses-might-not-make-you-smarter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/u75FSB4J-78/google-glass-features-and-apps-still-in-flux Babak Parviz, head of the Google Glass project, hints at what to expect next

Babak Parviz, head of the Google Glass project, hints at what to expect next]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:08:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/gadgets/google-glass-features-and-apps-still-in-flux Elise Ackerman 2012-12-31T18:08:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/gadgets/google-glass-features-and-apps-still-in-flux http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/Rmg0Rikf0pM/under-the-radar-7-stories-to-watch-in-2013 Other technical advances worth keeping an eye on this year

Other technical advances worth keeping an eye on this year]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:56:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/innovation/under-the-radar-7-stories-to-watch-in-2013 2012-12-31T17:56:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/innovation/under-the-radar-7-stories-to-watch-in-2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/M0LTLBrb2Mo/intel-insideyour-smartphone With Silvermont, the chip giant may finally get a grip on the mobile market

With Silvermont, the chip giant may finally get a grip on the mobile market]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:53:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/processors/intel-insideyour-smartphone Katherine Bourzac 2012-12-31T17:53:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/processors/intel-insideyour-smartphone http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/rM5vuG8YZjo/kodaks-digital-imaging-patents-sold-for-525-million Purchasing consortium includes such unlikely allies as Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Samsung

Purchasing consortium includes such unlikely allies as Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Samsung]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:43:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/kodaks-digital-imaging-patents-sold-for-525-million Tekla Perry 2012-12-20T21:43:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/kodaks-digital-imaging-patents-sold-for-525-million http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/jlmWYYUpaeU/mapping-from-wifi-fingerprints-could-improve-indoor-navigation Korean researchers build maps from Wi-Fi signals collected by mobile devices, even if GPS signals are lacking

Korean researchers build maps from Wi-Fi signals collected by mobile devices, even if GPS signals are lacking]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/mapping-from-wifi-fingerprints-could-improve-indoor-navigation Tekla Perry 2012-12-20T16:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/mapping-from-wifi-fingerprints-could-improve-indoor-navigation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/0nHD1kKAn-g/the-end-of-the-public-phone-network A Washington, D.C., committee wants to phase out traditional telephony worldwide, by June 2018

A Washington, D.C., committee wants to phase out traditional telephony worldwide, by June 2018]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:21:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/internet/the-end-of-the-public-phone-network Steven Cherry 2012-12-19T18:21:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/telecom/internet/the-end-of-the-public-phone-network http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/oOmLPFTm3uo/license-plates-cameras-and-our-vanishing-privacy New license-plate video cameras are tracking millions of us as we drive around

New license-plate video cameras are tracking millions of us as we drive around]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:22:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/tools-toys/license-plates-cameras-and-our-vanishing-privacy Steven Cherry 2012-12-17T19:22:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/tools-toys/license-plates-cameras-and-our-vanishing-privacy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/lscwsOFUv04/is-windows-8s-lack-of-windows-a-mistake Usability guru Jakob Nielsen says Microsoft’s new OS takes a giant step backward

Usability guru Jakob Nielsen says Microsoft’s new OS takes a giant step backward]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:02:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/computing/software/is-windows-8s-lack-of-windows-a-mistake Steven Cherry 2012-12-07T20:02:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/computing/software/is-windows-8s-lack-of-windows-a-mistake http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/KH2uVCLb1pA/a-15yearold-polymer-may-challenge-indium-tin-oxide-in-oled-displays New fabrication techniques that improve conductivity and transparency excite researchers.

New fabrication techniques that improve conductivity and transparency excite researchers.]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:49:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/materials/a-15yearold-polymer-may-challenge-indium-tin-oxide-in-oled-displays Tekla Perry 2012-12-05T21:49:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/materials/a-15yearold-polymer-may-challenge-indium-tin-oxide-in-oled-displays http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/u-H8WnqpX3E/check-your-vitals-on-your-smartphone New device, the Scanadu Scout, will hit the market in late 2013

New device, the Scanadu Scout, will hit the market in late 2013]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2012 02:40:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/check-your-vitals-on-your-smartphone Eliza Strickland 2012-12-04T02:40:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/check-your-vitals-on-your-smartphone http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/FDU4gsf9llY/tvs-future-the-broadcast-empire-strikes-back New digital technologies could put over-the-air TV back in vogue

New digital technologies could put over-the-air TV back in vogue]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:10:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/tvs-future-the-broadcast-empire-strikes-back Lynn Claudy 2012-11-29T14:10:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/tvs-future-the-broadcast-empire-strikes-back http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/4omDdtd5ACE/a-click-and-drag-virtual-house-calculates-your-consumer-electronics-energy-footprint Knowing how much energy your computers, TVs, and cell phones could make you a better consumer—or not

Knowing how much energy your computers, TVs, and cell phones could make you a better consumer—or not]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:06:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/green-tech/conservation/a-click-and-drag-virtual-house-calculates-your-consumer-electronics-energy-footprint Tekla Perry 2012-11-28T19:06:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/green-tech/conservation/a-click-and-drag-virtual-house-calculates-your-consumer-electronics-energy-footprint http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/QU6R7nSdIGI/what-hath-ee-wrought-texting-at-55-mph The texting-surfing-facebooking-tweeting-while-driving problem is getting worse, not better.

The texting-surfing-facebooking-tweeting-while-driving problem is getting worse, not better.]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:19:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/what-hath-ee-wrought-texting-at-55-mph Douglas McCormick 2012-11-21T17:19:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/what-hath-ee-wrought-texting-at-55-mph http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/WG09Zrpoq74/trying-out-indoor-navigation-using-inertial-sensing IEEE Spectrum tests a sensor-laden smartphone that maps where GPS can’t

IEEE Spectrum tests a sensor-laden smartphone that maps where GPS can’t]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/trying-out-indoor-navigation-using-inertial-sensing Yu-Tzu Chiu 2012-11-20T21:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/trying-out-indoor-navigation-using-inertial-sensing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/lcpTUvVHfRA/how-is-a-pit-viper-like-an-iphone-an-ir-thermometer-for-your-smartphone Inventors of the infrared in-ear thermometer design a point-and-shoot temperature-taker for your phone

Inventors of the infrared in-ear thermometer design a point-and-shoot temperature-taker for your phone]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:56:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/how-is-a-pit-viper-like-an-iphone-an-ir-thermometer-for-your-smartphone Douglas McCormick 2012-11-20T19:56:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/how-is-a-pit-viper-like-an-iphone-an-ir-thermometer-for-your-smartphone http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumConsumer/~3/fCsiEM8s9z8/glitch-the-game-bites-the-dust MMO game can’t make enough money

MMO game can’t make enough money]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:10:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/consumer-electronics/gaming/glitch-the-game-bites-the-dust Robert N. Charette 2012-11-19T22:10:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/consumer-electronics/gaming/glitch-the-game-bites-the-dust