Archive for the ‘CES’ Category
Toshiba displayed their new SpursEngine B.E. Cell processor at the 2008 CES hoping to put it through some tests that would prove its worth to consumers and computer geeks everywhere. Some of the tests that they conducted were facial recognition, gesture control, and video transcoding. Toshiba is working to be one of the few manufacturers that gives ‘heavy duty’ processing. Toshiba was proud to say that it succeeded all the tests at only four cores – which is less than what the PS3 uses. This may be the next best thing to power future computers.
The fact that we can access the internet without any wires is a luxury that we all enjoy. So why couldn’t we be able to do the same thing with HDTV? It is something that many people have dreamed of accomplishing and yet not many people have been able to accomplish until now. Apparently the 2008 CES was the great time and place for dozens of companies to show off this new technology. Some companies are ready to start selling this year and others are still working out the kinks.
LG is one of the many that is offering the wireless technology for 1080p on their PG70 plasma 60” and 50” televisions and will come standard on their LG71 LCD. LG has done a great job on creating a crystal clear picture on a video that is compressed with JPEG 2000. LG will be shipping its models in August.
It looks like Alienware wasn’t the only one to be showing off a large curved DLP screen at CES. NEC had their very own CRVD-42DWX+ that supports 2880×900 and which looked almost the same as Alienware’s product. We have a sneaking suspicion that Ostendotech had a hand in creating both for two companies. Looks like there may be some heavy competition already in this area. Unfortunately for NEC many people didn’t even notice that they had one, leaving Alienware to steal the spotlight.
The CES show was full of surprises. One of them being the new Neo Freerunner. OpenMoko was happy with the success of their Neo 1973 cellphone that they have decided to branch out and create an even better model. Before putting the phone into the final production stage they will be shipping demo versions off to different developers to give their feedback and to work out any problems they come across.
Of course with a new phone you can expect a new look and new features which include, improved 500MHZ processor, WiFi (built in), 3D graphics processor, and motion sensors – which can read the users actions. The new phone is around the same size as the iPhone (only a little thicker) and uses the same UI that was used for the Neo 1973. We don’t have any information yet on when OpenMotto is expected to release the Freerunner.
Who needs to go to the movie theatre when you could have your very own personal theatre right in your own living room. Panasonic has built a huge 150” HD plasma television – which would have any jaw dropping to the floor by any who passed by.
The new ‘Life Screen’ was introduced at the CES show by the President of Panasonic AVC Networks Co. – Toshiro Sakamoto. “This stunning display allows you to see the elephant in the room in all its glory,” Sakamoto said. “We believe Life Screen gives new meaning to the words ‘reality TV,’” Sakamoto said.” (more…)
Thomson and Google have teamed up to offer the “first ever one touch” GOOG-411 button to many of the GE branded DECT 6.0 phones. GOOG-411 was developed by Google Labs to offer free voice activated directory assistance. Currently the service only offers business listings, but residential listings are planned for the future.
To use the service now simply call 1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-466-4411). I have known about GOOG-411 for quite a long time now, but always seem to forget and dial 411 and spend $1 or more to get the number I was looking for. The button here will save me a ton, and is a briliant idea.