Fwd: Ace Thought Introduces Multi-threaded Software Video Decoder Suite for ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore and Cortex-A15 MPCore Multi-core Processors

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AceThought introduces multi-threaded software video decoder suite for ARM® Cortex™ -A9 MPCore™ and Cortex™-A15 MPCore™ multi-core processors

Software video decoders empowered by ARM® NEON™ & MPCore™ multi-core processors deliver stunning 1080p HD resolution playback for H.264 High Profile

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Chandigarh, India, January 11, 2012 -Ace Thought Technologies, a leading provider of media processing software, today introduced its multi-threaded software video decoder suite for ARM® Cortex™-A series of application processors. The decoder suite supports video decoding of H.264 (AVC) Baseline, Main & High Profile, VC-1 Simple, Main & Advance Profile, MPEG-4 Simple & Advanced Simple Profile, H.263 and MPEG-2 video compression standards. 

Engineered for high-resolution media applications, the developers will now benefit from tuned, optimized and threaded software based video decoding. The video decoder suite provides scalable performance by utilizing ARM® NEON™ and MPCore™ multi-core processor technologies. The video decoder suite enables single, dual or quad core decoding algorithm based upon the number of cores in the application processor. AceThought's video decoder suite enables upto 30 frames per second (fps) playback of 720p high definition resolution on dual-core and 1080p full high definition resolution on quad-core ARM Cortex™-A series processors.

 "The multi-threaded video decoding suite opens up exciting possibilities for our clients. They can offer high quality video solutions with HD resolution on Android™ based smart-phones & tablets and on iPhone & iPad, using AceThought's video decoder suite" said Munish Jindal, CEO at Ace Thought Technologies. "The scalable design of video decoder allows it to efficiently support single, dual and quad-core application processors in a single library, thereby, enabling high quality performance at low cost."

Ace Thought Technologies' introduction of H.264 High Profile video decoding capabilities in the video decoder suite is a technology breakthrough that enables mobile and tablet users with life like, high definition video at much lower bandwidths.  It's high performance and reduced power consumption gives the user an unrivalled, rich multimedia experience.

Our video decoder suite is now available for licensing and will be demonstrated at various upcoming trade shows this year, details of which can be found at www.acethought.com

About Ace Thought Technologies
Ace Thought Technologies Private Limited is a technology specialist in software based video/audio decoders & encoders for multi-core & single-core application processors (ARM Cortex™-A series) running Android, iOS or Linux operating system. The company's media codec suite supports H.264, VC-1, MPEG-4, H.263, MPEG-2, HE-AAC, AAC, MP3 compression standards. The company's R&D consultancy provides high quality engineering services for application development on single/multi-core processors, GPGPU, OpenCL™, Android™ NDK, DSPs.

For further details, please visit www.acethought.com or contact:
Saachi Dhillon
Ace Thought Technologies
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Email: saachi@acethought.com
 

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The HTC Titan 2: A Closer Look at a Windows Phone With an Amazing Camera | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/247924/the_htc_titan_2_a_closer_look_at_a_windows_phone_with_an_amazing_camera.html

CES Live: FCC Chair Genachowski Wants Ubiquitous Broadband - Forbes

The chairman's talk was spun differently by every news organization. No doubt fodder for everyone.

tc

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2012/01/11/ces-live-fcc-chair-genachowski-wants-uniquitous-broadband/

Depthsense time of flight 3D sensor.

