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We love finding out how things work, and arguably one of the most important parts of the smartphones and tablets we thrive on is the accelerometer gauging our device's orientation. Imagine our delight, then, when we see the University of Illinois' Bill Hammack (i.e. The Engineer Guy) giving a visual rundown of how accelerometers work. Although it's certainly the Cliff's Notes version of what's going on in your Android phone or iPhone, the video does a great job of explaining the basic concepts behind three-axis motion sensing and goes on to illustrate how MEMS chips boil the idea down to the silicon form that's needed for our mobile hardware. Hammack contends that it's one of the coolest (and unsung) parts of a smartphone, and we'd definitely agree; you can see why in the clip after the break.

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By far one of the greatest challenges of sign language has been to translate it for everyday folk that wouldn't know where to begin a conversation with the deaf. Cornell University engineering students Ranjay Krishna, Seonwoo Lee and Si Ping Wang -- along with some help from Jonathan Lang -- used their final project time this past semester to close this gap in one of the more practical solutions we've seen to date. Their prototype glove uses accelerometers, contact sensors and flex sensors to translate complex finger gestures from the American Sign Language alphabet into spoken letters: after converting hand positions to digital signals, the test unit both speaks out the resulting letters and sends them to a computer, where they can be used for anything from a game (shown in the video below) to, presumably, constructing whole sentences. Along with being accurate, the Cornell work is even designed with a mind towards how it would work in the real world, as the glove and its transmitter are both wireless and powered by 9-volt batteries. We hope that the project leads to a real product and an extra bridge between the deaf and the rest of us, but in the meantime, we'll be happy that at least one form of powered glove is being put to the noblest use possible.

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Take an e-ink e-paper smartwatch that's got plenty of willing customers, throw in a WiFi-connected sensor box and well, imagine the possibilities. The founders behind Pebble and Twine hope you are, because they have announced that the pair will be connectable through the latter's web-based interface. This means you'll be able to setup text notifications to your wrist when your laundry's done, when someone's at your door and plenty more mundane real-world tasks. A brief video explains how it should all go down, but try not to get too excited -- pre-orders are sadly sold out.

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A shimmy and a shake could be all it takes to launch apps in the future, that's if this latest patent application ever pans out. Filed back in October of 2011, the folks over at Google are looking to make accelerometers useful for more than just screen orientation. According to the claims, after a training phase wherein this hypothetical program would associate specific application launches with geographic location data, your Pavlovian smartphone could then automate workflows and effectively anticipate your needs. Essentially, you'd have a mobile device that would know what to run wherever you were, hinging upon how you hold it. At least, that's the schematic covered in this USPTO document. Will it ever see the light of day? Hard to tell. Mountain View's just a-brimming with those 20 percent time projects.

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At Intel's CES 2012 press conference, the giant chipmaker justified calling thin notebook PCs "ultrabooks" by noting how the devices would increasingly be characterized by more than their thinness.

The integration of sensors has become so core to the modern smartphone experience that their absence would make using such devices untenable.

Most of that differentiation was based on plans to integrate the kinds of sensors that have become commonplace in smartphones and tablets, sensors that can detect location, motion, orientation and proximity. The integration of sensors has become so core to the modern smartphone experience that their absence would make using such devices untenable. Imagine if we had to manually reorient a display every time we wanted to play a game or take a photo or if we had to avoid activating a button with our cheeks when holding a phone against them.

But as Switched On discussed in taking on how screen size affects form factors, what is a limitation of form factor today may not hold true tomorrow. Already, of course, smartphones can tap into remote intelligence for applications such as remote camera viewing or unlocking of doors via services from home security companies such as ADT and Vivint. From around the world, you can even remotely start a vehicle using the Viper SmartStart app. But there are increasing opportunities for smartphones to act on information from sensors that are not embedded into their shells.

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Who needs face unlock when you could just tap out a private ditty on your smartphone? Maybe you'd risk giving away your credentials to any vaguely rhythmic phone thief within ten feet, but RIM's engineers have a patent-approved answer to that: Rather than just sensing rhythm, they reckon a phone's accelerometer could also detect the magnitude and location of each tap, which would make it harder for eavesdroppers to mimic. Just don't pick something too syncopated -- not unless you're this guy.

