WHAT’S NEW AT CES 2014
Consumer
Electronics Show is here again and with it we check out some of the latest
gadgets hitting the market this year
As spending on
gadgets flattens in a world obsessed with smartphones and tablets, the
Consumer Electronics Show here hopes to be a launch pad for a new must-have
device. From drones and smart cars to remote-controlled door locks and
eyewear, the annual CES event officially starts today promises to showcase an
"Internet of Things" with users at its heart.
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The technology
extravaganza that plays out each year in the glitz-laden city of Las Vegas has
evolved beyond the eye-popping television technology for which it is known, to
serve as a stage for once-dumb devices given brains in the form of computer
chips and Internet connections.
Innovations on display but not prime for market will include bendable screens. Potentially disruptive technology that is available includes 3D printers that let users print objects in a fashion similar to printing documents.
Innovations on display but not prime for market will include bendable screens. Potentially disruptive technology that is available includes 3D printers that let users print objects in a fashion similar to printing documents.
The CES stage is typically a prime
showcase for gizmos that don't usually get a spotlight. For example, sensors in
cars help drivers park or enable cruise-control features to modify speed
depending on traffic, while Internet-linked thermostats in homes can sense when
residents' smartphones are nearing and adjust temperatures to welcome them.
And door locks with wireless connectivity and sensors can open automatically for people arriving home, or be controlled remotely using smartphones. AGENCIES
And door locks with wireless connectivity and sensors can open automatically for people arriving home, or be controlled remotely using smartphones. AGENCIES
SPHERO 2B
Sphero 2B robot from Orbotix can be controlled via Bluetooth using an iOS or Android smartphone. It can travel up to 14 feet per second over multiple surfaces.
Using infrared technology, users can also play multiplayer games with friends by remote control.
The robot will be made available later this year in the US for $99.
Sphero 2B robot from Orbotix can be controlled via Bluetooth using an iOS or Android smartphone. It can travel up to 14 feet per second over multiple surfaces.
Using infrared technology, users can also play multiplayer games with friends by remote control.
The robot will be made available later this year in the US for $99.
DJI PHANTOM 2
DJI Phantom 2 Vision aerial system has a 14-megapixel camera on board that can shoot raw photos and 1080p video. It can be controlled with an iPhone or Android smartphone and has a 25-minute flight time.
You can also plot a flight path from an iPad with 16 waypoints. The unit will retail in the US for $1,199.
DJI Phantom 2 Vision aerial system has a 14-megapixel camera on board that can shoot raw photos and 1080p video. It can be controlled with an iPhone or Android smartphone and has a 25-minute flight time.
You can also plot a flight path from an iPad with 16 waypoints. The unit will retail in the US for $1,199.
PRONG PHONE CASE
The Prong iPhone case has a fold-out plug that allows the phone to plug directly into the outlet. The plug can be retracted into the phone when not in use. The case iPhone version of the case also provides a Micro USB Port so you can charge your phone with a Micro USB power cord.
The cases retail for between $59.95 and $69.95 depending on the model.
The Prong iPhone case has a fold-out plug that allows the phone to plug directly into the outlet. The plug can be retracted into the phone when not in use. The case iPhone version of the case also provides a Micro USB Port so you can charge your phone with a Micro USB power cord.
The cases retail for between $59.95 and $69.95 depending on the model.
TREWGRIP KEYBOARD
TREWGrip handheld “rear-type” keyboard and air mouse for Apple and Android tablets. When a key at the back is pressed, the corresponding indicator key on the front illuminates, helping the user to locate keys at the back. The keyboard can dock devices up to 5.3-inches wide using a suction mount.
TREWGrip handheld “rear-type” keyboard and air mouse for Apple and Android tablets. When a key at the back is pressed, the corresponding indicator key on the front illuminates, helping the user to locate keys at the back. The keyboard can dock devices up to 5.3-inches wide using a suction mount.
ONLINE TOOTHBRUSH
Kolibree toothbrush, the world's first Internet-connected toothbrush. The toothbrush sends data about how you brushed automatically to your smartphone telling you whether you brushed long enough and managed to reach the hard-to-reach but important parts of your teeth and gums.
The toothbrush will launch late this year and will be priced between $99 and $200 depending on the model and will include a free mobile app.
Kolibree toothbrush, the world's first Internet-connected toothbrush. The toothbrush sends data about how you brushed automatically to your smartphone telling you whether you brushed long enough and managed to reach the hard-to-reach but important parts of your teeth and gums.
The toothbrush will launch late this year and will be priced between $99 and $200 depending on the model and will include a free mobile app.
ZEPP SENSOR
The Zepp sensor seen here attached to a golf glove can be used to analyse and improve your gaming performance in golf, baseball and tennis. The sensor captures, measures and analyses your swing in three dimensions and records 1,000 data points per second. An accompanying app for iOS and Android devices helps you analyse your game. The device will retail in the US for $149.99.
The Zepp sensor seen here attached to a golf glove can be used to analyse and improve your gaming performance in golf, baseball and tennis. The sensor captures, measures and analyses your swing in three dimensions and records 1,000 data points per second. An accompanying app for iOS and Android devices helps you analyse your game. The device will retail in the US for $149.99.
ANDROID POWERED COOKING RANGE
The Discovery iQ 48-inch Dual-Fuel Cooking Range with a 7-inch Android 4.0 tablet built into the front panel from appliance maker Dacor.
The tablet runs apps and controls all the functions of the oven via the touchscreen and the included Discovery iQ application lets you connect into the home network.
The built-in Android tablet can be used to control the guided cooking mode, quick starts, custom cook mode or use presets to get the perfect cook.
The cooking range can also connect to Bluetooth so you can adjust modes using your phone.
The Discovery iQ 48-inch Dual-Fuel Cooking Range with a 7-inch Android 4.0 tablet built into the front panel from appliance maker Dacor.
The tablet runs apps and controls all the functions of the oven via the touchscreen and the included Discovery iQ application lets you connect into the home network.
The built-in Android tablet can be used to control the guided cooking mode, quick starts, custom cook mode or use presets to get the perfect cook.
The cooking range can also connect to Bluetooth so you can adjust modes using your phone.
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