Lenovo and Google partner on first 3D-sensing Project Tango smartphone

Remember Project Tango, Google's 3D-sensing smartphones and tablets? It looks like the long awaited consumer version of the handset was just made official.

Lenovo is working with Google to make the first consumer version of a smartphone that uses Project Tango technology, the two companies announced Thursday during CES. The handset will be released during the summer of 2016, Lenovo says.

Project Tango uses a combination of computer vision and motion sensors to create 3D experiences on smartphones and tablets. In addition to the accelerometer, gyroscope and camera that most smartphones are equipped with, Project Tango devices come with additional sensors that enable them to better track depth and motion. Read more...