- How much does Android make? Not much, apparently How much does Android operating system earn Google? Not much according to The Guardian. In fact, between 2008 and 2011 Android generated only $543 million in revenue - somewhat insignificant when compared to Google's $38 billion total revenue in 2011.
- Microsoft patent estimates person's age using Kinect A rather clever Microsoft patent made public last week proposes using devices like Microsoft's Kinect to judge a persons age. Based on the system's age predictions appropriate content can be served accordingly - a automated parental control system if you will.
- Apple’s ‘pseudo-holographic’ display patent revealed According to a recently granted Apple patent, the computer electronics and software giant are working on a screen technology that produces a special type of ‘pseudo-holographic’ or 3D image. The technology could eventually be used to produce 3D TVs and devices that don’t require viewers to wear special glasses.