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Cheat Sheet It also picked out Android and iPhone as the two platforms where AR, used for personal navigation applications, is seeing the strongest early takeup. Augmented reality? Is this another name for Apple CEO Steve Jobs'... [27 Oct 2009]
Integrated Videos and Maps for Driving Directions
White Paper While onboard navigation systems are gaining in importance, maps are still the medium of choice for laying out a route to a destination and for way finding. However, even with a map, one is almost always more comfortable... [16 Sep 2009]
Predicting User Interests From Contextual Information
White Paper Post-query navigation and general browsing behaviors far outweigh direct search engine interaction as an information-gathering activity. Search and recommendation systems must include contextual information to... [16 Sep 2009]
Photos: Motorola's first Android device
Photo You also get several navigation buttons below the display. The Cliq is Motorola's first Google Android device. In the US, the Cliq will be exclusive to T-Mobile and will be available later this year. It will be the third... [14 Sep 2009]
Facebook turns on the Lite
News The major visual change in Facebook Lite, compared to Facebook Classic, is simply that most of the navigation and info page that was on the left of the page is now gone. Other tweaks that diehards might notice: the... [11 Sep 2009]
iPhone still king of apps: But don't ignore Android
News Developing for the iPhone is a no-brainer," said Noam Bardin, CEO of a mobile app company called Waze, which has developed navigation applications for the iPhone, Android, Symbian and Windows Mobile platforms. [11 Sep 2009]
Photos: Palm welcomes Pixi to the family
Photo Like the Pre, there's also a gesture area for navigation. The Palm Pixi is the latest Palm WebOS device. Pricing and exact availability haven't been announced but the smartphone is expected to ship in time for Christmas. [09 Sep 2009]
Photos: Nokia and Sony Ericsson unveil latest phones, laptops and tablets
Photo The handset, aimed at social networking enthusiasts, comes with a five megapixel camera, Facebook integration, 8GB of memory, and GPS with Ovi Maps and navigation. This week has seen mobile makers Nokia and Sony Ericsson... [03 Sep 2009]
iPhone to kill off standalone sat-navs by 2014?
News Consumers are turning to smartphones with built-in satellite mapping to help them get around, rather than buying a standalone personal navigation device (PND). According to iSuppli, PNDs will continue to lead the... [02 Sep 2009]
Research Report: Are 3D Mice a Smart Buy?
White Paper Underlying user interface research supported that 6DoF navigation and simultaneous two-handedness were two key factors leading to their improvements. This paper purported to evaluate the anecdotal claims that 3D mice can... [02 Sep 2009]
Using an Adaptive Voice User Interface to Gain Efficiencies in Automated Calls
White Paper As a result, all callers are handled in the same way regardless of their knowledge, experience, navigation skills and willingness to use the automated system. Traditional speech applications are "Static" and make no... [29 Aug 2009]
The Weekly Round-Up: 28.08.09
Round-Up Take satellite navigation, a few years ago you had to rely on following directions from your partner to get from A to B, and wouldn't you know it, B always happened to be in the fold of the map. Gone are the days when... [28 Aug 2009]
Irish Social Services Web Portal Wins Accessibility Award, Boosts Traffic 50 Percent
White Paper The site boasts 50 percent more content, improved search, intuitive navigation, and new online services. The Department of Social and Family Affairs in Ireland promotes a caring society by providing income and other... [28 Aug 2009]
Web to be number one choice for banking in 10 years
News Barclays Bank recently unveiled a new design for its online banking site that offers a clearer layout and navigation, making it easier to carry out standard activities such as making, viewing or changing payments. [31 Jul 2009]
IT Service Provider Increases Productivity With New Desktop Operating System
White Paper The company is enjoying the system's increased performance, and employees find that everyday tasks take less time due to advanced screen management and navigation. Heartland Technology Solutions (HTS) recently upgraded... [30 Jul 2009]
