Once a specific feature is selected via eye-tracking, thumb controls or gesture recognition can be used to select navigation, infotainment, audio, HVAC, and even smartphone connectivity functions.
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Walt Disney animated feature, a Star Wars entry, and the offhand Disney-specific franchise entry (think Pirates of the Caribbean 5, coming summer 2015) means that Disney will have an annual slate of almost predetermined blockbusters without even breaking a sweat, which in turn will give them the financial safety net to withstand the periodic John Carter and make occasional non-tent poles like the upcoming Saving Mr. Banks.
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Students can enter their specific homework problems and get immediate answers, including a "Show steps" feature for math-related queries.
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This patent-pending feature makes it possible for the first time to stay in sync with specific people without having to sync every personal contact with cumbersome, third-party systems.
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The company also touted its new calling feature, "myFaves, " which allows T-Mobile customers on specific billing plans unlimited nationwide calling to their five favorite people, regardless of whether they use a competing wireless or landline phone service.
Indeed, Intel's Markus Weingartner, who explained some of the decisions behind the design process, said capable keyboards were a high-priority here, as customers choosing such devices are already forgoing a tablet for that specific feature.
The most important new feature: EMMA allows you to enter your municipal nine-digit Cusip number for your specific securities.
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Optional radio censorship isn't the only new feature for MyKey, which allows owners to program a key to fit their specific level of paranoia -- the new version allows parents to set top speeds between 65 and 80mph, instead of the previous fixed cap of 80mph.
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