Jan 07
The interior of the next Audi TT has just been shown at CES 2014. To say it’s full of technology is probably an understatement when you look at the huge map where the instruments would normally be.
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Jan 07
The networked home is something of an emerging zeitgeist, offering today’s consumers a domestic dreamworld in which every object in your house can be remotely controlled, synced together, and activated according to preset patterns, from heating systems and coffee makers to alarms and personalized lighting.
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Jan 07
[CES 2014] JVC today unveiled a new lineup of Everio camcorders that are immune to the elements. These rugged camcorders are water, dust, shock and freeze-proof, making them perfect companions to document your extreme adventures. Both models, GZ-R70 and GZR-10, feature JVC’s quad-proof structure which makes them water resistant up to 5m and able to withstand drops from as high as 1.5m. The camcorders will capture full 1080p HD video in temperatures as low as –10˚C/14˚F.
On a single charge, JVC claims that these two Everio models can provide 4.5 hours of battery life. Apart from that they feature 40x optical zoom, a 2.5 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, audio that zooms along with the picture, and compatibility with popular editing softwares such as Final Cut Pro X and iMovie. The company’s FALCONBRID engine facilitates efficient processing of audio and video to deliver optimum images and sound. Coupled with its K2 technology, the camcorders are capable of effectively restoring sound during playback so that elements like gusts of wind or traffic noise don’t spoil the soundtrack. JVC GZ-R70 with 32GB internal memory and a built-in LED light will be available in April 2014 for $499.95. The JVC GZ-R10 will be available in black, blue and red colors in March 2014 for $399.95.
JVC Everio Rugged And Weather-Proof Camcorders Unveiled original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Jan 07
While we won’t go too far into the long-term listening experience involved in the Razer Adaro series headphones and earbuds appearing this week at CES 2014, we will say this: … Continue reading
Jan 07
Sony PS4 Sales Leave Xbox One Far Behind With Over 4.2 Million Units Moved In 2013
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[CES 2014] It has been a while since Sony has talked about PlayStation 4 sales statistics. Microsoft knows that too, and it broke its silence yesterday to announce that in 2013 the company was able to sell over three million Xbox One units, after it was launched in mid-November. We knew that it was just a matter of time before Sony came out with a number of its own, and as it turns out, the number is bigger than Microsoft’s. At CES 2014 today, Sony has formally announced that during the time the PS4 was available in 2013, the company sold over 4.2 million units around the globe.
Though it warrants mentioning here that the PS4 had a bit of a head start. Sony launched its new gaming console on November 15th whereas the Xbox One came out on November 22nd, but the former was launched in fewer markets than the latter, which was initially offered in 13 markets. In two weeks after launch, Sony was able to sell 2.1 million units around the world while in the first 24 hours of availability, sales topped 1 million units. The figures are impressive, there’s no doubt about that, and they’re bound to climb up in 2014, the year has just begun. The PS4 vs Xbox One battle isn’t ending anytime soon.
Sony PS4 Sales Leave Xbox One Far Behind With Over 4.2 Million Units Moved In 2013 original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Jan 07
Expanding the product line it unveiled late last summer, Sennheiser has announced a new Ivory headphones model in its MOMENTUM product family, adding a creamy new color to its on-ear … Continue reading
Jan 07
Mophie Space Pack For iPhone Couples External Battery With Additional Storage
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[CES 2014] Some of us find it hard to make our smartphones last an entire day on a single charge. If you are constantly using data hungry applications, playing games, streaming content and taking a lot of pictures and videos, chances are your iPhone’s battery will die out faster than it would if you sparingly used the smartphone throughout the day. In such cases, removable batteries save the day, but the iPhone’s battery can’t be removed. Which is why there are a plethora of cases out there that come with external battery packs for the iPhone. Mophie makes such cases, and at CES 2014 it has announced the Space Pack for iPhone, a case that solves yet another dilemma.
Despite the fact that the latest iPhones can be purchased with onboard storage as high as 64GB, some find it to be insufficient. The alternative is to carry a portable wireless HDD which let you store and stream content on your mobile device. If you don’t want to carry around another piece of technology but would appreciate the additional storage, the Space Pack is for you. It not only promises to double the battery life of your iPhone, it also offers 16GB and 32GB of storage to extend that baked into the smartphone. Space Pack comes with an app called Space that allows you to organize local files without having to connect the iPhone to a computer. Mophie Space Pack is available for pre-order now, it costs $149.95 and $179.95 for the 16GB and 32GB models respectively.
Mophie Space Pack For iPhone Couples External Battery With Additional Storage original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Jan 07
Meizu MX3 hands-on
Posted in: Today's ChiliComing along with news of the upcoming US availability, Meizu is showing off the M3 smartphone here at CES. The handset sports a 5.1-inch display with a resolution of 1800 … Continue reading
Jan 07
I am standing in Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh’s apartment in downtown Las Vegas. He’s not here. A housekeeper is here. And a dozen strangers are here, taking a tour of the Downtown Project, Hsieh’s urban renaissance initiative. A "tour" which, for the most part, takes place right here, in Tony Hsieh’s apartment.
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Jan 07
Sony Smartphone Cradle Receiver Turns Your Phone Into An In-Dash Touchscreen System
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[CES 2014] At the International Consumer Electronics Show 2014 in Las Vegas, Sony has unveiled a plethora of new products including 4K TVs, camcorders, full HD 3D TVs and much, much more. However there’s one product that it announced rather quietly, in fact it didn’t pop up on many publications’ radars until @evleaks tweeted about it. Sony launched its first ever smartphone cradle receiver which turns your smartphone into an in-dash touchscreen entertainment system for vehicles. Apart from the XSP-N1BT cradle receiver, Sony also unveiled seven new in-car entertainment systems six of which tout Bluetooth with NFC support. All models come with Sony’s new App Remote technology which transforms Android and iOS devices into supplemental music displays and head-unit controllers.
The industry’s first double-DIN smartphone cradle receiver has a clamping system that is capable of supporting a “wide range” of smartphones in the dash. The smartphone’s display will show controls for head-unit functions through App Remote, it is compatible with Bluetooth connected Android devices and USB connected iPhones. App Remote also facilitates voice operation of the head unit and smartphone. The cradle receiver offers CD, USB and tuner source functionality even if a smartphone isn’t connected, thanks to its IR remote. Smartphones placed in the cradle can be charged via a compact USB cable, Sony’s new crop of Xperia smartphones can charge wireless through a magnetic connector. The Sony smartphone cradle receiver XSP-N1BT will be available for purchase in May 2014 with a $250 price tag.
Sony Smartphone Cradle Receiver Turns Your Phone Into An In-Dash Touchscreen System original content from Ubergizmo. 
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