Microsoft Mirage Table, augmented reality Kinect hand

If a few hours ago we talked about Kinect as the center of a helpline for older people, now we return to the playing platform without controls for Microsoft but for a much more powerful project: Microsoft Mirage Table.

Even in its early stages, Mirage Table consists of a platform that uses Kinect and a 3D projector to create a workspace augmented reality where virtual objects naturally respond to the physics and movement.

The invention consists of Kinect, a curved surface and a projector. The first use of Kinect is to recognize and map three-dimensional objects placed before him. This map is used to create a virtual replica of the object can be manipulated to some extent.

To capture the feeling of three dimensions correctly, users of the system should take active 3D glasses like the Nvidia 3D Vision. The idea behind Mirage Table is to create virtual workspaces for meetings even at a distance. So far it seems a promising invention, there are lots of things to polish.

Galaxy S3, and LG Optimus LTE iPhone 5 2 compared – The best mobile phones in 2012

LG has announced in a brief press release, the LG Optimus 2 LTE smartphone. In the context of the presentation of the Galaxy S3 LG puts gradually installed in the new LG Optimus LTE 2 phone whopping 2GB of RAM. Exceeded for fear of his arch-rival Samsung to be, LG has announced just one day after the release of the Samsung Galaxy S3 in his native Korea a new smartphone, the second LT Optimus

LG Optimus LTE 2 – The challenger

What makes the LG Optimus 2 from all other current smartphones, is mainly the amount of RAM, a whopping 2GB of RAM can come up the phone, bringing the computing power of a small PC with it. The new LG mobile phone includes a 2150mAh battery, a wireless charging, LTE, dual-core chip and a 4.7-inch “True HD IPS” screen, which builds on LG’s own proprietary display technology.

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According to the LG Optimus LTE 2 is the first ever mobile phone on the market, which is equipped with 2GB of RAM. It also has some properties that are consistent with the Samsung Galaxy S3, for example, a wireless charging system, facial recognition to unlock widgets, voice control and a quick photo mode in the camera, up to 5 images photographed in succession .

The screen size of the LG LTE Optimus 2 to 4.7 inches and 1280 × 720 pixels slightly smaller than the Samsung Galaxy S3 with 4.8-inch panel. Qualcomm MSM8960 processor is integrated S4. Other features include a 2150mAh battery, 4G LTE connectivity, and Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Currently, the LG Optimus LTE 2 was only announced for Korea, where it is the end of the month on the market.

2GB of RAM are enough to convince potential buyers and the purchase of the Samsung Galaxy S3 hold? Probably not.

Galaxy S3 – The Primus

The Galaxy S III may, however with a new 4.8-inch 720p HD Super AMOLED display, a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor, and – perhaps more importantly – with several software modifications to improve the user experience boast. Many of the alleged specifications and rumors have turned out to be outrageous, but that bdeutet not think the Galaxy S3 is behind the expectations.

The Pebble clock has its first ally: RunKeeper

Pebble is one of the most successful products in history Kickstarter site (and has more than eight million dollars raised), and has an exceptional ally.

RunKeeper, the famous application for mobile devices and that helps us track our physical activities (with an important social component), has confirmed that this multifunctional watch for when it goes on sale (scheduled for later this year), they already have the appropriate application.

With it, the clock Pebble get one front cover is proposed, that of our companion when we exercise, all with a single device that can be comfortably worn on the wrist. More competition for the “classic players” in this market.

Pixelmator is updated to version 2.0.3 halving its memory consumption

Pixelmator has released an update this afternoon of the photo editing application that has become one of the best alternative to Photoshop. He becomes the version 2.0.3, which focuses mainly on improving overall program performance by focusing on some specific functions.

According to the official blog of the application many users see as the consumption of memory “halved”, which also helps the performance and especially to users who have a Mac with a few years old. Also fixed some bugs that caused the creation of corrupt PXM files, and provides a way to override the OS X Lion autosave for all those who do not like the solution.

Pixelmator can upgrade to 2.0.3 via the Mac App Store for free, but for this we must be licensed by the program. Its price is 23.99 euros, an amount placed next to the price of Photoshop is very cheap. It all depends on the needs we have to use one of these solutions. The developers also promise many more improvements in the future Pixelmator 2.1.

Microsoft SkyDrive revised (updated)

Microsoft’s cloud storage service SkyDrive with new functionality, and published simultaneously so-called preview versions of its applications for Windows and Mac OS X. Thus, the software giant from Redmond wants stronger than before to compete with Dropbox.

But even that probably this week-starting offer Google Drive is probably the reason for the chosen date.

So far, SkyDrive users only via a browser, Windows Mobile 7 hardware and IOS access to their online store. Now, the operation should be with the two new programs on the PC more comfortable, not least by the higher size limit here files. This is two gigabytes, for all other platforms it is 300 megabytes.

Video “for Windows SkyDrive”

When using the software by dragging and dropping data between computers and cloud storage are moved. Similar to Dropbox folder is used for a core in which the data is stored locally. In addition, at least the Windows version are used to using your own PC as a “personal cloud”. In this stored data – if it is turned on – on the SkyDrive website to be called, even if not taken place prior to synchronization.

SkyDrive Windows (Image: blogs.msdn.com )

SkyDrive Windows (Image: blogs.msdn.com )

SkyDrive for Mac OS X (image: blogs.msdn.com )
Microsoft SkyDrive has not only revised in a positive way. For new users get only seven gigabytes of storage for free. So far, 25 gigabytes were here without charge for disposal. The reason for the reduction of the place, the company operates in a separate study, commented, according to the 99.94 percent of all users of this capacity would be. In all other cases, the own cloud storage for an annual fee to be increased. Pricing starts at eight, 19 and 37 €. For this you get an additional 20, 50 and 100 gigabytes.

