PaperTab: touch pad flexible wants to replace the paper

The interesting thing with CES is that manufacturers are little known and trying all de same to make a difference with original and sometimes downright strange. This is particularly the case with Plastic Logic , which took the show to unveil the PaperTab a prototype tablet touch screen and flexible benefits plus a processor  Intel Core i5 and a beautiful screen of 10.7 inches . All with advanced features allowing it to interact easily with other similar slates. And if you want to see how it works in real life, then know that you'll find a little lower for a video demonstration.

So of course, given the size of the craft, needless to say that the processor that anime is not directly integrated with the device. As you can see from the picture and the video accompanying this article, it is actually connected to the screen via a web. In addition, and although we do not know the screen resolution, you can add that last tape in 10.7 inches and it only plays the card of "black & white".

From my point of view, finally PaperTab three interesting features. Its flexibility, for starters, which allows him to get closer to the cover of a magazine or even a book. This is pretty cool and it could finally give life to a lot of nice things in the next few years. Another advantage of this device is also its usability as finally just bend some corners of the screen to navigate through the platform. Again, the ergonomic, it is rather promising.

And then, of course, there is the connectivity between PaperTab. Each screen actually seems to be able to identify the location of other devices. It suffices to consider two device to switch the display on both devices. Very interesting for those who need to see plans, or even to easily share photos and other media shelf to another.

The trick, of course, is that the technology is still in its infancy, it will probably take a few years to mature, but I find that flexible displays are very promising and we have to also had evidence this morning with the prototype smartphone designed by Samsung.

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Autorip when Amazon offers MP3 CD of all purchased

Amazon has just lifted the veil on Autorip , a new service that may be of interest to all those who regularly buy CD on famous online store. Why? Just because everyone buying a cake can now leave with its digital version , and therefore with all MP3 going well. Very practical, of course, but this is not a reason to pack everything away because Autorip is currently available in the United States. And it will have to wait a little longer before you can enjoy in Europe.

In addition, we must also temper the good news by saying that this offer does not have all the CD shop. In reality, for the moment, only 50,000 albums would be eligible. Not glop, of course, but know all de same as the list is expected to grow in the weeks and months to come, it is in any case what Jeff Bezos solemnly declared at its conference.

Yes, and there's more ... because this offer is retro-active . What does that mean? Simply that Autorip go for the CD you buy in the future, certainly, but also for all wafers acquired since 1998. Attention all de same as Autorip works based on the Cloud Player . Basically, the service will send digital versions of all the albums in your possession to your storage stashed in the "cloud". It will be recalled in passing that the free version of Cloud Player includes only 5 GB of disk space . Not stupid, Amazon through this system will be able to kill two birds with one stone gently pushing us subscribe to a pay for it. Very well thought out.

If you want to know more about the service, please note that you only need to make this page to learn all of it. For the more adventurous among you, or those terribly bored in this beautiful afternoon, the conditions of use are in there. Well, in any case Amazon has once more hit hard because nobody expected to launch a service of this kind.

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Apple, Google and Samsung's most innovative companies in 2012

The Boston Consulting Group has published its latest ranking of the most innovative companies in 2012. Apple topped the charts, followed by Google and Samsung.

Despite all the criticism that was him in 2012, Apple remains the most innovative company in the world. It is in any case Estime consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in its new ranking published Thursday, January 10. Apple retains its position as number one of the top 50 he has held since 2005. It therefore Google heels, located in the second position and especially its biggest rival, Samsung, 3rd place on the podium.

Although this classification is open to all fields, it remains largely dominated by new technologies. Microsoft and guard his fourth place, while Facebook went from 43rd in 2010 to fifth this year. As for Twitter, it just happened in the rankings in the 43rd position.

The car also innovates

"New technologies have long dominated the charts. But it must be emphasized this year, rising traditional sectors", says BCG, including automotive. The list includes 15 industry groups effect of high-tech in 2010 against 21 in the previous ranking. These companies must now confront the giant Korean auto such as Hyundai or Kia, respectively the 10th and 13th. Note that Renault is the only French company to be present in the top 50 and is in 34th place.

