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A 3D Projection that Can Scale to Huge Heights

CES 2015, Entertainment, Video

PmScreenWe often find products at CES that are newsworthy, but it is not often that we find a display technology that is worth talking about. The technology behind the display at the Altec Lansing booth, presented by PM Screen was certainly an exception to that rule. In fact, it was their display that caused us to stop and interview Altec Lansing in the first place.

The display featured 3 of the company’s new Bluetooth speakers being emphasized by fire and water, showing off the speaker’s fireproof and waterproof capabilities. What was interesting about the display, however, is that it was all created with 3D projections.

In addition to the small screen presented at CES, the company’s technology is capable of scaling to large surfaces, too. In fact, they were responsible for a 12 projector setup on the ice hockey rink at the ice hockey world championship opening ceremony, whose video is available on their website. This is a truly interesting technology with wonderful potential. I look forward to seeing the places they find to implement it in the US and abroad.

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Altec Lansing Creates a Range of Almost Indestructible Bluetooth Speakers

CES 2015, Entertainment, Mobile

AltecLansingAltec Lansing has long been known for their mid- to high-end audio products, but recently the company has been expanding their product lineup, bringing their brand and quality to consumer products. This year, the company is expanding their lineup of Bluetooth speakers.

The products, mostly known for their “Jacket” branding, are waterproof, shockproof, and in some cases bulletproof, fireproof and bombproof. The product line ranges from $39 to $149 and many are available today.

In addition to physical quality, these speakers also offer Altec Lansing’s well-known sound quality. Even the small speaker, at only $39, sounds great and can still withstand quite a beating.

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Immersis Brings Gaming out of the Screen and Into the Room at CES

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Immersis logoVideo games have come a long way since the days of blocky bits bouncing ’round on a cathode ray tube.

The unrealized potential of gaming has always been to transport players to worlds otherwise unreachable in everyday life. And while game sound and graphics have improved a lot, those improvements are still stuck on a flat, two-dimensional screen. French developers Immersis are working on a new projector system that brings game environments out of that two-dimensional state and into an entire room.

Scott had a rendezvous with Daniel from Immersis. Daniel showed off a miniature mockup of the full-sized Immersis projector and he explained how the Immersis system will consist of the full-sized version of their special HD protector that’ll work with either a console game system or computer to project the gaming environment onto all of the walls surrounding a player, putting that player right in the center of the action.

Immersis is launching the product thru Kickstarter and the company has already reached its goal of raising $100,000 thru the crowdfunding site. Daniel believes that Immersis will be able to bring the projector to market by November of this year and that the retail price will be $2500.00.

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Amp Brings the Theater Experience to Tablets at CES

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OIO logoOIO has created a high tech speaker case for iPads and other tablets. It is called Amp. It folds up and becomes a case when not in use. The case is made from precision aluminum and comes with an adjustable built in stand. The speakers can be set to different angles.

Scott spoke with Gregg Davis from OIO who shared details about this innovative product. The tablet and speakers connect via Bluetooth 4.0. The speakers keep the separation of the 2 channels, left and right, like you would expect if you were watching a movie in a theater. They provide double the volume of devices like the Mini Jambox or Beats Pill.

A single charge enables the speakers to work for up to 7 hours. A tablet can snap in and out of the case with ease. The sound from the speakers can fill a room. Or, you can use your earbuds or headset instead.

OIO is currently taking preorders for Amp. It is expected to become available in April of 2015 for a street price of $199.00.

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Ultra-D is the New 3-D at CES

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Ultra D Logo3-D TV and gaming has been touted as the next big thing for years in consumer electronics. But the technology hasn’t ever really caught on. One factor that’s slowed the adoption of in-home 3-D is the fact that users have to wear special glasses to experience 3-D. StreamTV Networks hopes that its new Ultra-D product will become the standard for in-home 3-D displays.

Nick spoke to Zach, Games Director for StreamTV Networks. The pair talked about the company’s Ultra-D offering. StreamTV Networks has partnered with multiple game developers, including Epic Games, makers of the Unreal gaming engine. Zach explained that Ultra-D is a glasses-free 3-D system that uses a blended lenticular design that works with a 140-degree viewing angle so it looks great from anywhere in the room. (When a viewer moves out of the range of 3-D, the picture changes to a standard 2-D display.) Ultra-D is currently only available to developers but it’s likely to make its way to consumer products soon.

