IllumiRoom, the new concept of Microsoft

After Kinect , IllumiRoom could be the next technology Microsoft to emerge.

Currently still in its simple concept, IllumiRoom would be able to project images of the space around your TV so you can immerse more in the gaming experience.

Once your living space analyzed using Kinect, a projector would be responsible for creating a game environment using various visual effects. Single flashes of light or true extension of the field of vision plated directly on your furniture, the system would be managed dynamically according to the arrangement of walls and objects close to the television.

Microsoft says that the video demonstration of this technology is realized in real time without any effect of post-production, and it must be said that the result shows quite impressive.

Impossible however whether this idea will state the simple concept that if it is developed with a view to future commercialization.

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PureView: lots of new things to come from Nokia

Nokia has been in trouble for many years but this story belongs to the past. By partnering with Microsoft and abandoning its own mobile platform in favor of Windows Phone, the Finnish manufacturer has succeeded in reversing the trend and we even put a few slaps well felt. Between smartphones beautiful , ecosystem reasoned and PureView technology , we can even say that it has hit hard. And of course, Nokia is not going to sit there and thus one of its executives announced the arrival of several products using technology PureView.

Contrary to what one might think, technology PureView not just anecdotal. In fact, its benefits are not taken lightly and just finally take a look at pictures or videos taken with Lumia 920 to realize its full potential. Especially when the light is lacking, moreover, since the guy does not sag and even though the performance of most of its competitors collapse miserably under the same conditions.

In short, the PureView is cool and Nokia seems determined to exploit its technology as much as possible. Juha Alakarhu the man at the head of the division image Nokia, told in an interview that he and his employees wanted to go further and they worked well on new things affecting around this technology. Obviously, we do not know more, but it seems that these new touch equally to hardware than software . In other words, if the introduction of new products is not to be excluded, it is undoubtedly the technology itself that may make a big leap this year.

Finally, it may be recalled that the technology PureView was presented at the MWC 2012. Although I would put my hand to cut, so I think it is likely that Nokia will bring some surprises for MWC 2013.

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ViewSonic unveils touchscreens Windows 8

TD2340, TD2740 TD3240 and, it is their first name. These are touch screens in Windows 8 unveiled by ViewSonic at CES in Las Vegas. Regarding sizes, there will be something for everyone, since the TD2340 will be 23 inches, the TD2740 has a size of 27 inches and will TD3240 him 32 inches.

These screens can support up to 10 points of contact to better manage your Windows 8. Equipped with an IPS panel, 1920X1080 their definition is, therefore Full HD. Besides this, the screens are also equipped with HDMI , VGA and USB course.

The particularity of these screens is to adopt 4 different positions. way, you can put it vertically for use as a conventional screen, or put it horizontally, for use as touch table.

These screens will be available in February from 473 €.

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Nuance unveils Wintermute, a universal Siri

The mobile manufacturers have launched their own virtually all voice assistant. There is of course the famous Siri Apple, but Samsung S-Voice. LG, Motorola and HTC unveiled their same voice assistant. Wintermute But Nuance could come play spoilsport.

Indeed, Nuance unveiled at CES, assistant Wintermute. Formally, the wizard closely resembles Siri. Ask him a question, he answers you and helps you to access your application. But where it can really hurt is that it is a universal tool that adapts to all machines, not just in your phone. Tablets, PC, TV, one can imagine an application Wintermute on all devices.

Better Wintermute Nuance will be personalized and store all your tastes and requests for help, and whatever the device used. So you do not possess one assistant who can help you on all machines at the same time. A little bit of JARVIS in amount.

For now in the planning stage , Wintermute has not yet release date.

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Google Time: a concept for a Google SmartWatch

Now Google is a very nice tool and even if we can not still enjoy all the features of the old continent, we may as well admit that to yourself Big G ​​did a great job on this one. No doubt he also will not stop there and the giant will not fail to decline his tool on other devices. It seems that Adrian Maciburko think like me since it has done a very good concept of integrating Google Now SmartWatch, a concept that should enter into the eye of a lot of people and you can see a little lower.

Our smartphones have become, over the years, real monsters power and just take a look at our new chip foundry preferred to realize that the trend is unlikely to reverse. However, you may also find that large firms working on the technology sector consider more alternative tracks, tracks like the famous Glass Project from Google that will allow us to access our information otherwise.

I could be wrong, of course, but I think SmartWatch should also be developed in the near future. And it will probably come a day when Google Time imagined by Adrian will be more than just a concept. In reality, it is exactly the same type of products that would not hurt to be necessary in Geeks, and perhaps even Madame Michu. As you can see from the pictures that accompany this article, this is all about Google SmartWatch Now. Just as playing with his little touchscreen to access the weather in the region or to easily manage reminders and appointments . Same thing to update their status on Google or search on the web.

And finally, we say that the service SmartWatch could make a lot of people. Because, well, smartphones, it's great, but they often sleep at the bottom of our pocket. And when you receive a notification any, we should take the time to get them, unlock them and see what it is. While there, a Google Time, we would not have to rack your brains and it would ultimately few seconds to access all the information we need daily.

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Gigabyte: A Mac Mini for April

Gigabyte does not merely present its 10.1-inch touchscreen tablet running Windows 8 at CES 2013, the automaker also took the opportunity to lift the veil on a new computer which may not appeal to many people. Yes, a lot of people, and more specifically to those who are looking for a compact and small size. Because, as this Mini PC looks like a Mac Mini fed hormones and that does not compromise on power ... The picture and specifications are obviously in the sequel.

The interesting thing with this Mini PC is that it does not just take the format and guidelines of the Mac Mini. No, because it is paid in the luxury of being more compact than the latter. Pretty impressive, of course, especially when one takes a look at what lies under the hood.

For indeed, this bike benefits from a technical rather complete with an Intel Core i3/i5/i7, up to 8 GB of RAM , 256 GB hard disk format SSD , WiFi , three USB ports 3.0, an Ethernet port and two HDMI outputs. The graphics card, for its part, should not look far and as this little machine that does not impose such a machine gamers. It's a shame, it's true, but it may well act as an extra computer or even media center evolved.

Especially the little machine is not bad looking with a nice aluminum shell which denote not once you have installed in your home. Finally, we can specify that still do not know the name of this machine, or even its price. The only thing we know is that it will hit the market in the month of April and we'll talk maybe once available and its price is known.

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Dell Inspiron renews its range of

Dell took advantage of CES to renew its range of laptops : Inspiron range. No big change on the horizon in terms of design and functionality, but a performance enhancement for upgrade to the competition. Are concerned the Inspiron 15, 17, 15R and 17R.

As usual, we have the right to be inspired with either a processor i3, i5 and i7. Also on the menu, the Bluetooth 4.0, an HDMI port, 3 USB 3.0 ports, a DVD player .

The Inspiron 15 and 17 are equipped with 8GB of RAM and a TB of storage. They also have a graphics card Intel HD 4000, but you can choose a model with a map swifter than Nvidia or AMD same. The Inspiron 15 is equipped with a 15-inch screen with a resolution 1366X768, while 17 will have a 17-inch display with a resolution of 1600X900 pixels .

The Inspiron 15R and 17R are slightly better at their definition, they adopt a format to 1080p, and hulls will be changed at will. Prices are quite honorable, as the new Inspiron will be available soon from € 329. Expect only € 549 for the most powerful model, ie the Inspiron 17R.

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