TakkTile recreates the sense of touch by placing a barometer chip in the palm of a robot hand
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Harvard researchers have developed a tactile sensor, based on the barometric principle, which can turn a robotic hand into a dextrous manipulator so as to enable the robot to identify objects it touches and...
Proximity payments expected to grow in mobile payments
17 weeks 1 hour ago
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While remote payments are the major category of the mobile payment sphere, proximity payments are on the rise as well, and expected to sharply increase in the coming years.
Will Americans embrace mobile for political donations?
29 weeks 2 days ago
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Americans have been very responsive to contribution requests from charities and political campaigns. But the true value of this category will emerge if groups can keep mobile users engaged with their cause or...
Wireless Industry Forms a Campaign to Discourage Mobile Device Theft
1 year 6 weeks ago
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Industry leaders are taking measures to combat the rise of stolen mobile devices. A database of phone IDs and a public awareness campaign may deter potential thieves from stealing these gadgets.
Adults Use Cellphones to Make Purchase Decisions In Stores
1 year 15 weeks ago
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During the 2011 holiday season, the majority of adult cell phone owners relied on their phones to research product information while shopping at physical stores.
Internet Leading Platform To Find Local Businesses
1 year 22 weeks ago
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Search engines, specialty sites and social networks are where most people go to find out about local spots. Restaurants, bars, clubs and other businesses are all subjects of research on the Internet and other...
Pew Research study highlights different behaviors towards apps for cellphone and tablet users
1 year 28 weeks ago
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A study conducted by Pew Research shows that the app intall rates have doubled in two years among adults in the US. However, consumers don't always actually use the apps they download, and have different...
Be kind, Rewind
1 year 39 weeks ago
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Netflix is giving a very hard time to San Francisco video stores. But the ones remaining have unveiled special powers to resist the competition of online services by being truly involved in their neighborhood.
Domain Names Are Becoming Less Important, Twitter Founder Says
1 year 47 weeks ago
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Due to trends from the search and mobile industries, Evan WIlliams has proposed that domain names are fading from central business strategy in the digital category.
Kids and Parents Together: Less Digital Media While Older Media Still High
1 year 49 weeks ago
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A report shows how young children interact with digital media, as well as how parents prefer to spend time with them. Most like TV and books better than video games.
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