www.softkinetic.com

Fwd: Vuzix Wins Two Awards and Debuts SMART Glasses Technology at CES

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Vuzix Wins Two Awards and Debuts SMART Glasses Technology at Consumer Electronics Show See Vuzix newest offerings in action at CES – Central Hall Booth #13646 LAS VEGAS – January 11, 2012 – Vuzix Corporation (TSX-V: VZX, OTC:BB: VUZI, FMB: V7X), award-winning manufacturer of video eyewear, announced today that it has won two innovation awards at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) the first for an advanced 3D capable pair of Video Eyewear, and the second for a new monocular see through HMD for the Industrial Augmented Reality solutions.   Vuzix is also showing its Augmented Reality (AR) and Mobile Video Eyewear Offerings, using the latest Wrap series Video Eyewear and maxReality software. Also being shown is the Wrap 1200 3D Mobile Video Eyewear with HDMI connectivity using the new HDMI Power Pak.  The HDMI Power Pak allows for hours of operation with mobile devices like the Android phones and home HDMI sources alike. Finally, Vuzix is also showcasing its SMART Glasses Technology. This new technology is a complete HD see through lens with display engine that neatly fits into the temples of designer styled sunglasses. As the name implies, SMART Glasses Technology is much more than just a wearable TV. Designed to work with SMART Devices that are typically connected to the internet, SMART Glasses are interactive and merge virtual information with the real world. Follow Vuzix on Twitter @Vuzix and facebook.com/Vuzix for the latest news on the SMART Glasses Technology and the company's entire line award winning video eyewear. About Vuzix Corporation Vuzix is a leading supplier of Video Eyewear products in the defense, consumer and media & entertainment markets. The Company's products, personal display devices that offer users a portable high quality viewing experience; provide solutions for mobility, thermal sighting systems, tactical wearable displays and virtual and augmented reality. With its origins in defense research and development for next generation display solutions, Vuzix holds over 51 patents in the Video Eyewear field. The company has won 9 Consumer Electronics Show Innovations Awards, the RetailVision Best New Product and several wireless technology innovation awards, among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (TSX-V:VZX - News, OTC:BB: VUZI, FMB: V7X) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK and Tokyo, Japan. For more information visit www.Vuzix.com Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer Certain statements contained in this release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward looking statements contained in this release relate to, among other things, future product releases, new opportunities, the Company's ability to capitalize on new opportunities and the Company's leadership in the Video Eyewear industry. They are generally identified by words such as "believes," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "should'" and similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based upon the Company's beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this release. The Company's actual results could differ materially due to risk factors and other items described in more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Reports and MD&A filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable Canadian securities regulators (copies of which may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and developments may cause these forward-looking statements to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise these forward-looking statements as a result of changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. For further Investor Information, please contact IR@Vuzix.com. For further press and product information, please contact: Media Contact:                                  Sales Contact: Mark Olson                                          Mike Hallett Max Borges Agency for Vuzix               Director Consumer Sales Vice President                                     585-359-7572 305-576-1171 x117                               mike_hallett@vuzix.com markolson@maxborgesagency.com # # #

 

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Lg tv with voice recognition and gesture control.

http://mashable.com/2012/01/09/lg-tv-voice-recognition/

Fwd: Press Release - Antik and BitTorrent announced the first BitTorrent Certified set-top box

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Please find attached a press release from ANTIK Technology:


Antik and BitTorrent announced the first BitTorrent Certified set-top box

Introduction:
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Provider of IPTV solution Antik Technology with BitTorrent prepared the first set-top box with BitTorrrent protocol whichl allows people to find, play and move large personal files online on TV.


You will find the whole press release attached.

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Fuji Announces X-Pro1 Interchangeable Lens Camera | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

http://mobile.pcmag.com/device2/article.php?CALL_URL=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2398655,00.asp

Myspace TV announced for Panasonic Viera Connect-enabled HDTVs -- Engadget

Longshot for Internet TV.

http://m.engadget.com/default/article.do?artUrl=http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/myspace-tv-announced-for-panasonic-viera-connect-enabled-hdtvs/&category=classic&postPage=1

Control laptop with eyes using Tobii technology | smh.com.au

http://m.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/control-laptop-with-eyes-using-tobii-technology-20120110-1psdt.html

Dish Unveils 2TB Hopper DVR, Satellite Broadband Service | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

Dish, formerly Dish Network, calls centralized video server "Hopper", and clients "Joey". You only get 3 Joeys.
http://mobile.pcmag.com/device2/article.php?CALL_URL=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2398631,00.asp

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2398631,00.asp 
 
LAS VEGAS—Dish Network used the Consumer Electronics Show to rebrand itself and embrace a more connected customer base, unveiling a new "Hopper" DVR with a 2TB hard drive and a companion device dubbed Joey.

