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Moments ago, at a small press event, Raj Talluri, Qualcomm’s VP of Product Management dropped this little nugget. “You are just starting to see 1080p display phones. I think that will go even higher.” My brain instantly exploded. More »

Turtle Beach has made a big appearance here at CES 2013 by announcing several new headsets that are both wireless and wired. The company announced a new headset specifically for Xbox 360 gamers, as well as an exclusive option for PlayStation 3 gamers as well. They also announced the SEVEN series for consoles, PCs, and mobile platforms that include “tournament-grade” quality and functionality. We ended up stopping by the company’s booth and getting some hands-on time with the new products.

The Ear Force XP510 for Xbox 360 and the Ear Force PX51 for PlayStation 3 are both wireless headsets that cater specifically to their respective gaming consoles. Both headsets feature Turtle Beach’s proprietary digital signal processor, Dolby surround sound, dual band WiFi, Bluetooth, and a 15-hour rechargeable battery. Pricing is set at $289 for the XP510 and $269 for the PX51. We should expect both headsets to become available sometime in Q1 2013.

The company also announced their new SEVEN series, consisting of headsets built specifically for gaming consoles (Ear Force XP SEVEN), PC gaming (Ear Force Z SEVEN), and mobile platforms (Ear Force M SEVEN). These are priced at $279, $249, and $149, respectively. What’s unique about the SEVEN series is that they include interchangeable cable kits, and feature a removable boom microphone and in-line microphone for increased flexibility for different gaming styles. These headsets will be available sometime in Q1 2013, while the TM1 audio mixer ($249), which allows greater control when team chatting, is available starting today.

In related Turtle Beach news, the company also upgraded its PX21 headset and released the PX22 ($79) by offering amplified audio, bass and treble boosts, and a “4-pole connector” for compatibility with mobile devices. The company also released two more PC-gaming headsets — the Z300 and Z22. Turtle Beach claims the Z300 as the only Bluetooth-enabled PC headset capable of answering calls or streaming music through a mobile device, and the Z22 is the first PC headset that features the company’s Chat Boost, as well as Bass and Treble Boost. All three of these headsets will be available sometime in Q2 2013.

Turtle Beach PX51, XP510, SEVEN series hands-on is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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We enjoyed Ryan Bidan’s appearance on our stage last year so much that we’re bringing Samsung’s director of marketing back for another round. We’ve got a lot to talk about after what’s been a banner year for the company in the mobile space, and the exec has agreed to bring some goodies along to show off. Join us after the break, won’t you?

Check out our full CES 2013 stage schedule here!

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Most Bang & Olufsen audio systems’ designs virtually beg for attention in the living room. The company’s just-launched combo of two BeoLab 15 satellite speakers, a BeoLab 16 subwoofer and an Amplifier 1 is very nearly designed for the opposite. The entire array can hide in the walls or ceiling, and juts out only when it’s tilting to direct sound to a specific area. The Amplifier 1’s 195W of total output won’t produce the most thundering sound, but this is one time when subtlety is arguably the greater value — it’s more about a discreet background tune than making the house rattle. Just be prepared to deal with the value Bang & Olufsen puts on its stealthy Danish design. You’ll need to pay $4,595 for the package when it ships this month, and that won’t include the costs of putting holes in the drywall.

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The folks behind the robotic Pleo dinosaur are on the brink of completely revolutionizing the way we all sleep at night. When it’s available sometime later this year for $350 to $400, the intelliPillow will automatically adjust and change its shape whenever you roll over, saving you from having to wake up and fluff your pillow yourself. More »