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PowerTech was exhibiting a Green Surge Protector that will work in some specific usages. The device detects through a sensor that you have plugged into a USB port when the computer power is shut off. When that happens the power strip then shuts down a bank of outlets. In theory shutting down your other devices such as a printer, scanner,
enTourage introduced the Edge dual screen eReader. What was unique about this eReader is that one screen was Black and White and the other screen was color. Which is definitely a different take on things. From their website they say. "The enTourage eDGe™ is the world’s first dualbook, combining the functions of an e-reader, netbook, notepad, and audio/video recorder and
I have both a Comcast DVR and a TiVo HD. I was having difficulty one day getting my Comcast DVR to do what I wanted it to do, so I decided to do a comparison between it and the TiVo, the result is the following chart. The one plus that Comcast has over TiVo at this point is cost. You have to buy a TiVo, which depending on the model can run anywhere from $149 up to $499. Comcast DVR comes with the service so is free other then the rental fee. To be honest though I am more then willing to pay for the TiVo, it is just an all around better user experience. What do you think, do you prefer TiVo or your cable or satellite company's DVR, please let me know.
Have you ever had the need to read email, tweet or text while you are driving? With the news Bluetrek Bluetooth headset you can now do so.The technology behind the Concerto Headset is a proprietary hands-free, voice-activated messaging platform by Dial2Do that is accessed by dialing a network access number. For the person that is on the go and largely
The folks at Sharper Image have decided to start including iPhone applications with select devices that they will be selling through their online venues. When you purchase select devices from Sharper Image you will now also get a iPhone application with it. The Applications will largely be used to control and program the appliance. This is quite novel you now
At CES Unveiled during CES 2010 we ran into a UK company company called Pure Launching in the United States, that has a line of appliances that are web enabled and are designed to stream Internet Radio and or Podcast. Not only will they stream Internet radio and podcast but they will also integrate with a number of social media
Back in Honolulu for one show only and then off to Florida for a two week consulting gig. We are back to regular format tonight. As a reminder if you are subscribed to the Special Media feed in iTunes make sure you check get all episodes as they are going to be coming fast and furious now! Ongoing support by
Sharp is doing it's part in being a greener, cleaner company and part of their initiatives is sponsoring a solar powered car that participated in a race. The solar powered car is capable of reaching speeds up to 90 miles per hour. Check out this extensive interview by Jeffrey Powers of the Geekazine Podcasts. CES 2010 Content Sponsor: Try GotoAssist
To date when you have purchased a LED HDTV the screen is made up of thousands of Red, Green and Blue LED's. Today when you purchase a Sharp AQUOS Quad-Pixel LED HDTV the TV will contain thousands of LED's that contain Red, Green, Blue & Yellow which results in a simply amazing picture. Comparing a older three pixel LED HDTV
I got the privilege to speak to a Ford Executive about the cool new Ford Sync features that are being introduced to the majority of Ford models. What you are going to be very surprised about is the number of companies that you are very familiar with that are integrating applications you may find in your iPhone directly into the
Last show in Vegas and it is a quick wrap up show as I pack up to head to Honolulu. I will be in Honolulu to do a show on Thursday night then I pack up and head to Florida for two weeks for a consulting gig. The content from the show will start to be posted over the next
A great lineup of guest for our second live streamed event from the NBC Universal Main Stage @ CES 2010. A big thanks to the NBC Universal Staff and our friends over at NBC for letting us host this event from their main stage. I should also mention the folks from Sharp and their sponsorship of the New Media Lounge
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