Category Archives: CES 2013

Griffin Studio Connect with Approved Lightning Adaptor

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Griffin Studio Connect
Griffin Studio Connect

Griffin announced at CES it was the first to get accepted as the first 3rd party device to use the Lightning connection for iPad. The Studio Connect is an iPad adaptor that allows users to connect USB devices, microphones or stereo inputs so they can record and edit on the iPad.

The stand allows the iPad to perch in a angle for easy reading. You can simply connect the iPad and use external speakers to watch a movie or play a game.

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The Griffin Studio Connect will be available this summer for $149.

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Red Touch Media: New Ways to Get Media to Customers

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Red Touch Media at CES
Red Touch Media at CES

If you are a media creator that needs to get a screenplay across or a production company that wants people to screen your newest movie then Red Touch Media is for you. Heck, if you are a person that wants to download a movie or song then Red Touch Media is for you.

Working on 3 parts, Red Touch Media can make your media available and do it securely. The three tiers to Red Touch Media are Bridge, Express and Connect.

Red Touch Media has kiosks all over the world. You can walk up to a kiosk and download your media to whatever device you need it on. Movies, music or just a document that you might have forgotten at the office.

I sat down with Wayne Scoles to find out more on this concept

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Gibson Min-ETune Self Tuning Guitar

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Gibson Min-ETune
Gibson Min-ETune

Before you go to buy your next guitar you should check this out. I talked with AlJon at CES13 about the newest lines of Gibson guitars. He showed me the Min-ETune system.

Complete with rechargeable battery, the Min-ETune self tuning system is now encased in the head stock (as opposed to the body from previous models). This makes it easier to tune since its within the guitarist’s peripheral vision.

Aljon shows us a standard Les Paul Signature T but also shows us the Gibson SG model for $999 with Min-ETune. The Gibson Signature T is around $2200 with Min-ETune installed. (www2.gibson.com/min-etune)

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CordCruncher Untangles Your Headphones

CES 2013, Mobile, ,
CordCruncher
CordCruncher

If you hate tangled headphones then the CordCruncher is for you! The headphones come in a special tube that is designed to retract the cord in. The crimped headphone cord returns into the tube when you stretch the tube out.

Best part is when you retract the cord you can wrap it around and put the 3.5 inch jack into the other end of the tube. Wear it as a bracelet or just put it in your pocket or bag.

CordCruncher comes in 4 colors and is available for $24.99 (www.cordcruncher.com)

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Celluon Epic: Bluetooth Projection Keyboard

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Celluon Epic
Celluon Epic

If you have a mobile device (iPad, Android tablet) with Bluetooth and wanted to have a different type of keyboard for it, then check this out. The Celluon Epic is the next stage in Bluetooth laser projection keyboards.

About half the size of the Magic Cube, the Epic can project a full keyboard on a surface within bluetooth range to the device. This will be perfect if Apple TV turns on their bluetooth options. You can then sit on the couch and type on the coffee table looking for your favorite shows.

Celluon Epic will be available around March for $169. The Magic Cube (another projection laser keyboard which is roughly twice the size) is available now for $149. Celluon also has solutions for the iPhone and for medical professionals. (www.celluon.com)

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Cambridge Consultants Concept – The Perfect Cup of Tea

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Te from Cambridge Consultants
Te from Cambridge Consultants

Cambridge Consultants has a concept idea called “Tê”. This is a capsule based tea maker so you can get a consistent cup of tea and not have to put in lemon or milk.

The basis works similar to the single coffee cup makers. Drop in a capsule and let the water do the rest. The capsule spins to take all oxygen out of the tea (which is what makes it bitter).

Cambridge Consultants is a idea factory that helps turn them into innovations. From tea to the perfect pint of beer, you can be assured that Cambridge Consultants is helping to make it happen. (www.cambridgeconsultants.com)

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Belkin turns your iPad into a Media Player

CES 2013, Video

Belkin, a company who has been known for its routers, is branching out into other areas, not for the first time. Now the company wants to turn your iPad into a personal media player that you carry around. Not that iOS was not already capable of that, but Belkin want to enhance it.

