Ben Thomas shows me the Canon Powershot N – the newest in their point and shoot line. The button configuration has changed so you can shoot faster and better. If you don’t like the buttons on the lens area then just tap on the LCD screen like you would a smartphone.
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The Canon Powershot N also has WiFi built-in so you can view and take pictures, then send to your favorite sites (email, Facebook, Twitter) or send to Canon’s Image Gateway. When you get a camera you also get 10 GB on their cloud service. Using the Canon Camera Window software you can control your pictures with your iOS or Android device.
Canon’s Ben Thomas showed us the next line of VIXIA series cameras. The VIXIA HF-R400, HF-R40 and HF-R42. With an improved CMOS and Wifi you can not only get the shot in low light but with the Camera access app will be able to control from the Android or iOS device.
The HF-R series also has 53x Advanced Zoom and a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens so you can bring the camera up close and still get everyone in the shot.
The VIXIA HF-R series will start at $299 for the HF-R400, $399 for the R40 and $499 for the R42.
Stern was at Digital Experience where we learned they have a consumer line of pinball machines. This is for the person that wants a working machine in their home without having to refurbish or build one themselves. Best part is Stern has licenses for big brands like Transformers and Avengers and also try to mimic the commercial machine.
Machines that weigh 125 lbs and are smaller but still have the quality of a commercial machine. Tilt, multiball, 2 player scores, audio and sound effects. Best part is it’s backed by Stern Pinball who have been making pinball machines for years.
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Machines start at $2499 and come in 3 grades of machine. They are better than those table-top machines we saw as kids growing up and I could see many a man-cave with a Stern machine. (www.sternpinball.com)
Sony came out with a few new models of Handycams with new features at CES. We saw them at Digital Experience.
HDRPJ790V
Sony released the HandyCam PJ790 camera with 24.1 MP sensor. The camera also has a projector so you can show people what you recorded. However if you need to connect another device to the projector the new dual HDMI connection will let you do so.
The HDR-PJ790 is available for Pre-Order $1599
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We also take a look at the HDR-PJ430V which for an additional price you can get the Wifi dongle that can turn your iOS or Android device into a remote control.
Andy McCaskey talks with Nectar – a Phone battery charger that will recharge a smartphone up to 14 times before it needs to be recharged. Or as they say: the world’s first truly portable power device that will power all of your CE devices for up to a month with a single power pod. (www.nectarpower.com/)
I expect the tablet and smartphone imitative will be crazy. Everyone will have an app for these devices or an accessory to connect to these devices. I expect 3D will still be making strides and TV screens will get bigger and thinner.
LTE is being rolled out but it doesn’t mean the next version of wireless is not going to rear it’s head. Your home wireless is going to pass 802.11n (with 802.11ac) and you will soon pass a Gbps mark.
TPN Live Stream of CES
With the booth move to North hall, I expect our live stream will be off the charts. There will be a lot of traffic where we are so our exposure will increase ten-fold.
Never before have I been this excited about CES. With CES being the largest show floor I am hoping to see a lot of innovative technologies and great new gadgets.
Then there are the after parties. Lots of great events where you can meet the cast and characters that cover CES year after year.
This is the cant-miss show of the year and I am excited to be part of it.
Here is the presentation in the video if you would like to follow along:
Coming to CES? Better bring 2 pairs of shoes because The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced CES will have 3,000 companies displaying. This will make it the largest show in history.
“With the largest show floor in history, more innovative technologies and services will launch at the 2013 CES than anywhere else in the world,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. “From cloud-based services, advancements in digital health, connected vehicle technologies, the latest apps, flexible devices and beyond, the innovations unveiled at the 2013 CES will create new jobs and further economic growth around the world.”
How large is CES?
It’s 1.87 million square feet (173729 meters or 42 acres). What is 1.87 million square feet compare to?
Retail shops in Downtown Austin, TX (6.3 million square feet total)
A football field is 58,000 Square feet. That is over 32 football fields long
Facebook’s Data Centers are around 300,000 square feet. CES would engulf 6 Data Centers
The Zones of CES
Many new zones have been added and cultivated throughout the years including the iLounge pavilion, Eureka park, digital health and fitness tech zone and many more.
Congrats to CES for being the largest floor show. I know I will be walking a good deal of that 1.87 million square feet Jan 8-11th.
Last year at CES we learned about Aftershokz – a company that was working on bone conductive technology so you can listen to music and still hear around you. Jamie and I interviewed Aftershokz last year. I have been using the headphones from time-to-time during the year and they really work well when I need to keep my ears open for other things.
Aftershokz at Last Gadget Standing 2013
Aftershokz will be part of Last Gadget Standing 2013. They will be debuting their Aftershokz Bluez -a new wireless Bluetooth headset. This will be perfect for iPhone or Android since there are no wires. It’s even been speculated that Apple TV will be turning on the Bluetooth option in the 2nd and 3rd gen set top box. This means you could connect the Aftershokz to the Apple TV and listen without having the TV blare across the room.
Aftershokz Bluez will be $89.95 when available. Check out the company at www.aftershokz.com
John Curran from the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) joins us for the TPN CES Live coverage. John talked about what is happening with IPv4 and the switch to IPv6. In the past year, the last remaining IPv4 addresses were handed out to global regions.
World IPv6 Launch takes place on June 6, 2012. Starting to connect customers up will be an organized effort, just like with the DTV transistion, or Y2K. Best part is you can go to your ISP, and ask to have IPv6 turned on.
IT departments should be prepared for this transition. 340 undecillion IP addresses, which means we could cover a good chunk of the Universe before we run out of addresses.
Peter Treadway from SpnKIX joins us for the CES TPN Live coverage. SpnKiX is a motorized Skate that attaches directly to your shoes.
SpnKIX is a 6 lb attachment to your heel of your foot. It takes a little bit of coordination, but with a little bit of practice, you can get the hang of SpnKIX.
SpnKIX has over 5 years research and development. Top speed is 10 mph and a wireless handheld unit can control the power.
Pre-order now ($649) for delivery in March – the production was funded as a Kickstarter project.