EA’s Marks “online universes” are

Electronic Arts wants to develop in the coming months and years, all of its own brands in the direction of so-called online universes. Among the company understands, according to Chief Keith Ramsdale Northern Europe, the combination of a brand across multiple platforms.

As an example, Ramsdale led the football simulation trademark “FIFA” ( Computer Base Test for FIFA 12). In future, users will work here on various platforms can use functions and their progress: “Imagine, a player stands up in the morning and play an online game to his [Xbox] 360 before he goes to work. In the bus on the way he practices free-kicks on his tablet. During the lunch break, he looks at his computer to transfer. On the way home, he selects his smartphone on the jerseys. “. At home would then be taken into account all of these actions on the morning of the console used according to Ramsdale.

In his opinion, could be “playing like he wants whenever he wants and on which device he wants” the principle of online universes summarized below. Will be affected by these plans, including the trademarks “FIFA”, “Battlefield,” “Medal of Honor,” “Star Wars,” “The Sims” and “Need for Speed”. Information to detail the time did not Ramsdale, his first attempts in this direction but it has been in “Mass Effect 3″ ( computer base test done). Blizzard competitor in pursuing similar approaches. Thus, “World of Warcraft” player, for example, access outside of the game on the auction house.

EU Parliament approves flight data deal with the U.S.

The European Parliament has today announced its approval of the PNR agreement between the U.S. and the European Union by a clear majority. Thus it needs only a decision of the Council of the Union to be approved.

It voted 409 deputies for the Convention, 226 the other hand, 33 abstained their vote. The vote was preceded by an intense debate among parliamentarians, the responsible rapporteur of the parliament had recommended rejection.

Ultimately, however, could enforce the supporters who were put forward by, among other things, that it was better that the agreement between the Union and the United States was closed and not individually by each country. The Parliament had only the opportunity to agree or reject the agreement. Changes made by the Parliament are at this point in the process is not logically possible. An application of the Green Group on a review of the agreement indicates its conformity with the EU process and the primary law by the ECJ was rejected by a majority in parliament.

However, it is rumored that many Members had agreed only because she simply did not see any other alternative. Obviously we wanted to avoid possible that the United States to resort to the option of bilateral negotiations. This would namely the Union’s position in any future negotiations on this issue weaken even further.

The agreement replaces its entry into force serve a provisional agreement between the EU and the U.S. in this field and is a single legal basis for the transfer of passenger data. Its validity will amount to seven years. Among other things, due to the fact that the U.S. records that they receive under this Agreement may, at its discretion also distributed to third countries should be working for quite some time on a legal basis for a European airline passenger data system. Currently this is still great disagreement prevail in the Council about its exact form.

Space-time helps us know where our friends no matter what smartphone with

There are some things that, in spite of living in the rise of mobile phones, yet they cost to make a quick and easy. Such as know where the friends you have left. Do it with repeated messages using a service can overwhelm if we are left with many people. With calls can be even worse. Apple solved by the application look to your friends , Google has its Latitude … but of course, not everyone uses those services. Space-Time allows us to control the location of our friends skipping compatibility issues.

The application is more rudimentary, but perfectly fulfills its purpose. No matter the phone you have: BlackBerry, Symbian, iPhone OS, Android … Space-time allows us to choose a contact from our schedule, send a message with a link to a site and, if such contact allows, send your location by clicking that link. Our coordinates to be sent to another phone, all the delicate steps are preceded by a dialogue asking for permission.

The idea is, above all, avoid trouble by the fact that each friend has a smartphone and a different operating system. For testing I could do not perform badly, and management leverages HTML5 location to universalize the process of sending someone our position. Space-Time is currently available for IOS, and is free. Also perfect for when solutions like Latitude or Search to my friends fail for whatever reason.

The Epson Cinema 710HD looking for space in your home

With serious look you see in the picture above shows the new video projector from Epson in its line of home theater equipment.

The Epson Cinema 710HD 3LCD projector is an input range that offers a resolution of 720p natively and which reaches the 2,800 lumens brightness. With it we can enjoy a 120-inch screen than in areas with light, making it an interesting option if we want a mixed-use and not very defined.

To connect the video source we can use the HDMI input, but we can also choose to use a memory or disk and plug into your USB port.

This new projector goes on sale in late April for about $ 550.

Spotify could announce its application optimized for the iPhone tomorrow

Spotify is up to something. Tomorrow the company of Swedish origin make an important announcement, details are unknown but one of the developments that may occur is a creation optimized for the iPad. Despite the popularity of the Apple tablet, there is still no app designed for this device.

So far, Spotify only be used with the iPhone version and the truth is that it looks slightly usable. In an image filtered through Instagram yesterday we saw what could be the interface of this new application. A more consistent with the dimensions and resolution offered by the iPad.

As you can see, the interface for different panels, emulating the desktop version can be accessed by a side playlists and other songs on their covers. Too bad we could not see it in landscape format, surely there would win the whole interface.

Currently there are only rumors and, if true, possibly more than Spotify announce an application for IOS. Beyond the service changes, sure that our colleagues at Engadget will give us a good account of it, hopefully also remember Android users and bring us a version optimized for Honeycomb and Ice Cream Sandwich.