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Earlier this week we heard about BlueAnt and Vlingo partnering up for some voice-command software and accompanying Bluetooth accessories. Vlingo has been a leader in voice-activated software and search, so it’s nice to see the partnership between it and BlueAnt to make voice commands a little easier – especially while you’re in a car. The…
Samsung is making science fiction a reality with whiz-bang AMOLED displays that can bend and flex like a sheet of paper and transparent AMOLED technology. At CES 2011, Samsung invited us to come see what the Samsung Mobile Display division has been working on with their flexible and transparent AMOLED display technology. Turns out, all…
When you think of BlueAnt, you’re probably used to associating it with Bluetooth headsets and wireless accessories. So far, the company has been making some pretty killer Bluetooth headsets and hands-free car accessories, so it’s a little odd to see a wired headset from the manufacturer. We got to take a look at the new…
Speck has quite a portfolio of cases and accessories here at CES, and they’ve given us a very quick tour of their case and protection solutions for 2011. While we’re all already pretty familiar with Speck’s product line – many of us have seen them everywhere in Apple, AT&T and Best Buy stores – there…
The CES 2011 conference has been an orgy of Android tablets and not many are standing out besides the Motorola Xoom and the Toshiba prototype we saw. Many of the Android slates we’ve seen seem like “me too” device but NEC is trying to change that by bringing an Android device with two 7-inch screens.…
If you really want your tech cred, you should get the Orbotix Sphero remote control robotic ball when it’s released later this year because this thing will delight the non-tech savvy in your house and it has enough tech in it to impress even the most jaded geek. The Sphero is a robotic ball that’s…
Pico projectors are nothing new but we’re still waiting for these devices to hit the mainstream. We were able to get some time with the Cinemin Slice iOS pico projector dock at CES 2011 and this may be one of the first devices which could gain some traction. The Cinemin Slice pico projector is not…
Last year it was the iPhone-controlled quadricopter Parrot unveiled at the CES. This time around, the Paris, France-based company is launching Parrot ASTEROID, a new connected car stereo that delivers an unparalleled hands-free user experience for accessing music collections in the car. Parrot worked with Gracenote to add MediaVOCS and Playlist Plus technologies to ASTEROID.…
Qualcomm and Duracell signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore the possibility of working together to develop an industry alliance that “supports and promotes flexible coupling-based wireless power solutions to the consumer electronics industry.” The idea is that the two companies could pave the way for broad OEM and consumer adoption of a…
If you’ve been looking for a way to minimize your carbon footprint, a company called IDAPT may have the right product for you. At the CES, they’ve unveiled the IDAPT i1 Eco dual universal charger, which is made of recycled materials with no chemical painting that meets Energy Star standards. The new charger comes with…