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Recon Jet is like Google Glass for the thrill seeker: we go hands-on

By Cory Gunther
on 15 May, 2013

Google has their popular Google Glass, and now the folks from Recon Instruments have revealed their own wearable computing glasses here at I/O. Only they have a different approach with what they are calling the Recon Jet. Last year we saw their micro display tech in Snowboard Goggles, and today they're bringing Glass-style to all types of athletic eye wear for the thrill seeker in you.

Touch screen computer monitors running Android are on the horizon

By Shane McGlaun
on 6 May, 2013

It's difficult to set most computer monitors apart from other products on the market for manufacturers. There are number of units that offer touch support for computers running Microsoft Windows 8 and other operating systems, and most of them are virtually identical. An analyst from a company called WitsView believes that computer monitors featuring integrated Android operating system will be coming to the market soon.

Samsung Galaxy Note III to come with unbreakable plastic display

By Cory Gunther
on 22 Apr, 2013

The reports and rumors surrounding Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note III have been appearing by the handful, but we're starting to get a few repeat rumors that could lead to the real thing. The screen size is still up in the air, but multiple sources have "confirmed" 5.99-inches will indeed be what Samsung offers. And now we're hearing it will be an unbreakable plastic display, not glass.

Samsung’s flexible AMOLED display technology delayed

By Cory Gunther
on 17 Apr, 2013

We've been hearing quite a bit regarding Samsung's extremely impressive and exciting flexible display technology for smartphones and tablets, but are now receiving some bad news. Multiple reports have started to surface stating that Samsung has yet again suffered a few setbacks, and their flexible YOUM displays could be delayed once more.

Apple patents wrap-around AMOLED display tech

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Mar, 2013

Wait. What? Didn't Samsung already have this in the works? For those that aren't familiar Samsung has been working hard on their curved AMOLED dispaly technology, but it looks like Apple might beat them to the punch. Samsung's YOUM display technology has been shown off many times, but Apple's already applied for a patent of said technology.

Samsung rumored to be prepping 11.6-inch Tab with full HD AMOLED

By Cory Gunther
on 21 Mar, 2013

We've been hearing all sorts of rumors out of the Samsung camp lately, but this is a juicy one we had to share. Most likely they have an array of tablets coming soon to compete with the Xperia Z and other high-end Android tablets, but imagine one with a Super HD AMOLED panel. Samsung's best display that isn't offered on their tablets. Well that's where this rumor is headed.

MyMultitouch 84-inch 4K touch-display shows Android on the big screen

By Cory Gunther
on 5 Mar, 2013

Android is great on screens of all shapes and sizes, but how about enjoying some Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and Angry Birds on a 84-inch 4K (Ultra HD) touch display? That's exactly what we have for you below. At this years CeBit show MyMultitouch is showing off their new tablet - if you can call it that - and this 3,840 x 2,160 Ultra HD resolution screen called the Alvaro GIANT is capable of running Android, Windows, or almost anything else.

Samsung Galaxy S IV 5-inch 1080p display goes into production

By Cory Gunther
on 6 Feb, 2013

Earlier this afternoon we reported on some rumors floating around that Samsung will announce and unveil their new Galaxy S IV flagship smartphone on March 15th. Reports suggest an initial Samsung Unpacked event will take place, with retail availability coming sometime in April. Today new reports seem to align perfectly with those rumors.

ViewSonic VSD240 Tegra 3-toting Display Hands-on

By Cory Gunther
on 10 Jan, 2013

The popular monitor and LCD manufacturer ViewSonic was here at CES 2013 showing off a rather unique Android device. Their VSD240 is a Tegra-touting "tablet" that they are currently calling a ViewSonic Smart Display. Read on for more details on this 24-inch quad-core display running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean after the break.

ViewSonic VSD240 display with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean coming in April

By Robert Nelson
on 8 Jan, 2013

ViewSonic has announced the latest entry into the smart display market, the VSD240. Or in non-model number terms, a 24-inch Full HD monitor with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. And for those keeping track, the ViewSonic VSD240 joins the recently launched VSD220 (a 21.5-inch display).