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If you’ve been looking for more nitty-gritty on Microsoft’s Sphere, you’ve come to the right place. Engadget features an in-depth video reveals Sphere’s photo browser and video browser complete with multi-touch “pinch” resizing, object rotation, a circular menu that pops up when you place both hands on top of the sphere, omni-directional camera, and a “send-to-the-darkside” gesture that tosses an object to the sphere’s opposite side. (http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/more-on-microsofts-sphere-revealed-in-new-video-and-diagrams 8/14)
Even though the video employs the lamest music known to man, it’s VERY interesting. So many applications of this technology. What does this cost again?
Details around the wireless edition of Sony’s Bravia Internet Link kit — most notably peeped during CES — are coming into focus. Using that WHDI tech the kids are so into these days, this system is for Sony’s Digital Media Extender-equipped HDTVs, and according to Sony Insider will debut for a price between $350 and $500 at the IFA conference in Berlin. (http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/14/sony-ready-to-debut-whdi-with-the-dmx-wl1t 8/14)
Sony’s Bravia Internet Video Link and Roku boxes let users stream online video to their TV sets, bringing seamless multimedia a little closer to reality. However, the two systems vary in complexity and in compatibility, offering an invitation to future upgrades, according to this review. 
The Wall Street Journal (8/14) , The Wall Street Journal (8/14)
Sony’s Bravia Internet Video Link
Roku
(Below) This functionality would have saved me numerous times when I had forgotten a file on my home computer. Too bad you can only get the technology from forthcoming computers with the new Intel chip installed.
“Remote Wake” will let users remotely contact their PC through Jajah’s online telephone service to access data, even if the computer is off. The product will be available next month for certain PCs running on the Intel 4 Series Express Chipset. The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) (8/14) , Pocket-lint.co.uk (8/14)
Gartner reports that the diminutive computers are catching on worldwide thanks to their portability and affordable price. Companies are expected to ship 5.2 million units in 2008, 8 million next year, and up to 50 million in four years. InformationWeek (8/13)
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