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Gallery: Force Flyer accelerometer-controlled RC helicopter


Edgar Alvarez contributed to this report.

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Well, this was probably inevitable, wasn't it? We're here at Intel's Ultrabook CES keynote, where PC client head honcho Mooly Eden just showed off Ultrabooks with touchscreen displays. No convertible form factors, just yet, but clamshells with multitouch screens -- you know, the kind of thing we marveled over when the TouchSmart tm2 came out two CES' ago. Sounds predictable enough, right? Well, get this: after he was done swiping the display, using pinch to zoom to magnify webpages, he launched a game, and used the accelerometer in the laptop to fly a plane into the horizon. That's right: you'll soon be able to game with your sub-three-pound laptop as you would with a smartphone or tablet. Let's just hope those Ultrabooks eventually stop ballooning back into straight-up notebook territory, eh?

Billy Steele contributed to this report.

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Wouldn't it be great if your laundry emailed you when it had finished? You got a tweet every time the room got too cold, or your basement sent you a text if it began to flood? "Easy," says the Arduino expert in the peanut gallery, but what about those with neither the time nor inclination to solder and program it from scratch? Fortunately, the gentlemen who founded Supermechanical feel our pain and have just the tonic for our maladies -- head on past the break to find out more.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accelerometerandroidappsgadget watchGadgetWatchsports watchSportsWatchtouchscreenwearablewifiwimmWIMM Labswimm oneWimmLabsWimmOneWed, 09 Nov 2011 09:06:00 EST<![CDATA[CSR sharpens indoor and in-car navigation with SiRFstarV, SiRFusion and SiRFprimaII]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/csr-sharpens-indoor-and-in-car-navigation-with-sirfstarv-sirfus/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/csr-sharpens-indoor-and-in-car-navigation-with-sirfstarv-sirfus/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/csr-sharpens-indoor-and-in-car-navigation-with-sirfstarv-sirfus/#comments It's been a while since we last heard from CSR, but that changed earlier this week, when the company unveiled its new SiRFprimaII and SiRFusion platforms, alongside its SiRFstarV architecture. According to the UK-based firm, both SiRFstarV and SiRFusion are designed to provide more accurate geographic data and enhanced indoor navigation capabilities across PNDs and other mobile devices. SiRFstarV, the logical follow-up to CSR's SiRFstarIV architecture, culls location data not only from GPS, but from Galileo, Glonass and Compass satellites, as well as a range of radio signals, accelerometers, gyros and compasses. All this information is fed to the user via the SiRFusion platform, which combines data from radio systems and sensors to provide constantly updated location graphics. Together, both SiRFstarV and SiRFusion promise to help users find their way around both indoor and outdoor locales, within an accuracy range of ten to 15 meters.

The SiRFprimaII platform, displayed above, is strictly geared toward in-car navigation and infotainment systems. This system combines a SiRFprimaII SoC and TriG RF multi-GNSS radio with CSR's Bluetooth and WiFi technologies to create a multimedia rich, touchscreen-based in-car environment. Geared toward both ODMs and OEMs, this hardware-software combo enables drivers to get more reliable navigation data, while allowing passengers to stream video, surf the web and manipulate everything via remote control. As for that SoC, it's powered by a 1GHz ARM Cortex A9 app processor, features an LCD controller for displays of up to 1280 x 720 resolution, and boasts a pair of 3D graphics and video accelerators. For more details, check out the pair of press releases, after the break.

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Mosoro Bluetooth LE iOS accessories improve your golf, if the weather's right originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The group has also done the same with the phone's mics (which they say samples data at a whopping 44,000 times per second vs. the accelerometer's 100), but note that it's a less likely option given the usual need for some form of user permission. Furthermore, they explained that the accelerometer data rate is already mighty slow, and if phone makers reduced it a bit more, spiPhone would have a hard time doin' its thing. The good news? Considering the strict circumstances needed, these researchers think there's a slim chance that this kind of malware could go into action easily. Looks like our iPhone and MacBook can still be close friends... For now. You'll find more details at the links below.