The company will also partner with ViaSat for satellite broadband service.

Going forward, the pay TV business will be known simply as Dish. CEO Joe Clayton said during a press conference here that Dish wanted a product that people would know by name, like Droid or iPhone. To that end, Dish has adopted the kangaroo as its mascot; hence the Hopper Joey monikers. Clayton actually emerged onstage carting a tiny joey.

The Hopper includes three satellite TV tuners, and a 2TB hard drive that holds up to 2,000 hours of video, up to 250 hours of HD, or up to 1,000 hours of SD user recordings. The device is Bluetooth-equipped for linking to devices like wireless headphones and includes built-in DLNA, as well as picture-in-picture for watching two channels at the same time.

The Hopper can record up to six TV shows at once—four PrimeTime Anytime shows and two live programs. PrimeTime Anytime is a new feature that will allow users, with one click, to record every single primetime show from ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC on a given night and store them for eight days.

"This creates an on-demand library of approximately 100 hours of primetime TV shows, and makes it easy to catch up on episodes from last night and last week's airing," Dish said.

To extend TV viewing to other rooms, Dish is offering the smaller, companion device known as Joey, which runs a 750 MHz Broadcom processor. With a Hoppper and three small Joeys, customers can watch content simultaneously in four separate rooms around the house.

If you've torn apart your living room looking for the remote, the Hopper will include a convenient "locate remote" button; click it and your remote will beep.

Dish did not announce exact release dates; the Hopper is listed as "coming soon" on its Web site.

Dish is part of the TV Everywhere effort, which will allow customers to access content on the Web via www.DishOnline.com. The Hopper can also be connected to the Sling Adapter for on-the-go access.

To that end, Dish will partner with ViaSat   to offer satellite broadband service that boasts up to 12 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload speeds. Bundles will start at $79.98 per month. Clayton pushed the service as a way to get broadband to underserved rural areas; the offering will expand this summer when Dish parent company EchoStar launches a new high-powered satellite, Clayton said.

Dish will include access to several partner services. The $10 Blockbuster at Home service, an extension of the Blockbuster Movie Pass launched in the fall, will include streaming access to more than 10,000 movies and TV shows, including 3,000 kids shows and 20 premium movie and family channels, among other things.

Customers who subscribe to HBO will also get expanded access to the channel's content online. Sirius XM will also be available, as will apps like Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, and The Weather Channel.

For those who are on the fence, Dish is providing 24-hour access to its content via TV Everywhere. Sign up at dish.com/testdrive to try it out.

For more from Chloe, follow her on Twitter @ChloeAlbanesius.

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Gadgetbox - Lenovo to make 55-inch, Android 4.0 TV

This will inspire real international video conferencing.

http://gadgetbox.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/09/10062195-lenovo-to-make-55-inch-android-40-tv

Full HD tablets emerge at CES | News | PC Pro

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/372058/full-hd-tablets-emerge-at-ces

Ubuntu TV Finally Gets a Close-Up - Slashdot

http://news.slashdot.org/story/12/01/09/0214224/ubuntu-tv-finally-gets-a-close-up

CES: Vizio Aims Low-Price Wrecking Ball at PCs- Bloomberg

This maybe unimportant.

http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-07/vizio-aims-low-price-wrecking-ball-at-pcs-after-shaking-up-tvs.html

Drop Cable Info

http://dropcable.info/l.php?x=history.com/videos

A Cautionary CES Tale: What Tablet Makers Can Learn From Sins Past | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

Very good article showing that camera can't save a bad product.

http://m.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/01/ces-tablets-redemption/

Makers Keep Flogging 3D TV, Viewers Keep Shrugging - Slashdot

From Slashdot:

Makers Keep Flogging 3D TV, Viewers Keep Shrugging

Posted by timothy on Thursday January 05, @02:01PM
from the but-it's-got-three-dee! dept.

