Lenovo announced the development of the first consumer mobile device with Project Tango in collaboration with Google at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The new smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, turns the screen into a magic window that can overlay digital information and objects onto the real world. Lenovo, Google, and Qualcomm Technologies are working closely together to optimize the software and hardware to ensure consumers get the most out of the Project Tango platform.
Google’s Project Tango is a technology platform that uses advanced computer vision, depth sensing, and motion tracking to create on-screen 3D experiences, allowing users to explore their physical environments via their device. Specialized hardware and software combine to let the device react to every movement of the user, when they step forward, backward, or lean side to side. App developers can transform your home into a game level, or create a magic window into virtual and augmented environments.
Project Tango-enabled devices can recognize places, like your living room, the office, or public spaces. Unlike GPS, Project Tango motion tracking works indoors, allowing users to navigate precisely through a shopping mall, or even find a specific item at the store where that information is available. Using the sensor in the device, Project Tango devices can also capture the 3D dimensions of the room, giving measurements that can be used to help you when shopping for furniture or decorations.
Starting today at https://www.google.com/atap/project-tango/app-incubator, developers can submit their Project Tango app proposals for a chance to win funding and the chance to have their app featured on Lenovo’s upcoming smartphone. The submission period closes on Feb. 15, 2016.
The Project Tango Tablet Development Kit can be purchased in the Google Store: https://store.google.com/product/project_tango_tablet_development_kit
Chinese drone manufacturer Ehang Inc. on Wednesday unveiled what it calls the world's first drone capable of carrying a human passenger. The China-based company unveiled the Ehang 184 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, CES show.
The electric-powered drone can be fully charged in two hours, carry up to 220 pounds (100kgs) and fly for 23 minutes at sea level, according to Ehang. The cabin fits one person and a small backpack and even has air conditioning and a reading light. With propellers folded up, it's designed to fit in a single parking spot.
Passengers only need to give two commands, "take off" and "land," each controlled by a single click on a Microsoft Surface tablet, the company said. It is designed to fly about 1,000 to 1,650 feet off the ground with a maximum altitude of 11,500 feet and top speed of 63 miles per hour.
Ehang co-founder and Chief Financial Officer Shang Hsiao said the company hopes to sell the device for $200,000 to $300,000 beginning this year but acknowledged it occupies a legal "grey area."
In the event of a problem the company plans a remote control center that would take over the vehicle and ensure it lands safely, he said.
Chief Marketing Officer Derrick Xiong said the vehicle has been flown more than 100 times at low altitudes in a forested area in Guangzhou, including several times with a person inside.
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LG Electronics (LG) is set to further distinguish its Minibeam series of projectors at CES 2016. The three newest projectors in the Minibeam series (models PH550, PW1000, PW1500) have the distinction of featuring both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity for unparalleled freedom and viewing convenience. LG’s new 2016 models have been slimmed down even further for easier portability and convenience.
The all-new compact PH550 eliminates the need for all wires thanks to its triple wire-free connectivity, a first in any projector. What this means is that users can send content to the projector from a smartphone or tablet using the Wi-Fi mirroring-enabled Screen Share, connect to speakers wirelessly via Bluetooth and unplug from the wall for 2.5 hours of viewing pleasure using the rechargeable internal battery.
Winner of the CES 2016 Innovation Award, the versatile PF1000U is unique in its ability to project a 100-inch image when placed only 15 inches (38 centimeters) from a wall or screen. Viewers no longer need to worry about clearing out a large area to make room for the projector or worry about walking in front of the projection beam. At just a quarter the size and one fifth the weight of the market-leading ultra short throw (UST) model, the PF1000U is the world’s first UST projector to weigh less than 2kg [ii]. Despite its small size, the Full HD PF1000U delivers a stunning 1,000 lumen brightness rating, all while consuming just a third of the power of competing units. In addition, the PF1000U operates at an ultra-low 21dB while in Eco Mode. These factors combine to make this projector by far the most advanced UST projector in the world.
For customers who prioritize picture clarity, the new PW1500 is able to render images at an astounding 1,500 lumens, the brightest in the entire LG Minibeam series. Perfect for everything from slide show presentations to theater-quality movie viewing, the PW1500 is the ideal projector for viewers who consume a wide range of content. The PW1000 with 1,000 lumens offers all the great features of the Minibeam PW1500 at a more competitive price.
LG’s new 2016 Minibeam models will be available in key European markets and the United States in the first quarter of 2016. LG Minibeam will be on display at CES 2016 from January 6-9 in Las Vegas.
Letv has made an announcement about taking part in the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to be held in Las Vegas. The speculation is that this appearance at CES could precede the organization’s entry into India.
CES is a globally renowned electronics and technology tradeshow hosted by Consumer Electronics Association in United States. Held in Las Vegas every year from 6 to 9 January, CES has become the largest and most impactful consumer electronics and technology trade show in the world. Letv made its appearance in CES Asia in Shanghai in May this year, where it exhibited its premium Series 3 Super TV X55 and Max65. As the world’s only internet company with a connected and all-inclusive ecosystem covering Cloud, TV, mobile, electric car, sports and internet finance, Letv will certainly impress audiences with products and concepts that bind leading technology and a superb user experience.
At a press meeting in Hong Kong, Letv launched several products including its flagship Superphones, the world’s first innovative EUI system and newly-acquired content. To conclude the briefing, Tin Mok, Vice President of Le Holdings and CEO, APAC ended his presentation with “See you in Las Vegas”, which implies that Letv will be an active participant at CES to be held in Las Vegas between 6-9 January 2016.
Founded in 2004 as a video-streaming company, Letv has become a full-fledged listed conglomerate with a wide range of businesses including TVs, mobile phones, green cars, sports, music, movies and TV show production. Highly active interactions and responses from Indian users on the company’s social media platforms are indicative of Letv gearing up to amaze the Indian market as well.
