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[CES2008] I love the look of these gadgets. But, unlike the Flytech BladeStar, they do not have any intelligent flying capabilities. It simply works by attaching the Moth or the Butterfly to the charger and by pushing the launch trigger. Targeting the beginners and the women, WoWee position these easy-to-use toys as an introduction to flight. It is bothering me that the Tech has been removed from the FlyTech line of products for women… and colored in pink.
(Photo FlyTech Moth, click to see the Flytech ButterFly)
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January 5th, 2008
Here’s information on the Nokia E71 - it comes equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera, GPS navigation, and built-in WiFi and HSDPA connectivity, all crammed into a body that measures 57mm x 112mm x 10mm while weighing 120 grams. The buttons on the Nokia E71 are raised like little bumps ala Palm Treo. No idea on how much the E71 costs and when it will be released though.
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January 5th, 2008
[CES 2008] With its sensor-based navigation, this flying toy can detect and avoid obstacles, allowing lazy users to switch from the Remote Control mode to the Auto-Pilot mode. With the Dogfight accessory you can start a war with other FlyTech Bladestars, do not worry, it is made of “high-flex’ materials and designed to be crash resistant. It recharges directly from the remote controller. Wowee’s website.
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January 5th, 2008
The Squeezebox is a music broadcasting device that works over the home network (WiFi). It is made of a multi-room remote controller (powered by Linux!) and one or preferably several Squeezebox receivers. Each receiver can stream a different song or internet radio channel, and they are all controlled by the same remote. It is also possible to sync all the receivers to play the same song, without any noticeable latency (which is harder than you would think).
The cool feature in this new version is the upgraded remote. It features an LCD display that lets users control and setup the whole network. It basically feels like an iPod. When we were shown the demo, we found that it was a very interesting alternative to other wireless music systems – for its functionality and it (much) lower price. It works with Pandora, Rhapsody or MP3tunes and costs $399 for one remote and one receiver. Photo gallery, official photos
Highlights
WiFi B/G (11 and 54Mbps)Wire Ethernet 100MbpsUpgradable FirmwareAlways-on Internet Radio (no need for a PC)Audio formats: Apple Lossless, FLAC, WMA Lossless, MP3, AAC, Ogg, MP2, WMA, MusePack, AIFF, WAV, PCMDigital Audio Out
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January 5th, 2008
[CES 2008] The Logitech diNovo Mini is a Media Center remote control that features a full QWERTY keyboard and looks good on the coffee table. (Ubergizmo’s photo gallery. Official photo gallery)
When we got to play with the Logitech diNovo Mini, it was like a dream come true. I have been a Media Center person for many years, and it has always been frustrating that I had to have a full-size keyboard (wireless or not) lying around for searching TV shows or movies. The big keyboard is much cooler than typing on the numeric pad of the remote, but it looks bad on the coffee table. Heck, even the MCE remote looks kind of ugly.
Then the diNovo Mini came. Closed, it looks like a pebble that looks good even in a minimalist loft… Open it and there is a full QWERTY keyboard, a directional pad and a few Media Center buttons. It is neat, comfy in the hand and functional. The directional pad has two modes (switchable via a button): directional pad for navigating menus or touch pad to emulate the mouse.
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January 5th, 2008
[CES 2008] Today, Logitech is launching its ultimate universal remote, saying that it tooks 2 years of research and over 1000 participants in focus groups. The key feature of this elegant remote is the online database of 225,000 devices from more than 5000 manufacturers that is constantly updated: no more painful configuration is needed.
The ergonomics are quite good, the different categories of buttons have different shapes and are arranged in logical zones, offering the user tactile cues to recognize them in the dark. Replacing up to 15 remotes, the Harmony One has a touch screen that gives an easy access to digital activities in one click: “Watch TV” or “Watch DVD”. This gadget has a cool design, consistent with the entire Logitech product line: elegant glossy black surface with orange backlit buttons. Available January 2008, MRSP: $249.99
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January 5th, 2008
[CES 2008] Our virtual daily activities can be a bit boring sometimes, especially when it comes to handling zillions of emails before a major event… WoWee is coming with a fun solution to cheer up our digital lives: each ChatterBot has its own personality, and when connected to a computer (Mac/PC) via USB comments, jokes and dialog based on the user’s email, calendar, applications, web browsing, and instant messaging activity. The ChatterBot responses can be customized using the software and users can trigger specific comments by typing keywords or by using the on-screen interface. It can be used as a standalone speaker to listen from an MP3 player.
FeaturesSize 6” to 8”1 motor for animations1 speakeraudio input connectorLED illuminationUSB connectivityCompatible with PC and Mac computersRequires 4 AAA size batteries for standalone speaker functionPC and Intel Mac compatible software
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January 5th, 2008
Looks like the BlackBerry 8000 series has a brand new addition to the family, although the model number has not been decided upon just yet. Nevertheless, I’m sure you are more interested in what lies beneath the hood. This Vodafone offering will be launched this May and comes with a 624Mz processor, a Tavor chipset, full HSDPA with tri-band UMTS (850/1900/2100) connectivity, a “half VGA” display (480 x 320), a 1500mAh battery, GPS navigation function, WiFi support and a 2 megapixel camera. Best bring a universal charger with you wherever you go since this BlackBerry 8xxx device sounds as if it loves guzzling up juice like there’s no tomorrow.
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January 5th, 2008
[CES 2008] I don’t like the form factor of this fun companion-robot and I don’t know yet if it has a real sense of humor, but this latest creation from WoWee is interesting. Mr. Personality displays his personality on a LCD screen with animated and synchronized facial features. In addition he can tell jokes, reads the daily fortune and answers questions about the users’ future. New personalities can be downloaded from the Internet and transferred via USB or using a SD card. I am dying to see if this gadget is as humorous as the spec sheet claims it is!
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January 5th, 2008
Last year Apple released the iPhone and thus introduced millions of people to touch screen technology, but touch screens have been around fsince the 80’s. Restaurants use them to enter your food order. Teachers use SMART board technology in their classrooms and many bank ATMs use touch screens. The iPhone was not even the first […]
Last year Apple released the iPhone and thus introduced millions of people to touch screen technology, but touch screens have been around fsince the 80’s. Restaurants use them to enter your food order. Teachers use SMART board technology in their classrooms and many bank ATMs use touch screens. The iPhone was not even the first cell phone to employ a touch screen, just the most recognized. In truth, most touch screens on a cell phone or computing device involved a stylist. This year Microsoft introduced a multitouch computing table that lets you manipulate objects, like photos or documents with your fingers, in much the same way the iPhone works. How close are consumers to seeing a touch screen instead of your mouse? And do we want it? This video gives us a glimpse of where multi-touch technology will go in the coming years.
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