mobile computing

Layar Opens API to Developers: What Augmented Reality Apps Do You Want?

Kit Eaton — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:06:12 -0400

Layar is the first viable augmented reality app for smartphones. Now it's just released its API to developers, which should pave the way for an armload of augmented reality apps.

Intel Nokia Partner to Tackle Post-Netbook, Post-iPhone Mobile Computers

Kit Eaton — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:02:22 -0400

Intel and Nokia have just announced a strategic partnership to tie up the two companies' technology so that they can tackle the problem of next-generation mobile computers. It's a plan that makes perfect sense in a world where we're all used to iPhones and netbooks.

Intel and Nokia Kiss, Plan to Make Super-Smartphone Babies

Kit Eaton — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:02:22 -0400

Intel and Nokia just announced a strategic partnership to tie up the two companies' technology so they can tackle the problem of next-generation mobile computers. It's a plan that makes perfect sense in a world where we're all used to iPhones and netbooks.

New York Wants to Make Taxis Into iPhones

Cliff Kuang — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:45:18 -0400

New York wants to reinvent its taxis. The metropolis just put out an all-points-bulletin to tech companies, and the general public, seeking new gizmos and innovations that would improve the cab riding experience. The city's Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) is open to all ideas, but top priority has been given to tech that can create a number of new features:

Speculation Increases That ARM-Powered Apple Netbook is On the Way

Kit Eaton — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:50:17 -0500

While he said Apple [AAPL] had some "interesting ideas" about netbooks, Steve Jobs squashed thinking that his company would be entering the netbook market when he spoke at Apple's last quarterly earnings call, saying there are "not a lot of t

Toshiba Announces Massive Notebook Hard Drives

Chris Dannen — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:35:43 -0400

AMD Announces "Puma" Notebook Chips

Chris Dannen — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:00:03 -0400

Microsoft's "SideShow" Comes To Windows Mobile

Chris Dannen — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:34:18 -0400

Dell Leaks Notebook Product Roadmap

Chris Dannen — Sat, 31 May 2008 00:07:38 -0400

The Boy Genius Report has received a copy of Dell's [NASDAQ: DELL] product roadmap for its portable computers, and while there aren't any huge surprises, there are some note-worthy inclusions. A salient one is a new model Dell is calling the Latitude XT2 tablet, which is a successor to the company's existing XT tablet line. While it's clear from the leaked documents that Dell doesn't have the XT2's specifications fully vetted, the new notebook will sport a 12.1-inch WXGA display and Intel Montevina (aka Centrino 2) chip architecture.

OQO Model 02: The Biggest Little Computer Around

Chris Dannen — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:35:57 -0400

There are plenty of ultra-mobile computers on the market, and most of them are beleaguered little gizmos: half the size of a laptop, but also half the speed, half the storage, half a keyboard, and in short, half-assed. In that light, it's nice to spend some time with a little machine that is full of real PC capability -- even if it comes at full PC price.