A Wired article (as carried by CNN) attempts to answer the question of why 3D television hasn't caught on. The reasons listed there (high price, paltry content, the need for 3D glasses for typical sets, headaches and strain) all seem to be on the money, in themselves, but I think don't go far enough. 3D on a set small enough for home use outside a high-end home-theater rig seems to me like a clever novelty that I can't even enjoy unless I've given it my full attention. It's nothing like the jump from black-and-white to color, or even the jump from my old (circa 1993) 19" Trinitron to a flat-panel display. On the big screen, it's another story — there, 3D can be arresting and involving, even when it's exaggerated (and it is). On home sets, even quite large ones, to my eye 3D usually looks phony and out of place. Never mind that the content is limited and often expensive, or that there are competing standards for expensive glasses to wear — I just don't like that the commitment is greater than that required for casual, conventional TV; I can't readily scan email, skim through a magazine, or keep watching out the corner of my eye from another room. (I'm hoping to find some actually watchable no-glasses 3D sets at CES next week, but I'm skeptical.)

Kodak in danger of shares being delisted from NYSE

Bye Bye Kodak. What once was the invincible Juggernaut is slowing sinking beneath and ocean of cheap bandwidth and the onslaught of Moore's law as cameras become ubiquitous and not even a commodity but just another feature to other devices.

January 3, 2012

Eastman Kodak Co. has been warned by the New York Stock Exchange that its stock will be delisted if the price remains below $1 per share for the next six months, the ailing photography company said Tuesday.

The exchange put the company on notice after its shares' average closing price was below $1 for 30 consecutive trading days.

