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2011

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Fling an Analog Controller for the iPad

Ten One Design introduced the Fling at CES 2011. If you like to play games on the Ipad but find the virtual joystick hard to maneuver, then the Fling maybe exactly what you are looking for. It is an analog joystick that is made out of flexible resin ,machined aluminum and two suction cups. Start your favorite game and then

Dexim: Charging Solutions for Your Iphone or Ipod

Dexim offers several quality charging solutions for the iPhone and iPod. The P-Flip Foldable Solar Power which is a solar battery and dock. It allows you to charge and sync your iPhone or iPod using solar power. It takes about 15 hours of direct sunlight to do a full charge. You can also charge through the mini-USB cable that is

Wicked Metal Jacket Gives Your iPhone a Roll Cage

Jeffrey talks to Warren Roth, President of MSW Wireless about Wicked Metal Jackets, precision-machined aluminium iPhone and iPod Touch cases made in California, USA. It's a full wraparound case that is screwed together (screwdriver included) in a range of different designs, including some for the ladies.  They'd also go great with leather and a Harley. Available now for $49 and up. Interview by Jeffrey Powers of

Worth Avenue Group Insures Your Precious Toys

Warning this interview contains scenes of extreme violence as Jeffrey takes a hammer to an unsuspecting laptop and iPod Touch to demonstrate the Worth Avenue Group's insurance policies for electronic devices. Unusually, in addition to coverage for accidental damage, their policies also include protection for virus infestations under their vandalism clause. However, read the small print on the Group's website

Intel Builds the GPU into the CPU on Core

Jeffrey Power talks to Mike Martin of Intel, which announced the incorporation of the Intel graphics processor (the GPU)  onto the CPU across the whole of the Core range (i3, i5, i7). The stand at CES had an impressive artistic display showing off the power of the new Core processors, which you can see in the video. Available now - look for the Intel

zBoost Signal Amplifier for Cell Phones

zBoost, made by Wi-Ex, looks very similar to a WiFi router, but instead of broadcasting or repeating WiFi, it boosts a cell signal.  At CES they showed off a new model, called the Metro, which was made for urban dwellers. It can boost the signal in an apartment, but no so much that it allows all of your neighbors to

New Customers Save 25% at Godaddy.com

For a limited time new customers at GoDaddy.com can save 25% on their first purchase. The promo code CES25 cannot be combined with any other offer. So if you have been thinking about setting up a website, or purchasing a couple of domains this is the time to save 25% by using this special promo code CES25. Exsisting customers can

iGo Pico Pocket Projector

Esbjorn Larsen talked to Heather from iGo at CES 2011 about the iGo Pico Pocket Projector. The iGo Pico Pocket Projector is small weighting only 5.6 oz. It dimensions is 4.6" X 2.4 X 0.7 and can fit in the palm of your hand. It connects to your smart phone or flip camera by micro USB cable or mini HDMI.

Clocky The Alarm Clock that Moves

Gauri Nanda had a problem while she was at MIT she couldn't get up for class in the morning, the snooze button had become her friend. She had to find a solution and quick. After looking around and not finding a reasonable solution, she decided to design some thing herself as part of an Industrial Design Course at the MIT

Targus Introduces A New Line Of Bags

Targus, the premier computer bag maker, was at CES 2011 showing off their new line of products.  To nobody's surprise they are going heavy on the tablet cases this year - as PC makers scramble to go heavy on the tablets.  They have been producing iPad cases for several months, but they give us a look here at the Samsung

Toshiba SSD and Standard HDD head to head!

There has been vast improvement of SSD drives over the past year, write and read speeds are up considerably. The folks at Toshiba had a demo running that really breaks it down on speed and life time reliability of drives that are being used in a variety of applications that are often not healthy for standard hard drives. Please Support

Wilson LTE & 4G Cell Phone Boosters at CES 2011

Wilson Cell Boosters are introducing a line of 4G / LTE signal boosting amplifiers. These products available soon, will help consumers that are in areas with weak signals. Wilson has a full line of cell phone boosters covering every band. Available for pre-order now. Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central These Sponsors made CES 2011 coverage possible your

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