Take a Look at the First Steambox from Valve and Xi3
Tuesday, 8th January 2013Posted in Preview
Tags: ces, development, mini, new, piston, polygon, ports, Steambox, valve, xi3
Written by: Craig Hunter
Yesterday we reported to you regarding some new details about the rumored SteamBox. Today we have an announcement out of CES that gives us a look at the first SteamBox. Valve has invested in a company called Xi3 specifically pertaining to hardware development.
Xi3 has debuted a high end mini gaming computer, codenamed “Piston” that will be on display at both Valve’s and Xi3′s booth’s at CES (image below). The mini gaming PC is a “new development stage computer system,” Valve has invested in that is designed specifically to support Steam and Big Picture Mode for use on large, high-definition displays. Check out the image gallery below courtesy of Polygon.
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How Should You Really Feel About Booth Babes?
Thursday, 19th January 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming, Keeping it Real
Tags: BBC, booth babes, ces, degrading, models, scantily-clad, show, tech, women, xbox
Written by: Craig Hunter
You may not be surprised to see “booth babes” in this BBC report from the show floor at CES 2012. However, the report doesn’t just show off the women, but instead the BBC’s Matt Danzico went to CES to find out how females working in the tech industry feel about booth babes.
The report starts out interviewing various female technology writers including Molly McHugh of Digital Trends who says “it’s sending this message of what my sex is here to do… I’d rather be learning about the products”. McHugh says the booth babes’ presence at the shows is “uncomfortable” but in her opinion not degrading. Continue reading “How Should You Really Feel About Booth Babes?” »
Is The Razer Fiona Project the Next Big Thing in the Console World?
Tuesday, 17th January 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gadgets, Gaming, Technology
Tags: ces, console, mobile gaming, Razer Fiona Project, skyrim, tablet
Written by: Jeff Nau
The Razer Project Fiona is generating some unprecedented hype for a gaming console. Much of that is due to it not being a traditional gaming console — it’s a tablet.
But it isn’t so much about the hype as it is the hi-res video we have of someone actually playing the game on ultra-high settings. Quite simply put, it looks unlike anything we’ve ever seen before (dare we say at first glance a bit awkward).
Its pros, according to several CES attendees, outweigh the cons — largely because of the sidebar controllers, eliminating the need for a touchscreen with tablet gaming Continue reading “Is The Razer Fiona Project the Next Big Thing in the Console World?” »
CES 2012 Wish List: The Best Gadgets From CES You Need To Have
Thursday, 12th January 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming, Technology
Tags: 2012, Atlona LinkCast, ces, infrared, iNotebook, iRig Mix, lg, onlive, Project Fiona, Wikipad, wireless HDMI
Written by: Craig Hunter
Just about every tech company you’ve heard of (apart from Apple) is announcing their latest products and plans for the upcoming year at CES 2012 in Las Vegas.
It’s easy to want to take home everything you lay your eyes on at the show, but a few products were definitely able to make our wish list for when they eventually get released in the coming months.
Below you’ll find an infrared keyboard built into an iPhone case, a TV that comes preloaded with OnLive, a mixer for iOS devices, a wireless HDMI solution, and dedicated gaming tablets that could one day replace PC rigs Continue reading “CES 2012 Wish List: The Best Gadgets From CES You Need To Have” »
CES 2012: Invisible Coatings Will Make Our Devices Waterproof Without a Case
Wednesday, 11th January 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gadgets, Technology
Tags: apple, ces, coating, device, HzO, iPhone, liquipel, process, water-proof, waterblock, waterproofing
Written by: Craig Hunter
The idea of waterproofing your iDevice is nothing new. A few months back we showed you The Proof waterproof watch kit for iPod nano. However, at CES 2012 a few companies are showing off some truly impressive waterproofing solutions that will allow you to full submerge your device with seemingly no consequences.
First up is Liquipel who has created a special coating that claims to protect your smartphone from water damage. Continue reading “CES 2012: Invisible Coatings Will Make Our Devices Waterproof Without a Case” »
Bodymetrics Shows Off Augmented Reality Shopping Experience At CES 2012
Wednesday, 11th January 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gadgets
Tags: augmented reality, body-mapping, bodymetrics, ces, clothing, PrimeSense 3D, shopping, smart TV, technolog
Written by: Craig Hunter
Bodymetrics– experts in 3D body scanning technology– are showing off their body-mapping applications at CES 2012 capable of allowing users to “virtually try on garments from partner retailers to determine whether a garment fits and flatters their body”.
The technology utilizes PrimeSense 3D sensors similar to Kinect that allow it to map “every contour and curve” of your exact body shape, which until recently required costly body-scanners. The company plans on bringing these types of augmented reality applications for trying on clothing to people’s homes and small businesses through Smart TVs in the near future. Continue reading “Bodymetrics Shows Off Augmented Reality Shopping Experience At CES 2012” »
Kinect for Windows Lands Feb. 1 For $249, And This Is Why It Costs So Much
Tuesday, 10th January 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: $249, 360, ballmer, ces, Feb.1, kinect, microsoft, price, windows, xbox
Written by: Craig Hunter
Microsoft execs hit the stage last night for their pre-CES keynote address and CEO Steve Ballmer announced that Kinect will officially be coming to Windows PCs on February 1.
