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Researchers try new 'twist' on smartwatches
If smartwatch development can be thought of in terms of dance crazes, the next phase might become the Twist. Read More


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CHI 2014: Gesture sensing keyboard bridges gap between touch, traditional inputs
Microsoft Research has developed a prototype keyboard that understands basic gestures. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb Read More

CHI 2014: iPad, Oculus Rift, Kinect paired with 80s video game
Researchers at the Computer Human Interaction conference presented a bootstrapped immersive video game that pairs cutting edge hardware with a Paperboy from the 80s. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @ nickjb Read More


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Intuit Turns to Self-Service IT
Intuit empowered its users to resolve their own IT issues with a consumer-like experience to free IT to focus on more strategic initiatives. See how Intuit got here Learn more

LG expected to launch G3 smartphone, G Watch at May 27 event
LG Electronics has sent out invites to an event on May 27, at which the company is expected to launch its next flagship smartphone, the G3, as well as the Android Wear-based G Watch. Read More

Acer introduces new hybrids, laptops and tablets
Acer unveiled its new product lineup at an event in New York Tuesday, highlighting tablets and hybrid devices in an effort to counter the company's ailing PC business. Read More


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Predictive Performance: Measuring the Digital Experience
As websites get more immersive and more complex, organizations need to rethink what, and how, digital experience performance is measured. Speed (or responsiveness) is only one of several factors to consider. Learn More

Sony develops tape tech that could lead to 185 TB cartridges
Sony has developed a magnetic tape material that can store data at 148 gigabits per square inch, roughly 74 times the density of standard tapes. Read More

How many screens does one person reallfy need?
Not long ago, my favorite monitor gave up the ghost, and I'm still in mourning. It was a splendid 21.3-inch Samsung SyncMaster 214T with a wonderful 1600 x 1200 resolution that made it especially useful for viewing long documents and tall images. But one day it just wouldn't turn on any more, and a quick consultation revealed that it was fried beyond reasonable repair. Unfortunately, no one makes non-widescreen... Read More


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