Georgia Tech spies on nearby keyboards with iPhone 4 accelerometer, creates spiPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sonim XP1301 NFC hands-on at CTIA E&A 2011


Gallery: Sonim XP3340 Sentinel hands-on at CTIA E&A 2011


Gallery: Sonim XP1330 Core PTT hands-on at CTIA E&A 2011


Zachary Lutz contributed to this report.

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Oh, hey, Fitbit. Nice to see you again. Although we thought the original fitness tracker did too little for a $100 gadget, enough people apparently begged to differ, as the the outfit just trotted out a second-gen model, dubbed the Fitbit Ultra. Like its predecessor, this little guy analyzes eating, exercise and sleep patterns (largely with the help of an accompanying website). If you've been following along, you know that design hasn't changed much, while that website and hundred-buck price should be mighty familiar, too. This time around the company is adding a few new features, including Foursquare-esque badges and an altimeter for counting how many steps you've climbed. But does this series of minor enhancements add up to a significant improvement? Time to lace up your running shoes, kids, and meet us after the break.

Gallery: Fitbit Ultra

Gallery: Fitbit Ultra review

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Fitbit Ultra review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You can pack all the gyroscopes, accelerometers and other motion-detecting sensors you want in your desktop -- it's still not going to be any good at playing Eliminate: Gun Range. That's the motivation behind developer Arik Poznanski's latest release. He has created a driver enabling his Windows Phone 7 to transmit its accelerometer data back to his Windows 7 desktop in real time. Currently the driver's not good for much beyond a tech demo, but given the different ways people have hacked their Wiimotes, it won't be long before homebrewed killer apps start appearing -- perhaps paired up with a little Kinect wizardry. If you're looking to get started at home, hit the source link below for more details.

[Thanks, Sandip]

Windows Phone 7 turned into Windows 7 controller, 3D mice put on notice originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Many of us who bike in the city ride in constant fear of being tapped by a taxi cab, or crushed by a bus. There's no way to completely eradicate the risk of being run over by a much larger motorized vehicle, but making yourself easily visible -- both at night and during the day -- can certainly make a difference. Smart cyclists use hand signals long before they need to make a turn, but the YouTurn signal system aims to make those indicators difficult for drivers to miss, with an accelerometer-based gadget that illuminates an arrow in the direction of your turn. If you want to turn left, for example, simply point your hand to the left, and the device will flash a giant yellow chevron. The prototype you'll see in the video below is integrated with a glove, though the final version will simply attach to the back of your hand, and can be stored in a bag when you're not on your bike. There's no mention of durability or waterproofing, though since the inventor's objective is to enhance safety, we imagine he'll be taking precautions to avoid electrocution in the rain.

YouTurn inventor Jack O'Neal launched a Kickstarter page to help fund his project, and is accepting preorders at $50 a pop. There's no final pricing listed at this point, but at 50 bucks for a first-run YouTurn, we were happy to make the pledge. We hope to see O'Neal meet his funding goal and send these to production, but until then, we'll keep looking both ways and hoping for the best.

Continue reading Insert Coin: YouTurn accelerometer-based turn signal system for cyclists

Insert Coin: YouTurn accelerometer-based turn signal system for cyclists originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We have to admit, we never thought of this one -- and it's pretty, pretty slick. Instead of using time-coded vinyl to interface your turntable with your computer as with Final Scratch Pro or Serato Scratch, Nicholas J. Bryan's Mopho DJ uses an iPhone. That's right, our man at Stanford University literally affixes his smartphones to his decks via a perspex disc and some sort of adhesive. The smartphones each run an app which sends accelerometer and gyroscope data to a computer, which then adjusts playback of your music accordingly. It's still a work-in-progress at the moment, but if you're in Oslo the first week in June make sure you check it out at the NIME (New Interfaces for Musical Expression) conference. This is definitely the kind of iOS location tracking we can get behind! Check it out on video after the break.