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Dr. Who and the Daleks Invade the Speaker Lineup From Massive Audio

CES 2015, Entertainment

Massive-Audio-DrWhoIt seems like everyone loves Dr. Who, the British TV show that has caught on worldwide. Massive Audio now has a series of BBC licensed portable speakers and headphones with Dr. Who themes. The devices not only create some awesome audio from your Bluetooth connected phone or other mobile device but they also have built-in sounds from the popular TV show.

There is a blue police call box speaker that Dr. Who fans will recognize as the Tardis, Dr. Who’s space time traveling ship. There is also a Dalek speaker, the alien robot creatures that are Dr. Who’s nemeses. Either way, you can be assured that the Dr. Who fan in your family or group of friends will be happy with the speakers and design from the folks at Massive Audio.

Find out more and see other innovative products from Massive Audio at MassiveAudio.com.

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SnailGames Brings Us Independent Open Source Console Gaming

CES 2015, Entertainment

Snail-Games-logoF5Live.tv host Nick DiMeo was excited to see Tim Hesse from SnailGamesUSA.com come by the Tech Podcast Network booth at CES 2015 this year. He and Health Tech Weekly host Jamie Davis were manning the live studio booth when Tim came by to talk about the latest advances from SnailGames.

Snail Games was the first 3D online game development company in China, and continues to pioneer in the industry after over a decade of success.  Recognized as one of the world´s top game developers and employing a development team of over 3,000, Snail Games endeavors to be the premier creators of virtual worlds, designing rich, engaging experiences for their players.

The company takes pride in its global approach, building relationships with international gaming companies and earning accolades four years in a row with the China Cultural Games Overseas Development Award.  Progressive, inclusive, and completely cutting edge, Snail Games is poised to expand at a rapid rate in online free-to-play games, mobile gaming and beyond.

Make sure you follow Jamie’s picks and coverage over at HTWeekly.com and the Tech Podcasts Network live CES 2015 coverage over at TPN.tv during the show where our entire CES team will be bringing you the best, the most innovative, and newest tech gadgets to you from the conference! And don’t forget to check out his shows for at NursingShow.com, MedicCast.tv, and the brand new Health Tech weekly show at HTWeekly.com.

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OIO Brings the Amp to Protect Your Ears and Tablet

CES 2015, Entertainment

AmpOioIf you are concerned about the safety of your tablet and the quality of your audio, then OIO might just have a case for you: the Amp. One part tablet case, two parts Bluetooth speaker, the Amp can turn any room into a party while maintaining stereo audio separation.

The internal battery gives up to 7 hours of playtime, allowing you to work through the day or watch several movies or television episodes. In addition to the speakers, the case includes a stand designed for 2 different angles: a high angle for watching video and a low angle for onscreen typing.

While the case is not available yet, you can pre-order now.

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iSet – The Connected Counter for Tennis

CES 2015, Entertainment

iSetWatchKeeping score and tracking stats is one of the least fun parts of playing a sport. If you’re not careful, arguments can break out (we’ve all been there, right?). Luckily, if you play tennis, iSet is the watch to solve that problem.

The watch can pair with another watch, allowing each competitor to track their score and sync up with the other player’s watch. If only one player has the watch, no problem, you can still control the counter yourself for both sides.

In addition to pairing with one another, you can also pair with a phone, allowing you to share your score live with the accompanying app. If you are not at the field, you can follow along remotely with the app on your own phone. Players can use the data to keep track of their stats, comparing scores against the same competitor, on certain dates, etc. Coming later this year, this is the watch for serious tennis enthusiasts.

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Gaming Gets Bigger With the Immersis Projector

CES 2015, Entertainment

Catopsys2One of the problems with gaming is how easy it is to lose your sense of immersion. When your television is across the room, no matter the size, it is easy to get distracted by other things in the room. That is the problem Catopsys is trying to solve with Immersis.

This 180 degree projector can scan your room and turn half of it into a fully immersive video experience. Any game can be easily adapted to passively support the wrap-around projection, but that is just the beginning. If the product catches on, developers can begin to take advantage of the extended real estate for extending the gameplay, not just the environment.

The product is not yet available, though they are running a Kickstarter campaign where you can get quite a discount on the MSRP. If you are a game developer or a really hardcore gamer, this might be the next gaming accessory you need.

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