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9S1OOP00.htm

Vuzix Announces Plans for SMART Glasses Technology

Vuzix Announces Plans for SMART Glasses Technology - Holy Grail of Wearable Display Industry, See-Through HD Glasses in a Designer Sunglasses Form Factor - at CES 2012 See New Vuzix SMART Glasses Technology in action at CES – Central Hall Booth #13646 LAS Vegas – January 6, 2012 – Vuzix Corporation (TSX-V: VZX, OTC:BB: VUZI, FMB: V7X), award-winning manufacturer of video eyewear, is excited to unveil SMART Glasses Technology - Integrated HD display engines and waveguide optics that literally break the boundaries of conventional optics and display solutions. For decades wearable displays have been referred to as Head Mounted Displays because of their bulky size and odd appearance; primarily attributable to the displays and conventional refractive and or reflective optics that they employ.  This older technology is limited by the laws of optical physics that result in form factors that are large, heavy, and practically impossible to make into fashion eyewear. Now after years of internal developments and our recent licensing relationship with Nokia Corporation, SMART Glasses Technology is finally here. This amazing new technology starts with a compact display engine capable of hi contrast and brightness for outdoor use.  The output is then relayed into a 1.4 mm thick polymer waveguide lens with input and output hologram structures on the surface which squeezes the light down the waveguide and then two dimensionally expands the image back into the user's eye, creating an image that is then mixed into the real world.  And, all this technology neatly fits into the temples & lenses of a conventional pair of eyewear! As the name implies, SMART Glasses are much more than just a wearable TV. Designed to work with SMART Devices that are typically connected to the internet, SMART Glasses are interactive and merge virtual information with the real world.  They can be used at night or outdoors in full daylight. Vuzix is planning a line of both monocular and binocular SMART Glasses for the Commercial, Industrial and Consumer markets. With integrated head tracking and options for multiple camera technologies Vuzix SMART Glasses can broaden the users' sensory perception across a greatly expanded light spectrum; additionally they can be used to recognize their environment along with their position in the real world, all-the-while recording and transmitting what the user sees. From standalone solutions for night vision and first responder use to fully internet connected and geospatially aware devices for amazing Augmented Reality applications. Look for Vuzix SMART Glasses technology initial release into the commercial and industrial markets by fall 2012. Follow Vuzix on Twitter @Vuzix and facebook.com/Vuzix for the latest news on the SMART Glasses Technology and the company's entire line award winning video eyewear. About Vuzix Corporation Vuzix is a leading supplier of Video Eyewear products in the defense, consumer and media & entertainment markets. The Company's products, personal display devices that offer users a portable high quality viewing experience; provide solutions for mobility, thermal sighting systems, tactical wearable displays and virtual and augmented reality. With its origins in defense research and development for next generation display solutions, Vuzix holds over 51 patents in the Video Eyewear field. The company has won 9 Consumer Electronics Show Innovations Awards, the RetailVision Best New Product and several wireless technology innovation awards, among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (TSX-V:VZX - News, OTC:BB: VUZI, FMB: V7X) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK and Tokyo, Japan. For more information visit www.Vuzix.com Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer Certain statements contained in this release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward looking statements contained in this release relate to, among other things, future product releases, new opportunities, the Company's ability to capitalize on new opportunities and the Company's leadership in the Video Eyewear industry. They are generally identified by words such as "believes," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "should'" and similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based upon the Company's beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this release. The Company's actual results could differ materially due to risk factors and other items described in more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Reports and MD&A filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable Canadian securities regulators (copies of which may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and developments may cause these forward-looking statements to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise these forward-looking statements as a result of changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. For further Investor Information, please contact IR@Vuzix.com. For further press and product information, please contact: Media Contact:                            Mark Olson                                    Max Borges Agency for Vuzix                            Vice President                                   305-576-1171 x117                                markolson@maxborgesagency.com Sales Contact: Mike Hallett Director Consumer Sales 585-359-7572 mike_hallett@vuzix.com

Fwd: WD Invites You to its CES Blogger Meetup on January 11, 2012 (RSVP to Attend)

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Just To Watch It Die: Time Warner's Latest Shot At Netflix | Epicenter | Wired.com

http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2012/01/time-warner-shot-at-netflix

LG Hedges Its Bets With New Google TV Sets | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/01/lg-google-tv

Marvell - Company News - Marvell and Google Team Up to Transform TV into the Command Center for the 'Connected Lifestyle'

The official press release.

http://www.marvell.com/company/news/pressDetail.do?releaseID=1956

Marvell unveils the brains inside next generation of Google TV - latimes.com

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2012/01/marvell-google-tv-next-generation.html

For Louis CK, the Future of Content is No Laughing Matter

From http://bigthink.com/ideas/41602

Judging by the tremendous outpouring of support he’s received across the Web over the past week, comedian Louis C.K. may be the future of how stars create, produce and distribute their content on the Internet. In mid-December, Louis C.K. bypassed the cable TV networks and made his one-hour live performance at the Beacon Theater available on his personal website at a flat rate of five bucks per video download. Thus far, the experiment in content distribution has been a wild success, netting Louis C.K. close to $750,000 after more than 200,000 downloads. Yes, people actually paid for content in 2011, even when they had opportunity to get it for free.

What made the experiment so audacious was not the pricing (nearly free), or the lack of digital rights management on the video content, or the payment mechanism (PayPal), it was the fact that Louis C.K. went out and managed everything – from the production of the live comedy show to the editing of the footage to the setting up of the website for downloads on his own dime, using readily-available, off-the-shelf tools. Even when people had the chance to access pirated versions of the show for free, Louis C.K. still got more than 200,000 downloads. After backing out $250,000 in production costs, the show still netted him a cool $750,00. Not bad for a few hours’ worth of work.

