Starting at :53 --- A Miracle

I'm a little late getting to this one, but totally worth it.

A lot of questions answered.

They must have badgered him about a consumer version -- to which he denied again, which is GREAT news for this kind of platform.

Comcast into Smart Homes

This space is going to be a gold rush.

....and this entry is interesting, as a content provider, it's going to have an even bigger urge to provide large screens in small packages...

Comcast.. C|Net
Comcast, however, has already built a platform that supports smart-home devices like connected door locks, thermostats and lights though the biggest screen in every house: the TV. Its X1 system primarily serves as way for Comcast's cable video subscribers to watch their TV programming, but it also supports smart-home devices already. X1 has also already integrating streaming video services like Netflix and YouTube, and it has a remote that responds to voice commands.

Facebook Portal

Time table on this is interesting. I had expected it to be announced in the spring. Apparently they added some features.

The original reporting apparently comes from Cheddar... still watching.


Cheddar

Mashable

c|net

Augmented Reality Gaming

Cool with a phone, way better with a great near eye display.

Echo Show vs Lenovo Smart Display 10

Check it out.... and interactive projection will make these much better.

Echo Show vs Lenovo Smart Display 10


Echo Show

THE GOOD

The Echo Show offers everything you love about Alexa, complete with new video and touchscreen controls. It shines best as a dedicated, hands-free video calling command center.

THE BAD

The uninspired design feels dated. At launch, the touchscreen visuals don't do enough to bring Alexa to life, or make her much easier to use -- though that could change with the arrival of new screen-specific Alexa skills.

Lenovo Smart Display 10

THE GOOD

The Lenovo Smart Display is a great kitchen assistant with an elegant design and a high-resolution touchscreen. It multitasks well, responds quickly to both touch and voice commands, and offers a rich, personalized home screen and a customizable ambient mode.

THE BAD

I'd like the screen to do more when you play games or listen to music. You're limited to Google Duo for making voice calls. Scrolling through content with your voice can be tedious.

THE BOTTOM LINE

If you'd like visual recipe help in the kitchen, the Lenovo Smart Display performs that task exceedingly well and everything else well enough that it deserves your consideration.

Moviphone

On Twitter

Time Magazine

Android Central

C|Net


XDA Developers (From July)

Liliputing

Android Authority

Gizmochina

Android Guys

AreaMobile(German)

Android Headlines (July)

Phone Arena

Android World (Netherlands)

GizChina

The Android Soul


Tablets Magazine

C|Net Hostess & RoBoHon

c|net


Move ahead to the 2:00 mark for the good stuff.




It's the third thing she mentions, but the degree to which this young lady gushes about this... man we have a winner!

"and we're pretty upset he didn't sneak one past the security guards to bring home to us."

Lenovo Pocket Projector VS PicoAir

So Lenovo is introducing their "Pocket Projector" at MWC. It's getting a fair amount of attention. (Frankly, MWC has been quite dull -- at least from the outside, there isn't that much going on.)

I haven't seen this device in person yet, but from what I can see it is already obsolete if you compare it with the PicoAir -- brought to you by Celluon with Microvision technology inside.

Of course I'm biased, but I did these comparisons of specifications.

Hey Lenovo Product Engineers... give Microvision a call!!

From the specs: 

Brightness:

Celluon PicoAir = 34 laser lumens 

Lenovo Pocket Projector = 50 LED lumens

• We've tested this before. In my own test (sorry, searching for the reference) the 10 lumen ShowWX held its own against a 25 lumen LED/DLP projector.
• In another recent user comparison, the 34 lumen PicoAir held its own against a 500 lumen LED/DLP projector. (See here)

Resolution:

Celluon PicoAir = 720P (1920x720)

Lenovo Pocket Projector = 480P (854x480)

• PicoAir has 3x the resolution. 

Size:

Celluon PicoAir = 168 Cubic Centimeters

Lenovo Pocket Projector = 260 Cubic Centimeters

• Celluon is going to fit in your pocket WAY easier. (I don't even know when mine is in my coat pocket.)

Yes, you can put a memory card into the Pocket Projector, they get points for this -- but if you're controlling it from your cellphone anyway, that might not matter a whole lot.

From Lenovo / c|net review

PROJECT YOUR WORLD – RIGHT FROM YOUR SMARTPHONE

Project movies, photos, or presentations – supersized up to 110"

Works with any Android device (4.3 or later)

Ultraportable – big screen, small device

Multiple ways to connect your device – including wirelessly

Long battery life – up to 2.5 hours on a single charge

MicroSD slot offers up to 32GB storage for big multimedia libraries

50-lumen LED light engine designed for up to 20,000 hours' use