Monday, May 21st, 2012

The Apple iPhone lineup is one of the most popular smartphone families on the planet, with over 37 million handsets sold in the final quarter of 2011 and no signs of its domination coming to a close.
Since the launch of the iPhone 4 the camera capabilities and in particular the video recording qualities have become [...]

Projectors have become a mainstay of the video game market for the hardcore crowd, with home entertainment setups geared towards online fragging and LAN parties around the world regularly featuring the integration of big-screen projection to enhance the fun.
Of course most projectors are large, complicated and expensive, which puts them out of reach of typical [...]

A new mobile projector developed for iOS devices like the Apple iPhone 4S and the iPad 3 has been turning heads this month.
The gadget has been created by 3M and it allows users to plug in their smartphone, media player or tablet and enjoy big screen thrills from a small screen device.
The MP225a takes into [...]

Modern consumers like to see multiple functions combined into a single device, which is why the 3M All in One Camcorder Projector is the perfect device for the market at the moment.
On the outside it is an unassuming, slim device which looks like a cross between a TV remote and a mobile phone. It even [...]

Modern smartphones have gradually integrated new pieces of technology traditionally found only in standalone devices. Now a contemporary handset will have GPS capabilities, removing the need for a satnav unit. High speed Wi-Fi makes a mobile more convenient than a PC or Laptop when you want to quickly browse the web or use a social [...]

In a recent patent application, Apple may be revealing their intention to integrate mini-projectors into their iOS devices (iPhones and iPads) as well as a possible portable video projector accessory for Macbooks. Recently, we posted an article about developments in lens technology that is an important step towards integrating a video projector into smartphones and [...]

Alps Electric has recently announced the world’s smallest aspherical glass lens measuring 1mm x 1mm. Typically, these lenses are used in high-capacity fiber optic communication networks to transmit light signals. But because of their miniature size and clarity, they may also allow for smartphones and other small portable devices to integrate video projection capabilities [...]

The HS201 Portable LED Projector from LG is a slim, innovative video projector that projects beautiful image quality. The highly efficient LED light source also lasts up to 30,000 hours and consumes very little power. LED light sources are noted for their deep color-saturation and wide color-range – superior to traditional projector lamps. The LED [...]

The MPro120 Pocket Projector is a battery-operated handheld projector. The MPro 120 can project images and videos on most wall surfaces. Perfect for business presentation, images can be displayed from computers, netbooks or MP3 players, iPods, iPhone and digital cameras. The projected image ranges from 8 feet to 50 feet. The projector [...]

SixthSense involves a wearable video projector that facilitates compelling interactions with our environment. In this TED video, Pattie Maes presents the technology invented by Pranav Mistry in her lab at MIT.
At the MIT Media Lab’s new Fluid Interfaces Group, Pattie Maes researches the tools we use to work with information and connect with one another.
Pranav [...]