Ballmer mentioned they’ve partnered with 200 companies to develop Windows apps specifically for Kinect, but there were no details on how users might be able to control the operating system itself. Over on the Kinect for Windows Blog, the team announced that existing Kinect for Xbox 360 devices will not be compatible with Windows, requiring you to purchase a new unit for $249. Continue reading “Kinect for Windows Lands Feb. 1 For $249, And This Is Why It Costs So Much” »
OnLive Brings Cloud-Based Windows 7 To iPad with Access to Word, Excel
Monday, 9th January 2012Posted in Apple, Blog Archive, Technology
Tags: ces, cloud gaming, iOS, ipad, on live, windows
Written by: Craig Hunter
Today at CES, 2012 OnLive made a couple of announcements (via SiliconFilter), one of which being a new iPad app capable of accessing a virtual Windows 7 desktop. The free app will essentially allow you to access Windows 7 stored on OnLive’s servers, giving you access to apps like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other Windows-only apps that haven’t made their way to iOS yet.
The best part is the app will be available completely free with up to 2GB of storage. However, OnLive will also launch a Continue reading “OnLive Brings Cloud-Based Windows 7 To iPad with Access to Word, Excel” »
Gametel bluetooth controller for iOS to launch at CES 2012
Monday, 9th January 2012Posted in Apple, Gadgets, Gaming
Tags: android, bluetooth, buttons, ces, controller, games, gametel, icade, iOS, ipad, iPhone
Written by: Craig Hunter
Up until now only Android users have had the pleasure of using the Gametel bluetooth controller from accessory maker Fructel. The device clips onto your smartphone and provides a classic D-pad/joystick hybrid on the left, “Select” and “Start” in the middle”, four game buttons on the right, and two shoulder buttons that sit behind the smartphone.
Fructel recently announced (via GSMArena) a couple days early that an iOS version of Gametel will indeed be launching at CES.
iPhones, iPads, and iPods running iOS 4.0 Continue reading “Gametel bluetooth controller for iOS to launch at CES 2012” »
Toshiba To Launch First Glasses-Free 3D TV in U.S. in Q1 2012
Friday, 6th January 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gadgets, Technology
Tags: 2012, 3D, 55-inch, ces, glasses, glasses-free, launch, toshiba, tv, U.S.
Written by: Craig Hunter
With CES 2012 set to kick off next week on January 10, the big talk of this year’s show is smart TVs, mostly due to Apple’s expected entrance into the HDTV market. Due to this, much of the media is picking up the story that 3D won’t be as big of a focus at the show as it was last year.
According to CNET, at least one TV vendor plans to grab some attention with its latest 3D technology– Toshiba is introducing a glasses-free 3D TV and plan to be first to the U.S. market in the first quarter of 2012. Continue reading “Toshiba To Launch First Glasses-Free 3D TV in U.S. in Q1 2012” »
12 Things We Should Expect to See in 2012 (Whether We Like It or Not)
Wednesday, 4th January 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Keeping it Real
Tags: 2012, ces, contrversy, list, politics, predictions, Warning
Written by: Paul Nyhart
Happy New Year…that’s a wish not a welcome.
2011 has come and gone and left a slew of fantastic and tremendously profitable games in its wash, in addition to some shocking and very important news stories.
But what can we expect from 2012, aside from the usual disaster warnings? Here’s a breakdown of what to look out for, what we can look forward to, and what should cause us to brace for impact. Continue reading “12 Things We Should Expect to See in 2012 (Whether We Like It or Not)” »
Sensics SmartGoogles Bring 3D, 360 Degree Gaming to Android, PCs
Thursday, 22nd December 2011Posted in Blog Archive, Gadgets, Gaming
Tags: 360, 3D, android, ces, display, glasses, goggles, google, sensics, wearable
Written by: Craig Hunter
Sensics isn’t the first company to market a pair of so called smart goggles. However, while most other concepts act simply as a display for another machine (like a smartphone), these Android-powered 3D Smart Goggles work completely independently of your phone.
The goggles concept shown off in the video below and image above is known simply as the Sensics SmartGoggles, codenamed “Natalia”. AndroidCommunity correctly points out that it is really more a helmet, then goggles. Nonetheless, Sensics is promising full 3D capability, a 360 degree field of view, and an overall experience that caters to gamers.
As you can see in the video, it appears that some type of motion control/ gestures will Continue reading “Sensics SmartGoogles Bring 3D, 360 Degree Gaming to Android, PCs” »
Samsung bringing flexible AMOLED displays to market next year
Wednesday, 28th September 2011Posted in Blog Archive, Technology
Tags: 2011, amoled, bend, camera, ces, device, display, flexible, Galaxy, samsung, Skin
Written by: Craig Hunter
The video below shows Samsung’s flexible AMOLED display tech from CES, something that the International Business Times claims is coming to device’s in 2012, specifically the Samsung Galaxy Skin. Continue reading “Samsung bringing flexible AMOLED displays to market next year” »
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