Continue reading Mopho DJ uses your iPhone to track turntable movement (instead of your movements)

Mopho DJ uses your iPhone to track turntable movement (instead of your movements) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 May 2011 19:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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State Farm app uses iPhone sensors to grade your driving habits, oh joy originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 May 2011 09:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Watch-controlled robo-tot grasps small objects, the meaning of life (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Keyglove ditches QWERTY for one-handed computer control (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NEC turns your arm into a touch-sensitive remote control originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accelerometerarmbiometricsgestureinterfacenaturalnatural motionNaturalMotionnecsensortouchtouch sensitiveTouchSensitivewristMon, 07 Mar 2011 14:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Under Armour's E39 performance shirt is electric (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/28/under-armours-e39-performance-shirt-is-electric-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/28/under-armours-e39-performance-shirt-is-electric-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/28/under-armours-e39-performance-shirt-is-electric-video/#commentsIf athletic events were accessorized with coffee, comfy pajamas, and a particular knack for sedentariness, well, we'd be champs. Alas, sports are more typically characterized by movement which, we're told, increases the participant's pulse, breathing, and likelihood of turning an arm into a tattooed sleeve. Nevertheless, we can't help but be intrigued by the Under Armour E39 ("E" for electric) compression shirt. The performance tee features a removable "bug" sensor equipped with a triaxial accelerometer, processor, and 2GB of storage flanked by additional monitors that measure the wearer's heart rate and breathing. A system provided by Zephyr can then analyze the athlete's individual movements and biometric data to help identify performance issues like when the body is moving out of sync thereby slowing down an athlete's linear speed. Scouts, coaches, and trainers can collect the data over Bluetooth from smartphones, tablets, or PCs to measure and potentially improve performance. An athlete measuring a low G-force for their particular sport could, for example, be put on a strength training regimen to help improve explosiveness. In the future, Under Armour sees the data being collected and analyzed in real-time allowing coaches to replace under performing players right on the field. The NFL has already equipped a handful of players with the E39 shirts during its annual Scouting Combine event -- the results of which you can see in the video after the break.

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Under Armour's E39 performance shirt is electric (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: VentureBeat reports that Green Goose raised $100,000 in funding at the conference. Another interesting note: ReadWriteWeb reports that the sensors were originally pitched as a money-saving tool.

Update 2: $100,000, not $100 million. Whoops.

Gallery: Green Goose lifestyle sensors

Green Goose lifestyle sensors

Green Goose sensors monitor your life, you earn experience points (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>915MHzaccelerometergamegamingGreen GooseGreenGoosehands-onLaunch ConferenceLaunchConferenceMEMSRPGsensorsensorssmart sensorsSmartSensorsstartupWed, 23 Feb 2011 22:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Boston planning to murder potholes with your phone's accelerometer]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/13/boston-planning-to-murder-potholes-with-your-phones-acceleromet/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/13/boston-planning-to-murder-potholes-with-your-phones-acceleromet/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/13/boston-planning-to-murder-potholes-with-your-phones-acceleromet/#comments Accelerometers in consumer electronics have already shown value far beyond their manufacturers ever intended -- but did you ever think your car's beleaguered suspension system would be the benefactor? Officials in Boston are toying around with an experimental smartphone app called Street Bump that's tuned to keep an eye out for potholes as you drive; when it detects a disturbance in the force, it makes note of the location. No word on when Bostonians will benefit from the fruits of Street Bump's labor, but the developers will be using this spring and summer's post-freeze pothole season to fine-tune the algorithm so that it can differentiate between, say, a gaping crater in the road and your poor driving skills (just kidding, we're sure you're a fine driver).

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Boston planning to murder potholes with your phone's accelerometer originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accelerometerbostonpotholepotholesstreet bumpStreetBumpSun, 13 Feb 2011 11:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Jawbone Era sticks an accelerometer in your noise-canceling headset, we go hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/20/jawbone-era-sticks-an-accelerometer-in-your-noise-canceling-head/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/20/jawbone-era-sticks-an-accelerometer-in-your-noise-canceling-head/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/20/jawbone-era-sticks-an-accelerometer-in-your-noise-canceling-head/#comments With a fantastic Bluetooth headset on the market and a pumpin' portable speaker to blast out jams, how could Jawbone improve their product lineup? Well, we still think a stereo headset might be swell... but that's not what the company delivered today. No, this is the Jawbone Era, the world's first Bluetooth earpiece with a built-in accelerometer for motion-sensing apps, and plenty more improvements where that came from. There's a new version of the company's NoiseAssassin noise-canceling algorithms that adjusts inbound volume and equalization to let you hear better, an extra-large 10mm cone speaker with a larger range of frequencies, two processors, more memory, and an hour of extra battery life compared to the Jawbone Icon, to be specific. With only two motions currently recognized -- a double-tap to begin / end / switch calls and a rapid shake to pair -- the accelerometer's a bit of a gimmick for now, but Jawbone suggests more gestures are probably on the way. In the meanwhile, the other advancements might make the Era worth the price of entry -- which is $130, by the by.

