Neowin News Feed for: Prototype

Anthropic is turning Claude into a full-blown design tool with this latest update

Karthik Mudaliar — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:02:01 +0000

Anthropic has launched Claude Design, a dedicated prototyping workspace that turns text prompts into functional UI drafts. Read more...

Alleged Google Pixel 9a prototype surfaces showing a flat camera module

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:28:01 +0000

Fresh images of the alleged Google Pixel 9a prototype highlight the rumored flat camera module on the back. Read more...

Apple reportedly started early manufacturing of iPhone 17 in India

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:16:01 +0000

A Foxconn factory in Bangalore allegedly started experimenting with the prototypes and manufacturing processes for next year's iPhone 17. Read more...

New Surface Laptop with Intel Lunar Lake processor leaks

Taras Buria — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:32:01 +0000

Someone is selling an unannounced Surface Laptop with Intel's latest Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7 268V processor. Read more...

Apple canceled releasing AirPods' cases in five colors matching the iPhone 7

Anushe Fawaz — Tue, 30 May 2023 17:50:01 +0000

A prototype collector unveiled Apple prototypes of AirPods' charging cases in five colors that were to be released around the launch of the iPhone 7. However, they were canceled for unknown reasons. Read more...

Google is planning to test AR prototype headsets in public next month

Paul Hill — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:12:01 +0000

Google is going to start testing augmented reality headsets in public next month. The firm said it's going to take things slow because it's very concerned after what happened with Google Glass. Read more...

'Arrival Car' is a new electric vehicle prototype specifically for ride-hailing services like Uber

Alap Naik Desai — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 22:30:02 +0000

The Arrival Car prototype is a one-of-its-kind electric vehicle designed and built specifically for the ride-hailing services like Uber, Lyft, etc. In fact, Uber drivers have helped the makers. Read more...

Adobe announces voice integration for XD and Amazon's Alexa

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 17:30:01 +0000

Adobe announced today a new set of prototype tools and an Adobe XD skill for Alexa to integrate Adobe XD and Amazon Alexa. The new tools can preview voice prototypes on any Alexa-enabled device. Read more...

Intel demos dual-screen laptop concept 'Honeycomb Glacier' at Computex 2019

Jay Bonggolto — Wed, 29 May 2019 13:32:01 +0000

Intel has exhibited a new laptop concept at Computex 2019 code-named "Honeycomb Glacier", which shows off a dual-screen design and caters to heavy task requirements for both gamers and creators. Read more...

The PlayStation Vita might be dead, but a rare prototype is being sold for $19,999

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:58:01 +0000

A rare PlayStation Vita prototype has appeared online, being made available for sale for $19,999. The console features a slider design similar to the PSP Go, SD card slot, and HDMI port. Read more...

Google's sister company is working on shoes that track fitness

Paul Hill — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 04:30:01 +0000

Alphabet's Verily has allegedly been seeking a partner to co-develop smart shoes that can detect falls, and track weight and movements. The firm has allegedly shown prototypes in private meetings. Read more...

CES 2019: Hands-on with the fully customizable Nemeio e-ink keyboard

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 21:00:01 +0000

The Nemeio keyboard managed to nab an innovation award during CES 2019. The fully customizable e-ink keyboard shown at the convention was a prototype but gave users a look at what's to come. Read more...

SanDisk (kind of) shows off the largest USB drive ever at 4TB

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 23:18:01 +0000

SanDisk is trying to make waves at CES 2019 with a massive 4TB flash drive that can fit in your pocket, though it does have a cable. The prototype doesn't have a release date or set pricing. Read more...

Demo video shows off Lenovo's concept of a foldable phone

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 05:00:01 +0000

A leaked demo video on Twitter was found showing off a working concept for a foldable phone from Lenovo. The screen is only bendable at a given hinge, but it is quite impressive nonetheless. Read more...

Alleged first-gen iPhone prototype fetching bids of over $36,000 on eBay

Boyd Chan — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 08:40:01 +0000

The iPhone has come a long way since the original 2G model was released over a decade ago in June 2007. Now, an alleged prototype of Apple's first-generation smartphone is up for auction on eBay. Read more...

OnePlus shows off unreleased colors of the OnePlus 6, along with some prototypes

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 16:16:02 +0000

OnePlus released its latest smartphone in May but has continued to keep it in the public eye by releasing new colors in the following months. At its HQ, it shows off unreleased colors and prototypes. Read more...

Intel's showing off its own version of a dual-screen notebook PC

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 06:42:01 +0000

Intel's 'Tiger Rapids' prototype aims to serve as an inspiration for PC makers on how to make a dual-screen PC, likely along the vein of the much-awaited Andromeda tablet from Microsoft Read more...

HMD Global Chief Product Officer provides rare look at modern Nokia prototypes

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 01:54:01 +0000

It isn't often that we get to take a look at prototypes of phones that are currently on the market. Luckily, several new prototype images have been released of some of Nokia's more recent handsets. Read more...

Surface Pen gets demoed on Lumia smartphone prototype

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 01:30:01 +0000

Microsoft had some pretty big plans for the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL. Their vision was never fully realized, but a new video shows off a Lumia prototype with support for the Surface Pen. Read more...

Lucky gamer stumbles across and purchases Nvidia Shield 2 prototype found in pawn shop

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:40:01 +0000

Sometimes, you'll find the rarest of devices in the strangest of places. This seems to be the case with a lucky gamer who unknowingly stumbled across a Shield Portable 2 protoype at a pawn shop. Read more...

