LG’s 2011 Smart TVs focus on easy, instant access

We already got a peek at LG’s Smart TV Upgrader box, but now it’s revealing a bit more info about why it thinks anyone will be opting for their app-laden displays this year. Deriding the QWERTY remotes offered by competitors, LG’s big idea is a simple dashboard with four elements, controlled by its Magic Motion gesture control remote. We’ll still need to wait for some hands on time with its DLNA sharing and web browser to see if the simple life is the way, but if you were freaked out by all the buttons on Sony’s Google TV remote then your sometime is now.

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Disney commits to ‘at least 15’ Blu-ray 3D releases for 2011 including Tron: Legacy

Even though Blu-ray 3D officially hit the streets in 2010, actually finding any discs available at retail was easier said than done, but that may be turning around this year starting with Disney announcing it plans “at least 15” releases this year. Recent 3D hits like Tron: Legacy and Tangled will be available at retail in 3D day-and-date with the 2D DVD & Blu-ray releases, with conversions of classics like The Lion King and Beauty in the Beast also in the works. Like it or not, the consistent box office success means there is more 3D than ever on the way, and it won’t be any different at home. Check the press release after the break for a few more details about which movie will find their way out of the Disney vault in 2011.

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Opera for tablets teased on video, bringing first public preview to CES (video)

As if building a top notch browser wasn’t hard enough when having to develop for both desktop and mobile, here comes Opera with a third category: tablet-specific browsers. Opera for tablets has just been teased on video, exploiting a Galaxy Tab to show off slippery smooth pinch-to-zoom functionality plus a finger-friendly landing page for all your favorite websites when opening a new window. It’s really not much to go on, but the Norwegian company is trying to hold the details until its proper public preview, which will be happening right here at CES very soon.

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Engadget is live from CES 2011!

Oh yes humans of Earth and other humans and aliens not from Earth — it’s officially that time of the year again. CES time. As you can see in the photos above and below, Engadget is most definitely on the ground and ready for action. As in years past, we’ve got the entire Engadget team (including many members of our international teams) in beautiful downtown Las Vegas to cover every crazy nook and cranny of one of the biggest tech shows in existence. The gang is stationed in our double-wide trailer right outside the Las Vegas Convention Center, and we’ll be hitting every piece of news that comes out of the show, liveblogging loads of press conferences and events, and stalking the halls looking for the juiciest devices known to man.

Engadget is once again the Official Blog Partner of CES (three years strong!), and we’re ridiculously excited to have the opportunity to broadcast it out into the universe. Check out our extremely fancy and new CES hub here for a blow-by-blow look at the show, tune in nightly for our CES podcast, and get ready for the wildest week in tech news ever. Ever. Ever!


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iHome intros iDM12 micro-soundbar, iDM15 Bluetooth speakers and iDM70 ‘Sound Sleeve’

It just wouldn’t be CES without a gaggle of new products from iHome, now would it? Kicking things off in this year’s line of audio-related gadgetry from the company is the iDM12 (shown above), a rechargeable portable Bluetooth speaker that’s described as something like a mini-soundbar. It’ll stream tunes from any Bluetooth-equipped phone or PMP, but naturally, it’s being aimed at iPad, iPhone and iPod owners. Moving right along, there’s the iDM15 rechargeable portable BT speakers. Here, you’ll find two diminutive speakers that can stream in a similar fashion as the iDM12, but with the addition of speakerphone support. Lastly, the iDM70 ‘Sound Sleeve’ is both a protective shell and a speaker setup for your iPad; it relies on rechargeable NXT flat speakers to improve the audio experience, but mum’s the word on price. You’ll find these guys, as well as the iD9, iD28 and iD85, on sale “later this year.”

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Casio shows off multi-hinged TRYX camera outside CES, prematurely outs press shots

Well, would you have a look at this? Details are scarce right now, but by the looks of these ads outside CES, this Casio TRYX imager sports two hinges for the sake of versatility: one for the frame that doubles as a handle or a stand, and one for swiveling the display — presumably a touchscreen since there are just a couple of buttons on the body. Coincidentally, Google also led us to the TRYX’s stash of press shots which have now been pulled, but we’ve got you guys a screenshot for the time being — it’s not like it’ll be long before all is unveiled, anyway.

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Toshiba shows off glasses-free 3D Qosmio, says technology could hit laptops by the end of 2011

It’s no secret that Toshiba‘s got a thing for glasses-free 3D displays and that it’s been putting together 3D concept laptops based on the technology, but according to Toshiba’s director of product marketing Phil Osako, the company could be ready to bring a 3D laptop sans spectacles to market by the end of the year. Sounds good to us, but it’s a pretty ambitious claim, considering the demo unit Toshiba’s bringing to CES, which we got to see a few weeks ago, is very rough around the edges. As you can see in the images below, it had a very large red, chiseled contraption strapped to its lid — although, we do have to say it gives it a rather Iron Man-esq aesthetic. All that aside, the Qosmio laptop packs some pretty innovative 3D technologies — not only does it have two parallax 3D LCD, but its webcam has a special eye-tracking feature that knows when you shift your position. The goal of that is to provide “dead-zone free stereoscopic 3D images” or better viewing angles, but we can’t really say we experienced that — while the 3D clips looked, well three-dee straight on, slightly tilting to the left or right threw off the effect and we were stuck watching some blurry content. Like we said, the concept is really just a concept at this point, but it will certainly be interesting to watch what Toshiba is able to improve and put out by the end of 2011.

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Sprint EVO Shift 4G shows up on Walmart’s website, HTC teases big in Vegas

“It’s not your dream phone. It’s the one after that,” coming January 6th. Catchy teaser from HTC, as seen displayed across the side of an entire building for all the CES attendees to see. We can’t say for sure what device it’s referencing, but we wouldn’t be entirely surprised if it ended up being the oft-leaked sequel to its Evo 4G, aptly titled the Evo Shift 4G. Walmart’s got a page up for the device, and while the listed specs are heavily contradictory (a 3.7-inch screen that’s also a 4.3-inch display? Android 2.2 but no threaded messaging?), the gallery of crisp press shots are definitely a sight to see, Sprint logo and all. Enjoy those below, and stay tuned for your next dream phone (does that mean we won’t want it until we sign a two-year contract for something else?) this Thursday — picture of the teaser after the break.

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Spectec CameraJet system promises to bring UWB connectivity to your camera

Not satisfied with an Eye-Fi card to add some wireless connectivity to your digital camera? Then it looks like you’ll soon have another option courtesy of Alereon and Spectec — they’ve just announced their Spectec CameraJet system, which consists of a Wi-Jet SD card and Wi-Jet USB dongle that combine to deliver a “faster than wire” Ultra Wideband (or UWB) connection suitable for both transferring files or streaming video. Unfortunately, there’s no indication of pricing or an exact release date just yet, but Alereon and Spectec say the system is expected to go into production in February. Full press release is after the break.

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MiLi HD iPhone / iPad charging dock boasts internal speaker, HDMI output

MiLi Power — the same guys who pushed out the thinnest iPhone battery case earlier this year — are back in Las Vegas, but this introduction represents quite the deviation. The MiLi HD is fairly simplistic in nature, and we get the feeling that iPhone and iPad owners may actually appreciate the understated motif. Aside from being a fully-featured charging dock, this here device also includes an internal speaker, a mini-USB connector and an HDMI output to boot. The goal here is to pipe those iTunes downloads from your iDevice right onto your television sans an Apple TV, and if that’s exactly what you’ve been hunting for, you can seek it out shortly for $99.99.

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