Samsung is reportedly working on a new touchscreen-powered Chromebook. Dubbed codename “Kevin,” the South Korean tech giant has kept quiet regarding its specs. However, Samsung recently leaked a pre-order page for its upcoming Chromebook, revealing a few key details about the device and how it works. While Samsung has declined to officially announce its upcoming […]
Researchers from the University of Washington have developed a new form of sonar-based touchscreen technology. We’ve covered similar stories of projection-based touchscreen technology before on our blog. What makes the University of Washington’s project different, however, is that it uses the speakers and microphones of a smartphone, tablet, wearable electronic, etc. to turn nearly any […]
Touchscreen technology is evolving at an ever-increasing pace, paving the way for innovative new solutions that will one day become the “norm.” Among the latest innovations in the industry is the development of a new bendable transparent touch sensor. Developed by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC), the new touchscreen sensor revolves around […]
When you think of companies that are on the cutting-edge of automotive technology, Apple probably isn’t the first to come to mind. However, rumor has it that Apple is developing a new touchscreen windshield for its highly secretive car. Both Google and Apple have expressed interest in next-gen automobiles, with Google having worked on its […]
Nintendo’s next-generation video gaming system will reportedly feature a touchscreen interface. When speaking at a press event in Tokyo, Japan earlier this month, the company confirmed a long-standing rumor surrounding its upcoming “Switch” console: the system will support touchscreen input through a touchscreen display. There’s been some talk about the Nintendo Switch featuring a touchscreen […]
At just $25-$35, the Raspberry Pi is one of the cheapest computers you can buy, yet it still boasts some pretty impressive specs. Depending on which model you choose, you can expect the device to pack 256-512MB of random access memory (RAM), SD/MicroSD storage, an HDMI slot, 1-4 USB ports, composite video output, audio port […]
Liquid-crystal display (LCD) is one of the most popular and widely used forms of display technology in electronic devices. Even if you’re unfamiliar with the technology, chances are you’ve seen or even used an LCD device before. LCD is found in televisions, computer monitors, tablets, watches, smartphones, and more. But like all forms of display […]
Touchscreen devices typically feature either resistive or capacitive touch-sensing technology. We’ve talked about this before on our blog, but it’s worth mentioning again that resistive touchscreen devices identify touch by pressure, whereas capacitive touchscreen devices identify touch by measuring the chance in capacitance. While both methods can be used to correctly identify touch, there are […]
Originally released April 2014, the OnePlus One has become one of the hottest Android-powered smartphones on the market. It features a 5.5-inch full-HD display, 3GB of random access memory, a quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, a 13-megapixel primary camera with LED flash, and a smaller 5-megapixel secondary “selfie” camera. However, many users have reported bugs and […]
A startup company has introduced the world’s first Alexa-powered touchscreen device. Dubbed the “Nucleus,” it features a touchscreen interface with embedded cameras, along with connectivity support via smartphone or tablet apps. This means users can communicate with other rooms, offices or areas using the Nucleus. So, how exactly does the Nucleus work? At 9″ x […]