Google has made available the upcoming Honeycomb or 3.0 version of Android via their SDK for those who develop for said platform. The final revision is not yet completed with all of its API’s and whatnot, but if you would like to get your hands on the SDK (software developer kit) to make ready your app for the upcoming Honeycomb then I would advise you head over to Android’s Developer site [Here]. There were a couple video previews of what Honeycomb would look like running on a tablet as Google has stated that it has urged Android device makers to hold off on tablets until the release of Android 3.0 was ready. For those of you who have not yet had the chance to see Honeycomb, follow the jump to check out the video of the Motorola Xoom (pictured above) in action.
Don’t want to spring for the iPad? Barnes & Nobles Nook E-Book reader is now shipping and the timing could not be more perfect. Amazon is having numerous issues with publishers not happy with the inability to set their own prices and the iPad is not due out for at least 50 more days or so. The E-Book reader is is now available for $259 with free shipping from their website. You should be able to pick one up in a day or two at your local B&N store as well. Barnes & Nobles also have an availability checker on their site now that can point you to your local store to demo and pick up your very own Nook.
Safari 4 has been out for a week or more now and you eigther love it or you have gone back to Firefox at this point. The one thing not mentioned much is that Safari 4 supports HTML5 and CSS3. HTML 5 now allows support for audio and video tags, which in turn allows much easier video and audio integration into ones website. CSS 3 is also being supported by the browser which allows dynamic shadows and reflections within the browser itself. Lets hope Apple touches more on this during the March 24th event.
For an example of HTML5 and CSS3, see Apple’s very quick demo [here]
Multitouch Oy now has a demo of its HD multitouch display. The display allows multitouch and reacts very quickly as you can see from the video. The idea of multitouch is not a new one, but has yet become widely available other than on portable devices like laptops and the iPhone.
More Info After the Jump
Via Multitouch’s Site:
Comes in 46" and 32" variations
High resolution: Full HD or HD Ready
High contrast
Several Cells can be combined into one display
LCD reliability: 50 000+ hours expected life-time
Automatic self-calibration
Built-in error diagnostics, for remote maintenance
Robust construction
Low maintenance costs
Scratch-resistant front glass
The display is scalable and can be used in many different arrangements. The Modules cost about $7,000 for a 32 inch model.
We are slowly edging our way closer to the display we all want from Minority Report. Now if we could just afford it…
