Nokia Kinetic Display: Phones of tomorrow will be bendy


Nokia World demo impresses

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  • Nokia has demoed a new technology at Nokia World that shows how the phones and tablets of the future could be bendy.
Exploring whether we need another input method beyond touch and voice, Nokia has developed what it calls the “Nokia Kinetic Device”.
Currently only available as a prototype, the new display technology can be bended to control movement on the screen. Bending forward with two hands zooms out of whatever is on screen for example, while twisting the top left hand corner away from you allows you to click to the next menu item.
The prototype device, which Nokia refused to say when we would see in a commercial product, is currently being used to control music and photos but it is easy to see how the technology could be used in other devices like mobile phones or tablets to control gaming, web browsing and other apps.
A quick play ourselves and it is amazing how simple and intuitive the technology is to use with the user interface reacting instantly to our twists, pulls, pushes and flexes.
The screen itself is pretty stunning too, happily flexing to our wants while all the time being crisp and sharp. Nokia hasn’t used an old screen technology here, or one that is sub par like e-ink.
Sadly, Nokia wouldn’t say when your next phone will be packing such bendy features, however it did tell Pocket-lint that with such technology you have to make it tougher than you would normally to compensate for users testing it to the limits.
Do you want a bendy phone? Let us know in the comments below


October 2011  By Stuart Miles

Why Online Dating Works So Well for People Over 50


Why Online Dating Works So Well for People Over 50
If you’re over 50 and find yourself single, you’re not alone.  According to 2010 U.S. Census data, almost 30 percent of the 78 million baby boomers are single. And, if you’re like most of them, you probably struggle with the process of meeting other singles who share your interests and who would make great potential partners for more serious, romantic relationships.  The idea of heading out to a bar is ridiculous to many older people, and sometimes the bingo and bridge crowd can get bland really quickly.
Perhaps not surprisingly, online dating services are one of the fastest growing ways mature individuals are meeting like minded people.  It’s not surprising because increasingly, everything seems to be done online these days, and more and more baby-boomers are mastering the Web.
Online dating has also come a long way from its origins in the 1990’s.
Firstly, it now works extremely well.  Recent statistics show that 1 in 5 couples married in the last few years met each other online.
Online dating lets you get to know the basics about someone before deciding if you want to invest any time in them.  And, studies have proven that communicating online before meeting someone face-to-face significantly reduces the stress involved in your first meeting, leading to more great first dates.
The online dating process also lets people spot potential red flags before they set up a date.  It sure beats getting involved with someone and then discovering something that’s a real deal-breaker for you.
And, contrary to what some may think, research has also shown that people are generally honest about themselves online.  Most people know they will have to expose themselves at some point, so they choose to be honest, rather than disingenuous, when creating their online profiles.
And today, there are specialized services that cater to older singles.  By far, the most successful of these is OurTime.com.
OurTime.com specializes in creating romantic opportunities for singles over 50, so they are more likely to find someone special. And, over the years they’ve continued to refine their tools in order to take the lottery out of love.
One of the reasons the service is so successful is because they give singles the opportunity to express themselves and find potential online matches for free.  New members can create an online profile that includes up to 26 photos, as well as selected preferences regarding the person they’re searching for.
Next, tell OurTime.com a little about yourself and what you're looking for in a partner and relationship.  With the click of a mouse, you instantly get to see photos and read about potential matches in your area; all free and incredibly easy.
By subscribing, you become entitled to view all the photos of singles you are interested in, send unlimited emails, and even see who's been viewing your profile and shown an interest in you. You have more choices, more ways to connect, and more chances to find your love match.
The service also puts a lot of emphasis on member privacy and integrity. All communication between members on OurTime.com happens through an “anonymous” email network. The names and contact information of all members are kept confidential until the member personally decides to share the information with a potential match. And, every profile and photo is screened by the site before it’s posted online.
Who can you meet on OurTime.com? People just like you, in your local area.  But, also much more!  OurTime.com members form a diverse, global community of mature singles who share common goals—to meet other singles, find dates, form romantic relationships, and meet potential life partners.
If you’ve never considered online dating, or thought it just wasn’t for you, perhaps it’s time to reconsider. OurTime.com looks out for your best interests and consistently delivers matches for its members.
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