At a time when the marginal cost of original content has been driven down to nearly zero, Louis C.K.’s experiment is a reminder: Steward Brand’s oft-repeated maxim from 1984 that “information wants to be free” was followed by another, lesser-known maxim, “And it also wants to be expensive.”

And it’s not just Louis C.K. who’s found a way to monetize original content using personal, DIY distribution tools on the Web. The Wall Street Journal recently profiled Darcie Chan, a 37-year-old environmental lawyer with kids who found time to write after putting the kids to bed, and ended up writing a bestseller that's sold 400,000+ copies, all without a publisher. Instead, she published the novel herself, took out ads to support the book herself, and priced the book at $0.99 to encourage broad-based sampling. All told, the Wall Street Journal estimates that she's cleared $130,000 on the book. Darcie Chan’s model was similar to Louis C.K.’s – the do-it-yourself model fueled by a little elbow grease and a basic understanding of how to reach lots of people very quickly on the Internet. Or, consider Mark Cuban, who just wrote a 30,000-word e-book on business and is now looking to sell it to his millions of friends and followers on the Internet, all at a low-low price of $2.99. 

Which is not to say that the world of content creation has been forever turned on its head and that content creators will now be churning out huge, seven-figure paychecks (ok, ok, maybe just six-figure paychecks) from now on. Louis C.K. and Mark Cuban are outliers in the content creation business, to say the least. They come with a huge installed base and plenty of name recognition.

To think that everyone can emulate the success of a Louis C.K. or Mark Cuban is a bit like thinking that Radiohead offering its latest album at a “pay-what-you-want” price without a major label would upend the music industry back in 2007. (The last time I checked, most songs on iTunes are still selling for $0.99 or $1.29, not a “pay-what-you-want” price.) However, the future for original content creators on the Internet is looking much brighter than at any time in the past 12 months. If you create any type of content on the Interwebs, you have to be asking yourself right now: What’s my Louis C.K. strategy for 2012?

China Cuts 'Excessive Entertainment' From TV - Slashdot

http://entertainment.slashdot.org/story/12/01/05/0327252/china-cuts-excessive-entertainment-from-tv

Thumbdrive-Sized Streaming Media Players Coming Soon - Slashdot

http://news.slashdot.org/story/12/01/05/0319213/thumbdrive-sized-streaming-media-players-coming-soon

Thumbdrive-Sized Streaming Media Players Coming Soon - Slashdot

http://news.slashdot.org/story/12/01/05/0319213/thumbdrive-sized-streaming-media-players-coming-soon?utm_source=feedburnerGoogle+Feedfetcher&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Slashdot%2Fslashdot+%28Slashdot%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher

The App That Could Save Your Life! by Joseph Reilly — Kickstarter

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/josephreilly/the-app-that-could-save-your-life-get-involved-jan

Broadcasters try, try again with mobile TV | Mobile Technology News

http://gigaom.com/mobile/broadcasters-try-try-again-with-mobile-tv/

Filesharing Now an Official Religion In Sweden

http://mashable.com/2012/01/05/sweden-religion-file-sharing/

From Slashdot:

Filesharing Now an Official Religion In Sweden

Posted by timothy on Wednesday January 04, @01:43PM
from the but-do-they-have-snacks-and-coffee? dept.

bs0d3 writes"Kopimism is now an official religion in Sweden. Kopimi beliefs originated with the Swedish group called Piratbyran who believed that everything should be shared freely online without restrictions from copyright. Leader Isak Gerson, has recently had some disagreements with the Swedish Pirate Party where many people disagree with all religions."Here's the official website for the "Missionary Church of Kopimism."

