Yearly Archives: 2011

Combine Touch, Swipe, Button Technology in Cars: Visteon

January 21, 2011CES 2011, Mobilebuttons, CES, swipe, touchscreen, visteonJeffrey Powers

Dashboards have changed. Gone are the days of push buttons, sliders and dials. Or are they really gone?

While at CES, we found Visteon – a company that researches how we do things like control our cars from the dash. They know that not everyone wants a touchscreen in their car. They want that tangible button to push or the dial to turn.

However, Visteon has gone one step further.

With strides they have made panels without buttons. However, when you slide the slider or push the button, you get a touch response. That way you have a button that is not really a button.

Visteon also works to make three technologies work in harmony. Buttons, touchscreen and swipe technology combined can give a driver a distract-less environment. They can then keep their eyes on the road.

Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine

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Samsung Nexus S Running Android 2.3

January 21, 2011CES 2011, Mobileandroid, CES, gingerbread, nexus s, samsungTom Newman

The Nexus S is the newest generation Android phone running the news Android OS, Gingerbread (version 2.3). This phone is fast, sleek, and beautiful.

Featuring both superior functionality and a stunning user-experience, the Nexus S has a brilliant Super AMOLED 4-inch touch screen that provides a premium viewing experience.

Powered by a 1 GHz Hummingbird processor, Nexus S produces rich 3D graphics, faster upload and download times and supports HD-like multimedia content. In addition, Nexus S features a gyroscope sensor to provide a smooth, fluid gaming experience when the user is tilting the device up or down or panning the phone to the left or right. It also comes with 16 GB of internal memory.

Nexus S features Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, which allows users to read information off of everyday objects like stickers and posters that are embedded with NFC chips. It’s also equipped with a 5 megapixel rear facing camera and camcorder, as well as a VGA front facing camera, and features a new and improved keyboard with multi-touch support, Internet calling (VoIP/SIP support) and a clean new user interface. It also has built-in wifi and BlueTooth.

Currently the Nexus S is an unlocked GSM phone and only available from Best Buy.

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DLNA is Next Generation of Connection

January 21, 2011CES 2011, WirelessCES, connect devices, dlna, intel, microsoft, samsungJeffrey Powers

Working with multiple companies, you will see DLNA come into your home.

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a way to connect your devices together so they talk and work. More important, the non-technical family can have technology without worrying about setting it up. It will be smart enough to do that for you.

DLNA also announced an iPhone / iPod application. Smart Store Fusion stream will let you upload and download content. You can also control the devices if needed.

Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, Intel, Microsoft and more are part of DLNA.

Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine

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Arcimoto – Green Electric Vehicles For Short Stops

January 21, 2011CES 2011, Gadgetsarcimoto, CES, concept car, green, pulseJeffrey Powers

Gone are the days of the Gas guzzling cars. Also gone are the days you get caught in a storm on your bicycle. Power, safety and green – that is what this car is all about.

Arcimoto was at CES showing off their concept car. It’s a prototype to the Pulse – a vehicle that looks and feels like a car, but is as energy efficient as they come. Best parts – it can get up to 70 MPH and is affordable to the public (The goal is to get it to $15,000).

With a full roll cage, it can be safer than a car. Standard parts make it easier to repair. It is perfect for the drive to work, or a quick stop to the grocery store.

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Verizon 4G LTE with HTC Thunderbolt

January 20, 2011CES 2011, MobileCES, htc, thunderbolt, verizonJeffrey Powers

Verizon made some big announcements at CES this year, including 10 4G LTE devices. One of those devices was the HTC Thunderbolt.

A pretty impressive phone, running Android 2.2 this phone is pretty powerful. 8 GB emmc, 768 RAM and 32 GB microSD card. Running the Qualcomm MSM8655 1 GHz processor, this device can really compare.

The camera has a 8 MP camera with autofocus and flash and 1.3MP front facing camera. Dual mics with noise cancellation will help people hear you in noisy rooms.

Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine

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Urban Tool for Golf Geeks, Bikers and more

January 20, 2011Accessories, CES 2011bag, CES, hip pack, holster, urban toolJeffrey Powers

Remember the Butt-pack of the 90’s? Well, this goes one step further and it’s looks cool.

Urban Tool is a series of wrap-around bags for everyday use. They have something for everyone. We were most impressed with the Golf bag – a wraparound that holds balls, tees, scorecards, divot tools and more.

They even have full size shirts with pockets for iPads, MP3 players and more. Everything from Hip-packs to arm bands to holsters. It’s like a tool belt for your digital devices.

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QuikPod Lets You Be in the Picture

January 20, 2011CES 2011, Gadgetscamera, CES, monopod, quikpod, self portraitJeffrey Powers

You’ve probably tried to take a picture of you before. Extending your arm out to get the shot, but it doesn’t always work out. That is why you need a special monopod that will let you extend the camera out a bit.

QuikPod is a device that will extend your camera out so you can get in the shot. A telescoping arm will ensure you don’t get just eyes or noses in the picture. If it’s a picture of you and a friend, or even the whole group – Someone doesn’t get left out simply because they had to hold the camera.

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The QuikPods also come with a stand attachment, so you can put the camera on the table or floor and get a picture. You don’t need to put a camera on it, either. It could be the flash stand, or a microphone boom for video cameras.

They even have a QuikPod for DSLR cameras that extend out to 53″. You can use it as a MonoPod, or a way that you can be in the picture, too. If you want to take a picture with your iPhone – no worries. They have an adapter for that, too.

Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine

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Stabilizing platform for DV/ DSLR cameras

January 20, 2011Cameras, CES 2011, VideoCES, dlsr, fogview, free shooting, stabilizer, videoTom Newman

Camtrol offers some interesting and well designed rigs to help you get that stable shot on your HD video and DSLR cameras.

Camtrol is the first customizable ergonomic hand held action and movement stabilizing platform for DV/ DSLR cameras with free angle LCD displays. Its uniquely engineered features combine to form a multifaceted mechanism. Camtrol is comfortable and reduce’s shooters’s fatigue while allowing the user unrestricted one handed operation. This creates unparalled range of motion that separate the camera from the user’s body that gives Balance.Support.Freedom

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Wicked Metal Jacket Creates Aluminum Casings for iPhone, iPad

January 20, 2011Accessories, CES 2011aluminum case, CES, iphone case, machined, wicked Metal JacketJeffrey Powers

In most cases, I wouldn’t want to put a bulky case on my iPhone. With Wicked Metal Jacket, I think I’d change my mind.

Wicked Metal Jacket creates cases out of aircraft quality Aluminum bar stock. However, the machined designs and anodized colors make each case pretty cool to have around.

The cases are pretty hard-core. Each case comes with a screwdriver so you can put your iPhone in. Prices start at $49, but for the true enthusiast, should be a great case to have.

Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine

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Jeff Smashes an iPod, Worth Avenue Group Insures

January 20, 2011CES 2011, ComputersCES, insurance, notebook, smashed smartphone, worth avenue groupJeffrey Powers

Not to many people will say “I’ll pay for that” after you take a hammer to your device. In all reality, you won’t be able to take the hammer, then ask for insurance. However, if someone else takes a hammer to it – that’s a different story.

Worth Avenue Group insures your devices. Smartphone, Tablet, notebook, desktop – whatever the case, they’ll put together a plan so if the unthinkable happens, you are insured.

The company covers the devices, mice, keyboards, headphones and USB drives. If your computer comes down with a virus – They’ll pay to get it irradiated. A full protection plan for you and your digital device.