Back at CES we got a first look at a prototype for a short throw projector that lets you light up a wall even if you don't have a lot of space to beam the image across a room. Today, we learned that it's coming to the United States this month. Heck yeah!
Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/new-google-nexus-tablet-rumors-2014-9
It's been about two years since Google introduced a large-sized tablet to its lineup, so it's not surprising that the company might have a new one coming down its pipeline.
For months, rumors hinted at Google working with HTC on a new Nexus tablet, which hasn't been refreshed since the Nexus 10 released in 2012. But a source familiar with the situation told Android Police that Google is indeed planning to sell a keyboard case made by HTC for its upcoming Nexus tablet.
The case itself doesn't tell us too much about Google's next tablet. But if Android Police's sources are correct, it would confirm the device's previously reported 9-inch screen.
This suggests Google is focusing more of its resources toward its larger-sized tablet. Google updated its smaller-sized Nexus 7 tablet in 2013, leaving many Android fans wondering when a new bigger-sized Nexus tablet would come.
Android Police created a mockup of how this rumored 9-inch Nexus tablet would look compared to the Nexus 7 in terms of size, which is shown above.
It's important to note that this isn't an image of what the actual tablet will look like — it's just a concept meant to illustrate tablet's potential size.
Google and HTC have yet to publicly make any announcements about their future products, but rumors have hinted that the tablet may feature an all-metal design. If this is the case, it sounds like Google's new tablet will come with the same premium aluminum build that made the HTC One such a hit with critics in 2013.
Last year Google unveiled its Nexus 5 smartphone at the end of October, so we're hoping to see more updates next month.
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Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/03/sony-lens-cameras/
At last year's IFA in Berlin, Sony announced its first two "lens cameras," a pair of point-and-shoot cams that clip onto your smartphone. You use your phone's display to control the camera, and while you can technically fire off shots using the integrated zoom toggle and shutter release, there's no built-in LCD. Given the limitations, they're not for everyone, but there's apparently been enough interest for Sony to keep the QX line going, with a 30x zoom version and a unique interchangeable-lens model that accepts any E-mount optic now making their debut here in Berlin.
The first model, the QX30, sports a 30x, 24-720mm f/3.5-6.3 optical zoom lens. There's a 20.4-megapixel, 1/2.3-inch Exmor R CMOS sensor, a 12,800 top ISO and 1080/60p video support. You can store shots both on the camera's microSD card and on your smartphone as well -- images and videos can be transferred instantly via WiFi, and you can push pics to the web straight from your phone. The replaceable battery can keep you going for 200 shots or 45 minutes of HD video, and you can charge up the camera via micro-USB. The QX30 ships next month for $350.
Sony's QX1 is by far the most interesting model of the bunch. There's an interchangeable lens mount and a large 20.1-megapixel APS-C sensor, essentially giving your smartphone DSLR-like image quality. You'll have access to many of the same features as Sony's mirrorless camera lineup, including a 16,000 top ISO, 1080/30p video, advanced shooting modes and support for RAW captures. There's also a pop-up flash and a much beefier battery (the same pack that Sony ships with its mirrorless cams), letting you capture up to 440 stills or 150 minutes of video on a single charge. The QX1 is expected in stores in November for $400.
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Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/sony-smartband-talk-2014-9
Just a few months after it launched its first fitness tracker, Sony has unveiled the SmartBand Talk — a smart wristband with a curved e-paper display and a speaker for answering phone calls.
The SmartBand Talk looks almost exactly like the standard SmartBand, but with a small e-paper display on the front.
That means the screen will be easier to read in sunlight than your standard color touchscreen, and it'll draw less power, too.
The screen is tiny, but it's just enough to read short notifications, check the time, and keep an eye on your fitness goals. As shown in the photo above, the SmartBand Talk displays a circle with the LifeLog logo to show you how close you are to meeting your goal.
Even though it has a speaker for answering short phone calls and a display, the SmartBand Talk is still waterproof. It'll also run on Sony's Core, a small module that houses the band's sensors and computing components, which means you'll be able to take it out and switch out the bands.
Like the standard Sony SmartBand, the SmartBand Talk will integrate heavily with Sony's LifeLog app. Sony introduced LifeLog at this year's CES, emphasizing that its goal is to measure much more than just your health statistics. Any photos taken with your smartphone and activities you've done during the day appear in your LifeLog timeline, with the goal being to show you a virtual playback of your day.
Sony hasn't disclosed exactly when it will launch yet, but it should be out before the holiday season. The current price is listed as 159€, which equates to about $208.
Based on what we've seen, the Sony SmartBand Talk certainly looks attractive and comfortable enough to win over consumers. But it'll be tough to break into a market that's largely dominated by Fitbit and Jawbone.
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Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/sony-smartwatch-3-android-wear-2014-9
Sony's SmartWatch 3, its first smartwatch that will run on Google's Android Wear software, isn't a fitness device per say. But based on what we've heard, it seems like avid runners will love it.
The waterproof watch (€229 or roughly $300) comes loaded with sensors including an accelerometer, compass and gyroscope for tracking your motion.
This is common for most smartwatches, but the built-in GPS is part of what makes Sony's device stand out. An integrated GPS could prove to be particularly useful for runners and joggers looking to track their routes.
Sony also claims the SmartWatch 3's 1.6-inch display will be visible in bright sunlight since it's transflective, making it optimal for outdoor use.
Like Sony's other recently announced wearable devices, the SmartWatch 3 is designed to work with the company's LifeLog platform. LifeLog is an app that tracks your daily activity and presents it in a digital timeline, telling you where you were when you took a particular photo, hit a certain fitness goal, or played a specific game.
The watch will launch in black and lime this fall, but Sony says that pink and white wristbands will be available soon thereafter.
Sony is one of several tech companies to announce an Android Wear-based watch. Android Wear is Google's version of Android specifically designed for smartwatches and other wearable gadgets. It's meant to provide contextual information at a glance, similar to how Google Now already works on your phone.
Sony's smartwatch maintains a square design that's nearly identical to its previously released smartwatches, while other manufacturers like LG and Motorola are experimenting with round touchscreen displays. It's unclear if Sony's traditional design will be enough to capture consumer interest with so many competing devices entering the market, but the outdoor-friendly display and built-in GPS are nice touches. We'll find out how well Sony's Smartwatch 3 resonates amo! ng consu mers this fall.
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