Avoiding Facial Recognition of the Future

From Slashdot:

Avoiding Facial Recognition of the Future

Posted by timothy on Wednesday January 04, @04:36PM
from the like-in-paul-theroux's-o-zone dept.

hypnosec writes"A New York-based designer has created a camouflage technique that makes it much harder for computer based facial recognition. Along with the growth of closed circuit television (CCTV) , this has become quite a concern for many around the world, especially in the UK where being on camera is simply a part of city life. Being recognized automatically by computer is something that hearkens back to 1984 or A Scanner Darkly. As we move further into the 21st century, this futuristic techno-horror fiction is seeming more and more accurate. Never fear though people, CV Dazzle has some styling and makeup ideas that will make you invisible to facial recognition cameras. Why the 'fabulous' name? It comes from World War I warship paint that used stark geometric patterning to help break up the obvious outline of the vessel. Apparently it all began as a thesis at the Interactive Telecommunications Program at New York University. It addressed the problems with traditional techniques of hiding the face, like masks and sunglasses and looked into more socially and legally acceptable ways of styling that could prevent a computer from recognizing your face. Fans of Assassin's Creed might feel a bit at home with this, as it's all about hiding in plain sight."

Easy camera tracking with a quadrocopter - Hack a Day

http://hackaday.com/2012/01/04/easy-camera-tracking-with-a-quadrocopter/

Mobile high-definition links (MHL)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_High-definition_Link

Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) is a proposed industry standard for a mobile audio/video interface for directly connecting mobile phones and other portable consumer electronics (CE) devices to high-definition televisions (HDTVs) and displays. The MHL standard features a single cable with a low pin-count interface able to support up to 1080p high-definition (HD) video and digital audio while simultaneously charging the connected device.

MHL is connection agnostic (i.e., not tied to a specific type of hardware connector). The first implementations dual-purpose the most popular mobile connection (micro USB) and the most popular HDTV connection (HDMI). Other than the connectors being used, no USB nor HDMI technology is being used. It is exclusively MHL signalling through the connectors and over the cable. Other proprietary and custom connections are also allowed.

Almost immediately after the specification was announced, articles appeared highlighting the use of the industry-standard micro-USB connector to send high-definition video and audio, as well as take in power, and use a command bus between the mobile device and the TV.

MHL is based on Silicon Image's technology released in 2008

Fwd: Roku working on Internet ‘streaming stick’ as tries to bring more online programming to TV - The Washington Post

Roku’s streaming stick will only work on televisions that have mobile high-definition links. The technology, known as MDL, is being backed by a group that includes Samsung Electronics Co., Sony Corp. and Toshiba Corp.

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From: JM
Date: Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 11:04 AM
Subject: Roku working on Internet 'streaming stick' as tries to bring more online programming to TV - The Washington Post
To: "john. sokol" <john.sokol@gmail.com>

Smart move or fool's errant. If done in time great. If not, they'll piss off alot of people.
Jesse
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/roku-working-on-internet-streaming-stick-as-tries-to-being-more-online-programming-to-tv/2012/01/04/gIQAtNGQaP_story.html

Laptop to TV with Intel(R) Wireless Display (WiDi)

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/intel-wireless-display.html

Why Do All Movie Tickets Cost the Same? - Derek Thompson - Business - The Atlantic

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2012/01/why-do-all-movie-tickets-cost-the-same/250762/

Medical Imaging With a Hacked LCD Projector

From Slashdot:

Medical Imaging With a Hacked LCD Projector

Posted by Soulskill on Tuesday January 03, @07:20PM 
from the convergent-technology dept.

An anonymous reader writes"Grad students at UC Irvine have built a spatial frequency domain imaging system using parts from a cheap LCD projector and a digital camera. The system can be used to check the level of bruising or oxygenation in layers of tissue that aren't visible to the naked eye, according to an article in Chemical and Engineering News. An accompanying video shows the series of patterned pulses that the improvised imaging system makes in order to read hemoglobin and fat levels below the surface of the skin. A more sophisticated version of the imaging system is being commercialized by a startup within UC Irvine, called Modulated Imaging. The article and video also describe infrared brain scanners that can non-invasively check for brain bleeds, and multiphoton microscopes that produce stunning images of live skin cells."

