Yearly Archives: 2011

Liquid Image Sports Camera Masks

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At CES Unveiled Liquid Image displayed their line of sports masks that can be used to take both still and video images. They have three product lines: Scuba for underwater, BMX for motorcycles and ATV, and the Summit series for skiers and snowboarders.

The Scuba masks will work down to 300 feet and last 2.5 to 3 hours on a single charge. The camera lens is located at the top of the mask in between your eyes so the camera sees what you see. There are colored LEDs and audible sounds to indicate the mode (still or video) and if the mask is recording.

All the masks support both still and video. The images are recorded to a micro SD card and a USB port is provided for downloading the images and video from the mask.

The Scuba and Summit Series also have 1080p HD versions. The standard masks retail for around $300 and the HD masks for $400.

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3 Feet Smartphone, Tablet Stands

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3feet

It’s always cool to see a person get inspired by a new technology. In this case, it’s about holding a smartphone or tablet on a long flight. That is what inspired 3 Feet – a stand for any device that folds flat and stows easy.

The stand also sets up in multiple positions. The cusions keep the device from moving or slamming into the 3Feet. The charger opening also allows for easy charging while standing.

Use 3 Feet to stand a device up on a plane or in a meeting. If you have a digital picture frame, 3Feet can be used to hold them on a shelf or table. It even makes good in holding up an old tablet (you know, the ones that actually hold paper…)

Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine

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iGo Accessories for Your Portable Devices

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At CES Unveiled iGo showed a number of accessories for your iPhone and iPad devices. The iGo Power Xtender will power your mobile devices from just two rechargeable AA batteries. The Pocket Speaker runs on two AAA batteries and fits in your pocket and brings dynamic sound anywhere you go.

The Smartphone Stand is a compact a stand that holds your smartphone, iPod or any other device while watching videos!

KeyJuice allows you to charge and sync your iPod, iPhone or iPad with this sleek Made for iPod cable that folds and fits on your keychain. KeyJuice gives you charge and sync capability in one compact, portable unit. No need to carry extra cables

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XRocker for Your Man Cave

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XRocker, the maker of multi-functional furniture for gaming, music, and DVD, has introduced a great addition to your “man cave,” a three piece set that is great for gaming or watching TV. This light weight set of furniture consist of a love seat, chair, and ottoman and would be a great addition to a gaming/home theater. The pieces are comfortable and built to be easily moved to fit the mood or lifestyle. Each piece has multiple pockets and openings to hold DVD/CDs, controllers, and even drink holders. There are at least 15 pockets in each piece, and some pieces having 100 pockets. The 3-piece set will sell for around $200 and available in late spring.

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Sensio 3D Coming to a TV Near You

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Sensio was in CES Unveiled to tell the world about three new poducts: Sensio Auto Detect; S2D Switch; and the HiFi 3D Codec.

All these products are intended for use by TV manufacturers to make it easier to add the 3D technology to their products.

The Sensio Auto Detect automatically detects if the signal coming in is 2D or 3D and switches to the proper decoder. The HiFi 3D Codec helps to decode the 3D format. The S2D Switch allows the user to view 3D content as 2D. Sensio also has a 3D library of content to provide the entire 3D experience.

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AlessiTab Brings Tablets to the Kitchen

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AlessiTab

Most of the tablets we saw at CES were meant to be for those on the go. The AlessiTab is actually meant to stay in the home – The Kitchen to be exact. It’s unique design automatically acts as a stand in multiple variations. The AlessiTab sets on a charging pad so you can keep the device ready for use.

Running on Android, the AlessiTab can hold all your favorite recipes, video on how to make favorite dishes or just to surf the internet. Use the tablet to remote control the TV or better yet, pull out the antenna and the AlessiTab also becomes a Digital TV receiver.

The Italian design makes it a sleek and stylish item to have around the house. The gravitational center knows which way the tablet is set.

Interview by Jeffrey Powers: Geekazine

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LeCroy’s USB 3.0 Protocol Analyzer

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Located in the USB Pavilion is LeCroy showing off their high tech tools that only an engineer could love. In the “everything USB” area of CES’ South Hall,  LeCroy was showing off their new USB 3.0 Protocol Analyzer which allows the engineer to view, analyze, and troubleshoot USB 2.0 and 3.0 devices and device drivers. The analyzer starts at $5,000 but this type of device is really the only thing that allows you to figure out what is happening with your USB device or device driver program.

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Switch to Portable RAID Solution with PopDrive

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PopDrive

If you have a USB external drive and not backing up your data from it, you are putting your data at risk. A USB hard drive could crash just as easily as a Notebook or Desktop hard drive – if not, faster.

PopDrive has another solution. Dual drives in a RAID 0 configuration. One drive collects and the other drive mirrors. That way if the first drive breaks down, the other one takes over.

PopDrive is a drive that can work with USB 2.0 or eSATA. It takes 2 – 2.5 inch drives and transfer up to 3GB/s (eSATA). The drives mirror when connected to the PC or Mac.

Perfect for home or office, this drive could be a great asset to hold data for clients. It’s size makes it perfect for those who have portable offices.

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JCB Has Rough Phones, World’s Fastest Back Hoe

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JCB

We stopped by JCB booth not only to see their toughest phones in the business, but also to check out the World’s Fastest Back Hoe. We geek out in many ways…

The Back Hoe goes 60 MPH on paved roads. It has a full suspension system and ABS brakes. Weighing in at 15 tons, this 6.7 liter diesel Back Hoe can lift 2 tons and dig 13 feet deep.

And it can drag a JCB phone for miles…

JCB Toughphones are meant for the worksite. They can be dropped from higher altitudes, smashed into more than the average consumer phone and still be functional. JCB tests all phones to impact, pressure, vibration, temperature, shock and even a Salt spray test!

They even have lightweight phones that float on water. That way if you drop the phone, you are not doing any deep sea diving to go retrieve it.

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Movea Sensors Track Movements, Improve Golf Swing

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Motion Pod
Motion Pod

Movea is a company where you most likely won’t hear of the name, but you use their products. Gyromouse is one of these products.

Movea takes care of the motion sensors inside some of your electronics. Screen pointers may use their technology to work. But Movea is working on some pretty cool stuff outside of that.

Imagine a golf club that you could pair with a computer to track your swing. Maybe a baseball bat, helmet, ball or other item. It could be connected to a car.

If you have an iPhone4, you can download their app ($1.99) to turn your phone into a gyroscopic mouse.

In this video, we take a look at the Motion Pod and how it could be connected to everyday items.

Interview by Jeffrey Powers: Geekazine

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