The device comes in the form of a case and much of what it does is enhance sound level and quality — something Apple seems to struggle with. Although, to be fair, many other mobile devices do as well.

The cover, named the Thunderstorm, not only adds an enhanced speaker, but also a stand, to help with your movie viewing. The case is available now, although the Lightening Connect version is not. It retails for $199.

Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central for the TechPodcast Network.

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Felt Audio Introduces a Bluetooth Modular System

CES 2013, Mobile

Felt Audio I love the idea of Bluetooth audio there are no tangled wires, however I have never found a Bluetooth headset that I liked. To me they’re uncomfortable and hard to use. I prefer regular ear buds, but I hate untangling the wires every time I want to use them. So when I saw the newest Felt Audio product I was intrigued. Felt Audio has created a Blue tooth modular system that connects to any Bluetooth device. What makes this device unique is that the cables retract into the modular system. So when you’re finished with your phone call or listening to your music the cables simply retract back into the device. You can have this device in one pocket and then have your smart phone or tablet in a completely different pocket that is more secure. You can control your phone calls and music directly from the device. The system will sync to any bluetooth device within 3 second. If you prefer to have everything together Felt Audio also makes a case that you can use to attach the device directly to your smart phone. When it is attached to your phone’s you can use it to recharge your phone.

Felt Audio also introduced what they call the world’s smallest speaker system at CES 2013. It also works through Bluetooth. It has omnidirectional microphone so you can use it in a meeting or any group. You can use the speaker either attached to the smart phone or separate like the modular system. It will connect with any Bluetooth device within three-seconds. You can clip the speaker to your belt or you can use the included stand and place it on a table.

Both the Bluetooth modular system and the speaker will be available in April for $99. The first 5000 customers who purchase the modular system from the Felt Audio website will receive a free case. You can preorder either the modular system or the speakers through the website now. It appears to be well made and I like the way to looks. As soon as I have some money available I’m going to preorder the modular system. Once I have it I will give you my review on how it works in the real world, but for now just the idea intrigues me.

Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central for the TechPodcast Network.

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Trakdot Never Loose a Bag Again

Accessories, CES 2013

trakdotDo you fly a lot for business or pleasure. Do you constantly worry about your bags being lost. Then you maybe interested in the new device from Trakdot. This is a device that you stick in your luggage and when your plane lands the device sends you an SMS message letting you know that the baggage is also arrived. If for some reason the baggage gets lost the device will tell you what city it is in. You can see from the video that Todd who is doing the interview at CES 2013 and travels a lot is very much looking forward to using this device.

The device should be available in April for $49.99. There will be an activation fee of $8.99 and an annual fee of $12.99. To find out more about the device you can go to the Trakdot website.

Trakdot is also working on a second device that has GPS embedded that will notify you if the baggage has been dropped. This would be excellent for people who carry a lot of equipment, like photographers.

Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central for the TechPodcast Network.

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SpareOne Emergency Mobile Phone at CES 2013

CES 2013, Mobile

SpareOne Emergency PhoneModern smartphones are expensive, relatively fragile and battery-hungry. Consequently, they’re pretty much useless in any tough emergency situation. Todd talks to Christian Scheder of SpareOne about their solution to the problem.

The SpareOne emergency phone is a mobile phone that runs off a standard AA battery rather than a rechargeable one more usually found in a mobile phone. While this gives 10 hours of use from a single battery, the benefit in an emergency is that the battery can simply be swapped for another. Further, Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries have a storage life of 15 years so this phone can be stored with batteries for up to 15 years, ready to go. The SpareOne is supplied in a waterproof bag that further protects the phone during storage and any wet emergencies.

The phone takes standard GSM SIMs for ordinary calls but the SpareOne can also call the emergency services even without a SIM card. If you are interested, the SpareOne is available now for $99 from the website.

Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central for the TechPodcast Network.

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