China Trials Its First 3D TV Channel

From Slashdot:

China Trials Its First 3D TV Channel

Posted by timothy on Tuesday January 03, @10:54AM
from the smell-o-rama-next dept.

rtoz writes with the news that Chinese viewers will soon be able to watch a 3D TV channel service, to be opened in late January. Excerpting:"The first stations for the 3D trial are China Central Television, Beijing Television, Tianjing Broadcasting TV, Jiangsu TV and Shenzhen TV. 3D programs will be offered daily from 10:30 am to midnight. The programs include animation, sports, documentaries, TV dramas, entertainment and live broadcasting of big events, such as CCTV New Year's Gala and the London 2012 Olympic Games. The stations will charge no viewing fees during the early phase of operation."

Fwd: Wireless 3D Streaming at CES

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From: Nicholas Brown <nbrown@castercomm.com>
Date: Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 9:32 AM
Subject: Wireless 3D Streaming at CES
To: "john.sokol@gmail.com" <john.sokol@gmail.com>

Hi John - If wireless 3D streaming, USB 3.0 devices, peripherals and mobility accessories are relevant to you at CES 2012, consider booking an appointment with IOGEAR (Central Hall #7917).  Please provide a time and we will accommodate.

If it's too late for the show floor, consider visiting IOGEAR at Pepcom on Monday, January 9. We'll be happy to discuss our wireless streaming technology and more with you at the show.

We look forward to seeing you in Vegas.

Regards,

Nick Brown
Caster Communications
401.792.7080

IOGEAR Bluetooth 4.0 Micro Adapter (CES Launch)

IOGEAR 8-Port USB DVI KVM Switch (CES Launch)

IOGEAR Multi-Touch Pad (CES Launch) –Inspired by a need for better navigation, IOGEAR's 2.4GHz Wireless Multi-Touch Pad provides the same capabilities as a conventional mouse, but also includes hotkeys, multi-touch commands and other unique features. It's like sliding a mouse around a desktop to control a cursor, except it's sliding a finger around a touch-pad to control a host of input controls.

IOGEAR Wireless 3D Media Kit (CES Launch) - Wirelessly transmits 1080p HD / 3D video content and 5.1 digital audio up to 100 feet through standard walls, using its own integrated 802.11n private Wi-Fi network. Stream HD content to two TVs in separate rooms or create a "floating TV" where one TV receives content from two sources, all without wires.

IOGEAR Dual Mini DisplayPort USB KVM with Peripheral Sharing (CES Launch) – A longtime leader in KVM technology, IOGEAR charts a revolutionary new direction in KVM switch functionality by combining a 4-port Mini DisplayPort switch with a 2-port USB 2.0 hub. 

IOGEAR Wireless Mini Bluetooth Keyboard – $62.95 - Typing on a tablet, smartphone and other Bluetooth devices just got easier with IOGEAR's new mini keyboard. Toggle between six devices simultaneously from the slim and portable keyboard that features a patented scissor key structure and quiet key touch design.

IOGEAR Mobile Power Station – $79.95 - Tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices go longer without an outlet when supported by the new IOGEAR dual-device charging station that offers an impressive 6600mAh of charging power.

 

 

GoPro 3D: Highlight Reel 2011

This look great, even with Red Blue Glasses.

Fwd: Digital Trends » Apple TV hacked to allow the running of full-screen iPad apps

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From: JM
Date: Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 10:09 PM
Subject: Digital Trends » Apple TV hacked to allow the running of full-screen iPad apps
To: "john. sokol" <john.sokol@gmail.com>

http://www.digitaltrends.com/apple/apple-tv-hacked-to-allow-the-running-of-full-screen-ipad-apps/