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2013

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Optrix Unveil the XD5 at CES 2013

If you like to film outdoor events and your iPhone 5 has become your favorite go to video camera then you may be interested in the Optrix XD5.  Optrix introduces the XD5 the world’s most rugged iPhone 5 case with a wide angle lens at CES 2013. The XD5 case is thinner, lighter and stronger than the XD Sport case,

ChargeDR claims it can boost USB charging time

If you have ever charged a device like a smartphone or tablet from a computer USB port then you have quickly realized how much longer it takes versus a wall outlet. There is a substantial power output difference between the two. Now a company has unveiled a new dongle at the Consumer Electronics Show that it claims will help fix

Netgear goes Google TV at CES 2013

A couple of years ago I had the good fortune to review a Netgear NeoTV set top box. I liked it. The interface was a bit stark and simple, but everything worked very well. However, these days we want more from our set top boxes and Netgear needed to move on into the new generation, which meant either doing a

Waterproof and Interchangeable Battery Cases by iBattz at CES 2013

iBattz offers a full line of power accessories designed for the iPhone and other intelligent mobile devices. They are introducing a brand new line of iPhone 5 cases at CES. This includes the highly anticipated Mojo Refuel, the Mojo Armor, and the AquaSeal Hi5. The Mojo Refuel is for iPhone 5. It comes with 2 high capacity 19300 2200mAh lithium-ion

CES 2013 Pick of the Day #2

CES is full of gadgets, services and prototypes. The TPN team each day has a Product show down based on what they found while roaming the floor at CES. These products sometimes can be obtuse products that are missed by all the other major media companies. They are products or services which we think are cool and we battle it

Livestream Broadcaster with LTE is being Introduced at CES 2013

If you are watching the live video stream coming off of Geek News Central or the Tech Podcast Network website, then you are watching a LiveStream video.  LiveStream produces both the hardware and software that lets you stream video live over the internet without a PC. They are introducing a new product at CES 2013  the LiveStream Broadcaster LTE which

Wahoo Fitness KICKR Power Trainer: Innovation Award Winner at CES 2013

Wahoo Fitness is showing off the KICKR Power Trainer at CES 2013. It was named a Best of Innovation Award Winner. The KICKR Power Trainer is the worlds first iPhone powered bike trainer.   If you live in an area where the weather prevents you from exercising outside, but you want to have the feel  of riding outside than you may

Glympse Safely Lets You Share Your Location While Driving

We have all had this happen at one time or another. You are in your car, driving towards you destination, and are running late. Wouldn't it be great if you could easily let your co-workers know where you are at, without having to pick up your phone? Glympse allows you to do exactly that. They have created the first location-sharing

Ford Launches App Developer Program at CES 2013

When I saw this headline “Ford Launches App Developer Program” in my email. I thought of two things right away, the first was I wish I owned a new Ford and the second and more importantly I wish I was a developer. This is the first open mobile app developer program in the automotive industry. It works through the SYNC

Polaroid announces two Android tablets

Polaroid grabbed a lot of attention this week when it announced an Android camera, but the company did not stop there. It also unveiled two new Android tablets -- both a 7 and 10 inch version. The company chose to post no official press release, however press representative Melissa Hoistion referred me to the company's web site. That resulted in no

An oven that runs Android. Yes I’m serious

There are literally thousands of products to be seen as you stroll the halls of the Consumer Electronics Show this week. Many of them will never actually come to market, and some of them shouldn't. One line of products that seems to be prominent this year is "smart appliances." In that category there are plenty of refrigerators, washers and dryers. Then

4iiii Innovations Announces Viiiiva at CES 2013

4iiii Innovations has created the first heart rate monitor to enable an athlete's ANT+ devices to “talk” to their iOS devices without the need for awkward adapters. This incredibly handy device is called Viiiiva. It can easily communicate with your iPhone or iPod touch in real time. Viiiiva is a lightweight, comfortable chest strap heart rate monitor. The Liiiink Connectivity

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