We've spent about five hours with the headset already, listening to music and taking calls, and while the accelerometer seems almost wasted at present, there's no discounting that new 10mm driver and the audio it can pump out. While no substitute for a set of quality dedicated earbuds, it sounded worlds better than the Jawbone Icon's tiny, tinny drum, and playing Pandora tracks we no longer felt an overpowering desire to take it out of our ear -- making a cyborg existence all the more bearable, we suppose. We'll bring you a full review soon, but if you're already sold, you'll find four different Era designs on sale at Jawbone's online store... oh, right about now. PR after the break.

Gallery: Jawbone Era unboxing and hands-on

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Jawbone Era sticks an accelerometer in your noise-canceling headset, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10mmaccelerometeraccessoriesaccessorybluetoothbluetooth headsetBluetoothHeadsetErahands-onheadsetheadsetsJawboneJawbone EraJawboneEraMotion sensingMotionSensingMotionXMyTalknoise-cancelingnoise-cancellingNoiseAssassinNoiseAssassin 3.0Noiseassassin3.0peripheralsThu, 20 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Second-gen CherryPad rumored to feature better specs for a bigger price tag]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/second-gen-cherrypad-rumored-to-feature-better-specs-for-a-bigge/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/second-gen-cherrypad-rumored-to-feature-better-specs-for-a-bigge/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/second-gen-cherrypad-rumored-to-feature-better-specs-for-a-bigge/#comments
 After seeing Android tablets galore at CES, it seems strangely fitting that a device bearing the CherryPad moniker could top off this month's tablet news dog pile. Specifically, Mobile Magazine is sharing "unconfirmed details" about a new 7-inch Cherry-branded tablet that's said to run Android 2.2 "at a minimum" and feature a 1024x600 capacitive multi-touch display, front and rear three megapixel cameras, a 1GHz Cortex A8 cpu, and either 8 or 16GB of flash memory. Other goodies on the sequel's spec list include an integrated HDMI output, accelerometer, microSD slot and even an unlocked GSM antenna. Unfortunately, these enhancements won't be available at the old CherryPad's $200 price point -- which was pretty much the only thing the original had going for it. Instead, the new device is rumored to cost $300 to $400. The same source also reports that an official announcement is expected in just a few weeks, so in the meantime, we'll pass the hours debating whether it makes more sense to name tablets after fruits or rocks.

Second-gen CherryPad rumored to feature better specs for a bigger price tag originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1 Ghz16gb1Ghz8gbaccelerometerandroidandroid 2.2android tabletAndroid tabletsAndroid2.2AndroidTabletAndroidTabletscapacitivecapacitive touchscreenCapacitiveMultitouchCapacitiveTouchscreencherrypadCherrypadAmericacherrypalCortex A8CortexA8front facing cameraFrontFacingCameraGPSgsmHDMIhdmi outHdmiOutleakleaksmicrosdrear cameraRearCamerarumortabletsunlockedWed, 19 Jan 2011 19:23:00 EST<![CDATA[App review: kijjaa! (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/14/app-review-kijjaa-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/14/app-review-kijjaa-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/14/app-review-kijjaa-video/#comments We're used to seeing all sorts of funky motion-based games on smartphones, but here's something a little bit different: a retro-themed desktop 3D flash game that utilises your iOS device as an accelerometer and gyroscope-based wireless controller. The objective of kijjaa! is simple: just fly your vessel around, shoot down or avoid the enemies, and pick up extra lives. Don't worry, there's no jailbreaking involved here -- all we had to do was visit kijjaa.com/air, and then copy the code onto our iOS app to establish the link via WiFi or 3G.

