Category Archives: CES 2013

PhotoFast an easy solution for getting mobile pictures

CES 2013, Mobile

These days everyone has a camera in their pocket at all times. Heck, it is not even just smartphones these days — as annoying as it sometimes seems, there are even people in front of you at events who are holding up iPads and snapping images. PhotoFast has a solution to the problem of saving those precious pictures, but it is only for iOS devices at this point.

In fact, PhotoFast has the only officially licensed Apple iOS flash drive on the market at this time. You can then plug the device right into your PC or Mac to grab the images or videos. It goes both ways too — you can also move images and videos from a computer to the iPad or iPhone. In addition, there is a dedicated app, AirPlay support, security and contact backup.

Sizes start at 8GB and range up from there, meaning prices also head up, with a starting point of $99 for the 8 GB model. It will be available through Amazon and a number of other retailers “shortly”.

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

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Satzuma Toys at CES

CES 2013, Gadgets

Satzuma was at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to introduce an alarm clock. That may seem like no big deal, but this one packs a few additional features that the clock radio setting on your nightstand is likely not to have.

First of all, it doubles as a four-port USB hub. It also has a bit of a different look — it appears to be one of those tiny director chalk boards with the snapping top that claps as the word “action” is yelled. But that wasn’t all — there was also a mini LED fan to keep you cool when that heat is radiating off of your computer.

Prices were quite reasonable as well, ranging in the $15-20 market. You can grab the goods from Satzuma directly or check them out at retailers like Staples.

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Pure Jongo at CES Unveiled

CES 2013, Home

Pure LogoAt this year’s CES, Pure launched Jongo, the world’s most affordable (and colourful) multi-room music system. Vicky tells Todd all about it.

The Jongo range will shortly include a couple of wireless speakers and a hi-fi adaptor, all with both Bluetooth and wi-fi built-in. Music can be streamed using the Pure Connect app via wi-fi to any speaker in range or else smartphones and tablets can stream music directly to the speakers using Bluetooth. Both Apple iOs and Android devices are supported and it uses the existing wi-fi infrastructure: there’s no need for special transmitters.

The S340B speaker will be available soon and can be pre-ordered on Amazon. Price is listed as $229.
The stereo speaker (T640B) and the hi-fi adaptor (A140B) will be on-sale in the summer with MSRPs of $329 and $119, respectively.

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

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Virtual Projection Keyboard

CES 2013, Computers,

Shrinking Down to Keyfob Size

CTX logoTiny screen keyboard on your smartphone got you down ?  Here’s a way to use any flat surface for a full sized equivalent, with this laser projection keyboard from CTX Virtual Technologies connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth. You will be able to type on any flat surface on a projected full-sized keyboard ready to go. A second model includes a secondary battery, enabling you to get the benefit of a protective case, virtual keyboard, and battery all in one unit.

 

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Combat Creatures – Your Own Battlebot

CES 2013, Gadgets, ,

Affordable Play With Robot Warriors

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Combat Creatures introduced WiFi controllable remote toys  called Attacknids . Introduced in 2012, the toys have been a big hit and have been featured on the David Letterman show, Fox News, and many gadget shows.

The units can be armed with Nerf missiles, Ping Pong ball cannon, flying disk ammo and roving crab-walk shields, and  provide some of the thrills of the old Comedy Central Battlebot series at an affordable price.

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Put That Cupholder to Good Use: Secure Your Smartphone

CES 2013, Gadgets

Flexible Solution to Holding Your Phone

HerculesNot all CES is bleeding edge tech. If you are looking for an inexpensive way to hold your phone, GPS, or music player in a wide variety of vehicles – or keep the kids in the backseat a bit more organized, here’s the Cup Holder phone mount. Especially designed for over the road use – it can be found at various truckstops and RV destinations throughout the US, or available on the web at HerculesHolder.com.

CorrysCoolStuff.com also has a variety of specialized novelties that might be of interest to you as well. And the price is right – less than $15.

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Pro Backgound for YouTube Productions

CES 2013, Gadgets, ,

Use Pro-grade Equipment to Amp Up Business Videos

Darim logoYouTube has a large consumer presence, but it is also used by many businesses to communicate messages about their products and services. A professional set can deliver the impression of a formal studio setting and deliver a much more professional appearance.

Virtual studios are an extension of green screen technology – permitting the talent to appear to be sitting in an ultra modern studio costing millions of dollars. This system from DarimVision, called V-Studio  allows corporate or podcaster video producers to produce videos for YouTube that rival commercial productions – in either prosumer or professional models.

 

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3D Printing With Fine Detail

CES 2013, Gadgets,

A New Form of Stereo-Lithography for Consumer Use

Formlabs1Formlabs, Inc combines software and a different chemical process and feedstock to create  a novel 3D printer. Targeted at professional end of the market, it is still within range of the serious hobbyist or tech enthusiast, and offers unprecedented resolution for detailed work.

Most 3D printers are based upon a thermoplastic technique – essentially a precision position X-Y-Z glue gun. The layer resolution is typically around a millimeter. This system uses a photopolymer-based process, where a high precision system directs a laser across a tray of liquid resin and causes a thin layer to solidify. This process creates layers that are much thinner, on the order of 25 microns (.025 millimeters) The build platform then rises in preparation for the next layer. After thousands of repetitions, your part is complete with exquisite detail.

 

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Skype Cubicle for Office Use

CES 2013, Gadgets

 Enhanced Skype Environment for Business

Poor lighting, lousy sound and poor camera angles can really distract from a professional communications setting on Skype or similar services. 

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 Steelcase provides a formal location with great sound conditioning, lighting and camera positioning that contibute to a comfortable and efffective communications pod that is a natural extension of the office environment. The effect is to get conference room or cubicle ready for an interconnected world.

This interview with Steelcase at CES features the MediaScape line of furniture that has connected devices that feature one touch connection to the system in work or school.

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Roku Stick Now on Available on Multiple TV Brands

CES 2013, TVs,

A Plug-In Roku Uses New MHL Port

Roku is now available on fifteen platforms through the use of the new Roku Streaming Stick, which provides over 700 channels of content as an option to a number of TV manufacturer’s products through a new port Multimedia High Definition Link (MHL) port.  It’s been recognized as a great strategy for manufacturers to tap into a market leader’s offering through a plug-in adapter, without having to waste resources trying to develop their own particular flavor of Smart TV.

Conventional Roku set top boxes required HDMI access and separate power connection. This new stick allows you to dispense with those connections, and have the Roku controls kept with the controls from the TV. The familiar Roku interface remains the same, and the consumer is able to provide one time set up on WiFi for the Roku’s internet connection. Price class $100.
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