To establish this list, the research firm surveyed more than 1,500 executives (business owners, CFOs, etc). Across the world. He asked what the companies they perceived as the most innovative. Analysts also took into account criteria such as financial growth and profits.

The Top 10

1. Apple 

2. Google 

3. Samsung 

4. Microsoft 

5. Facebook 

6. IBM 

7. Sony 

8. Haier 

9. Amazon 

10. Hyundai

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Firefox 18 out of his lair

Firefox 18 is now available. The Mozilla browser continues to improve day by day, and a new version is available on both mobile and PC. The menu surfing, applications and online games even faster.

IonMonkey, the new JavaScript compiler promises 25% faster and more during games or use applications. Another novelty, the browser now supports screen resolutions of Retina Macbook . Besides, Mozilla promises better protection against malware and fishing, better management of open tabs and management of multi-touch touch screens.

To test the performance of Firefox 18, Mozilla developers have created a small 3D game named Bananabread. Test it to see the progress. A new update, so that further improves browser performance already.

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Polaroid M10, a 10-inch tablet under $ 229 with Jelly Bean

For now, we still have very little information about this new tablet Polaroid M10 .

As its name suggests, the M10 is a tablet carrying a touchscreen IPS LCD 10 inch HD resolution (720 x 1280 pixels).

As for other specifications, it offers a quad-core architecture (brand not specified), a device Photo 5 megapixels, access to WiFi, an HDMI output and internal memory 16.

Where it gets more interesting is the rate at which amounts to only $ 229 bonus with a version of Android that is recent Android Jelly Bean (4.1).

Now we just wonder if this tablet will be viable for everyday use, since most mobile terminals Polaroid leaves like saying, a little to be desired.

More information as soon as possible.

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MIUI: 10 million installations worldwide

It's official MIUI team has announced that users had downloaded their Custom Rom (custom system Android more than 10 million times worldwide.

More concretely, MIUI is a full customized interface developed by Xiaomi Tech since 2010. Own a custom interface that contains the codes of Android, but with modifications and customization that merits deeper its main attribute that is the differentiation from other Roma Customs available on the web.

An interface that has captivated and make a name against Cyanogen, AOKP and other unofficial distributions available to users on a daily basis.

For more information, one address:  miui.com

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Facebook announced a mysterious event Jan. 15

The social network has sent invitations to the American press conference for January 15, without specifying the subject. The announcement has since ceased to fuel speculation even stock market.

Facebook gives us a nice announcement effect. The social network has sent invitations for an event on January 15th to be held at its headquarters in Menlo Park, California. "Come and see what we built", can be read on the solicitation. Group Mark Zuckerberg did not give further details about the conference, but it was enough to reassure investors.

The action of Facebook has taken last Wednesday the 30 dollars, while in September it had reached its lowest historical to 17.73 dollars. As a reminder, during the Facebook IPO May 8, 2012, the action of the group was 38 dollars.

Since then, rumors have continued to multiply on the canvas. Some media talk of launching a smartphone, Facebook stamped, which would be created in collaboration with HTC. This rumor, already mentioned in the past, remains unlikely. Mark Zuckerberg was especially entrusted in July that the project "makes no sense" .

New features

Hypothesis is also search engine developed by Facebook. The group's founder has never hidden its intentions to create your own tool. "We are in a unique position to respond to people's questions. At one time or another, we will. We have a team working on it", he explained at a conference.

The principle is not to compete directly with Google, but to offer a social aspect to online research, so that it is more personalized.

It may finally that Facebook offers several new features, such as streaming music or VoIP within their apps. The group is indeed associated recently with Skype and Spotify. The establishment of an online shop is also possible, since the company has already launched Facebook Gifts that can offer gifts to their contacts. Therefore expect 15 January to have the heart net.

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