At the 2013 CES, we should see the evolution of smart-phone trends we've been witnessing in 2012. First, with the Samsung Note II making such a hit this year, we expect to see more models with pocket-busting 5-plus-inch screens. Are they ...
Tags: smart phone, Samsung, tablet realm, wireless technologies
If run-of-the-mill TVs aren't your thing, check out Samsung's 2013 lineup: At CES today, the company announced a 55-inch OLED model, an 85-inch Ultra HD set with a unique stand, and what the company is calling a "super" plasma TV that ...
Tags: Samsung, OLED model, Ultra HD set, plasma TV
Called RaZberry (top of the picture), the hardware module pushes onto Raspberry Pi’s I/O connector. There is also a protocol stack and firmware, "as well as a license for Z-Way, which is the controller software that the Raspberry Pi ...
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Want to keep your phone working as well as it can—and should? We'll bet at least one of these tips from our experts will surprise you. 1. Weak signals kill your battery. Phones use more power when they're trying to access a weak ...
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BassNation Audio launches its powered BlackBox all-wood audio speaker system to music enthusiast seeking powerful performance at an unbelievable price – only $295. The BassNation BlackBox is a high-performance all-wood speaker ...
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Data network managers are realising they need to find smarter ways to improve performance,but the addition of more hardware such as servers,switches and processor cores is unsustainable,writes Troy Bailey,director of marketing,LSI The ...
The Samsung Galaxy EK-GC100 camera, the first camera with 3G/4G connectivity, isn't the first wireless camera to run on the Android mobile OS—that honor goes to the Nikon Coolpix S800c, which connects via Wi-Fi, not 3G or 4G. But the ...
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Skinit, a pioneer of protective customized solutions for consumer electronic devices, will be unveiling their new product line of mobile device cases at CES 2013. Skinit’s new case line offers multiple levels of protection ...
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Many of the new smart phones in our just-updated smart-phone Ratings have displays that approach and even exceed 5 inches. Yet most of these giants are surprisingly comfortable to hold, thanks to thin bodies (between a quarter and half an ...
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Lots of cameras and camcorders were introduced at CES 2013.Here are a few of the most intriguing offerings I encountered,which may well change the way you shoot photos and videos in the coming months or years: 3D comes to Lytro.This ...
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There was a lot of cool stuff on display at CES.In fact,there was a lot of stuff,period.Trying to find a single standout isn't easy,especially when it is near-impossible to even see everything at the massive event.But there were a number of ...
Tags: CES 2013, car tech, in Vegas, radio-controlled flying drone Parrot
A couple of weeks ago, editors and testers on Consumer Reports' electronics team shared their personal holiday wish lists with the world. It's great fun to dream about your ideal techie gift—but not all gadgets are equally wonderful, ...
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Lots of people taking photos and videos with their smart phones, but that doesn't mean cameras are going anywhere. They are evolving, however, and we expect to see innovative new models on display at CES in January. Some digital cameras ...
Tags: Cameras, Camcorders, industry view, phone camera
This year at CES, we'll be checking out two new TV technologies—OLED and Ultra HD—as well as advancements in smart TV platforms, and new ways to control them. OLED televisions will be shown in 55-inch screen sizes, and they're ...
Tags: TV technologies, OLED, Ultra HD, smart TV platforms
There was a lot of cool stuff on display at CES.In fact,there was a lot of stuff,period.Trying to find a single standout isn't easy,especially when it is near-impossible to even see everything at the massive event.But there were a number of ...
Tags: CES, car tech, automotive realm, Vegas