Thursday 13 December 2012

Kinect component maker to launch compact 3D sensor to fit in smartphones

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Kinect component maker to launch compact 3D sensor to fit in smartphones

12.12.2012 12:45 PM

PrimeSense, which developed the 3D sensing technology used in Microsoft's Kinect, is set to unveil a compact 3D sensor that can fit into a variety of consumer electronic devices.

Sprint offers $2.1 billion for remaining shares of Clearwire

12.13.2012 10:40 AM

Sprint Nextel has offered $2.1 billion, or $2.90 a share, for the nearly one-half interest in mobile broadband firm Clearwire that the company doesn't already own.

 

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13 events that defined Cisco in 2012

12.12.2012 2:32 PM

From software-defined networking challenges to killing Cius and corporate restricting moves, it was a busy year for Cisco.

Review: Jura font looks great big, but reads well small

12.12.2012 2:52 PM

Interesting enough for posters but legible enough for small print, Ed Merritt's donationware font Jura is great go-to font.

Microsoft's Surface RT gets tiny share of tablet Web traffic

12.12.2012 3:30 PM

Sales of the Microsoft Surface RT tablet are hard to measure, but one study indicates the new device is generating a tiny portion of Web trafficless than 1%.

FCC moves to open wireless spectrum to commercial and military uses

12.12.2012 3:44 PM

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has voted to move forward on plans to have the U.S. military share wireless spectrum in the 3.5GHz band with commercial users.

Google adjusts image search to avoid accidental porn hits

12.12.2012 4:00 PM

Google has changed the way it handles image searches so that pornographic pictures are less likely to be presented to those who aren't looking for them.

Review: Museo Slab font conveys modernity without flightiness

12.12.2012 4:35 PM

Slab serif typeface Museo Slab looks up-to-date and rock-solid at the same time. The regular and Italic 500 versions are free, and many other weight are available for purchase.

This Internet Life: Misplaced Tumblr users take over Mashable

12.12.2012 5:07 PM

Mashable's comment section gets taken over by Tumblr fans.

10 great PC accessories that cost less than $200

12.13.2012 3:30 AM

If you want to get the most from your desktop or laptop, you'll need to look beyond speeds and feeds, and pick the right peripherals.

End mind-numbing repetition with these 5 powerful PC automation tools

12.13.2012 3:30 AM

If you find yourself doing a lot of repetitive computer work, you're doing it wrong. Working with software should be a joy, not an effort, and these tools can help you make it so.

The best Windows 8 video apps for tile-loving cord cutters

12.13.2012 5:31 AM

Video lovers will find a ton of touch-friendly apps available in the Windows Store. We highlight the bestand explain why you might want to skip Windows 8 video apps altogether.

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