There's no serious challenge in kijjaa! -- based on the app's description on iTunes, the game's designed with students and office workers in mind, so it's ideal for those seeking a fun quickie during their short breaks. We'd say the hardest part is trying to dodge the ghosts that show up randomly in short notice, but what really annoyed us were the occasional control lags that popped up even over WiFi. Still, for a promotional $0.99 pricing (the 70 percent price drop ends on January 17th has been extended to January 24th), this game has gone much further than most other games have, and it'll only get better -- already in the pipeline are Game Center support, new enemies, new bonuses, and achievements. Hopefully the developer will also throw in some more chiptune soundtracks as well. Demo video after the break -- it kinda makes you want this on the Apple TV too, doesn't it?

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App review: kijjaa! (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d flash3d flash game3dFlash3dFlashGameaccelerometerappapp reviewappleAppReviewfeaturedfeaturesflashflash gameFlashGamegamegaminggyroscopeiosiphoneipod touchIpodTouchkijjaamotionmotion gamingMotionGamingreviewshooting gameShootingGamevideowifiwifi controllerWifiControllerwireless controllerWirelessControllerFri, 14 Jan 2011 13:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer's Android tablet (and its gyroscope) previewed on video]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/acers-android-tablet-and-its-gyroscope-previewed-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/acers-android-tablet-and-its-gyroscope-previewed-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/acers-android-tablet-and-its-gyroscope-previewed-on-video/#comments
While Acer wasn't willing to let us power on its forthcoming Android tablets at its press event last month, it looks like the company just doesn't have the same kind of control over its partners or employees. Three videos of what appears to be Acer's 10-inch Android tablet have popped up on YouTube, and not only is the slate powered on, but the footage provides a pretty clear look at some of Acer's custom Android apps. The entire UI looks like it's still in a beta stage and the video itself looks like it is some sort of internal test demo -- don't forget Acer is planning to ship these with Honeycomb in April -- but the company seems to be messing around with gyroscope-based page turns and some unique zoom gestures within the photo / e-reader application. We're assuming the tablet is running Froyo as there's a quick peek at the homescreen and app drawer in the first video, but other than that we're really at a loss for details here. Hit the break for the trio of videos and to see it all for yourself. Oh, and Acer, if you send us one, we promise to go easier on the screen (see 0:12 of video three) than this lady... just sayin'!

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Acer's Android tablet (and its gyroscope) previewed on video originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accelerometeracerAcer tabletAcer tabletsAcerTabletAcerTabletsAndroidandroid 2.2Android 2.2 Froyoandroid tabletAndroid2.2Android2.2FroyoAndroidTabletfroyohoneycombslatetablettablet pcTabletPcvideoWed, 22 Dec 2010 16:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Hannspree's HSG1164 10.1-inch Froyo tablet drops by the FCC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/hannsprees-hsg1164-10-1-inch-froyo-tablet-drops-by-the-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/hannsprees-hsg1164-10-1-inch-froyo-tablet-drops-by-the-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/hannsprees-hsg1164-10-1-inch-froyo-tablet-drops-by-the-fcc/#comments You know what they say about a trip to the FCC's database, right? Why, it's much like the step just prior to achieving manhood -- one more leap from here, and you'll be ripe for the pickin'. Just a few months after Hannspree teased us with a formal introduction of its (then unnamed) 10.1-inch multitouch Froyo tablet, it looks as if that very device has now found a moniker. The 1.6-pound HSG1164 will eventually bring a fairly impressive build of materials to light, offering a 1GHz Tegra 2 chip, 16GB of internal storage, 512MB of NAND Flash, a microSD slot, Android 2.2, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, mini USB / HDMI connector, an inbuilt light sensor, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and a Li-ion battery of unspecified size. There's obviously no direct mention of a ship date in the documentation here, but we're putting our money on an early 2011 release. Care to wager, too?

