Nokia are tipped to begin using Synaptics touchscreen technology in their upcoming cellphones, with the first models using the presumably capacitive panels to launch in Q3 2009. According to sources at Taiwan IC designers, Nokia is also considering introducing multitouch functionality to their handsets, in a move that could bring them into more direct competition with Apple and Palm.
Nokia has been criticized for choosing resistive touchscreens for its 5800 XpressMusic and upcoming N97 smartphone, over the more fashionable capacitive technology. Its response - similar to that of Microsoft regarding Windows Mobile’s need for resistive panels - has been that capacitive displays do not allow for the on-screen character recognition desired by Asian markets.
Given that Synaptics do not have a resistive range, however, it seems that distinction is now less of an issue for Nokia. According to the leaks, Synaptics will only supply the touchscreen panels, with related modules and glass coming from other vendors. The first Nokia devices to use a capacitive touchscreen are described as a “high-end handset and smartphone”.
GO FOR THE GOLD May 14, 2009
Just want to remind you that the GOLD KzKLOT Levi’s 505 will release tomorrow(15/5/09) in JUICE, basically it had same details as the Platinum one but this time they mixed with GOLD fabric into denim and put the red royale silk underneath the GOLD damaged area, so there are some reddish materials on top if you see the denim far away in the street also you will feel more comfortable when you are wearing it! So if you want to get one pair you must go to queue and wait for lucky draw under JUICE tomorrow before 11am. Price is $4180hkd. GOOD LUCK! 在此提醒一下大家 GOLD KzKLOT Levi’s 505 將會於明天 5月15日在JUICE發售, 和上次所發售的Platinum 細節上大致相同, 但今次他們將金線混合在牛仔布裡, 另外亦在金色破爛的位置下加上一層 red royale silk, 從而令你在遠處看到這條褲也會泛起金色帶紅的光, 而且亦因此穿上後因感到絲質的柔軟更舒適. 如果你想買下一條, 就請你在上午11時之前到JUICE樓下排隊等候抽籤, 價錢為港幣4180, 祝你好運!! JUICE Store：2/F., A, 53 Patterson Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. 銅鑼灣百德新街53號海德大廈2樓A室.
MAX OUT IN BRAZIL May 14, 2009
Designed by Fabrício Machado, the Air Max 1 – LANCEIRO refers to iconic elements of Pernambuco’s culture (home state of SneakersBR), with an emphatic proposition of gathering tradition and modernity. The Air Max 1 LANCEIRO is based on the first Nike model to expose the capsule of the revolutionary “Air” cushioning system and its colors, materials and graphics. The blue leather combined with white recalls the flag of Pernambuco, the yellow air capsule symbolizes the sun, and the speckled midsole reminds the mud and mangroves of the swamps, vital icons of the state’s culture that “baptized” the Manguebeat movement. In the transparent outsole, more recaps of mud and a colorful crab in beads. The heel tab features the emblematic phrase of Chico Science “Um Passo à Frente e Você Já Não Está Mais No Mesmo Lugar” (One step ahead and you’re no longer in the same place) with reflective effect. Store: Nike Air Max 1 Premium QK Brazil Lanceiro
LIGHT IT UP May 14, 2009
At the BKLYN Designs show this year, designers Levent & Romme added a technological twist to their traditional techniques of craftsmanship by using lasers to cut out these illustrations on watercolor-paper lanterns.
Hand drawn using paper and a pen first, the designs were then carved
out of a single, thick piece of watercolor paper, and rolled to create
a floor-standing lampshade. Tabbed designs were then carved to keep the
tube's shape without other sources of adhesives or fasteners. Whether
or not these lamps are fire resistant is unknown, but admittedly,
seeing one of these go up in flames would also look pretty cool.
With The Ecstatic, his fourth solo album, set to release June 9th, Mos Def unveils his latest video for the Samba-infused track, Casa Bey. The video finds Mos in signature form with an arsenal of smooth flowing lyrics, literally flowing, over a catchy instrumental originating from the Banda Black Rio cut, Casa Forte. Check it out!
