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Todd gets his hands on Sharp's prototype smartphone with built-in 3D camera. It's a working device which takes still pictures (video wasn't confirmed) and no news on a potential release date, but 3D is getting everywhere. Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central. Please Support our CES 2011 Sponsors Get your 14 day Free Trial of Audible Gold to
Todd talks with Paul from Sony about the the "first" 3D consumer-level video camera. The HDR-TD10 records double HD at 60 fps with a full pair of optical imaging systems in the one camera. Playback can be either in 3D or 2D, with the camera automatically eliminating one video channel if necessary. Available soon for about $1500. The Bloggie 3D
Looking for a cool way to advertise yourself or your business then a video name tag maybe the perfect thing for you. Using OLED technology name tags are extremely thin only 2mm thick and have a 2.8 inch scratch resistant screen. There is a 180 degree viewing angle and the resolution is 320x 240. They can last from 6-10 hours
The upcoming Samsung 950 is not only 3D capable, but is also being billed by Samsung as their top-of-the-line 2D display as well. This set will even do 2D to 3D conversion. It has an ultra thin chassis and no bulge in the back because all of the electronic are built into the base. It's LED display that has the
Targeted at independent living for older people, Moneual's Silver Care Robot is an air purifier that moves around the home to clean the air and improve the air quality, much like a Roomba does for dirt. But the robot also monitors the vital signs of an owner who is wearing wristwatch-type monitor. In the event of emergency, the robot can
Todd casts his eye over Toshiba's upcoming Windows 7 tablet, with a larger than usual screen at 11.6", Atom processor and dual cameras. Being very early to the booth, there was no one readily available to talk to, but as you can see from the video, the Toshiba tablet appears to be a prototype. The jury's still out on the oversize screen on this
Todd covers Samsung's Galaxy 7 convertible tablet running Windows 7. The Galaxy 7 has a slide-out and hinged keyboard, converting it from a tablet to a netbook in seconds - you have to see it in action so check the video. The screen is capable of 16 point multi-touch (how many fingers do these guys have?) weighs in at 1kg
The Dia wireless digital picture frame by NoDesign for Parrot takes digital picture frames to a new level. It's genuinely stylish, drawing on the visual design of traditional light boxes, with the backlight separated from the LCD. It has both Wifi and Bluetooth compatibility and the ubiquitous iPhone app to send pictures directly to the frame. Coming later in 2011
Anand Iyer and Chris Bergstrom of Welldoc, Inc. (www.welldocinc.com) present Welldoc Coaching Software for phones that helps patients with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes report their ongoing self-monitoring statistics and other relevant data to their physicians, thus helping the patient remain in compliance to their medical treatment program with an eye towards better patient outcomes. Interview by Jeffrey Powers
The iPad virtual keyboard works great if you are just typing some short notes or an email. However if you are typing a long document, you may prefer a regular keyboard. Unfortunately once you start carrying a regular keyboard you might as well be carrying a computer. Zagg has a solution, a cover with the keyboard in it. On the
One of the biggest problem about carrying the iPod or Nano around, especially if you are a runner or walker is that they are too easy to drop. Which can lead to broken screens and other damage. One solution is being offer by Epocit which is offering a dual magnetic case for the 4th generation iPod and fifth generation Nano.
Bloomworlds is an online Android app store for parents to find apps that are appropriate for their children. The site is still being developed and they are looking for both developers and parents to help. The parents will review each application and then write testimonial on the app. Along with having actual parents do reviews they will also be checking
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