Hannspree's HSG1164 10.1-inch Froyo tablet drops by the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p2.2a9accelerometerandroidandroid 2.2android osandroid tabletAndroid2.2AndroidOsAndroidTabletarmcapacitivecortex a9cortex-a9CortexA9dual-corefccflashflash 10.1Flash10.1froyohannspreehanspreehdmiHSG1164light sensorLightSensormultitouchnvidianvidia tegra 2NvidiaTegra2slatetablettablet pcTabletPctegrategra 2Tegra2touchscreenThu, 16 Dec 2010 10:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba's new glasses-free 3D display tilts images and viewing angles your way (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/12/toshibas-new-glasses-free-3d-display-tilts-images-and-viewing/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/12/toshibas-new-glasses-free-3d-display-tilts-images-and-viewing/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/12/toshibas-new-glasses-free-3d-display-tilts-images-and-viewing/#comments Autostereoscopic (read: glasses-free) 3D screens sound like all the rage, but the narrow zones from which you can comfortably view their images have made them a dubious proposition. That's not stopping Toshiba Mobile Display, however, which recently came up with a novel idea for a self-adjusting display. By sticking a six-axis accelerometer in this 12.1-inch slate, the company can tilt the tablet's viewing angle as the tablet itself is tilted, letting viewers effectively look around 3D objects on screen, using software algorithms rather than the fancy lens-and-camera assembly that Microsoft's been prototyping. Toshiba figures it'll make a splash with e-tailers -- because who doesn't want to play with a prospective purchase in 3D space? -- but is mostly talking up the tech as a way to extend the limited 3D viewing angles of these sorts of displays. But enough jabber: see it for yourself after the break.

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Toshiba's new glasses-free 3D display tilts images and viewing angles your way (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3d display3D expo3D Expo 20103dDisplay3dExpo3dExpo2010accelerometerdisplayMotion sensingMotionSensingsix axissix-axisSixAxistilttilt sensorTiltSensortoshibatoshiba mobile displayToshibaMobileDisplayvideoSun, 12 Dec 2010 16:37:00 EST<![CDATA[App review: Rage HD (iPhone)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/rage-hd-review-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/rage-hd-review-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/rage-hd-review-iphone/#comments The iOS App Store might already have its fair share of addictive and compelling games on offer, but when John Carmack comes calling with his latest megatextured shoot-em-up, you've got to sit up and pay attention. Rage HD: Mutant Bash TV isn't so much a full-fledged game in its own right as it is a teaser for the forthcoming Rage FPS for the PC, and yet even in its pretty limited running time, it managed to woo and thrill us with its visceral gameplay and arresting visuals. It's easily the best-looking game we've yet seen on a mobile device and provides a fine demonstration of just how far Apple's hardware -- on the iPhone 4, iPad, and fourth-gen iPod touch -- can be pushed when some appropriately adroit hands are at the graphical controls. But, of course, games are supposed to be fun to play, not just to look at, so why not join us after the break to see how well Rage HD handles its mutant-bashing duties?

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App review: Rage HD (iPhone) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accelerometerappapp reviewapp storeappleAppReviewAppStorecarmackdystopianfirst-person-fpsgamegamesgaminggyrogyroscopeidid softwareIdSoftwareiosiphoneitunesjohn carmackJohnCarmackmutantmutant bashmutant bash tvMutantBashMutantBashTvmutantspost-apocalypticragerage hdrage mobileRageHdRageMobilerail shooterRailShooterreviewshoot-em-upshootersoftwaretiltvideoFri, 19 Nov 2010 14:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Chumby sprouts legs, walks, fails at feline amusement (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/chumby-sprouts-legs-walks-fails-at-feline-amusement-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/chumby-sprouts-legs-walks-fails-at-feline-amusement-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/chumby-sprouts-legs-walks-fails-at-feline-amusement-video/#commentsChumby sprouts legs, walks, fails at feline amusement By default Chumbys are cuddly but not exactly mobile. Then along came the Chumby One, not even cuddly and exactly zero percent more mobile. EMGRobotics is here to solve that issue with a Chumbified port of RobotSee, a robotics-specific language developed by Eric Gregori. The One here is paired with a Freescale accelerometer and manages to walk all by its lonesome without falling over. Mind you, it doesn't walk very quickly, but if it were any faster it'd run the risk of scaring away the cat, and we wouldn't want that. Oh, and make sure you skip ahead to the 1:45 mark in the video if you want to skip the PowerPoint and get straight to the staggering action.

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Chumby sprouts legs, walks, fails at feline amusement (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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