Nokia 8 gets featured in a massive leak, alleged prototype on sale in China

Shreyas Gandhe — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 20:40:01 +0000

The Nokia 8 flagship smartphone from HMD Global could be launching in a few weeks, but almost every bit of information about the device has now leaked online through benchmarks and various sources. Read more...

A phone with no battery that can make Skype calls was just created by a university team

Richard Tyr Blewitt — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 13:16:02 +0000

Using a pair of attached headphones, the team from the University of Washington was able to make and receive calls through Skype on the mobile phone they developed that does not have any battery. Read more...

Cancelled Windows Phone 7 handset from Nokia appears in photos, has physical keyboard

Florin Bodnarescu — Sat, 27 May 2017 15:38:01 +0000

Images have surfaced online of a cancelled Nokia Windows Phone 7 prototype sporting a BlackBerry-style physical keyboard. The exact specifications of the bulky device are not available as of yet. Read more...

Surface Laptop prototype with two USB-C ports appears in Microsoft promotional video

Andy Weir — Wed, 03 May 2017 12:32:14 +0000

Some were surprised to see that Microsoft's new Surface Laptop does not include any USB Type-C ports. But a prototype in a Microsoft video shows that the company did at least consider their inclusion. Read more...

Samsung unveils 'FaceSense' biometric VR navigation prototype

Florin Bodnarescu — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:20:01 +0000

At VRLA 2017, Samsung has unveiled what it calls FaceSense, a prototype which tracks your facial movements and translates them into navigation input. The design is based on that of the Gear VR. Read more...

An alleged image of a dual camera prototype of the Samsung Galaxy S8+ emerges

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 22:06:02 +0000

While the Galaxy S8 and S8+ have a single camera sensor, it was once rumored that the device would arrive with two. Now, an alleged image of a dual camera prototype of the Galaxy S8+ has emerged. Read more...

Sony's 'Future Lab Program' begins recruiting in SF for prototype 'N'

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 05:52:01 +0000

If you've ever wanted to test out prototypes, now could be your chance. Sony has announced that they will open a Future Lab Program in SF and will begin the recruiting process starting today. Read more...

Lumia 650 clears FCC certification confirming LTE, new photo shows metal frame

John Devon — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 21:28:01 +0000

Microsoft appears closer to revealing the successor to the popular Lumia 640, with a new photo showing a prototype phone, and FCC documents confirming LTE support and a 5 inch display. Read more...

Google's self-driving car gets pulled over for "driving too slowly"

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 10:34:01 +0000

A police officer in Mountain View, California, pulled over Google's prototype self-driving car for "driving too slowly" in a relatively speedier traffic zone. Read more...

More details emerge of the 'Nintendo Playstation' prototype

Luke Payne — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 10:18:01 +0000

After initial details of the 'Nintendo PlayStation' prototype emerged back in July, many were skeptical of it's authenticity. Now, the device has been demoed and it's definitely real and still works. Read more...

Panos Panay talks Surface Book prototypes, Surface Mini and more

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 20:00:01 +0000

Coinciding with today's Surface Book launch, Microsoft's Panos Panay discussed the creation process of the device it calls the "ultimate laptop", as well as the unreleased Surface Mini and more. Read more...

Microsoft pulls Lumia 950 XL demo units from retail stores due to undisclosed issue

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 12:50:01 +0000

For undisclosed reasons, Microsoft has pulled all of its demo Lumia 950 XL's from its retail stores. Those looking to experience the handset will now have to wait until further notice. Read more...

New Toshiba 2-in-1 prototype device teased at Microsoft's IFA keynote

Matt Brown — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 14:58:02 +0000

A new Toshiba 2-in-1 device has been showcased at Microsoft's IFA 2015 keynote today, however specifications have not yet been shared. The ultra-thin 12" tablet comes with a unique metallic finish. Read more...

Microsoft's prototype Surface 'DisplayCover' has an e-ink touchscreen display

Christian O'Brien — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 01:46:01 +0000

A new prototype Surface Cover from Microsoft's Applied Science Group combines a 'Type Cover' with a e-ink display with touch input capabilities. Read more...

Leaked picture shows the bezel of an unreleased Windows Phone with curved display

Camden Krupala — Fri, 29 May 2015 07:30:01 +0000

We probably won't be seeing a Windows Mobile device with a curved display this Fall, but this leaked bezel shows that Nokia/Microsoft has experimented with the possibility of such a device. Read more...

HoloLens: Here's the prototype hardware that I couldn't photograph

Brad Sams — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 14:23:58 +0000

When Microsoft announced HoloLens, they let press try out the new product but it was prototype hardware and I could not take pictures of the devices but now you can see what it looks like. Read more...

Google unveils self-driving prototype vehicle

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 28 May 2014 14:54:44 +0000

At the inaugural Code Conference in California, Google announced a new self-driving prototype vehicle without mirrors, steering wheel, or brake pedal. The vehicle will begin trials in summer. Read more...

Nissan testing a 'self-cleaning' car prototype

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 16:05:52 +0000

Currently, NIssan is testing a "self-cleaning" car protoype that utilizes a super-hydrophobic and oleophobic paint technology that repels water, dirt, mud, and oil. Will we see this in future models? Read more...

Xbox One controller: $100 million to develop, almost had smell-o-vision and pico-projectors

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 08:21:06 +0000

While the Xbox One controller ended up simply being a refinement of the older 360 model, Microsoft spared no expense in trying new things. Controller prototypes included smell-o-vision and projectors. Read more...

Here are some rejected Xbox One prototypes

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 09:47:29 +0000

At Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference, the Xbox design team have shared some of the prototypes created for the Xbox One, and it's definitely a strange range of designs Read more...