Video: Bridgestone’s Flexible (And Pretty Cool) E-Paper “AeroBee”

In April last year, we’ve shown you a prototype of the the QR-LPD (Quick Response Liquid Power Display), a flexible e-paper developed by Japanese tire maker Bridgestone. Fast forward to April 2011, and it turns out the company has not only rebranded the e-paper to “AeroBee” but also used the time to improve the technology.


The lithium-ion battery-powered prototype Bridgestone recently showcased during an exhibition in Tokyo has the following features:

  • display: 13.1 inch/A4 (color) touch pad with stylus input
  • OS: Linux 2.6.24
  • CPU: ARM11
  • connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Memory Card, USB 2.0
  • sound: built-in mic and 3.5mm sound output
  • thickness: 13mm
  • weight: about 730g

Unfortunately, it seems that Bridgestone aims at commercializing the AeroBEE with an eye on the enterprise market first.

This video (shot by our friends over at Diginfonews in Tokyo) provides more insight:

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Rumor: Samsung Will Have a 2GHz Dual-Core Phone Next Year [Blip]

A Samsung rep has been caught claiming that they are “planning to release a 2GHz dual-core CPU-equipped smartphone by next year,” adding that “this product will have the data processing capacities of a regular PC.” Not only does Samsung plan on using these chips in their own smartphones, they’re also hoping to sell the components to other manufacturers as well. More

Verizon brings out LTE-riding MiFi 4510L, asks for $100 on a two-year contract or $270 without

We saw this little guy back at CES in January and then last month heard it wouldn’t be long before it started retailing around the good old US of A. That day has now come, with Verizon officially kicking off sales of its first LTE MiFi device, the 4510L. It’s not cheap, at $100 on contract (with a $175 ETF, to boot) or $270 when bought by its lonesome. Still, if you can afford it, this Novatel-produced gadget will turn the nearest Verizon airwaves (4G or 3G, it can handle both) into familiar 802.11b, g or n WiFi signals, which your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or LAN rig can then gobble up with gay abandon. It’s capable of serving as a mobile hotspot for up to five devices at a time, and promised LTE speeds range between 5Mbps and 12Mbps on the downlink and 2Mbps to 5Mbps when uploading. Check out the press release after the break or the source link to get your own.

P.S. — Verizon has also tweeted a promise that it’ll be launching LTE service in “a mess of new cities and towns” on Thursday.

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The OGT Tablet Holds The Title As The Slimmest Android Tablet — For Now


You can’t really tell from this quick demo video, but what you’re peeping is the bulimic OGT Tablet. The company says it’s the slimmest Android tablet on this green planet and I can’t find anything to the contrary. It’s even thinner and lighter than the sickly iPad 2. But that doesn’t mean this Android slate is lacking in the tech department either. Nope, according to AndroidCentral, this kid packs the goods.

Inside the trim 7mm casing is a 1GHz CPU, 16 or 32GB flash memory, and a 188 ppi screen. (the iPad 2 is 132 ppi) Plus, the MicroSD card slot works out of the box and there are dual cameras with a 5MP on the rear and 3MP ’round front. If that’s not enough, the OGT Tablet will be offered in both 3G and WiFi models.

The official product page still shows a teaser pic and email honeypot, but the YouTube video seems to say the official word will drop shortly. This tablet seems to have the right specs to stand out, but that’s generally not enough. Marketing and distribution are the keys to Apple’s success. Those two latter items will be required if OGT Mobile plans on moving more than a few thousand units.

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Hitachi Announces “World’s Smallest And Lightest” Short-Focus Projectors

Hitachi announced [JP] the CP-A300NJ (pictured) and the CP-AW250NJ today, the latest addition to their short-focus projector line-up. What’s special about these two models is that they are, according to Hitachi, “the world’s smallest and lightest” short-focus projectors: the devices are sized at W345×H85×D303mm and weigh just 3.8kg.

Hitachi says that the CP-A300NJ is capable of producing 80-inch pictures from just 23cm away (26cm in the case of the other model). The CP-A300NJ produces images with 1,024×768 resolution and 3,000 lumens brightness (CP-AW250NJ: 1,280×800 resolution pictures/2,500 lumens brightness).

Both models features 2xD-Sub, an HDM interface, a USB port, S-Video and a 10W mono speaker.

Hitachi plans to start selling the projectors in Japan on May 5 with an open price model.

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The Mother of All Motherboard Shoot-Outs [Mommyboard Issues]

Chipset delays aside, Sandy Bridge has been one of the most anticipated and impressive releases we’ve seen from Intel in recent years. The first wave of processors have demonstrated superior efficiency as they swept aside considerably more expensive processors of previous generations, while consuming even less power. The Core i5 2500K and Core i7 2600K models have also delivered effortless overclocking potential without going for excessive price premiums. More