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‘CES 2012’ Stories

Mercedes-Benz mbrace2 in-vehicle technology and apps hands-on

Chris Burns, Jan 27th 2012 Discuss [4]

The folks at Mercedes-Benz have given us a demonstration and hands-on look at their second-generation in-car technology environment mbrace2, here with a set of built-in apps as well as a mobile application working on an iPhone connected directly with the vehicle. In the group’s brand new SL-Class we get to check out how a fabulous looking set of menus will bring us everything we could possibly need or want to the drivers seat of our car. No need for a dongle anymore also, as mbrace2 brings with it a brand new mobile application that is able to control your car from your iPhone.

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Featured

Mercedes-Benz DICE interior concept hands-on

Chris Burns, Jan 27th 2012 Discuss [3]

Attendees exploring CES 2012 earlier this month traveling through the automotive section of the convention would have had a difficult time not at least glimpsing the Mercedez-Benz DICE Interior Concept. In a giant mirrored box sat a completely cushiony set of seats with car dashboard and driving wheel as well as a front windshield, both the windshield and the dashboard proving themselves instantly to be more than meets the eye. This was the DICE, or Dynamic and Intuitive Control Experience, and it was with gestures that one controlled this futuristic dream technology.

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Qualcomm AllJoyn proximity-based peer-to-peer technology hands-on

Chris Burns, Jan 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

This month we got the opportunity to speak with Qualcomm on a technology of theirs by the name of AllJoyn, made to allow proximity-based device-to-device communication possible without the use of an intermediary server. We’ve got hands-on looks with smartphone games, tablet games, music and document applications, and some tablet-to-television action as well all lined up for you here. Discover what makes Qualcomm’s all-inclusive framework surrounding this powerful technology so great!

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Dancing Bieber-bot a six-figure spectacle

Chris Davies, Jan 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

Pop fop Justin Bieber's show-stopping CES 2012 appearance is believed to have cost toy manufacturer Tosy a six-figure sum, according to insiders, meaning the firm will have to sell plenty of $200 robots just to cover the singer's fee. Exact details of the Tosy deal have not been revealed, but Bieber apparently pocketed more than $100k for the brief appearance alongside the mRobo Ultra Robot, The Daily was told. Read The Full Story

Reviews

Powerbag Business Class Pack review

Chris Burns, Jan 17th 2012 Discuss [2]

During this last week at CES 2012, an absolute massacre of running, typing, snatching quick snacks, tripping over wires, smashing into walls, and most importantly, transferring electronics in and out of my rucksack of choice, I’ve got to say one thing about the Powerbag Business Class Pack: I’ve never seen another backpack keep all the pieces separate and organized the way this one does so very successfully. It’s almost like the fact that this sack has a rechargeable battery in the bottom of it is a bonus feature, that’s how much I’ve enjoyed using it to tote my devices through Las Vegas. The 6,000 mAh battery certainly does add frosting to the cake, also, when it comes down to it.

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Samsung Series 7 Gaming Laptop packs 3D in eye-watering case

Chris Davies, Jan 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

All eyes were on Samsung's ultrabook drive at CES last week, so attention-grabbing we managed to miss a canary-yellow gaming notebook. The Samsung Series 7 Gaming Laptop wears its abilities on its (brightly colored) sleeve, the lurid shell hiding an Intel Core i7 quadcore processor paired with up to 2TB of storage space and up to 16GB of memory. Read The Full Story

CES Live

ASUS Rampage IV Formula and Gene hands-on

Michael Crider, Jan 16th 2012 Discuss [1]

The desktop market is a little quiet as of late, but there will always be room for hardcore PC gamers, and those who are more than willing to relieve them of their excess cash. To that end, Asus showed off two new high-end motherboards in its Republic of Gamers line at CES 2012, both of which use Intel's X79 chipset. We got some hands-on time with the Rampage IV Formula and the Rampage IV Gene in a meeting with Asus, and came away impressed. Read The Full Story

CES Live

HyperJuice External Battery for MacBook 2012 Lineup hands-on

Chris Burns, Jan 16th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you're listening to HyperJuice in any one of their many outlets for advertisement, you'll know that they are, indeed, the only external battery for the MacBook, working for any laptop in the Apple line, branded and shaped as such as well. What we got to see this year at CES 2012 was their current 2012 line of batteries sized at 150Wh, 100Wh, 60Wh, and the massive 222Wh. This group has one excellent value proposition for those of you out there in the field relying on the power of your MacBook with worries of a lack of battery hours and a need for a fashionable tote-along that matches the goods. Read The Full Story

Columns

My CES 2012

Chris Burns, Jan 16th 2012 Discuss [0]

There’s no larger an event the entire year round for tech bloggers such as I, and at the moment, there’s no bigger trade show for Consumer Electronics than CES – this being my first full year attending the events inside and surrounding CES 2012, I thought I’d give you a bit of a look inside what it means to be on the publisher’s side of this monster storm of keynotes, meetings, and floor time. Now that the week is over, I’ve got a couple of moments to sit on the couch and attempt to put down everything that happened (viewable through our [CES LIVE Portal]) without having a heart attack over the sleep I’ve lost, and I’d like for you to snoop in on the situation from this perspective. Once you’ve read what I’ve got to say here, please feel free to ask any questions you might have as well.

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CES Live

SuperTooth Disco 2 bluetooth speaker hands-on

Chris Burns, Jan 16th 2012 Discuss [0]

There's a brand new little ultra-simple fabulously powerful speaker on the block, and it comes in one whole heck of a lot of different colors: SuperTooth's Disco 2, our hands-on experience with it right here before your eyes! This device is the next generation after the awesome original Disco we've already reviewed over a year ago, and the time is ripe for the second round to be a-launching! Let's get this sound-blasting experience on the road! Read The Full Story

CES Live

Outdoor Technologies Turtle Shell bluetooth speaker hands-on

Chris Burns, Jan 16th 2012 Discuss [4]

There was a trailer full of goodies in the middle of a hall at CES 2012 with one gigantic gorilla man logo on the side, this being Outdoor Technologies, a group that's about to explode onto the scene with such gems as their waterproof cases for iPhone and this, their wireless boombox "Turtle Shell." This device is made for your hardcore activities such as biking, hiking, and camping as its both waterproof and fully mountable. Attach it to your bike, your rucksack, or even yourself! Read The Full Story