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Chinese Internet Giant Baidu Developing Its Own Version of Google Glass (Report)

Chinese Internet giant Baidu Inc., often referred to as the “Google of China,” is developing its own version of Google Glass, according to a report in Chinese news portal Sina Tech.

Called “Baidu Eye,” the wearable device has reportedly been in development for several years and is now in the prototype testing stage. Much like Google Glass, the technology is a conventional pair of glasses enhanced with small LCD screens, voice control, image recognition and bone conduction (allowing minute sound to be conducted to the inner ear through the bones of the skull).

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Sina Tech says the project is being led by Baidu’s chief product designer Sun Yun-feng.

Founded in 2000, by Chinese billionaires Robin Li and Eric Xu, Baidu dominates the Chinese Internet search space, with around 70 percent market share, but has recently faced increased competition from local upstart Qihoo 360. At the end of 2012, Baidu had 71.5 percent market share for Chinese search. As of March that figure had dipped to 70.5 percent. Qihoo 360, meanwhile, had jumped from 10.4 percent of all Chinese Internet searches to 13.5 percent by March.

The successful launch of a new piece of innovative hardware, such as the purported Baidu Eye, would be a strong step toward the company’s ongoing goal of diversifying and becoming less dependent on search.

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Apple Developing TV with 'iRing' Motion Control For Late 2013 (Report)

Apple is developing an "iTV" for release in late 2013, according to a research note from Brian White, an analyst at Topeka Capital Markets cited by Macrumors and other Apple-centric sites.

White believes the new product will "revolutionize the TV experience forever" with the previously unknown "iRing" motion controller, which will function as a "navigation pointer" for users.

The report also claims Apple will introduce a second-screen experience on a "mini iTV" an iPad-sized device.

White says the mini could be used for phone calls and home automation tasks and also project images from the main screen up to a distance of 200 hundred meters.

White writes that, while similar to an iPad, the mini is not a full-featured iPad replacement but more an extension of the iTV.

Pricing would be in the $1500-$2500 range, depending on options. He believes providers might subsidize the cost.

Apple has long been rumored to be developing a full Apple TV but little verified concrete information has leaked to the public.

Steve Jobs biographer Walter Isaacson said the Apple founder was working on a device before his death but provided no details.

Previous reports of features, pricing and release date have all turned out to be fanciful speculation.

The company currently offers AppleTV, a small box that connects to a TV to show iTunes content and material from other streaming services.

It has limited functionality and retails for about $100.  Apple sold about 2 million of the devices in the last quarter.CEO Tim Cook has consistently described it as "niche" offering and a "hobby."

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Apple Developing TV with 'iRing' Motion Control For Late 2013 (Report)

Apple is developing an "iTV" for release in late 2013, according to a research note from Brian White, an analyst at Topeka Capital Markets cited by Macrumors and other Apple-centric sites.

White believes the new product will "revolutionize the TV experience forever" with the previously unknown "iRing" motion controller, which will function as a "navigation pointer" for users.

The report also claims Apple will introduce a second-screen experience on a "mini iTV" an iPad-sized device.

White says the mini could be used for phone calls and home automation tasks and also project images from the main screen up to a distance of 200 hundred meters.

White writes that, while similar to an iPad, the mini is not a full-featured iPad replacement but more an extension of the iTV.

Pricing would be in the $1500-$2500 range, depending on options. He believes providers might subsidize the cost.

Apple has long been rumored to be developing a full Apple TV but little verified concrete information has leaked to the public.

Steve Jobs biographer Walter Isaacson said the Apple founder was working on a device before his death but provided no details.

Previous reports of features, pricing and release date have all turned out to be fanciful speculation.

The company currently offers AppleTV, a small box that connects to a TV to show iTunes content and material from other streaming services.

It has limited functionality and retails for about $100.  Apple sold about 2 million of the devices in the last quarter.CEO Tim Cook has consistently described it as "niche" offering and a "hobby."

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Apple Developing TV with 'iRing' Motion Control For Late 2013 (Report)

Apple is developing an "iTV" for release in late 2013, according to a research note from Brian White, an analyst at Topeka Capital Markets cited by Macrumors and other Apple-centric sites.

White believes the new product will "revolutionize the TV experience forever" with the previously unknown "iRing" motion controller, which will function as a "navigation pointer" for users.

The report also claims Apple will introduce a second-screen experience on a "mini iTV" an iPad-sized device.

White says the mini could be used for phone calls and home automation tasks and also project images from the main screen up to a distance of 200 hundred meters.

White writes that, while similar to an iPad, the mini is not a full-featured iPad replacement but more an extension of the iTV.

Pricing would be in the $1500-$2500 range, depending on options. He believes providers might subsidize the cost.

Apple has long been rumored to be developing a full Apple TV but little verified concrete information has leaked to the public.

Steve Jobs biographer Walter Isaacson said the Apple founder was working on a device before his death but provided no details.

Previous reports of features, pricing and release date have all turned out to be fanciful speculation.

The company currently offers AppleTV, a small box that connects to a TV to show iTunes content and material from other streaming services.

It has limited functionality and retails for about $100.  Apple sold about 2 million of the devices in the last quarter.CEO Tim Cook has consistently described it as "niche" offering and a "hobby."

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